Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has expressed regret over his role in facilitating Kevin-Prince Boateng’s switch from Germany to Ghana ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
The former German youth international scored two goals in 15 appearances for Ghana between 2010 and 2014.
Speaking on Good Evening Ghana on Metro TV on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Sannie revealed that his efforts, once driven by passion and national pride, have become a source of disappointment.
"I regret it because I did it with all my heart and mind," he said. "At the time, I believed he was a good player who could strengthen the team, so I exerted some pressure on the FA to make it happen."
Sannie, who was then a BBC journalist, recalled how Boateng’s commitment quickly came into question, pointing to instances where he skipped crucial qualifying matches but appeared for high-profile friendlies.
"Do you know that Kevin has not played in any AFCON qualifier?" he asked. "We were going to play DR Congo away; he didn’t show up because he claimed he was injured. Three days later, when we were playing England, he turned up saying he wanted to play. The players revolted, and he was sent away."
The former GFA spokesman said Boateng’s actions reflected an opportunistic approach to national duty, noting that although he scored one of Ghana’s memorable goals at the 2010 World Cup, his contribution to the national team was short-lived. "After one tournament, he disappeared," Sannie concluded.
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