2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Baba Rahman opting out an opportunity for someone to shine – Yaw Preko

Former Ghana international Yaw Preko says Baba Rahman opting not to be considered for selection for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is an opportunity for someone else to shine.

Some commentators are attributing him opting not to be considered for selection to his booing when he last played for Ghana in September, but he has denied such.

The 29-year-old has not made a Black Stars team since playing over an hour in September in Ghana’s final qualifying game for the tournament. During that game, he was booed by the crowd for his performance.

Hughton named the squad on Monday morning without Baba in the team. This season, the former Chelsea man has featured in 15 games in all competitions and provided two assists.

Reacting to Baba’s decision to opt out of the squad, Preko believes he has done some good things for himself over the years.

“He has played for Ghana and has done some good things for himself by going to the World Cup, the time Ghana needed him he was there,” he tols Asempa FM in an interview monitored by FootballGhana.com.

“This time round, if he is not there, somebody will play. It is an opportunity for someone too to shine.”