5ASIDE: Ghana Closes the Door on Players Who Turned Their Backs on the Country

Ghana Closes the Door on Players Who Turned Their Backs on the Country

Otto Addo, Ghana's head coach, has sent a strong message to players who once rejected the country's national team.

We’ll have to evaluate commitment because we can’t destroy the unity of the group. It will be difficult for players who rejected us in the past.

Players like Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi, born in England to Ghanaian parents, have been linked to the Black Stars after struggling to secure a place with the English national team.

Addo prioritizes loyalty and national pride over high-profile names, making it clear that those who previously refused to wear the national team jersey will not have an easy path back.

The decision comes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with Addo emphasizing the importance of unity within the team.

Author's summary: Ghana prioritizes loyalty over high-profile players.

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