'I Am A Proud African' - Mario Balotelli

OGC Nice forward, Mario Bawuah Balotelli has maintained that he is proud to be a Ghanaian and for that matter an African.

The 28-year-old was born to two Ghanaian immigrants in Italy and was adopted by Italian parents.

The 2010 UEFA Champions League winner had the chance to play for either Ghana or the Azurri of Italy, but he chose the European nation over the Africans.

However, despite snubbing Ghana, Balotelli has routed for the Black Stars in major football tournaments, expressing his affection for the nation.

In his latest Instagram post, the former AC Milan striker has reaffirmed how proud he is to be from Africa.

Mario Balotelli has had stints with clubs like Inter Milan, AC Milan, Manchester City and Liverpool.