David Accam reveals how he was shockingly axed from Black Stars squad ahead of 2014 World Cup
Former Columbus Crew forward, David Accam has shockingly revealed how he was axed from Black Stars squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The 28-year-old striker along with Jerry Akaminko and Jeffrey Schlupp were cut from the 23-man squad for the World Cup ahead of a friendly in America.
Recalling how the whole event occurred in an interview Accam said, “The way we manage our football is not really nice," he told Citi TV.
“We had a game with Holland and the next day we were travelling to America so our bags had been packed and someone sent me the list (on phone) that my name is not part and I didn’t even know because as far as I know, I was travelling with the team.
“All of a sudden, the coach called me that this is what happened, he said, we still believe in you and stuff but this is the team I’m taking but you will still have your chance after the World Cup and I said that’s fine, but I expected it in a formal way not after I saw the list elsewhere.”
However, after being evicted from the camp, the former Nashville SC player recounted how they were left hanging as authorities in the team failed to book a flight for them to return to their respective clubs.
“I took my bag and booked my own flight to Sweden,” Accam said after he was asked if they were provided with a return flight," he added.
Ghana exited the tournament at the group phase for the first time.
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