By KATE OBODO
Former Falcons coach Ismaila Mabo has said that the dominance of the Black Stars of Ghana over the  Super Eagles  in recent times is not a proof that they (Ghana) are better than the Eagles.

According to Mabo, “ The defeats we suffered in the hands of the Black Stars  are temporary set backs but in all we are still setting the pace ahead of them and  as far as I am concerned, they are not better than us. Even the Black Queens of Ghana are not better than the Falcons,  same is applicable to the Under-23. Sometimes  the game of football could appear differently than we think.

“I want to advise that Samson Siasia should ensure that he gets  the professionals  and other younger players that have played in major championships so that he  will be able to assess them before the August 9 International Friendly in London.

“Ever since they came back from the last World Cup, so many critics have been saying that  some of the players are old and can no longer play for the national team again but  now I am urging the coach to look for those  players that are capable and  fit for the match, be they old players, especially players that have featured in major tournaments.

Instead of crucifying them without knowing the full position of their  form, he should  bring them against Ghana and then see if they will not make impact in the end,” Mabo stressed.