Red Hot Arsenal Forward Reveals Role of Teammate in Decision to Play for Ghana

• Eddie Nketiah has spoken about the influence of Arsenal teammate Thomas Partey in his decision to either play for Ghana or England
• The English-born is considering a switch in nationality by representing the Black Stars of Ghana at international level
• Eddie Nketiah bagged a brace as Arsenal defeated London rivals Chelsea returned to winning ways in the English Premier League

Eddie Nketiah has revealed his decision to access his options of playing for England or four times African champions Ghana at international level.

The Arsenal forward was born in England to Ghanaian parents and remains eligible to play for the Black Stars despite represent the European country at youth level.

In an interview with the Beautiful Game Podcast, the 22-year old revealed Arsenal teammate Thomas Partey has been speaking to him about Ghana, and that could influence his decision to play for the African giants.

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"Obviously being from Ghana, they've qualified for the World Cup and I know players like Thomas (Partey)," he said with the interviewer responding Thomas might have been in your head.

Nketiah strongly replied: "He has!"

Eddie Nketiah has risen through the ranks in England's youth set up but has barely been given a look at the senior side of the Three Lions.

And with the World Cup seven months away, the powerful forward could be playing for Ghana in Qatar 2022.

Eddie Nketiah opens up on possible Ghana switch

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that English-born forward Eddie Nketiah has left his doors opened for a Ghana invite ahead of the FIAF World Cup in Qatar 2022.

The 22-year-old Arsenal forward has represented England at youth levels, and remains the all-time leading scorer for the U21, but he is ready to play for the Black Stars.

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In an interview with the Beautiful Game Podcast, Nketiah revealed he is opened to talks with the Ghana Football Association.

Eddie Nketiah score brace as Arsenal beat Chelsea

Arsenal on Wednesday night, 20 April, kept their hope of qualifying for the Champions League alive after beating Chelsea 4-2 in tough Premier League battle at Stamford Bridge.

Going into this Premier League encounter, Arsenal players knew that a win would be of great help in their top four chase, and they did themselves lots of good.

Chelsea won the first fixture 2-0 at the Emirates stadium with Romelu Lukaku and Reece James netting the two goals, but they were unable to win this time around in front of their fans.