Former Ghanaian international Emmanuel Duah has called for a blend of local and foreign players in the Black Stars lineup to strengthen the team. After a challenging start to the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, with only two points from three games in Group F, Duah voiced concerns over the lack of home-based players in starting roles. He emphasized the importance of competition between local and foreign players to improve performance, urging the coach to include at least three local players in the starting lineup. The Black Stars are preparing for a crucial return fixture against Sudan in Libya.