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Africa News of Tuesday, 8 June 2021

Source: www.legit.ng

President Akufo-Addo meets Chelsea star Hudson-Odoi, urges him to play for Ghana

Callum Hudson-Odoi meets with President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana Callum Hudson-Odoi meets with President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana

- Callum Hudson-Odoi is being poached by Ghana as the Chelsea winger is currently in the African country for the summer holidays

- The Champions League winner met with the country’s president Nana Akufo-Addo who then urged the sports minister to ensure the player switches nationality

- Hudson-Odoi who has featured three times for the Three Lions of England was dropped by Gareth Southgate from the Euro 2020 squad

There are calls for Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi to switch nationality and play for Ghana as the 20-year-old is currently in the West African country for the summer holidays.

The winger was part of the Chelsea squad that defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the final of the Champions League as they emerge champions.

His arrival in Accra has gotten tongues wagging as fans want him to switch allegiance and play international football for his father’s country.