Ghana goalkeepers' trainer Nassam insists no rift with returning Kwarasey

Published on: 18 March 2016
Ghana goalkeepers' trainer Nassam insists no rift with returning Kwarasey
Adam Kwarasey

Black Stars goalkeepers’ trainer Nassam Yakubu has debunked assertions he has a problem with returnee goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey.

The Portland Timbers player, who has not featured for the senior national team since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, was named in Avram Grant’s 23-man squad to face Mozambique on March 24, 2016.

Kwarasey, is back in Ghana's national squad for their forthcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Mozambique following a self-imposed exile.

The 28-year-old had been absent from the Black Stars since their participation at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil claiming there was favouritism in selection.

There had been suggestions in the media that a poor working relationship between Kwarasey and some members of the technical team, including Mr Yakubu, had caused the shot-stopper to take a two-year hiatus from national duty.

However, Mr Yakubu told Class Sports' Desmond Decker that he looks forward to a cordial relationship with the Norwegian-born goalkeeper.

Ghana coach Avram Grant convinced the shot-stopper - who plays for MLS side Portland Timbers - to return to the national set-up ahead of their matches against the Mambas later this month.

Source: Class FM

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