Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is likely to hand a debut call-up to England-born Ghanaian striker Eddie Nketiah, as Ghana prepares for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in the United Kingdom later this month.

The 25-year-old, who recently helped Crystal Palace secure their first-ever domestic cup title with a historic win over Manchester City in the FA Cup, has reportedly declared his readiness to switch international allegiance and represent Ghana, following years of being overlooked by England.

A product of England's youth system, Nketiah who was born to Ghanaian parents, has featured for the Three Lions at U-18, U-19, and U-21 levels. 

However, his patience appears to have run out after failing to receive a senior team call-up, prompting him to make himself available for the Black Stars.

Recently, he declared his intention to play for the Black Stars in an interview after he had previously snubbed suggestions to switch to Ghana.

“When I was younger, representing England was a natural choice after progressing through the youth system. However, if Ghana invites me, I will gladly accept,” Nketiah said in a recent interview with The Beautiful Game podcast.

Born in London to Ghanaian parents, Nketiah’s decision has been warmly welcomed by many Ghanaian fans eager to see fresh attacking options in the national team setup.

Speaking to Akoma FM, Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, hinted at the inclusion of new faces in the squad for the Unity Cup. 

While he did not confirm any specific names, he noted that the technical team was considering how best to approach the tournament.

“There will be some fresh additions while keeping the core of the team,” Asante Twum said. “Coach Addo sees this as an opportunity to test new players ahead of more competitive fixtures.”

The Unity Cup will bring together four national teams—Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago—at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford. 

Ghana will face West African rivals Nigeria in the semifinal on May 28, with the winner advancing to the final on May 31 to face the victor of the match between Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.

Coach Addo is expected to announce his squad within the week, as the Black Stars look to blend emerging talent with experience for what promises to be a high-profile mini-tournament celebrating African and Caribbean football.