Sports journalist Saddick Adams and Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah
Sports journalist, Saddick Adams has disclosed that English player of Ghanaian descent, Eddie Nketiah, rejected an offer to play for the Black Stars due to instability at his club level.
According to Adams, he spoke to one of Nketiah’s relatives, who explained that the player had engaged officials from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) but declined the offer because of his form at the time.
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“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 couldn’t make a decision,” Adams wrote on his X page onn October 13, 2025.
The Angel FM presenter further revealed that the family member said Nketiah now feels more mature and is ready to play for the national team if given a call-up.
“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,” he added.
The news about Eddie Nketiah’s sudden interest in the Black Stars has been hugely opposed by some fans on social media who argue that it would be unfair for him to join the squad for the World Cup because he didn’t participate in the qualifiers.
Despite the mixed reactions, the decision ultimately lies in the hands of head coach Otto Addo and the GFA to determine his future with the team.
Read the tweet below:
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 couldn’t make a decision.
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— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) October 13, 2025
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Meanwhile, watch highlights of Ghana’s 1-0 win over Comoros in the World Cup qualifiers