He said that the Black Stars' management committee members threatened to fire him if he used the youngster Mohammed Kudus in a qualifying game against South Africa and Ghana lost.
Not just Mohammed Kudus, but also some other young athletes. Some individuals believed the young athletes didn't merit their call-up to the Black Stars. I, however, had seen them and believed what I had seen. I constantly advised my guys to impress the Ghanaians rather than myself. It is to your benefit if you succeed.
"My employment was in jeopardy since I had been informed that I would lose the match and be fired. Coach Kwesi Appiah said in an interview with Dan Kwaku Yeboah TV, "I didn't mind because I felt I was doing what was right for the country.
Coach Kwesi Appiah claims that defender Gideon Mensah and midfielder Majeed Ashimeru were two more players the Black Stars' previous management team rejected because they were too young.
Fortunately, Coach Kwesi Appiah's confidence in the team paid off as Ghana defeated South Africa in the final match.
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Salim Adams, a midfielder from Ghana, has signed a contract with FC Cincinnati.
Salim Adams, a Ghanaian international, has officially finalized his anticipated transfer to FC Cincinnati of the United States.
The midfielder was acquired by the Major League Soccer (MLS) team last season after turning up a strong performance while playing for Hearts of Oak.
He couldn't join FC Cincinnati until the 2022 MLS season had ended, though.
Salim Adams has finished his transition as of today, ahead of the start of the 2023 Major League Soccer season.
He was with the owner and manager of his old team, New Edubiase United.
Salim Adams claims to be overjoyed and eager to begin the new chapter of his life after finishing the transfer.
He is anticipated to go right to work by joining his colleagues in training to get ready for the next MLS season.
The calendar for the forthcoming season indicates that the regular season will start on February 25 and finish on October 21, 2023.
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