Kwasi Okyere Wriedt Reveals Why He Chose To Play For Ghana

Enterprising Ghanaian striker, Kwasi Okyere Wriedt has finally revealed why he decided to play for Ghana.

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, Ibrahim Tanko held a meeting with the promising striker during his tour in Germany.

And according to the German-born of Ghanaian descent, he held extensive talks with his parents before choosing Ghana over Germany.

Wriedt, who is making headlines in Europe with his goal-scoring ability was being courted by the German football governing body before opting to play for Ghana.

"I made consultations with my parents and I think I am more inclined to Ghana than Germany," Okyere told Ghanaian journalist Saddick Adams in an interview.

"I was born here and I have stayed here all my life but I see myself as a Kumasi boy.

"I am a Mampong blood, so I choose Ghana. It will be a dream come true. I have always wanted to be in Ghana jersey." he added.

Wriedt joined the Bundesliga giants on a long-term contract from lower-tier side VfL Osnabrück prior to the start of the 2017/18 season and has netted 21 goals for the Bayern Munich II in his twenty-seven appearances this season so far.

He is expected to earn a call-up to the Black Stars during their friendly matches with Japan and Iceland in June later this year.