Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi has
issued a strong defence of absent
midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng after some
questioned the Germany-based midfielder's
commitment to the Black Stars.
The Schalke star has come in for criticism
from some fans, after pulling out of the Black
Stars' squad for the first leg of the World Cup
play-off with Egypt because of injury.
Some supporters claim Boateng is not
committed enough to the Ghana cause.
"We should show sympathy to him and not
condemn him," said Kwesi Nyantakyi.
"Every player would like to go to the World
Cup – and this is the biggest platform to the
World Cup. Kevin would wish to be here."
Nyantakyi said there was no reason to believe
that Boateng's injury is less serious than
claimed.
"Kevin has had six injuries on his left knee and
this particular injury has occurred on that
[same] knee," the GFA president told BBC
Sport.
"It would be unfair to think that somebody
can feign injury. We should sympathise with
him and pray that he recovers soon, so he can
stage a comeback to the Black Stars team."
The first leg match of the play off between
Ghana and Egypt takes place in Kumasi on
Tuesday.
