{"id":93102,"date":"2025-09-08T00:18:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T00:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93102"},"modified":"2025-09-08T00:18:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T00:18:58","slug":"world-cup-2026q-otto-addo-hopeful-derrick-kohns-nationality-switch-will-be-approved-before-mali-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93102","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2026Q: Otto Addo hopeful Derrick Kohn\u2019s nationality switch will be approved before Mali clash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says Derrick Arthur Kohn was unable to feature against Chad last week due to FIFA not approving the Union Berlin defender\u2019s nationality switch. <\/p>\n

The left-back received his first call-up to the Black Stars for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Chad and Mali. However, he was unable to play in the game against Chad as Ghana settled for a draw. <\/p>\n

The four-time African champions will hope to bounce back from their disappointing draw against Chad as they host the Eagles of Mali in a crucial match on Monday, September 8, at the Accra Sports Stadium<\/p>\n

Speaking ahead of the game, Addo expressed optimism that the clearance could arrive in time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had a lot of difficulties in Chad, and one of them was Derrick. We didn\u2019t get FIFA\u2019s approval at that point. We were hoping for it, but up until now, we haven\u2019t got it. I\u2019m hoping it arrives by tomorrow morning,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Addo stressed that his player selection is based purely on quality, not on whether they are local or born abroad. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the status quo, and the rest is general. We are always open to players of Ghanaian descent. I always say it\u2019s not about local players or players from outside or those who were born in diaspora. It\u2019s about quality, and we are looking for all kinds of players,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

A victory on Monday would mark back-to-back wins for the Black Stars against Mali and extend their lead over Comoros to four points in Group I.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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