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Akonnor discusses Ghana future with former Netherlands youth defender Luckassen

Ghana coach CK Akonnor has held a meeting with Dutch-born defender Derrick Luckassen concerning a possible international future with the Black Stars.

Born to Ghanaian parents in Amsterdam, the 24-year-old centre-back, who currently plays for Belgian giants Anderlecht, is open to representing the West Africans at senior level after time with his country of birth at youth stage.

He has played for Oranje at U18, U19, U20 and U21 levels.

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"[Akonnor] spoke with Derrick and [Anderlecht player-coach Vincent] Kompany [during Akonnor's recent visit to Anderlecht]," a source told Goal.