The Black Stars coach has gone viral after delivering a memorable response to claims that Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku influenced the selection of Ghana’s latest 28-man squad.
The exchange occurred during a press conference when Frank Agyam of Pipapipa Media (based in Hamburg, Germany) put a question to the coach that many Ghanaian football fans have been debating since the squad announcement.
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Question Over Squad Selection
During the press conference, Agyam referenced growing public concerns that the technical team may not have had complete control over player selections.
He noted that some supporters believe external forces influenced the final squad and that GFA President Kurt Okraku has been among those accused by critics of playing a role in the selection process.
The journalist then directly asked the coach whether anyone had influenced his decisions regarding the 28-man squad.
“Look At Me Nicely”
Instead of responding with a detailed explanation, the coach chose a lighter approach.
Looking directly at the journalist, he replied: “Look at me nicely. Look at me nicely. You’re going to have my answer to your question.”
When asked what the answer was, the coach smiled and responded: “You don’t see me smiling? That’s my answer to you.”
The response immediately sparked laughter in the press room and has since generated widespread reactions across social media.
Viral Moment Among Fans
The exchange has become one of the most talked-about moments from the press conference, with many supporters interpreting the coach’s reaction as a complete dismissal of suggestions that outside figures influenced his squad selection.
Others argue that the debate surrounding player call-ups is unlikely to disappear anytime soon, particularly when high-profile omissions and surprise inclusions continue to divide opinion among fans.
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Why This Story Matters
Questions about who ultimately decides Black Stars call-ups have surfaced repeatedly over the years. As Ghana prepares for important international assignments, maintaining public confidence in the independence of the technical team remains crucial.
Whether supporters accept the coach’s smiling response or not, one thing is certain: his answer has become the defining moment of the squad announcement.
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