Ilyas Ansah chooses Germany over Ghana ahead of World Cup

Ilyas Ansah has made a conscious decision to focus on representing Germany at the international level, turning down an opportunity to join Ghana national football team for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

The 21-year-old Union Berlin striker, whose parents hail from Ghana, had been closely monitored by the Ghanaian Football Association under coach Otto Addo.

However, Ansah has chosen to prioritise his development within Germany’s U21 setup.

“I’ve decided to soak up everything I’m currently experiencing at Union and continue playing for the German U21 team. After the U21 European Championship, I’ll look into it next year and make a decision. As things stand, I won’t be going to the World Cup with Ghana,” Ansah explained.

Ansah has already made six appearances for the German U21 side, scoring once, and his immediate focus is on solidifying his role at Union Berlin.

The striker aims to continue progressing within the German youth system before reconsidering his senior international options in the future.