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German-born Derrick Kohn set for Black Stars debut in Kirin Cup after FIFA clearance
German-born defender Derrick Kohn is set to make his debut for the Black Stars after receiving FIFA clearance to represent Ghana.
The 25-year-old left-back, who plays for Bundesliga side Union Berlin, has completed his nationality switch and is now eligible for international duty with Ghana.
Union Berlin confirmed that Kohn has been invited for the Black Stars’ upcoming friendly international friendlies against Japan and South Korea.
Kohn had previously been called up by head coach Otto Addo during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers but was unable to feature due to delays in his nationality switch process.
With the matter now resolved, he is expected to make his first appearance in the national colours as part of Ghana’s preparations for next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Ghana will face Japan on Friday, November 14, in the Kirin Challenge Cup before taking on South Korea four days later. The two matches form part of the Black Stars’ efforts to strengthen their squad ahead of next year’s competitive fixtures.
Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet
