Ghana wants Norway keeper

Ghana has applied to Fifa for ex-Norway U21 international goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey to switch nationality to play for the Black Stars. The 21-year-old, who plays for top Norway side Stromgodset, acquired his Ghanaian passport two weeks ago which has helped the Ghana FA to submit his application.

“He has his passport now so we have moved on that and sent the necessary documents to FIFA. We are waiting for their decision now,” GFA vice president Fred Pappoe said.

If Fifa approves all the documents sent by the Ghana FA and the regular Stromgodset goalkeeper, a decision should be ready within four weeks. The move by the Ghana FA is a welcome relief to fans of the Black Stars as all the reserve goalkeepers Stephen Ahorlu and Daniel Agyei have not been impressive.

Kwarasey could have been part of Ghana’s team to the World Cup in South Africa but delays in acquiring his Ghanaian passport delayed his nationality switch.

The goalkeeper was born to a Ghanaian father and a Norwegian mother which makes his eligible to play for the Black Stars. His father has also provided all the necessary documents to enable Fifa to act promptly on Kwarasey’s nationality switch.

Kwarasey turned down invitations to play for the European country’s under-21 side two years ago with the hope of playing for Ghana. Kwarasey, whose father hails from Navrongo in the Upper East region of Ghana, says he turned down the opportunity to play for Norway because he prefers the West African country.

The highly-rated youngster is hoping that his form and height will gain him a place in Ghana’s squad for future matches. At 6ft 4in, Kwarasey is literally head and shoulders above Black Stars regulars Richard Kingston and Daniel Agyei, who average 5ft 8in.