According to GHANAsoccernet.com, the Ghana FA is in talks with seven dual-nationality players to switch nationalities and play for the Black Stars at the 2022 World Cup.
Ghana qualified for the Qatar World Cup and will compete in Group H against Portugal, Uruguay, and Korea Republic.
Before the World Cup in November, the Ghana FA is working around the clock to persuade some of these key players.
Chelsea's Callum Hudson Odoi
According to media sources, Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi has obtained his passport in preparation for his nationality move to play for the Black Stars.
Hudson-Odoi was born in London, England, and holds both English and Ghanaian citizenship due to his father's Ghanaian heritage.
He has already played three matches for England's A squad, although FIFA rules allow players under the age of 21 to switch national teams after playing up to three A matches.
The Arsenal striker is also being spoken about for the World Cup. Nketia has played for England at the junior level but not at the senior level.
The Ghana Football Association is also pursuing Tariq Lamptey for the 2022 World Cup.
The Ghana FA and former coach Otto Addo have approached the 22-year-old about switching nationalities. Lamptey has played youth football for England and is eligible to play for the Black Stars.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 20: Southampton's Mohammed Salisu fouls Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus for a penalty during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England on March 20, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images/Mike Hewitt)
Despite being denied calls to the national squad, the Ghana FA has not given up on the center-back. In an interview, interim Black Stars coach Otto Addo stated that Mohammed Salisu will join the national team when he is ready.
BILBAO, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Athletic Club's Inaki Williams celebrates his goal during the La Liga match between Athletic Club and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on April 14, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images/Juan Manuel Serrano Arce) )
According to reports, the Ghana FA is also interested in signing the Atletico Bilbao Inaki twins to bolster the team's attack ahead of the World Cup. Inaki recently retweeted a post about the Black Stars' World Cup draw, fueling rumors of a nationality swap on social media.
Frankfurt's Ansgar Knauf
The Ghana Football Association is also persuading Ansgar Knauf (20), who is on loan from Borussia Dortmund in Germany to Frankfurt. passed on to the participants
One of the assistant coaches for the Black Stars team during the 2022 World Cup playoffs, George Boateng, has asked the Ghana FA to target dual-nationality Ghanaians in Europe ahead of the World Cup.
"Everyone recognizes that there are numerous outstanding players in Europe who deserve to represent Ghana. It is the responsibility of the Ghana Football Association to make an attempt "he stated
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