Ghana's Edwin Gyasi has no regrets over Netherlands snub

Published on: 16 November 2017

Aalesund FK forward Edwin Gyasi says he has no regrets over his decision to play for Ghana instead of Netherlands at the international level.

The 26-year-old, who was born in the Netherlands to Ghanaian parents, turned down several overtures to represent the European country.

The hugely skillful forward has made a blistering start to his international career, scoring in Ghana's 1-1 draw against Egypt in the final 2018 World Cup qualifier on Sunday.

And the former FC Twente, Heracles Almelo and Roda JC Kerkrade forward is happy with his decision.

"When I scored I could not believe that I have scored. And after scoring I didn’t know where I was running to on the field.’’ Gyasi is quoted by the Ghana News Agency

"Scoring for Black Stars is the proudest moment. The crowd exploded and so I enjoyed it.

“It feels great” because everybody was happy for him including Coach Kwesi Appiah and his teammates even at club side.

"He (Appiah) told me he was proud of me and I should keep on with my best. And my teammates at my club text me that they were really happy for me.

The nimble footed attacker added he is happy to be representing Ghana “I don’t regret choosing Ghana. I speak Twi. My parents are from Ghana and I also don’t feel like I’m Dutch, because I’m a Ghanaian.”

By Patrick Akoto

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