Alfred Duncan breaks silence on Black Stars exit: "I wasn't respected"

[caption id=attachment_1228674 align=alignnone width=600] Alfred Duncan[/caption]Former Ghana international Alfred Duncan has revealed that his decision to retire from the Black Stars in 2019 was due to a lack of respect from the national team setup.Duncan, who made his Ghana debut in a 2016 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Mozambique, earned just nine caps before stepping away from international duty at the peak of his career.Speaking to Sporty FM, the defensive midfielder explained why he chose to walk away.With the national team, it was complicated because it was my decision to quit. I wasnt getting the respect I think I deserved, Duncan stated.For a player like me, when I got to the peak of my career, I thought I deserved more respect, which I wasnt getting enough. I felt it was best to step aside for the young ones or those they believed were right for the team to have the chance to play.Duncan has spent most of his career in Italy, featuring for clubs such as Inter Milan, Sassuolo, Fiorentina, and, most recently, Venezia. Despite his early exit from international football, he remains one of Ghanas most accomplished midfielders in European football. Read Full Story