Ghana worldwide Jerome Opoku performed the ultimate 10 minutes as an alternative choice to the Black Stars towards Chad however says he was shocked when coach Otto Addo gave him the beginning nod three days later towards Madagascar.
Having featured beforehand in worldwide pleasant matches, Opoku performed his full aggressive match in Ghana’s 3-0 triumph over the Barea on March 24, 2025, in Morocco.
This, in line with the 26-year-old, got here as a shock, particularly having been used as an alternative in a comparatively simpler conflict in Accra.
Opoku disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Flashscore.com.gh.
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I might say I used to be a little bit shocked to start out towards Madagascar however as I mentioned I had all the time labored and seemed ahead to having my time right here and I hope I did what was anticipated of me and didn’t disappoint Ghanaians and the group. I’m tremendous glad to lastly make my official debut and full aggressive debut for my nation, it’s an honour.
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The Istanbul Basaksehir defender was comfy in Addo’s 3-5-2 arrange due to his Turkish membership who’ve performed with related formations this season.
Opoku praises Ghana coaches
He praised the nationwide group’s technical employees for his or her clean adoption plans for the gamers.
It straightforward for me as a result of in my membership we’ve performed with a 3 again a few occasions this season so it was fairly straightforward to settle in or replicate that system right here additionally, and yeah the coaches of Ghana actually labored by it and got here up with a transparent plan for everybody to undertake, in order that additionally helped rather well.
I’m versatile as I’ve performed as a left again earlier than after I was at Fulham academy and on the early levels of my profession, so I’m comfy all over the place. I simply try to do my greatest to assist the group and do regardless of the coaches require of me.
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In the meantime, Opoku is optimistic about the Black Stars’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup set to be hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico, however maintains it gained’t be a straightforward process.
