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ACCRA. — Nigeria and Leicester City star, Wilfried Ndidi, has praised Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey, describing him as a great player.
The Nigerian was asked by a fan to join the Gunners, following reports linking him with a move to Manchester United.
But, Ndidi responded the London giants already have Partey, who he adores.
“You have Partey, he’s a great player,” said Ndidi. Partey is set to be one of the leaders when the Black Stars host the Warriors, in a 2022 World Cup qualifier, at the Cape Coast Stadium, tomorrow.
The Leicester ace, however, did not rule out a possible partnership with the Ghanaian, just like Michael Essien and Mikel Obi did for Chelsea.
“Like [Michael] Essien and [John Obi] Mikel,” added Ndidi.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars tore apart lower-tier side Soccer Intellectuals 8-0 in a warm-up friendly game, at the Cape Coast Stadium, on Wednesday.
In-form Stade Rennais attacking midfielder Kamaldeen Sulemana registered a brace while Steadfast FC youngster Abdul Issahaku Fatawu also got on the score-sheet, twice.
Ajax Amsterdam offensive midfielder, Kudus Mohammed, rattled the net with a sensational finish before Yaw Yeboah, Benjamin Tetteh and Joel Fameyeh all registered their names on the scoresheet.
Coach Milovan Rajevac handed starting berths to Swindon Town’s Jojo Wollacott while Dreams FC’s Philimon Baffour also earned a start with Reading defender, Andy Yiadom absent, due to injury.
Joseph Aidoo partnered Daniel Amartey in central defence in the first-half while Baba Rahman also earned a start.
Partey, Baba Iddrisu Mohammed and Kudus Mohammed completed a midfield three. Joel Fameyeh, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Jordan Ayew made up the front three.
Currently second in Group G, after two rounds of matches, the Black Stars will be counting on their top men to rise to the occasion, when they host Zimbabwe, tomorrow. — Ghanasoccernet/Ghanaweb.com.
Online Reporter