By Ameenu Shardow
Ex Ghana great Abdul Razak agrees current day players have lost the real essence of playing for the national team in the wake of the premature retirement of the Ayew brothers.
The Marseille duo have decided to withdraw their services to the Black Stars after being dropped for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
While Andre says problems with the teamââ¬â¢s management has affected him ââ¬Ëemotionally and psychologicallyââ¬â¢ toà the extent he ââ¬Ëcannot give off his bestââ¬â¢ his younger brother also wants assurance of regular call ups before making himself available for the Black Stars.
And Razak who was part of Ghanaââ¬â¢s African Cup winning squad in 1978 now says the patriotic bit of playing for the national team is completely lost on modern day players.
ââ¬ÅNow you cannot compare our time to the present day,â⬠he told Accra-based Hot FM.
ââ¬ÅThe money aspect is there so they can decide not to play.
ââ¬ÅIn our time we, ran at a chance to play for the national team because if you donââ¬â¢t your position will be at risk.
ââ¬ÅIt is however not the same now and that is sad.ââ¬
The news of the retirement of the two brothers has sharply divided opinions in Ghana with many insisting the sons of Ghana legend Abedi Pele be left alone.
There is however a muted sense moves ought to be made by authorities to bring back the Olympique Marseille players as their quality will help the Black Stars in upcoming assignments.