Muntari issues grovelling apology

Inter midfielder Sulley Ali Muntari has issued a grovelling apology to the people of Ghana and vowed his commitment to the Black Stars in the wake of his recent axing from the team.

 
Muntari also expressed his contrition to the coach of Ghana Milovan Rajevac and the management of the Ghana Football Association following recent events.

 
But the enforcer insists the recent events leading to his exclusion from the Black Stars is as a result of a "break in communication" and is keen on setting the records straight.

 
"I must first and foremost apologise to the people of Ghana, the coach Mr. Rajevac and the Ghana Football Association," Muntari told Ghanasoccernet in an exclusive interview.

 
"As the child in this matter my first point to apologise before explaining recent events which have led to this misunderstanding.

 
"My commitment first is to my country and the people and I want to assure Ghanaians that I am fully committed to the country which has made me who I am.

 
"I also want to assure Ghanaians, the coach and the GFA that I am not disobedient as a section of the media has painted me.

 
“I accept that if I had been proactive by telling the media my side of the story this perception would not have pervaded among the public

 
"On the specific issues that have been raised in various quarters it is fair that I address it between the coach, myself and the Ghana FA.

 
“I will soon seek audience with my coach to hear his concerns about me and to bring the matter to a full closure.

 
“My concentration is to return to the national team as soon as possible and return to doing my utmost best for my country.”

 
Even though Muntari has been accused of unruly behaviour when on national team duty, the Inter Milan says he is completely misunderstood.

 
“I am a very private and quiet person. I don't say much but I have realised that when rumours go unanswered people tend to believe,” he said.

 
“I give my coaches, my colleagues, the management and the people of Ghana my utmost respect. I am an obedient and God fearing person and would not veer into being a recalcitrant.”

 
Muntari insists he will continue to play for Ghana and will do everything to return to the fold of the Black Stars despite his recent axing.

 
“My country has given me a lot in my career and I will never turn up to play for my country half-heartedly,” Muntari said.

 
“As I have done in the past I will continue to play forGhana with my heart and soul to bring joy to the millions of our fans.”

 
Rajevac left out Muntari out of his 23-man squad for the tournament in Angola where they play Ivory Coast, Togo and Burkina Faso in Group B. 

 
Muntari will talk to Ghanasoccernet on Tuesday about the chances of the Black Stars at the 2010 African Cup of Nations in Angola next month.