Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah has stated that Ghana Football Association officials have not contacted him about joining the Black Stars for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The London-born forward, whose parents are from Ghana, remains eligible under FIFA rules to represent the West African nation despite his previous appearances for England at youth levels.
Nketiah told BBC Africa that his current priority centers on consistent club performances and winning silverware with Palace. He suggested that a strong form would naturally lead to clarity about his international future when the appropriate moment arrives.
The GFA has been pursuing several England-based players with Ghanaian heritage, including Chelsea defender Joshua Acheampong and Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. Black Stars manager Otto Addo has mentioned that certain players who initially declined approaches are reconsidering their positions. However, Nketiah emphasized he feels no pressure to rush his decision regarding national team representation.
Nketiah told BBC Africa that his current priority centers on consistent club performances and winning silverware with Palace. He suggested that a strong form would naturally lead to clarity about his international future when the appropriate moment arrives.
The GFA has been pursuing several England-based players with Ghanaian heritage, including Chelsea defender Joshua Acheampong and Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. Black Stars manager Otto Addo has mentioned that certain players who initially declined approaches are reconsidering their positions. However, Nketiah emphasized he feels no pressure to rush his decision regarding national team representation.
