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Afriyie Barnieh, Afena-Gyan not Black Stars standard – Dan Owusu

Legendary Ghanaian forward Dan Owusu has questioned Felix Afena-Gyan and Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s talents for the Black Stars.

The two joined the Black Stars in preparation for friendly against Nicaragua and Brazil.
Ghana lost to the South American powerhouses 3-0 but bounced back to upset Nicaragua 1-0.

Afriyie Barnieh made a cameo appearance in the tight victory against Nicaragua on Tuesday, while Afena-Gyan, who plays for the Italian team Cremonese, appeared in the Black Stars’ loss to Brazil.

In an interview with Koforidua-based Bryt FM, Dan Owusu, who won the Ghana Premier League goal king gong for three consecutive times emphasized both Barnieh and Afena-Gyan are not up to the national team standard.

“I joined the Black Stars as a young player but I didn’t get playing time because there were senior players. When they faded out, we succeeded them, and that is how national team should be”

“Afriyie is doing well but I think this is not the time to play him at the Black Stars. He is very smallish and players like that normally struggle. To me, it is about being with the team for long and knowing the philosophy”

“Both Barnieh and Afena-Gyan are not up to the national team level. I think they should just under study the senior players and I believe with time, they will get there”

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