Ghanaian defender Baba Rahman has expressed his willingness to return to the Black Stars when fully fit. He explained that his decision to step back from the national team was due to injuries that had impacted his club performances.
The PAOK player acknowledged the calls from Ghanaian fans for his return to the team, saying he appreciates their support and intends to rejoin the squad when the timing is right.
Speaking with the BBC, Baba Rahman confirmed that, with his injury issues now under control, he is open to making himself available for national team selection.
“It’s a personal decision to take a break (from Ghana) to concentrate on my fitness because I’ve not had a great time with injuries. When I joined PAOK last year, I just thought it was wise to stay away a bit from international football to get my fitness back.
“Fans are asking me all the time to come back to play for Ghana, but I think I need to take care of my health before everything right now. People know about my injury history, and it has really been a difficult few years. I just want to enjoy my club football again, and then I know my international career will take off again too,” he said.
Rahman, one of the more seasoned defenders in the Black Stars lineup, has faced criticism for his inconsistent performances with the team.
The left-back’s last appearance for Ghana was in September 2023 during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Central African Republic (CAR) in Kumasi.