Karim Zito, the coach of Dreams FC, has criticized the current Black Stars players, citing a perceived lack of commitment and effort in representing the country.
Expressing his concerns, Zito emphasized the importance of players sacrificing for the nation and repaying the country for the platform it provided them to excel in their careers.
“Our players have been performing at club level but struggle with the national team. I will urge the players to sacrifice for themselves for the nations. As footballer, once in your life you will need Ghana to excel. The country gave them platform to attain greater heights of their career. So, I think it’s about time players show commitment and sacrifice for the country. The player has to repay the country so we can stand tall among other African countries”
He urged the players to exhibit the same level of dedication for the national team as they do for their respective clubs, emphasizing the need for commitment to achieve success in the upcoming 2023 AFCON.
“They ought to work as hard as they do for their various clubs. If one watches the performance, they exhibit at club level and comparing it to the one they show in the Black Stars, you might think they are here on holidays,” he added.
Ghana is placed in Group B alongside Cape Verde, Egypt, and Mozambique in the tournament, scheduled to kick off on Saturday, January 13, and run through to February 11, 2024.
The Black Stars, aiming for a fifth continental trophy, have not secured an AFCON title since their last victory in 1982.
