Frimpong chooses Ghana over England

The young Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong is currently recovering from a cruciate knee ligament injury which has kept him out of the team since the beginning of the season, but he is recovering well and hopes to return to traing in the next month or so.

The youngster, who has just turned 19, has represented England at U16 and U17 levels but is adamant that he wants to represent his home country Ghana.


In an interview today on Citi Sports in Ghana he made it clear where his heart lies. “I have always said that I will play for Ghana because I am a Ghanaian Player. My whole family is from Ghana but at the same time, I have been in England since I was young and I see England as my home.


“But at the moment, if Ghana calls me up I will gladly go and play. But there are people who also don’t want me be called to play for Ghana which is very disappointing. I guess I just have to wait for a call up but at the moment I am still playing for England so it’s a bit of a difficult situation” .

“I have always told my family that if Ghana calls me, I will personally ride my own bicycle from England to Ghana” he concluded.


Frimpong was looking good to become a member of Wenger’s first team before his devastating injury, and if he carries on from where he left off he would be a great addition to whichever country he finally plays for….