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German-Born Jamie Leweling Rejects Ghana Debut Call-Up - Reports

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NOV 6, 2020 LISTEN
Jamie Leweling

German-born forward, Jamie Leweling has rejected his debut Ghana call-up for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan, GHANAsoccernet.com has reported.

The 19-year-old, who plays for Bundesliga 2 side Greuther Furth, was named in CK Akonnor's 23 man squad for the upcoming qualifiers against the Falcons of Jediane that will be hosted at the Cape Coast Stadium.

However, the youngster has declined the invitation over nationality doubt and family complications.

Leweling is believed to have told his agent that he is unwilling to travel to his father's country's of birth as he remains unsure about switching allegiance to Ghana.

"The boy (Jamie Leweling) can't honour the call up because it will be very complicated if he wants to switch back to represent Germany in any category of the national team if things don't go well for him with Ghana," a source told GHANAsoccernet.com.

"Jamie won't come to Ghana because, after further explanation of issues surrounding his call-up, he has decided not to play for Ghana now due to several complications which are both sporting and personal."

Akonnor, following his appointment in January, pledged to build his team around European born Ghanaian players in his bid to win the African Cup of Nations.

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah

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