Football scout and coach Christopher Nimley has responded to Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi after the goalkeeper said their relationship had become strained. Nimley insisted that his criticism has never been personal and hopes they can settle their differences in the future.
Speaking on Sporty FM, Nimley denied claims that he has a personal problem with the St. Gallen goalkeeper. He said he wants Ati-Zigi to succeed and has always supported him.
“He talked about my criticism of him being personal. If there’s anybody out there that seeks his success apart from his immediate family, nobody desires his success more than I do,” Nimley said.
The former youth coach explained that his comments have always been based on football tactics and were meant to help the goalkeeper improve.
“I will always critique him in a manner that will make sure it brings the best out of him. It has nothing to do with any personal interest; it was strictly tactical,” he added.
Nimley also said he hopes to rebuild his relationship with Ati-Zigi. However, he maintained that Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is still his first choice.
“If he thinks we have issues, he is always welcome to come home and I know that one day he will come home. The day he steps up and he is better than Benjamin Asare, I’ll say it. But I maintain that if I’m to choose between him and Asare, I’ll choose Asare,” he said.
