Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah has in the past expressed a willingness to play for Ghana’s Black Stars, a decision that continues to generate intrigue among football fans on both sides of the divide.

The 25-year-old, born in Lewisham, England, to Ghanaian parents — Elizabeth Asaam and Edward Nketiah — remains eligible to represent Ghana despite having made his senior debut for England in October 2023 during a 1–0 friendly win over Australia.

Nketiah, who came through Arsenal’s youth academy before joining Crystal Palace last summer, has struggled for consistent playing time this season. His limited opportunities at club level, coupled with England’s crowded attacking options, could yet reopen the door to a potential switch to the Ghanaian national team.

Back in 2022, during an appearance on The Beautiful Game Podcast, Nketiah openly discussed the possibility of representing Ghana, saying:

> “My parents are both Ghanaians, so yeah, of course, it’s a possibility. I’m open to both — playing for Ghana or England. When I was younger, playing for England made sense after coming through the youth ranks. But if Ghana call me up, I’ll be there.”

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers gather pace, Ghana’s impressive form may make that hypothetical call-up more enticing than ever. The Black Stars are on the brink of qualification after demolishing the Central African Republic 5–0 in El Jadida, thanks to goals from Mohammed Salisu, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, Jordan Ayew, and Kamaldeen Sulemana.

That emphatic result pushed Ghana three points clear of second-placed Madagascar, leaving Otto Addo’s men just one step away from securing their ticket to North America 2026.

With qualification all but sealed, attention will soon turn to assembling the strongest possible World Cup squad — and a player like Nketiah, with his Premier League experience and Ghanaian heritage, could be exactly the kind of attacking reinforcement the team needs.

Having scored 38 goals and 7 assists in 168 appearances for Arsenal before his Palace move, Nketiah’s quality is undeniable. The lingering question remains — will he finally don the red, gold, and green of Ghana?