Black Stars deputy coach John Paintsil attended the Ghana Premier League showdown between Asante Kotoko and Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday.

His presence at the game was part of an ongoing quest to identify players who possess the attributes required for consideration in the senior men’s national team, the Black Stars.

Accompanying Paintsil was Ghana U20 Head Coach Desmond Ofei, who shared similar objectives of scouting talent for future team development.

Paintsil’s attendance at previous matches, including Kotoko versus Samartex and Kotoko versus Dreams FC, as well as other fixtures across different regions of Ghana, demonstrates the commitment of the Black Stars Technical team, led by Coach Otto Addo, to extensively assess players nationwide.

As preparations heighten for the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic in June, Paintsil’s diligent scouting efforts underscore the team’s dedication to assembling a strong squad capable of achieving success on both the African and global stages once again.