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Former Ghana international has chosen his country as the better side ahead of Nigeria, regardless of their present form.
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The former Chelsea midfielder who severally lined up for the Black Stars against the Super Eagles in his playing days made the choice despite Gernot Rohr’s side head-turning performances.
While Avram Grant’s men failed to stamp their authority in the 2018 World Cup qualifying series, the 58-time international capped player revealed his choice in an interview with BBC.
The 33-year-old also named his former Chelsea teammate John Obi Mikel as a contender for the outfit’s top prize. Watch the video below;