The Norway-born goalkeeper says he feels relieved that at long last he can represent Ghana after FIFA told the Ghana Football Association that as he did not play for Norway at competitive youth level, he does not require formal clearance to play for the Black Stars.
“Of course I am happy that after the waiting I can now play for the Black Stars. I am now looking forward to it,” he told KickOffGhana.com. “I’m happy I can focus on doing well at club level knowing that there are no longer obstacles to my international future.”
Kwarasey says he has been in contact with Ghana goalkeeper trainer Eddie Ansah in the past few weeks.
“He told me about two weeks ago that there were positive signals from FIFA and that I could get an invite for the next game. After the winding process it has all happened very fast.”
With Richard Kingson under increasing pressure as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper, Kwarasey’s clearance has taken on added significance, but he is fully aware he is not walking in straight to become automatic first-choice for Ghana.
He said: “Kingson, as far as I know, is one of the best goalkeepers Ghana has produced and it will be a great honor to learn from him. I am still young at 23 for a goalkeeper and his experience I think will be valuable. But I am also a football player and like every ambitious one, I’m keen to play so I will train hard when I get in and make the most of my chance when it comes.”
Kwarasey is certain to get his first call-up for the August friendly against Nigeria in England, but his first priority now is helping club side Strongedsted through their Europa League third round game in July.
