Veteran Ghanaian midfielder, Sulley Muntari admits he is pleased with calls for him to return to the Black Stars, but is currently focused on helping Hearts of Oak finish the season strongly, reports ghanasoccernet.com.
There has been an intense campaign recently for Muntari to return ahead of the upcoming Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off against Nigeria this month.
Muntari’s form for Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League has triggered calls among some fans who want him included in the squad for the crucial games against the Super Eagles.
The 37-year-old after grabbing an assist two weeks against Legon Cities scored his first goal for his side as they defeated WAFA 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday.
Speaking to the media after Wednesday’s game, the former AC Milan and Inter star, when asked about Black Stars return replied: “I’m pleased but the most important thing is Hearts of Oak now.
“I came in, I got the chance to play for the club, it’s a big team here, the guys are amazing, coach and the staff also. So, I am very pleased to be here and also the fans are making things right, I’m home and it’s just joy to be here.”
Muntari last played for the Black Stars in 2014. He was dismissed from the Black Stars camp during the World Cup in Brazil for physically attacking management member Moses Armah.
He has since not been invited despite apologising.
He made his Black Stars debut in 2002 and has won 84 caps scoring 20 goals, including two at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.
Ghana will host the first leg on March 25 at the Cape Coast Stadium with the return leg taking place four days later in Abuja.
