German FA clears Schlupp to play for Ghana

The German Football Federation, the DFB, have cleared newly called up striker Jeffrey Schlupp to feature for Ghana.

According to a statement on the official Ghana FA website, the DFB has confirmed that the player “does not need to apply for nationality switch to pave the way for him to make his international bow with Ghana.”

The statement went on: “18-year old Leicester City striker on Monday was handed his debut invitation into the Ghana senior side, the Black Stars for the up-coming international friendlies against Sierra Leone and Gabon in Paris.”

“Unlike some arrangements where the GFA and the player had to complete nationality switch arrangements, the DFB says Schlupp has not featured for any German national side contrary to some press reports,” the statement finished.

The player himself also told the Ghana FA site of his excitement to play for Ghana. "I chose to have the Ghana flag on the back of my shirt a while ago because I always hoped I would get the opportunity to play for them, so this is a dream come true."

The lad is training in Paris together with the squad called up to face Gabon and Sierra Leone next week.