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Ghana coach CK Akonnor has revealed that he would have to consult the Football Association (GFA) about a possible call for Besiktas attacker Kevin-Prince Boateng.
The former Barcelona and AC Milan man has been out of the West African configuration ever since he achieved an indefinite suspension during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
He was punished for insulting then-head coach James Kwasi Appiah and asked to present a public apology before being considered again for the national team selection.
“If Kevin Prince Boateng is available, why not?” Akonnor, who took over as Ghana’s new coach in January, told Joy Sports about a possible call for Boateng.
“He has played before, he has experience [and good for consideration] but because of his problems with black stars.
“I will have to speak to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) before such a decision is made if necessary.
“We all know that his departure had many problems and this needs to be clarified before considering his return.”
A presidential commission of inquiry established to investigate the controversial Ghana World Cup campaign in Brazil has advised that Boateng should never be called to Black Stars again.
Boateng, for his part, has been adamant in making an apology while insisting on his innocence.
However, he reveals that he would like to play for Black Stars again.
“With the national team, I didn’t like the way it ended because they gave me so much. But you never know, maybe I can go back to playing one more time, “Boateng said recently during a conversation on Instagram Live with his younger brother and Bayern Munich center back Jerome Boateng.
Born to a Ghanaian father and a German mother in the city of Berlin, Boateng switched his international allegiance to represent Ghana at the 2010 World Cup, having played for Europeans at various youth levels.
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He called for time in his international career shortly after helping Ghana reach the quarterfinals of the world masterpiece in South Africa, but he rescinded his decision at the climax of the 2014 World Cup playoffs.
Former Borussia Dortmund attacker Tottenham Hotspur and Fiorentina have played 15 times for Ghana, scoring twice.
He scored his debut goal against the USA. USA During the 2010 World Cup.
