Austrian Bundesliga defender Velez Owusu says representing Ghana means extra than simply soccer, describing the nation as a logo of delight, tradition and id.
The Glazer AK centre-back, who was born in France to Ghanaian mother and father, says his upbringing has allowed him to keep up deep ties to Ghana, regardless of spending his childhood overseas.
Talking to Pleasure Sports activities journalist Joseph Ayinga-Walter, Owusu revealed that carrying the Black Stars jersey has been a dream of his since childhood.
“For me, it is going to imply so much. It isn’t simply going to be about soccer, it is going to be about delight and tradition,” he mentioned.
“I grew up with a Ghanaian schooling due to my mother and father, so carrying the Black Stars jersey is a dream come true for me because it represents all the nation.”
Mr. Owusu additional disclosed that his loyalty to Ghana was by no means doubtful.
“I used to be born in France, however I knew from an early age that if I needed to play for the nationwide staff, it could be Ghana,” he added.
The 22-year-old has been steadily bettering in Austria and has emerged as one in every of Grazer AK’s dependable defenders within the ongoing marketing campaign.
Owusu’s public declaration of dedication may make him one of many gamers to look at sooner or later as Ghana continues to strengthen its squad.
