German winger Jamie Leweling has disclosed the reason behind his decision to reject a call-up to the Black Stars and commit his international career to Germany.<\/p>\n Leweling, who has a German mother and a Ghanaian father, was eligible to play for both countries but opted for the Europeans over the four-time African champions.<\/p>\n On Monday, October 14, 2024, the VfB Stuttgart winger made his debut for Germany and got on the scoresheet.<\/p>\n His goal proved vital as it helped Germany secure a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League.<\/p>\n Speaking to the press after the game, Leweling disclosed that he picked Germany over Ghana because he feels more connected to his mother\u2019s land.<\/p>\n When asked in the post-match interview, he said, \u201cQuite simply: because I was born and grew up here. I am German!\u201d<\/p>\n Leweling also opened up about the experience of making his German debut, noting that he was nervous when he found out that he was going to start the game.<\/p>\n He explained that the nervousness gave way to excitement once he appeared on the pitch.<\/p>\n \u201cI found out this morning that I was starting. Of course, I was nervous. But in the end, it\u2019s football, 11 against 11. On the pitch, the nervousness was gone. I\u2019m very happy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n In October 2020, then Ghana coach CK Akonnor handed him a call-up, but the winger rejected it.<\/p>\n <\/b>Ghanaians react to Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat to Sudan <\/p>\n![\"German](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/889\/88950652.295.jpg\" "\\"German")
German winger Jamie Lewelin<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n