David Akologo and Mohamed Diomande will not be part of Black Stars squad for Nigeria, Uganda friendlies - Henry Asante Twum

Published on: 21 March 2024
David Akologo and Mohamed Diomande will not be part of Black Stars squad for Nigeria, Uganda friendlies - Henry Asante Twum
David Akologo and Mohamed Diomande

Communications Manager of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twim has confirmed that goalkeeper, David Akologo and midfielder, Mohamed Diomande will not be part of Black Stars squad for the March international friendly games. 

The duo were named in Otto Addo's 26-man squad for the games against Nigeria and Uganda.

Akologo who plays for Club Aurora in Bolivia has been drafted into the national team of the South American country while Diamonde has been named in Ivory Coast's U-23 national team.

Speaking on the Ultimate Sports Show on Asempa FM, Asante Twum said the lair will not be part of the squad for the games.

According to him, the Football Association will hold talks with Akologo and Diaonde after the games.

"As things stand, those two players [David Akologo and Mohamed Diomande] will not be part of the squad, and this goes beyond football," he said.

"With Diomande, immediately he was named in Ghana's squad, he was also named in Ivory Coast's U-23 squad and he can decide where to play. He has informed us that he will need time since he is eligible to play for Ghana and Ivory Coast.

"In our conversation with him, Diamonde was anxious and eager to play.

"With regards to Akologo, the FA reached out to him and he said he wants to play for Ghana despite playing for Bolivia for years but these are friendly games and we have to wait and see what happens in the future.

"We just have to move on and focus on the games against Nigeria and Uganda," he added.

The Black Stars will take on Nigeria on March 22 before wrapping up their games against the Cranes of Uganda on March 26 all at the Stade de Marrakesh.

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