2022 World Cup playoff: Ghana ponders Muntari recall for Eagles match
The 37-year-old's experience could be a great asset to the Black Stars in their quest for another World Cup appearance, with many calling for his return to the national team
Ghana football legend Sulley Muntari may be recalled to the national team, the Black Stars, for the must-win Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
This follows his display for Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League and their President Cup success has raised eyebrows ahead of Ghana's World Cup playoff against Nigeria.
The 37-year-old's experience could be a great asset to the Black Stars in their quest for another World Cup appearance, with many calling for his return to the national team.
However, the Ghana Football Association will have to seek clarity from the Justice Dzamefe Commission's report to include him in the Black Stars team.
According to the report, the former AC Milan and Inter star has been banned from the national team until he apologizes for his role in the 2014 World Cup debacle.
Interim coach Otto Addo is yet to announce his squad for the games against Nigeria later this month, but sources close reveal he has been monitoring his former Ghana teammate.
Muntari signed for Hearts of Oak in February and has made four Ghana Premier League appearances, providing one assist. He was also in top form as the Phobians beat Asante Kotoko to win the President Cup.
The Black Stars hosts Nigeria on March 24, 2022 in Cape Coast before travelling to Abuja in three days time for the second leg.
Meanwhile, Ghana's squad for the World Cup playoff against Nigeria will be delayed due to injuries and the avoidance of late changes to the team.
Interim coach Addo has been preparing for the crucial encounter later this month after speaking to a number of players before the announcement of his squad next week.
With captain Andre Ayew and forward Benjamin Tetteh set to miss the games due to suspension and the doubt over the availability of Kamaldeen Sulemana, Otto Addo is not in a rush to release his squad.
There are insinuations, Mohammed Kudus is expected to return to the team after missing the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury.
Daniel Amartey, Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew have been in communication with the German-trained gaffer, as a lot will depend on the trio for the doubleheader.
St Pauli midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is expected to play a key role following his outstanding form in the Bundesliga II.
Most of the players who featured for Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations will be named in the team.
The Black Stars will host the Super Eagles on Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Cape Coast stadium before travelling to Abuja for the second leg in four days' time,
