"It wasn't bad" â?? Ahmed Barusso reflects on limited Black Stars game time

Former Ghana midfielder Ahmed Barusso has opened up about his international career, admitting he never played a full 90 minutes for the Black Stars but insisting he has no bitterness over the limited opportunities.

The former Roma and Ghana midfielder, who earned 10 caps between 2007 and 2009, reflected on his role as a squad player during one of Ghana's most talented eras.

"I can't say much because I didn't play a 90-minute game. All the games I played, I had to come on as a sub. It wasn't bad," Barusso said.

He pointed to key moments in his international career, including his appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations against Cameroon and his goal on debut against Morocco.

"The Nations Cup game against Cameroon, I came in. It wasn't bad. And some of the friendly games we played. In France against Morocco, when I scored, they were all games that were important."

Despite never being a regular starter, Barusso maintained a philosophical outlook on his time with the national team.

"But well, it's a national team, and we are many. Not all of us will get the opportunity to play."

His comments reflect a mature acceptance of the competitive nature of international football, particularly during an era when Ghana boasted midfield stars like Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, and Stephen Appiah.

Barusso's Ghana debut came in a 1-0 friendly win over Morocco in France in August 2007, where he scored the only goal of the match. Though his international career was brief, that moment alone ensured he left his mark.

Barusso also offered a broader reflection on how football has changed since his playing days, contrasting the physicality of his era with the speed, power, and individual brilliance that defines the modern game.

But on his own career, the former Roma man was clear: he accepted his role, cherished the moments he had, and walked away with no complaints.

"It wasn't bad."

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