30.2 C
Accra
Thursday, February 6, 2025
SportsGhanaian forward Issah Abass to switch nationality to play for Netherlands

Date:

Ghanaian forward Issah Abass to switch nationality to play for Netherlands

Ghanaian youngster, Issah Abass is on the verging of switching nationality to the Netherlands.

The former Black Starlets forward has been monitored by the Dutch FA following his explosive performance and has officially written to him to switch his nationality to feature for the Orange lads.

“The Dutch FA have approached him [Issah Abass] to switch his nationality to play for the Netherlands U21 side and their senior national team,” a close source to the player told Kickgh.com in an exclusive interview.

“His dream has always been playing for Ghana but the country has not handed him an invitation yet. It’s a great opportunity for him as a player either to accept or reject the call from the Dutch FA.

Read:Issah Abass registers first goal for FC Utrecht in Eredivisie draw at Feyenoord

“He was approached during his short stint in Holland before returning to FC Utrecht on a season-long loan deal from German Bundesliga club Mainz 05.

The 20 year old will join the likes of Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Memphis Depay who opted to play for Netherlands instead of Ghana.

Abass was part of the Ghana U17 team that disqualified from the 2015 Africa U17 Cup of Nations for fielding an ineligible player.

Also, he earned a call-up to the Ghana U20 ahead of their 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup which was stage in New Zealand.

Read:Performance of Ghanaian players abroad

Following his sterling output in the Slovakian top-flight league with NK Olimpija Ljubljana where he scored 17 goals in 54 matches, he was signed by German Bundesliga club Mainz 05 on a five-year deal.

He was chased by several clubs in Europe including Anderlecht, West Ham United, Atlanta Calcio, Southampton but German side Mainz 05 won the race with a transfer fee of two million euros.

His debut season at Mainz 05 with affected with series of injuries where he made only one appearance in the 2018/19 season.

Mianz 05 loaned him out to Dutch Eredivisie side FC Utrecht on a season-long loan deal this summer.

Abass has scored one goal with an assist in his five-game outings for FC Utrecht in the ongoing season.

Source: footballghana.com

[forminator_poll id="710479"]

Latest stories

UNISFA GHANABATT 4 ends military leadership training

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)...

We will work tirelessly to prevent ‘dumsor’ during WAPCo’s maintenance – GRIDCo

Ghana Grid Company Ltd (GRIDCo) has reassured the public...

3 arraigned today over Salaga SHS shooting

Three individuals, including students of Salaga Senior High School...

Some NDC MPs wanted to block approval of Ablakwa, Sam George – Annoh-Dompreh alleges

The Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh,...

6th suspect involved in violence after Nsoatreman vs Kotoko match arrested

A sixth suspect has been arrested in connection with...

U.S. Army Major jailed 70 months for smuggling firearms to Ghana

U.S. Army Major Kojo Owusu Dartey has been sentenced...

Related stories

“I love Santos” – Neymar’s words following return to Santos after 12 years

Brazilian striker Neymar has noted that the experience of...

Police finds body of young player in the sea after night out with teammates

Swiss football club FC Granges-Paccot is mourning the death...

Former Asante Kotoko coach Sabuto passes away

Former Asante Kotoko Coach Prince Acheampong, Known as Sabuto,...