Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, beleives Derrick Köhn can end Ghana’s “left-back problems” after receiving his debut call-up.
The 26-year-old has been named in Black Stars' 24-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali scheduled for next month.
The Union Berlin defender made 27 appearances and scored twice during last season’s loan spell with Werder Bremen.
“Derrick Köhn will be the most influential foreign-born player for Ghana since Kevin-Prince Boateng,” Sannie posted on social media.
“Three years ago, I asked Otto why he was not called for the Black Stars. Otto said the talented player was not yet ready. Köhn will permanently solve our left-back problems.”
Derrick Kohn will be the most influential foreign-born player for Ghana since Kevin-Prince Boateng.
3 yrs ago I asked Otto why he was not called for Black Stars.
Otto said the talented player said he was not yet ready. 🇬ðŸ‡
Kohn will PERMANENTLY solve our left-back problems. pic.twitter.com/d1W5qFBCLr
— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) August 26, 2025
The Black Stars will face Chad on Thursday, September 4, at the Stade Olympique in N’Djamena, before hosting Mali on Monday, September 8, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana currently lead Group I after six matches and are pushing for a fifth appearance at the World Cup.
Meanwhile, the squad will officially open camp on Monday, September 1, in Accra.
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