The Belgian-based winger was among the surprising names omitted from the Black Stars squad for the September friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua.
KRC Genk pacey attacker Joseph Paintsil has been dropped from the senior national team of Ghana by head coach Otto Addo for the upcoming scrimmages.
The 24-year-old has been in a fine form at KRC Genk in the ongoing Belgian Jupilier League but his performance couldn't merit him a call-up for this month's international friendly games.
He was part of the Ghana squad that eliminated Nigeria from the final play-off games of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in March.
Paintsil has netted thee goals and provided an assist in his 7 appearances for KRC Genk this season so far.
Ghana will play Brazil at Stade Oceane in Le Harve, France on Friday, September 23, 2022, before facing Nicaragua at Estadio Francisco Artes Carrasco in Lorca, Spain on Tuesday, September 27, 2022
The two matches will serve as preparatory games for the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 World Cup to be staged in Qatar
Ghana have been paired with Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea in the Group H of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
