Audio By Carbonatix
The Ghana Football Association's Communication Director, Henry Asante Twum, has refuted claims George Boateng will be on punditry duties during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The Black Stars assistant coach was included in beIN's star-studded line-up of pundits for the Mundial, with the list also including former Premier League referee, Mike Dean as well as former footballers, Kaka and John Terry.
The news raised lots of concerns among Ghanaians, who accused the former Aston Villa U-23 manager of not being committed to his role with the national team.
However, Asante Twum, has revealed Boateng will not be taking up any role when the World Cup begins.
"George Boateng will not be doing punditry [activities] during the World Cup. It won't happen," he told Asempa FM in an interview.
"George Boateng didn't sign a contract with beIN Sports [on Thursday as reported]. He signed the contract with beIN in 2014 during the World Cup in Brazil. He started working with them as a pundit in 2014.
"Exactly 10 days ago, beIN Sports contacted and said 'they know he [George Boateng] is busy with the Black Stars and it will not be possible to do anything for them during the World. But would he be willing to do it if he becomes available?" he added.]
According to him, Boateng intends to help Ghana go a long way to reach the final of the competition but could honour his deal with beIN Sports should the country suffer an early exit.
Latest Stories
-
BOSTenergies meets fuel tanker drivers over their concerns at the Kumasi depot
7 minutes -
X1 Energy Drink-backed DOL Super Cup ends with Ebusua Dwarfs crowned champions
12 minutes -
Disney and ABC sue Trump’s media regulator to stop early licence renewal
15 minutes -
Luv FM High School Debate: Prempeh dethroned as CHRISSEC and KUHIS ignite quarter-final path
17 minutes -
British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
22 minutes -
George Opare Addo to lead National Youth Forum in Accra
23 minutes -
ECG invested GH¢710,965 in infrastructure replacement across Greater Accra – PURC
31 minutes -
Cyber Security Authority, EY resolve satisfactorily matters relating to licence fees
51 minutes -
Beyond the ribbon: Why the sport of dog showing matters for every pet owner
1 hour -
Illegal mining drives Ghanaian children from classrooms into hazardous labour
2 hours -
NACOC committed to strengthening border security – DG
2 hours -
DTI students showcase innovative solutions at 2026 Capstone Projects Exhibition
2 hours -
‘We let the athletes down’ – NSA boss on Ghana’s Commonwealth Games campaign
2 hours -
Jinapor prioritises exploration, investment to reverse Ghana’s oil production decline
2 hours -
Eric Tinkler highlights deep-rooted challenges at Asante Kotoko, admits club is aware
2 hours