Bawa Mugis Defends Baba Abdul-Rahman, Calls for Fair and Consistent Criticism of Black Stars Players‎

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Published: May 3 2026

Published at: 7:07 PM

Story by Saibu Terry

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‎Sports journalist Bawa Mugis has come to the defense of Ghana international Baba Abdul-Rahman, urging football fans and commentators to apply fairness and consistency when assessing players’ performances.
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‎Sharing his opinion on his Facebook page on the growing criticism surrounding Abdul-Rahman’s recent call-up to the Black Stars, Mugis stressed that while no player is beyond scrutiny, criticism should always be constructive, factual, and free from personal bias.
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‎According to him, the level of hostility directed at the experienced defender in recent weeks has been excessive, particularly on social media, where some critics have questioned the legitimacy of his inclusion in the national team and alleged external influence without providing evidence.
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‎Mugis noted that every football supporter has the right to express an opinion, but argued that the repeated targeting of Abdul-Rahman raises concerns about whether the criticism is purely football-related.

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‎He further questioned the apparent double standards in public reactions to the Black Stars’ performances, pointing out that there was significantly less outrage when the team failed to win six consecutive matches.
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‎The journalist cited Ghana’s 5-0 friendly defeat to Austria as an example, observing that no individual player was singled out for widespread condemnation despite the heavy loss. He suggested that had Abdul-Rahman featured in that match, much of the blame might have been directed at him.
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‎Mugis called on supporters and pundits to evaluate all players using the same standards, emphasizing that criticism remains an important part of football but must be balanced, objective, and consistent.
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‎He concluded by wishing the Black Stars success in their upcoming international assignments and urged Ghanaians to rally behind the national team.
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‎”Criticism is part of football, but it should be consistent and fair. Let’s stop the selective amnesia and judge players by the same standards,” Mugis stated.