[ 2011-10-14 ]

Nyantakyi meets K. P. Boateng over his future with Black Stars
Ghana Football Association (GFA)President, Kwesi
Nyantakyi, arrived in Italy on Wednesday to talk
with Kevin Prince Boateng over his international
future, says GHANAsoccernet.com.

The FA boss was accompanied by assistant Black
Stars coach Kwesi Appiah to discuss the AC Milan
midfielder’s recent attitude towards the
national team.

The two men travelled from Londonon Wednesday with
the blessing of coach Goran Stevanovic who
appalled by the player’s conduct towards the
Black Stars.

Nyantakyi and Appiah are expected to discuss the
concerns of the player with all discreetness so as
not to infuriate some players of the Black Stars
team who are also unhappy with Boateng.

It is not known what will be discussed at the
meeting but Ghana are seeking to deploy their best
players at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations where
they will be seeking to win the tournament.

Stevanovic became angry with Boateng after he
failed to turn up for a scheduled meeting in Milan
after the coach travelled to the European
country.

He failed to return the coach’s calls, a
situation that seems to have resulted in
Stevanovic's decision to exclude him from the
squad until these differences are sorted out.

But the GFA officials are cautious with their
approach as many players of the Black Stars have
quietly expressed worry over the German-born
player’s commitment level to the Black Stars.

There are fears that if he is treated with kid
gloves, it could spark a revolt from other players
who have been punished for being errant.

Boateng is not the favourite of many fans who have
questioned why he avoids difficult matches.

The midfielder has rejected these accusations,
insisting he is committed to the cause of the
team.

The GFA boss and coach Stevanovic insist they must
send the country’s best players to the Cup of
Nations but promise they will not compromise on
team discipline.

Source - MyjoyOnline

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