“Then in Chad, Otto said to me, come to my office, we have to talk. And then he said, unfortunately, FIFA didn’t accept yet the paper. So we are so sorry for that. You have to wait a bit. We tried to fix it and everything. I was sad, but you can’t do anything. You are already there. And then I was like, okay I will support the guys from the stands. If I can help with different things, I will help, but I was a bit sad.”
Patience eventually paid off. Kohn finally made his debut in November during friendly matches against Japan and South Korea, a moment he describes as being perfectly timed:
“After a sad story, there’s always a good story. After this, I flew back home. Then in November, it was the friendly game against Japan and South Korea. There I made my debut. I think maybe it’s God’s plan. He [God] knows when the time is right to play and He said the time is right against Japan.”
Now officially part of the Black Stars, Kohn’s story is one of perseverance, patience, and dedication. His journey highlights the challenges faced by dual-nationality players but also underscores the pride of finally representing one’s heritage. As Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Kohn is ready to make his mark and contribute fully to the team’s ambitions.
