L-R: Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kurt Okraku and Eddie Nketiah
Kurt Okraku, the president of the Ghana Football Association has said mercenaries and players who rejected Ghana in the past will not be considered for selection ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to Kurt Okraku, commitment and passion for Ghana will be a huge requirements for any player who didn’t participate in the qualifiers but wishes to be considered for selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The comments of Kurt Okraku comes on the back of reported interests from Eddie Nketiah, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Francis Amuzu to play for the Black Stars after rejecting Ghana years ago.
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“Players who have not shown enough commitment to the Ghanaian flag will not be part of us. There must be a good reason why a player is included in the travelling party. I want players who display high levels of dedication, passion, and respect for Ghana.”
He also stated that as the leader of Ghanaian football, he will not compromise on discipline and national pride.
“As a leader, I don’t really care what anybody says. At the end of the day, the responsibility lies with me, and I am accountable for Ghana.”
“If we have approached you before and you turned us down, if you’ve shown a lack of respect or declined to play for Ghana in the past, count yourself out. It’s not going to happen,” Kurt Okraku said in an interview with TV3.
The Black Stars qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after topping Group I with 25 points.
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