I want to play for Ghana – Ahmed Toure

Kotoko striker, Ahmed Toure, says he wants to change nationality and play for Ghana. According to the 23-year-old Ivorian, he sees Ghana as his second home and that he would love to don the jersey of the senior national team, the Black Stars.

Ahmed Toure made this disclosure in an interview with Kotoko Express where he said he has been contemplating over his nationality change for some time now.

“I want to play for Ghana. I love Ghana. Ghana is my second home. I will like to play for the Black Stars if I get the chance” said the Ivorian who returned to Kotoko half way into the current season following an initial stint nearly four seasons ago.

Toure, who will turn 24-years in July this year as per his age cannot feature for any of the country’s national teams apart from the Black Stars even if he truly goes ahead to change his nationality.

 Asked whether he can beat any member of the current Black Stars team especially in the attacking role, to have a place in the team, the young Ivorian argued that the important thing was for him to get the chance.

“I am a footballer. I believe I can perform for any team when I am given the chance. If Ghana gives me the chance, I will perform. I am sure about that” he said.

Responding to a question as to why he wouldn’t rather think of a chance to feature for the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, Ahmed Toure insisted that his desire to feature for Ghana is stronger.

“That is why I am talking about changing my nationality. It’s simple; I want to play for Ghana” said the striker who expresses himself well in both English and Twi.

“It is not just about my love for Ghana. I think I can also perform. I will change my nationality. When I get the chance, I will do my best” he added.

Ahmed Toure has been in fine form, scoring some important goals for Kotoko and fans of the club believe that he can do more with time.

Despite talking about his nationality change, Ahmed Toure expressed grave concern about the political crisis in Cote d’Ivoire where there is still a continuing disturbing row over who actually won their November 2010 Presidential election.

“I am worried about what is happening in Cote d’Ivoire. My parents are there. I have relatives and friends in Cote d’Ivoire. Even if I had nobody there to think about, there are people there. I feel for those people. They are just like you and I. They need peace because when you have peace you can do a lot of positive things” said the Ivorian footballer.