Talented Ghana Black Stars’ midfielder Suleyman Ali “Sulley” Muntari is no doubt a genius albeit his hot temperament.
Winner of the European Champions League, three World Cup appearances, five African Nations Cup representations, English FA Cup winner, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Europa League, Muntari’s individual achievements emits loud volume.
His bust up with Ghana officials at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the wide spread fight against racism and diligent service to the ‘beautiful game’ spells a lot about the staunch Muslim.
Muntari eyes return to the Ghana Black Stars team after more than two years out.
He confirmed the development while addressing the media at Serena International Hotel in Kampala following a visit to Uganda alongside Japanese friend Keisuke Honda.
I am not yet retired even though I have been out of the Ghana Black Stars team for a long time. I am ready to work out with my new club and get recalled.
I couple of days ago I spoke with the manager Appiah and we spoke about my future.
World Cup qualification
He believes Ghana Black Stars can still qualify for the World Cup despite a slow start to the qualification where they have a single point in two matches (Ghana Black Stars will host Congo Brazzaville in August 2017);
Our dream is still alive.
I want to see Ghana qualify for the World Cup again and they can do it.
There are lots of young talented players who are good enough for the job.
I want to join the hands and see Ghana Black Stars qualify.
I am sorry for Uganda, may be if there is a second slot for the World Cup in the group (sic).
The recent appointment of Kwesi Appiah to lead the Black Stars brought some warmth among Ghana Black Star fans with the hope that the 56-year old gaffer would consider Muntari’s recall.
Advocate against racism
Muntari is a sworn advocate against racism.
The recent act when he boldly walked out during a match between Pescara and Cagliari is self-manifestation of his brave fight against racism.
Although his club coach condemned the walking out act and he was as well cautioned by the referee, many international organizations applauded his action.
He simply summarized his desperate fight against the racism scourage as;
We are one. Black or white.
Now see, me and my friend Honda are from two different continents.
He is from Japan and I am from Ghana. We are one person nonetheless.
Muntari is a widely traveled footballer having played at Udinese, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Portsmouth, Sunderland, Al-Ittihad and lately Pescara.
The tour for Honda to Uganda was facilitated by the United Nations Foundation.
