2027 AFCON Qualifiers: 'Angry' Eric Alagidede criticises Black Stars technical team over lack of playing time for local players against Somalia

Former Nsoatreman FC and Great Olympics General Manager Eric Alagidede has criticised the Black Stars' technical team for failing to give playing time to any of the four home-based outfield players invited for the November international break.

Interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren included four locally based outfield players in his squad for Ghana's two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Somalia.

However, none of the four featured in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Somalia at the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi, a decision that has angered Alagidede.

The football administrator expressed particular disappointment with assistant coaches Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram, questioning the purpose of inviting local players if they would not be given opportunities to feature.

"This Somalia team that we watched, any decent Ghana Premier League team, especially those in the top three, will account for it," he said on Sporty FM.

"I am particularly angry with Tanko and Attram because we called five local players, and [aside from] Benjamin Asare, none played. I will bring my verdict on them after Monday.

"If none of the local players get the opportunity to play against Somalia, when again will they play? Why do we keep calling these boys when we know they will not play? Let's stop it so we know there is no football in Ghana," he added.

Björkegren is working with Tanko and Attram as part of his technical team, with the trio tasked with guiding Ghana through the current international assignment.

The Black Stars will face Somalia again on Monday, November 16, at the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi, providing another opportunity for the home-based players to make their case for inclusion in the team.