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Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has officially obtained his Ghanaian passport, a development that fulfils a long-standing aspiration for the athlete to connect with his African heritage.
Jeremy’s parents, David and Belinda Doku, hail from Ghana. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, the 23-year-old footballer has strong ties to his roots.
The news was confirmed by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, who noted Jeremy’s desire to embrace his Ghanaian identity on social media. This milestone now paves the way for Jeremy Doku to represent the Ghanaian national team, the Black Stars, possibly.
Although Doku has previously been a part of Belgium’s national setup at various youth levels and the senior team, FIFA’s revised eligibility guidelines permit players with three or fewer caps before turning 21 to change their national allegiance.
Given Doku’s evident ambition to connect with his Ghanaian heritage, reflected in his recent actions and statements, it seems likely that he will receive an invitation to join the Black Stars. This development aligns with an increasing trend of talented dual-national players opting to represent African nations.
The Ghana national team has notably included numerous players of Ghanaian descent who were either born or raised in Europe, such as Iñaki Williams, who switched from Spain, and Tariq Lamptey, who previously represented England at the U21 level.
Ghana, recognised as one of Africa’s prominent footballing nations, has produced several stars currently thriving in Europe, including Mohammed Kudus of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth, both of whom play vital roles for the Black Stars.
