Bordeaux defender Enock Kwateng chooses France over Ghana

Published on: 20 September 2019

Bordeaux defender Enock Kwateng says he will prefer to play for France than Ghana if he receives call-up from both countries.

The 22-year-old was born in France to Ghanaian parents and has represented the World Cup champions at the U-16 to U-20 levels.

Kwateng is still eligible to represent Ghana at the senior level but he has prioritise France over the Black Stars of Ghana.

"If both countries give me an invitation? Today, I am French, I was born in France, I grew up in France. I did all my classes in the categories of youthful stage in France." he said.

"I have been in France youth teams. So I am French. After that, I do not forget the origins of my parents, who are mine too."

"Frankly, if both countries were to call me today, I will choose France, of course. I consider myself French, so I would like to play for my country."

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