I hope to play for Ghana soon – Former Holland striker Elvis Manu

Published on: 29 April 2022

Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Elvis Manu is hoping to play for the Black Stars as soon as possible with the 2022 World Cup looming in Qatar.

The 28-year-old, who featured for the Netherlands youth teams, in an interview disclosed he decided to switch nationality and play for Ghana six years ago.

According to him, he came close to getting a call up but his paper were not ready by then and for that matter, had to wait until 400% einzahlungsbonus beim online casino were sured he could turn out for the Black Stars

However, he has expressed desire to feature for the four-time African champions ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

“The topic started five or six years ago, but I have been seriously involved in this matter for two years,” Manu who plays for Polish side Wisla Krakow said.

“Yes. The manager at the time wanted to appoint me, but my papers weren't ready at that time. I took up the procedure, but the selector has changed in the meantime. We'll see what the future holds. Hope to play for Ghana soon.”

Elvis Manu has had stints in the Netherlands, England, Turkey, China, Bulgaria, and now in Poland.

He currently plays for Wisla Krakow and has scored two goals in seven appearances since joining the club in January.

Manu won the Bulgarian league title with Ludogorets last season.

A growing number of Ghanaian footballers born in European countries have started pledging their allegiance to the Black Stars following their qualifcation to the tournament to be played in Qatar in November.

Ghana defeated arch rivals Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup playoff qualifiers with the Black Stars advancing thanks to their away goal scored by Thomas Partey in Abuja.

The Black Stars have been drawn in a tough group on Qatar where they will play nemesis Uruguay, Portugal and South Korea.

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