So many talented Ghanaian footballers have chosen to represent countries other than their home country’s national football team, the Black Stars.
We have collated 10 Ghanaian football players who chose to play for other countries over the Ghana Black Stars, courtesy of @abochie_ on Twitter.
- Yusuf Musah (Ghana to England to USA)
Yusuf Musah moved from Ghana to England before settling in the United States and playing for the American national team.
- Alphonso Davies (Ghana to Canada)
Alphonso Davies opted to play for Canada instead of Ghana.
- Mario Balotelli (Ghana to Italy)
Mario Balotelli, who was born to Ghanaian parents, decided to play for Italy and even represented them in the World Cup.
- David Odonkor (Ghana to Germany)
David Odonkor, who had Ghanaian roots, played for Germany in the 2006 World Cup.
- Memphis Depay (Ghana to Netherlands)
Memphis Depay chose to represent the Netherlands and not Ghana.
- George Boateng (Ghana to Netherlands)
George Boateng also chose to represent the Netherlands – Ghana was never in his thoughts.
- Alexander Tettey (Ghana to Norway)
Alexander Tettey represented the Norway national team.
- Gerald Asamoah (Ghana to Germany)
Gerald Asamoah played for the German national team.
- Danny Welbeck (Ghana to England)
Danny Welbeck, who was born in Ghana, moved to England at a young age and played for the English national team.
- Jerome Boateng (Ghana to Germany)
Jerome Boateng, who is of Ghanaian descent, played for the German national team, winning the 2014 World Cup with them.
Although this many talents did not did not choose to represent their home country, it is important to respect their decisions and acknowledge their contributions to other national teams.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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