Sports News of Wednesday, 28 June 2017Source: GHANAsoccernet.comKwesi Appiah explains importance of Mexico, USA friendliesKwesi AppiahBlack Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has underlined the importance of the team's upcoming double-header international friendly games. The four time Africa champions will lock horns with El Tri of Mexico tonight at the NRG Stadium in Houston Texas before engaging the Yankee Boys of USA on July 1 in the a double-header international friendly games. Many pundits have criticized the timing of the two games coupled with Mexico decision to use fringe players in the match due to their participation in the ongoing FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia. Nevertheless, Kwesi Appiah believes the two games will help prepare his team adequately for their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. "So, I'm taking this opportunity to assess all my players."

Source: GhanaWeb June 28, 2017 09:00 UTC