Highly-rated Ghanaian midfielder Kingsley Sarfo has ditched Sweden to represent his native country at the international level, making him available for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda next month.
The Malmo FF midfielder has turned down the request to play for the European country after several overtures.
Sarfo, 22, has opted to represent Ghana after turning down the chance to play the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia as well as the friendlies against Mexico and USA in June.
However, the midfielder has finally announced his decision to play for the Black Stars after holding successful talks with coach Kwesi Appiah.
“I will honour the Stars call up if the coach invites me,” Sarfo told Kumasi-based Angel FM
“My decision to play for the national team has nothing to do with Sweden, it’s my own decision.
”Ghana has done a lot for me and I believe it’s time a serve my country.”
The midfielder, who plays in the attacking midfield of left-wing position, was part of the 30-man Ghana squad called for the matches against Ethiopia, Mexico and USA back in June and July.
Sarfo, who has been spotted by the new Ghana coach, has been one of the great sensations in the Allsvenskan - the Swedish top-flight - where he made the switch from IK Sirius to giants Malmo FF.
The midfielder is now available for Ghana's crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda in Kampala on October 7.
Playing for the Black Stars in next month's match against the Cranes will permanently tie him to Ghana.
Sarfo was born in Ghana to Ghanaians parents and moved to Sweden just three years ago after playing for the Ghanaian side Golden Booth Academy.
By Patrick Akoto
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