Kwarasey feels let down by Ghana switch delay

Norway-born goalkeeper Adam Larsen Kwarasey has told Ghanasoccernet he is disappointed in the Ghana Footabll Association for the delay in his nationality switch.

The 22-year-old Strømsgodset player is saddened his application has delayed for ten months despite taking the initiative to write to Fifa.

Last week, a BBC publication claimed Fifa were blaming the Ghana Football Association for failing to provide the necessary documents to back his application.

Kwarasey has been speaking to Ghanasoccernet's Akyereko Frimpong-Manson in a short interview.

Ghanasoccernet: Did you write to Fifa yourself for the change of nationality or someone from the FA did that on your behalf?

Adam Larsen Kwarasey: Yes, I think so, because applied for change with Fifa and what they say it’s ok. But GFA have to do part of the documentation.

GSN: What did you do afterwards?

ALK: I spoke to Mr. Fred Pappoe and he was serious about the nationality change. Since that time many people have called claiming they are this and that but I actually don’t know who they are. Mr. Fred Pappoe is the only name I can remember. But I also spoke to a journalist that was with him at the time.

GSN: When did you start the application process?

ALK: I started this about ten months ago, I sent my documents to Fifa and everything is done but the GFA is not showing interest in me. I have done everything and all am left with is citizenship. In Norway, you can not hold dual citizenship, I don’t know for Ghana.

GSN: So you think the FA is not doing enough?

ALK: I don't want to force anything. If they want me they will call me when they are ready. From my side the most important thing is not that all you journalists write that I blame the FA but that is not what I am doing. They have to take their time and no stress.

GSN: Don't you think it has taken so long to get you cleared to play for the Black Stars?

ALK: I know, but am not the one that selects the team and do the documents. I understand, but to make it short and simple. They got me to send the application to Fifa and after that there have been no serious conversations with the FA. Quincy's switch did not take this long, did it?

GSN: So what are you going to do now? Ghanaians now know about your intentions and what is going on with your switch?

ALK: What else can I do? Train hard with my club and play more matches to develop for the future, if they need me they will call me and do what they are suppose to do.

GSN: The Norwegian Tippeligaen has travelled only a match, what are your expectations for the season?

ALK: I was in goal last weekend. We won 2-0. In two weeks we will be playing Anthony Annan’s team. I will continue to develop and contribute for my team to get a good position.