Joseph Paintsil, the talented winger from KRC Genk, has shed light on the intense competition for the winger position within the Black Stars setup ahead of their game against Madagascar.
With a plethora of options available, including Jordan Ayew, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Osman Bukari, Ernest Nuamah, Andre Ayew, and Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer, manager Chris Hughton faces a delightful dilemma in choosing the two wingers for the upcoming match.
In their previous game against Angola, Hughton opted for Jordan Ayew and Sulemana as the starting wingers. However, it was the impact of substitutes Joseph Paintsil and Osman Bukari that proved pivotal as they combined to score the equalizer. This display of depth and versatility highlights the strength of the Ghanaian team.
In an exclusive interview with 3Sports, Paintsil candidly admitted that the winger position is the most fiercely competitive within the Black Stars squad. He acknowledged the abundance of strong and talented wingers vying for a spot in the starting lineup. However, Paintsil emphasized that this competition is not limited to the wingers alone but extends to the entire team. He expressed the team’s unity and enjoyment in witnessing each other’s performances.
Paintsil also noted that the players are not concerned about who starts because they have faith in the quality of every individual and believe in each other’s abilities. The healthy competition within the squad serves as a motivating factor, providing the players with confidence to deliver their best on the field. The ultimate goal for the Black Stars is to secure qualification for every competition, and the competition for the winger position fuels their determination to achieve this objective.
Knowing that a victory against Madagascar will guarantee their place in next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the Black Stars enter the match fully aware of the significance of the outcome. With the strength in their winger options and the unity within the team, they are poised to tackle the challenge head-on and secure their qualification for the prestigious tournament.
Source- 3news.com
