Ghanaians slam Eddie Nketiah after declaring interest in playing for Black Stars

Eddie Nketiah’s recent comments expressing his willingness to play for the Black Stars have sparked mixed reactions across social media.

Many Ghanaians have criticised the Crystal Palace striker for previously rejecting opportunities to represent Ghana despite repeated interest from the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

In an interview with The Beautiful Game podcast, Nketiah revealed his openness to now accept an invitation to play for Ghana despite having committed to England at youth level.

“When I was younger, representing England was a natural choice after progressing through the youth system. However, if Ghana invites me, I will gladly accept,” he said.

While his statement may seem positive on the surface, it has provoked backlash from fans who recall his prior reluctance to commit to Ghana, even when the GFA made several approaches.

As a result, numerous social media users have voiced their frustration, questioning whether Nketiah’s newfound interest is sincere or simply a response to the stagnation of his international prospects with England.

Some argue that Ghana should prioritise players who showed early commitment to the national team, rather than those now turning to the Black Stars as a fallback option.

With Ghana currently in strong contention for the 2026 World Cup qualification, many believe the timing of Nketiah’s remarks is no coincidence and they are not holding back from expressing their views.

Read some of the reactions below:

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