Moses Foh-Amoaning, a member of the 2014 Dzamefe Commission of Inquiry, has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to include Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Both players, of Ghanaian descent, are reported to have expressed willingness to represent Ghana at the global showpiece, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Foh-Amoaning’s Argument
On forgiveness and inclusion:
“I will plead that we should forgive and do away with the motions when we are talking about Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi.”
On squad quality:
“The players we had in 2006 and 2010 cannot be compared with what we have today. That is why I am pleading that we include these two players in the Black Stars squad because of England.”
On Hudson-Odoi’s form:
“I watched Hudson-Odoi against Tottenham, and I saw Kudus as well, and you can see the best player on the pitch, and that was Hudson-Odoi. If we have him and Eddie Nketiah in this Black Stars team, it will be good for our country, and they will improve the team as well.”
The Debate
- GFA President Kurt Okraku and other stakeholders argue that players who previously declined invitations should not be considered.
- Foh-Amoaning counters that their quality and experience outweigh past decisions, especially given Ghana’s group-stage clash with England.
- June 17 – vs Panama (Toronto, Canada)
- June 23 – vs England (Boston, USA)
- June 27 – vs Croatia (Philadelphia, USA)
Historical Context
- World Cup Appearances: 2006, 2010, 2014, 2022, and now 2026.
- Best Run: Quarter-final finish in South Africa 2010.
- Recent Struggles: Group-stage exits in Brazil 2014 and Qatar 2022.
Foh-Amoaning’s plea underscores the strategic importance of dual-eligible talent as Ghana prepares for one of the toughest groups at the expanded World Cup. The inclusion of Nketiah and Hudson-Odoi could add firepower and depth, potentially helping the Black Stars avoid another early exit and reignite memories of their 2010 heroics.
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