Ex Ghana player Mohammed Gargo has made a startling revelation to Joy Sports which suggests that he, Sam Johnson and Augustine Ahinful could have played for Ghana at the Germany 2006 World Cup but for their refusal to pay monies to some persons.
The ex Udinese midfielder alleged that he and his two other colleagues (Johnson and Ahinful) were invited to play for Ghana following the successful qualification campaign for Ghana's first appearance at the Mundial but were shocked with demands for money by some unnamed persons for money before they could make the final squad.
Gargo, a former Coach of RTU, who was speaking on last Saturday's Joy Sports Link said he had to abandon the idea of playing in Germany 2006 because he felt it was wrong.
“The GFA called myself, Augustine Ahinful and Sam Johnson and told us they were preparing our invitation to come and join the Black stars squad for the World Cup in 2006. We came down and the story turned around to be that we have to see some people at the FA to issue some “envelopes”, Mohammed Gargo told Nathaniel Attoh on Saturday's Joy Sport Link on Joy FM.
“I believe we have served Ghana enough that one must not pay money to get an opportunity to represent the country at that stage,
“I’m not sure the officials of the GFA or the technical handlers of the Black Stars then were aware of this. and i eventually realised that the person engaging in this did not even have any influence in the technical team."
“We the players discussed it amongst ourselves and realized we just have to let it go because and not give them the chance to start this 'black' business if I may call it.”
According to Mohammed Gargo the Black Stars could have gone past the second round of the 2006 World Cup if he and his two other colleagues were included in the squad.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
Obama calls Trump’s freeze of Harvard funding ‘unlawful’
10 minutes -
Albert Kobina Mensah: Observed or discovered?
11 minutes -
US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO
12 minutes -
UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading
12 minutes -
NPP to begin nationwide Thank You Tour after 2024 election defeat
13 minutes -
GPL 24/25: Aduana Stars defeat spiritless Hearts of Oak
14 minutes -
NPP urges judges to resist attempts to remove Chief Justice
16 minutes -
Agric Minister signs $1m deal to boost food production and support women in the North
23 minutes -
Adamu Yakubu confirmed as Sissala East MCE with overwhelming support
38 minutes -
GPL 24/25: Dacosta Aboagye’s first half goal secures win for Basake Holy Stars
1 hour -
Akufo-Addo must take responsibility for NPP’s defeat – Dr. Amoako Baah
1 hour -
Joy Prime’s Big Chef Junior to unveil 12 contestants for Season 4
2 hours -
I haven’t sacked anyone – Petroleum Hub CEO clears air
2 hours -
GPL 2024/25: Asante Kotoko relinquish top spot after heavy defeat to Accra Lions
2 hours -
Feed Ghana initiative will solve Ghana’s food problems – Casper Kampoli
2 hours