Chelsea Winger Callum Hudson-Odoi To Play for Ghana if They Qualify for World Cup

• Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi has decided to play for Ghana if they qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
• Hudson-Odoi has played for England at various youth levels from Under 16's onwards and made his senior debut for the Three Lions in 2019
• Ghana will lock horns with Nigeria in a two-legged World Cup playoff before they can advance to the Mundial to be hosted in Qatar in November this year

Callum-Hudson Odoi is ready to switch international allegiance to Ghana if the West African country can progress to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The 21-year-old has represented England at every youth level from U16 to U21 before making his first senior international appearance in 2019.

He became the youngest-ever player to feature in a competitive fixture for the Three Lions at the age of 18 years and 135 days against Czech Republic at Wembley stadium.

Three days later, he made his full debut in England's 5-1 victory of Montenegro, a game he starred in, and registered an assist.

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However, the Chelsea winger is still eligible to play for another national team in full international level and Ghana are said to have started speaking with the Chelsea star over switching allegiance.

As per LondonWorld, Hudson-Odoi has made up his mind to play for Ghana if the West African country qualify for the World Cup.

Why is Callum Hudson-Odoi still eligible to play for Ghana?

Under current FIFA rules, any players that have played three or fewer international games before the age of 21 are allowed to switch allegiances if they choose to.

Hudson-Odoi will later give an update on the nation he will represent ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Hudson-Odoi visits his roots

Born to Ghanaian parents, Hudson-Odoi has not earned a call-up to England's senior national team since November 2019 and recently rejected an invitation to play for England U-21 side, the Young Lions.

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His father, Bismark Hudson-Odoi recently met Ghana's technical advisor, Chris Hughton, in a bid to convince the Chelsea star to play for the four-time African champions.

Hudson-Odoi has visited Ghana twice in the past eight months, where he met Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo and other dignitaries to elaborate on how to "improve football infrastructure and opportunities for children and young people" in the nation.

Ghana must beat rivals Nigeria in a two-legged World Cup playoff before they can advance to the Mundial to be hosted in Qatar in November this year.

Ghana legend Asamoah ready to give valuable advice to young footballers

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan opened his doors to young footballers seeking advice to excel in their careers.

The 36-year-old, who recently ended his punditry job with South African TV channel Super Sports, is set to return to the field for a final shot at his illustrious career.

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And following his return from South Africa, he told Tv3, he is ready to offer advice to any footballer especially the young ones to help them succeed.

The former Sunderland player remains Ghana's all-time leading scorer with 51 goals from 109 appearances for the Black Stars.