Ghanaian midfielder, Edmund Addo, voiced his disappointment at his exclusion from the Black Stars squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, citing his limited playing time at club level in the lead-up to the event held in Ivory Coast as the primary reason.
“Not making it to the African Cup of Nations was a bit disappointing for me because you know almost every player would love to play in the Nations Cup, World Cup, Champions League, etc. But all being good, I was happy for my colleagues who made it, and I supported them massively,” Addo stated.
During his absence, Ghana endured a lackluster performance, exiting the group stage, prompting the dismissal of coach Chris Hughton and the return of Otto Addo.
Otto Addo’s reinstatement coincided with Addo’s recall to the team for the international break this month, where Ghana played friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda.
Reflecting on his return to national team duty, Addo conveyed his profound emotions about donning the national colors and representing his homeland once again.
“Honestly, my joy is not about returning to the Black Stars but rather wearing the national colours and representing my motherland has always been amazing and emotional for me,” the midfielder expressed.
Looking ahead, Addo harbors aspirations of making a comeback in June for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic, aiming to contribute to Ghana’s quest for international success.
