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Fosu-Mensah: Former Manchester United defender ‘following’ Ghana Black Stars

The 23-year-old opens up on his connection to the country of his parents

Netherlands defender of Ghanaian descent Timothy Fosu-Mensah has revealed he keeps tabs on the Black Stars despite turning down an opportunity to play for the side.

The former Manchester United man was born to Ghanaian parents in Amsterdam, making him eligible to represent both nations.

In 2017, he rejected a chance to join the Black Stars before going ahead to make his senior debut for Oranje, having played for the Europeans at various youth levels.

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“I have been watching Ghana, especially the 2010 World Cup," Fosu Mensah, who is currently on holiday in Ghana, told Citi Sports.