Saddick Adams, a veteran sports journalist, has revealed that Eddie Nketiah, an English player of Ghanaian descent, is open to playing for the Black Stars.
According to Saddick Adams, Eddie Nketiah had, some years ago, rejected Ghana’s approach when officials from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) approached him.
The Angel FM presenter added that the Crystal Palace striker now feels mature and is ready to play for the national team if given a call-up.
Saddick Adams, in a post on X, wrote, “Spoke to Eddie Nketiah’s family this weekend to get clarity on the stories about his switch.
The source admitted that Eddie Nketiah had previously spoken to the Ghana coach and some GFA top officials, but he had not settled at his club yet, so he couldn’t make a decision”.
He added, “However, Nketiah is now settled and at 26, mature enough and ready to ‘give his very best’ if Ghana calls now.
Says he has Ghana blood running through him, so his “identity is unquestionable”.
Basically, he’s open to playing for Ghana now”.
Meanwhile, some Ghanaian fans have reacted to the news, saying, He won’t be the first or last. Kwasi Sibo played just 2 or 3 games. He’s welcome. Don’t be surprised to see another Ghanaian prospect included, even though he’s unknown by most Ghanaians and didn’t participate in the qualifiers just as Eddie Nketiah did.
It’s still a long road to the World Cup, and as unpredictable as life can be, some active players might be injured, which I don’t pray for by the way”.
Another wrote, “He’s Ghanaian and eligible for the Black Stars. It’s up to the coach to call him. Every Ghanaian must have a chance to play for the Black Stars. Iñaki Williams, who said he didn’t feel Ghanaian kraa is playing for Ghana”.
“I don’t understand the fuss about this. If they play for Ghana and we win, will the glory go to Togo?”, a netizen added.
One more Ghanaian added, “That’s refreshing news! Eddie Nketiah’s talent and maturity would be a massive boost for the Black Stars. If he’s ready to commit heart and soul, then it’s time to welcome him home. Ghana is where his story truly belongs”.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars on 12 October 2025, officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing the qualifiers as leaders in their Group.
Ghana defeated Comoros 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium, with Mohammed Kudus scoring the only goal in the game.
After 10 games in group I, the Black Stars topped the table with 25 points, Madagascar second with 19 points, Mali third with 18 points, Comoros 15, Central African Republic 8 and Chad in sixth place with 1.
Ghana joined the list of qualified countries on the African continent, with Coach Otto Addo now becoming the first Black Stars coach to reach two consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments.
See the post below:
Spoke to Eddie Nketiah’s family this weekend to get clarity on the stories about his switch.
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) October 13, 2025
The source admitted that Eddie Nketiah had previously spoken to the Ghana coach and some GFA top officials but he had not settled at his club yet so couldn’t make a decision.
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