With Asamoah Gyan set to miss Ghana's next two Africa Nations Cup qualifiers due to his red card against Sudan on Sunday, the question arise, is his absence going to be a blessing or a curse to the Black Stars qualification course?
For many who thronged the Baba Yara Stadium and the other thousands who monitored the Sudan game via radio, tv or the internet, the Sunderland record signing was anonymous to say the least.
His influence from the blast of referee Jerome Damon's whistle increasingly diminished till his over 85 or so minutes on the field of play.
Even before an expectant and to some extent a tolerant Kumasi crowd as compared to Accra, the 'Baby Jet' failed to get on the scoresheet - an opportunity for him to exhibit his ever improving dance moves.
Some say he lacked focus due to his impending album launch later that night at a nightclub but simply put Asamaoh Gyan just did show up for the game.
Substitute Emmanuel Clottey came on for about 13 minutes and played a man-of-the-match game in my view just behind Kwadwo Asamoah.
His control, movement and pace thrilled fans gathered and kept many wondering, why was he kept on the bench for that long?
One could even say, if he had half the number of minutes Gyan had on the pitch, the Bechem Chelsea player could have scored to redeem Ghana at that point of need.
Perhaps, the absence of Gyan could open a window of opportunity of hope for Prince Tagoe to play in his more natural position.
The Hoffenheim striker had looked out of sorts since assuming his new role of operating from the right flank and could use a break which in my view has been presented by Gyan's suspension.
Consistent scorer in qualifiers, Mathew Amoah would by that time as i assume, fully regained match fitness - but really, we are looking for some one for the future not one at the end of it.
If not, the glad thing about the whole situation now is that, Ghana's next competitive fixture is not due till late March next year.
It then offers an opportunity for the technical handlers to look for other alternatives within this 5-month period.
My suggestion is that, Gyan should not be called for any reason in upcoming friendlies (if there are any) until he is available for selection in competitive fixtures.
It at least clears one room for any Ghanaian soul out there to stake a claim for a spot in Ghana's problematic frontline.
Don't get me wrong, Gyan will as far as he is fit, be an important player for the Black Stars due to his experience and his highly gifted talents but i think it has been long overdue for us to find alternatives to which faith has presented us.
Just look at the number of times he has let the nation and to some circles the continent down when he was needed the most - that should tell you the erratic nature of the player and the need for opportunities to be given to others.
He has however given us very rich moment, for instance Ghana's first goal at both the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, his exploits at the 2010 African Cup in Angola and oh, my personal favourite - the goal against the USA at the 1/16th stage of the recently ended world cup.
Indeed Asamoah Gyan is a gifted player but not much of a natural and prolific finisher and its about time we start looking elsewhere for our 'Ronaldo'.