British High Commissionâ??s Bryan Wilson backs inclusion of Hudson-Odoi and Nketiah in Ghanaâ??s World Cup squad

Bryan Wilson, Head of Communications at the British High Commission, has thrown his support behind the inclusion of players who did not feature in Ghana’s qualification campaign ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as debate continues over the possible call-up of dual-national players.

The discussion has largely centred on England-based attackers Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eddie Nketiah, both of whom have represented England at senior level but remain eligible to switch allegiance to Ghana under FIFA rules. While sections of the public argue that only players involved from the start of the qualifiers should be considered, Wilson believes a broader approach would better serve the national team.

According to him, adding players of that profile would significantly boost Ghana’s competitiveness on the world stage. He pointed to the physical and mental demands of top-level football, particularly in the Premier League, and stressed that injuries are almost inevitable over a long World Cup campaign.

“Their addition can only make the team stronger; it brings competition and real depth,” Wilson said. “With the Premier League’s demands and the long road to the World Cup, injuries can happen. If Semenyo or Kudus are unavailable, options are needed.”

The final decision rests with head coach Otto Addo, who has the full backing of the Ghana Football Association. Any possible inclusion will ultimately depend on the players’ form and overall readiness at the time of selection.

 

 

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