"Nketiah, who is the record goalscorer for England's Under-21 side with 16 goals, won his only senior cap as a substitute in a friendly against Australia in October 2023. Under Fifa rules introduced in 2020, a player can switch nationality provided they have played no more than three competitive matches at senior level prior to turning 21, or been involved at a major championship such as the World Cup of Africa Cup of Nations."
""At the moment, I'm just enjoying my football with Crystal Palace - that's been my main focus," said Nketiah when quizzed about the rumours by BBC Sport Africa. "I'm Ghanaian and there's no denying that. Obviously I'm proud of my roots and where I've come from. "I'm sure the future will take care of itself and what will be will be.""
Ghana has debated possible inclusion of diaspora players such as Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi after the Black Stars qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Nketiah has one senior England cap and is England Under-21's record goalscorer with 16 goals. Under Fifa's 2020 eligibility rules, certain players can switch national teams if they meet match and age conditions. Nketiah said he is enjoying his football at Crystal Palace and expressed pride in his Ghanaian roots while leaving future international decisions open. The Ghana Football Association regularly approaches diaspora talent.
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