Daniel Adu Adjei Chooses Ghana Over England: British Born Striker Wants to Join Black Stars
- British-born Daniel Adu-Adjei is chasing a dream that stretches beyond the English pitch
- The young striker, born in London to Ghanaian parents, has publicly declared his desire to represent Ghana
- The 20-year-old forward recently scored his debut senior goal for AFC Bournemouth in a pre-season game
Promising British-born striker Daniel Adu-Adjei has set his sights on representing Ghana at the senior level.
Though eligible to play for England, Adu-Adjei’s mind is made up. For him, the decision is about roots, family, and a sense of belonging.
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Daniel Adu-Adjei snubs England for Ghana
"I'd love to play for Ghana. Both my parents were born and raised there. It would be an honour to represent the country they come from," he told Ghanasoccernet.
He is yet to feature for England at any level, making his switch relatively easier. More importantly, Adu-Adjei has quietly caught the attention of the Ghana Football Association, which is reportedly monitoring his growth.
His love for the Black Stars didn’t come out of nowhere. It was nurtured from home, through stories, memories, and football clips.
"My dad showed me his highlights. I've watched how good he was, such a powerful striker," he said, speaking of Ghanaian legend Tony Yeboah.
That admiration didn’t stop in the past. Today, he draws inspiration from someone much closer, Bournemouth teammate Antoine Semenyo.
"It's been great watching Antoine represent Ghana. Seeing how well he's doing for the national team inspires me even more," he added.
In an era where many players choose based on convenience or opportunity, Adu-Adjei is leaning into legacy.
If Adu-Adjei’s journey leads him to the Black Stars, he’ll join a growing list of English-born players who chose to play for Ghana.
Names like Kwesi Appiah, Antoine Semenyo, and Tariq Lamptey have all walked that path in recent years.
And for Adu-Adjei, this decision isn’t about turning his back on where he was born. It’s about embracing where he comes from. His heart beats to the rhythm of Ghana.
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Adu-Adjei scores first senior goal for Bournemouth
The timing of his announcement couldn’t be better. Adu-Adjei recently bagged his first senior goal for Bournemouth in a 3-0 win against Everton during the Premier League Summer Series in the United States.
According to Flashscore, the youngster scored an impressive 25 goals in 15 appearances for Bournemouth's Under-21 side.
“This is great news for the Black Stars, especially since we’re yet to find a proper replacement for Asamoah Gyan. That said, I believe he still needs time to develop. Ideally, he should go through the junior national teams before making the step up to the senior squad,” Awal Mohammed Hudu of Kessben Media told YEN.com.gh.
Hudson-Odoi chooses between Ghana and England
In a separate report, YEN.com.gh highlighted that Callum Hudson-Odoi remains determined to return to the England national team, even though he is still eligible to play for Ghana.
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The ex-Chelsea forward, who last featured for the Three Lions in 2019, is banking on his form to reignite interest from England's selectors. Although he once flirted with the idea of representing the Black Stars, Hudson-Odoi now seems firmly focused on re-establishing himself in Thomas Tuchel’s plans.
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