Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has emphasized the importance of dual-nationality players committing early to the Ghana national team, rather than waiting until just before major tournaments.

During a press conference announcing the squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, Addo addressed the situation regarding British-born players of Ghanaian descent, Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi. He revealed that while he had approached them prior to Ghana’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria, they had requested more time to decide.

Addo made it clear that while the door remains open for such players, he believes they should integrate into the team well before a tournament to familiarize themselves with the coach, teammates, and the overall environment. “This is the only point where I say the door is closed,” he stated, reinforcing the need for early commitment.

Ghana is set to face Angola on September 5 in Kumasi and Niger on September 9 in Morocco as part of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.