Genk forward, Joseph Paintsil, has revealed he was watched by Milovan Rajevac before making his debut for the Black Stars.
Prior to making his first appearance in a friendly against Algeria earlier this year, the 24-year-old had been invited by Charles Kwablan Akonnor for friendlies against Mali and Qatar but he couldn’t make the trip.
He was later called up for the Algeria game in the build-up to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after Milo had watched him against West Ham United in the Europa League last season.
“We played a Europa League game against West Ham [United] and I think he [Milovan Rajevac] was also watching the game,” he told Joy Sports.
“I heard from [my entourage] that the coach watched the game and was really impressed so he would like to call me. Alex [Asante] also called me and told me to send him my passport details…when he calls or texts you, you know it’s for the national team.
“[Milo] scouted me when I played against West Ham and that was how it all started. I just had my first call-up to the national team,” he added.
Paintsil has made four more appearances for the Black Stars since making his debut in January 2022.
