Former AC Milan and Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari has revealed his list of the greatest strikers of all time, sparking debate after leaving out Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan.

The ex-Black Stars midfielder enjoyed a decorated career alongside some of football’s finest forwards. Muntari won the FA Cup with Portsmouth, playing next to Nigerian icon Nwankwo Kanu, before moving to Italy where he lifted Serie A titles and the historic 2010 UEFA Champions League with Inter Milan.

During his time in Italy, Muntari shared the pitch with elite attackers such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Samuel Eto’o and Diego Milito. At international level, he formed a long-standing partnership with Asamoah Gyan for Ghana.

However, when asked to name his best strikers of all time, Muntari selected Samuel Eto’o, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, omitting his longtime national teammate.

“My best strikers of all time are Eto’o, Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry,” Muntari told Sportsblog247.com.

He went on to heap praise on Ibrahimovic, insisting the Swedish star deserved to win the Ballon d’Or during his career.

“Ibrahimovic is a top player. He wins games easily and always demands the best from his teammates. I believe he should have won the Ballon d’Or, but sometimes people don’t like that he speaks his mind,” he said.

Muntari criticises Ghana Premier League
Muntari also expressed frustration with the state of the Ghana Premier League following his return to finish his career with Accra Hearts of Oak in 2021. Despite helping the club win the President Cup, he believes the league lacks direction and proper standards.

“The league has no future. The facilities are poor and the respect is not there. It’s not just one club, it’s everywhere,” he stated.

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Muntari ranks Ghana’s best midfielders
In a separate report, Muntari also ranked his top five Ghanaian midfielders of all time, placing himself fourth on the list. He spent over a decade with the Black Stars, playing alongside greats such as Michael Essien and Stephen Appiah.