Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Elvis Manu has explained his decision to switch national allegiance from the Netherlands to Ghana.
The Dordrecht native has represented the Netherlands from the U16 to the U21 age groups, but in 2015, he switched his national allegiance to Ghana.
The 28-year-old has yet to play for Ghana seven years after making the decision, which he says was influenced by the Black Stars’ impressive performance at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
“When I was young, I have always wanted to play for Holland because I was born there, I didn’t know anything but the decision to play for Ghana came after watching the 2010 World Cup. I think the 2010 World Cup changed my mind,” Manu said.
“At first, it wasn’t too much like people switching nationality, the first that I know was Quincy Owusu Abayie, so he was the one that gave me the eye-opener to play for Ghana. I also think all Africans fell in love with Ghana, especially how they played at the World Cup.”
Manu has had stints in the Netherlands, England, Turkey, China, Bulgaria, and now in Poland. He currently plays for Wisla Krakow in the Polish top flight.
