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African Football HQ: Ghana’s Kwame Poku scandal

One of the items on the African Football HQ agenda this week was Ghana’s decision to call-up Colchester United midfielder Kwame Poku.

The youngster—currently plying his trade in the English fourth division—has become a lightning rod among Ghana fans and media in the aftermath of his call-up.

As discussed by Malek Shafei and Ed Dove this week, it’s been an absolute mess.

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Are Ghanaians' mutterings over Colchester's Kwame Afriyie Poku call-up to the Black Stars for the upcoming #Afcon2021Q matches justified?