I didn’t deserve Black Stars callup – Braydon Manu

The recent Black Stars call-up for Germany-based Braydon Manu was not deserved, according to the player himself.



In an audio interview made available to Joy Sports, the 24-year-old forward received a late call from the Ghana technical team, following multiple factors that had led regulars unavailable for qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa.

Manu and his fellow German-based colleague, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, were given the calls on the recommendation of the football governing body’s technical director, according to an FA statement at the time.

Manu, who was an unused sub as Ghana beat Ethiopia and lost to South Africa, says the call to him was a surprise.

Recently called up for the Black Stars qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa, Braydon Manu explains how surprised he was

Having played just 78 minutes in all competitions, he doesn't think he deserved the call. pic.twitter.com/4aDC2IcbNJ

— Joy Sports (@JoySportsGH) September 9, 2021

“I was surprised because at first, I thought it was fake. I didn’t believe it. First of all, I had a call from the technical director [Berhard Lippert],” Manu explains.

“I was happy but still I was like how? Because to be honest I had not played that much to say that I merited a call because I’ve proved [myself].”

Speaking in a mix of Akan and English, Manu elaborated: “I score goals. I assist. But, that I thought to myself maybe they see something in me that other people have not seen. It was after that the coach, called me.”



Credit: Joysports