Former Ghana target Jamie Leweling makes Germany's World Cup squad

$Former Ghana target Jamie Leweling makes Germany\'s World Cup squad$

Ghana Soccer Net

Thu 21st May, 2026 18:00

Jamie Leweling has been named in Germany's final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the culmination of a journey that began with him turning his back on Ghana five years ago.

The 25-year-old forward, who was once courted by the Black Stars, has been named to Germany's final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The Stuttgart attacker will now have the chance to represent Die Mannschaft on the biggest stage of all.

Back in 2020, then-Black Stars head coach CK Akonnor extended a call-up to the then 19-year-old Leweling, hoping to convince the German-born forward to commit his international future to Ghana. But Leweling declined, choosing instead to keep his options open.

In 2024, he made his senior debut for Germany. Two years later, he has now earned a place in Julian Nagelsmann's World Cup squad, a testament to his steady rise in the Bundesliga.

For Ghana, it is a case of what could have been. The Black Stars continue to search for attacking depth and quality, and Leweling's decision to pass on Ghana remains a bitter pill.

His journey is a reminder of the fine margins in the battle for dual-nationality talents and the dreams that come true on the other side.