'Play for Ghana'- Kotoko fans beg Samba O’Neil ahead of 2026 World Cup

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• Mxciyw 1 day ago

  Apuuuuuu, hahahahaha, u can't represent Ghana in any African football competition yet u want this matry makw3 Congolese fisherman to play for Ghana.
  Has he played in the African confederation cup or Champions league before ...
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  Apuuuuuu, hahahahaha, u can't represent Ghana in any African football competition yet u want this matry makw3 Congolese fisherman to play for Ghana.
  Has he played in the African confederation cup or Champions league before to be considered for selection.

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• Oobak3 21 hours ago

  Even Patric Pfeifer is waiting for his maiden call up. Kotoko is just looking for a chance to collect FIFA player appearance fee.

  Even Patric Pfeifer is waiting for his maiden call up. Kotoko is just looking for a chance to collect FIFA player appearance fee.

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• Aduanaba, 20 hours ago

  The appearance fee could be the catch BUT if he is good enough, the appearance fee peters into oblivion.

  The appearance fee could be the catch BUT if he is good enough, the appearance fee peters into oblivion.

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• Ooobak3 19 hours ago

  Djiku, Salisu?, Opoku, Adjetey, Mumin, Aidoo, Kojo Oppong Preprah, Kohn, Mensah, Seidu, Lamptey, Nathaniel Adjei, Ebenezer Annan, Patric Pfeiffer? Even some of these players will have to be trimmed off. WHO CAN THIS KOTOKO PL ...
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  Djiku, Salisu?, Opoku, Adjetey, Mumin, Aidoo, Kojo Oppong Preprah, Kohn, Mensah, Seidu, Lamptey, Nathaniel Adjei, Ebenezer Annan, Patric Pfeiffer? Even some of these players will have to be trimmed off. WHO CAN THIS KOTOKO PLAYER BENCH OUT OF THESE 17 DEFENDERS.

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• Aduanaba, 16 hours ago

  I always wonder why Patrick Pfeiffer hasn't been invited yet. He is tall and has got the pace of a defender.

  I always wonder why Patrick Pfeiffer hasn't been invited yet. He is tall and has got the pace of a defender.

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• Hmmmm 1 day ago

  Samba please don't try it at all ,Ghana will reject after the world cup....
  We are good at that and I can assure you

  Samba please don't try it at all ,Ghana will reject after the world cup....
  We are good at that and I can assure you

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• Mike 23 hours ago

  Is he better than the central defenders we have?Has he ever been called by Congo if he is so good?Dirty football politics

  Is he better than the central defenders we have?Has he ever been called by Congo if he is so good?Dirty football politics

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• GHANABA KWAKU 22 hours ago

  Apuuuuu

  Apuuuuu

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• Yaa Yaa: SCHOOLING KOTOKO FANS & OTHERS(Y Y Network, Begoro, E/R) 20 hours ago

  1. How does nationality switching work in football? (FIFA rules)
  FIFA eligibility is based on nationality, not residence or passion alone.
  A player can represent a country if at least one of these applies:
  
  He was born in ...
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  1. How does nationality switching work in football? (FIFA rules)
  FIFA eligibility is based on nationality, not residence or passion alone.
  A player can represent a country if at least one of these applies:
  
  He was born in the country
  His biological parent or grandparent was born there
  He has acquired citizenship and has lived continuously for at least 5 years after turning 18 in that countrSimply living in a country for 2 years is NOT enough under FIFA rules.
  Also:
  
  Once a player plays a competitive senior international match (AFCON qualifiers, World Cup qualifiers, etc.), he is cap-tied and cannot switch.
  Youth appearances can allow a switch, but only under strict conditions.
  2. Can a Congolese player living in Ghana for 2 years become Ghanaian and play for the Black Stars?
  Short answer: No — not yet.
  Long answer:
  
  Even if Ghana grants him citizenship (which itself is not automatic),
  FIFA still requires 5 years of continuous residence after age 18 for naturalised players
  Those 5 years must be clearly documented
  So:
  A Congolese player who has been in Ghana for about 2 years is NOT eligible to play for Ghana under FIFA rules.
  There is no shortcut, no special exception, no “because he plays for Kotoko” clause.
  3. “If he’s that good, why hasn’t Congo invited him?”
  This is a fair question — and there are several sensible explanations, none of which mean he’s not good:
  National team depth: DR Congo has many Europe-based players competing at high levels
  Timing: Call-ups depend on form, tactics, injuries, and coaching preference
  Exposure: Playing in the Ghana Premier League doesn’t always attract the same scouting attention as Europe
  Administrative issues: Some players are in contact with their FA but paperwork or logistics delay call-ups
  So lack of invitation ≠ lack of quality.
  At the same time, no player is “too good to be ignored forever.” If his level is truly international, the call will usually come.
  
  4. Did the Congolese player play in World Cup or AFCON qualifiers?
  From what is publicly known:
  No competitive senior appearances for DR Congo
  Meaning he is not cap-tied
  But again, being uncapped does not make him eligible for Ghana without meeting nationality rules.
  5. Are Ghana fans being hypocritical about Hudson-Odoi & others?
  This is where the conversation gets uncomfortable — but important.
  Many fans:
  
  Criticise players like Hudson-Odoi,
  and others (earlier), etc. for not committing early or skipping qualifiers
  Yet turn around and ask Ghana to “fast-track” foreign players who didn’t suffer the qualifiers either
  That does raise a fair question of consistency.
  However, two things can be true at once:
  
  Fans are emotional and want the best players now
  But national teams are built on rules, sacrifice, and long-term commitment
  You can’t:
  Condemn players for not carrying the load
  And then demand to enjoy the fruits of someone else’s nation-building process
  That’s not moral judgement — it’s just logic.
  6. Key takeaway (the sensible middle ground)
  Admiring a foreign player’s commitment to a Ghanaian club is fine
  Wanting quality in the national team is normal
  But eligibility is governed by law and FIFA statutes, not vibes or club loyalty
  If a player:
  Qualifies legally
  Commits long-term
  Respects the process
  Then welcoming him is reasonable.
  If not, then patience — and fairness — matters.

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