Bechem United striker Hafiz Wontah Konkoni’s absence from the match day squad of the Black Stars 2023 AFCON qualifier against Madagascar was because of “technical reasons“.
This is according to Bechem United Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Gyasi Atuahene, who believes the technical reasons influenced Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton to omit Konkoni from the match day squad.
Konkoni’s fine 15 goals and one assist haul in the 2022-2023 Betpawa Ghana Premier League season was rewarded with a debut call up to Ghana’s Senior National Men’s team to play Madagascar.
The 23 year old was part of a list of forwards that included Kwasi Okyere Wreidt, Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew. However, he wasn’t named in the match day squad for the crucial game.
“Per the conversations that I had with the player- Konkoni-, it was purely because of technical reasons so I think it was a decision by the head coach-Chris Hughton- and then that was it” Atuahene said.
Ghana drew 1-1 with Madagascar to miss out on booking a spot at next year’s AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire with a game to spare. The Black Stars take on Central African Republic next on September 4.