The family of Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu has debunked rumours making the news that the player is not ready to play for the Black Stars.
The Real Valladolid defender has been invited to represent his country in the 2021 Aftica Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa and Sao Tome.
But the defender at the last minute pulled out of the game citing injury as reasons why he could not represent the Black Stars.
This cast aspersions on Black Stars coach who thought the 21- year old defender could have been eyeing a call up from Spain.
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However, the family in a statement set the record straight that the player is proud to be a Ghanaian and will represent the country at any level.
The statement read as follows;
“The family of Abdul Karim Salisu Mohammed wish to correct and clarify news gaining momentum in some media circles which seems to suggest that our son has rejected the opportunity to play for the senior national team, the Black Stars.”
“We further wish to state unequivocally that our son is a proud Ghanaian and very ready to represent Ghana at every level and time.
“He is so much enthused to be associated with the Black Stars since it has been his dream to play for Ghana at the highest level.”
“However, we have received media reports on the contrary and it is really disturbing that journalists failed to ascertain the truth of his absence from national duties.”
“Salisu was indeed invited to play for the South Africa and São Tomé games for the African Cup qualification but he was slightly injured then.
“He did not want to represent his beloved country with a hidden injury.”
“Again, Salisu availed himself for call ups into the junior national teams but he got those invitations at an unfavorable time of his career in Spain.”
“It is our wish that in subsequent matches of the Black Stars, our son will be available and represent the country.”
“We hope this statement will put to rest the numerous media conjectures and unproductive rumors which is geared at creating dissatisfaction by Ghanaians against our son.
“Salisu Mohammed is committed to the course of helping Ghana win an African Cup and qualification to the World Cup once again.”
Thank you.
“Family of Abdul Karim Salisu Mohammed.”
Salisu breakthrough season with Valladolid has not gone unnoticed as he us being wanted by Premier League club, Southampton.