Ghana defender Daniel Opare elated to have Kwadwo Asamoah back in the Black Stars team

Black Stars defender Daniel Opare says the team is excited over the return of experience midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah. 

Asamoah returns to the Black Stars for the first time in four years after last appearing in the national jersey at the World Cup in Brazil 2014.

Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya, the Inter Milan star was invited by coach Kwesi Appiah to help with his experience against the Harambee stars on Saturday.

Meanwhile, defender Daniel Opare, who is a close friend of the former Juventus midfielder says the entire playing body is happy to welcome the 29 year old.

"I know Kwadwo way back, he is a fantastic guy, he is a good player and him coming back to the national team, I think will have a great impact on the team and we are happy to welcome him back," he told CAF/Liaison team spokesperson Dan K. Yeboah.

"Kwadwo is one of the most important players and as a senior player so you know we are happy to see him all the time," he added.

Kwadwo Asamoah and Daniel Opare are botjh expected to start against Kenya on Saturday having had a good start to the season at their respective clubs in Europe.

The Black Stars are hoping to continue from where they left off in their 5-0 win against Ethiopia in the opening game of the qualifiers.

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