German winger Jamie Leweling has revealed the reasons behind his choice to decline a call-up to the Black Stars and instead commit his international career to Germany.

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With a German mother and a Ghanaian father, Leweling was eligible to represent either nation but ultimately chose the European side over the four-time African champions.

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On October 14, 2024, the VfB Stuttgart player made his debut for Germany, scoring a crucial goal that led to a 1-0 victory against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League.

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In a post-match interview, Leweling explained that his decision to choose Germany over Ghana stemmed from a deeper connection to his mother's homeland.

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When asked in the post-match interview, he said, “Quite simply: because I was born and grew up here. I am German!”

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Leweling also shared his thoughts on the experience of making his debut for Germany, mentioning that he felt nervous upon learning he would be starting the match.

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However, he noted that those nerves quickly transformed into excitement as soon as he stepped onto the field.

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“I found out this morning that I was starting. Of course, I was nervous. But in the end, it’s football, 11 against 11. On the pitch, the nervousness was gone. I’m very happy,” he said.

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In October 2020, then Ghana coach CK Akonnor handed him a call-up, but the winger rejected it.

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