Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has declared his stance on the debate raging over dual national players interest in playing for Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team, the Black Stars.
He made this stance clear in an interview with 3Sports after Ghana qualified to the 2026 FIFA World Cup; this is Ghana’s fifth qualification to the tournament in six straight editions.
In the wake of Ghana’s qualification, several players of dual nationality have reportedly expressed interest in playing for the Black Stars including Callum Hudson Odoi of Nottingham Forest and Eddie Nketiah of Crystal Palace but for Kurt Okraku players who have rejected Ghana before won’t get a look in.
“If we have approached you before and you turned us down, if you’ve shown a lack of respect or refused to play for Ghana in the past, count yourself out.”
“I want players who display high levels of dedication, passion and respect for Ghana” Kurt Okraku said.
The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held on December 5.
