Eddie Nketiah to Switch Allegiance to Ghana Ahead of 2027 AFCON

Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah is poised to officially pledge his international allegiance to Ghana ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) starting this September.

Ibrahim Sannie Daara, the former Communications Director at the Ghana Football Association, has reported that Nketiah is actively working on this transition. The necessary documentation has already been submitted to FIFA for review and official approval.

Nketiah is eager to finalize this switch, especially with the AFCON qualifiers on the horizon. His commitment to the national team is evident as he looks forward to contributing significantly.

After recovering from a recent injury, the former Arsenal player is expected to rejoin his Crystal Palace teammates soon, aiming to gain some playing time before the upcoming international break to stay in shape.

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Meanwhile, discussions around the 2026 FIFA World Cup included the Ghanaian international, though he ultimately did not participate, which sparked a range of reactions from fans.

Another player, Callum Hudson-Odoi, has also shown interest in switching his allegiance, although updates on his situation are still pending.

Both Nketiah and Hudson-Odoi currently play for England but haven’t been called up recently, fueling their desire to represent the West African nation instead.

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