According to the coach, although the player was very important to the team, he still has a replacement for him after he was showed a red card during last Thursday's game.

Speaking during the post-match interview after his side beat Sudan 3-1 in the Championship of Africa Nations (CHAN) tournament, the coach insisted that the card showed to Barnieh was a big blow to the team but he will find a replacement.

Barnieh was showed a straight red card by Chadian referee, Alhadji Allaou Mahamat, after he stepping on his Sudanese opponent in an off-the-ball incident.

It’s unfortunate Afriyie got the red card. He’s one of my top strikers but I came with 25 players so I will have a replacement to play in the quarterfinals stage and after that he can be in action”, Coach Walker said.