Dr Randy Abbey, Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee
Dr Randy Abbey, Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, has stated that he is unaware of any official interest from Eddie Nketiah, Callum Hudson-Odoi, or Francis Amuzu in representing Ghana, despite widespread media reports linking the three players to the national team.
The discussion around the trio intensified following Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their victory over Comoros in early October. All three players were born abroad and hold dual eligibility: Nketiah and Hudson-Odoi have appeared for England, while Amuzu has only featured at the youth level for Belgium.
Addressing the reports on Sporty FM, Abbey said, “Officially, I’m not aware of Eddie Nketiah showing interest in the Black Stars. It’s the same for Callum Hudson-Odoi and Francis Amuzu. I only read about it in the media.”
Amuzu had previously been linked with Ghana in 2022, initially rejecting an invitation but later clarifying that reports of his decision were inaccurate. He has since expressed willingness to accept a call-up to the Black Stars at any time, emphasising that his intention is not motivated solely by the World Cup.
“If it’s for the World Cup, it will be nice,” Amuzu said on Asempa FM.
“If it’s after the World Cup, it’s also nice, I will be happy. It is a dream for me to play for the national team of Ghana.”
“I know also that I have to perform well to get a call-up. If it [call-up] comes, good. If it doesn’t come, I have to work harder.”
Abbey’s comments confirm that while the discussion continues in the media, the Ghana Football Association has not received formal approaches from any of the players, leaving their potential involvement in the national team uncertain.
