Assistant coach of Bechem United, Seth Osei
The assistant coach of Bechem United, Mr Seth Osei, has bemoaned what he describes as the unfair treatment of goalkeepers from smaller clubs when it comes to national team call-ups.
According to him, goalkeepers who perform exceptionally but play for smaller clubs in the Ghana Premier League are often overlooked by national team coaches during player selections.
Coach Seth Osei insists that this must change.
Speaking on the matter last Sunday after an outstanding performance from Bechem United goalkeeper Mr Emmanuel Anning in the 2-1 defeat to FC Samartex, Coach Osei urged national team coaches to give opportunities to talented players, regardless of the clubs they represent.
“Keepers who don’t play for the top teams are usually overlooked, but that’s not right. Even if a player plays for a lower-division side and is good, I believe they should be selected for the national team,” Coach Seth Osei said.
This comes ahead of the Black Stars’ return to action later this month. The Stars will compete alongside Nigeria, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago in the Unity Cup.
Coach Otto Addo is expected to name his squad for the tournament next week and is likely to include a few local players.
