Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu has changed his mind after initially agreeing to play for the Black Stars of Ghana in the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff against perennial rivals Nigeria.

According to Ghanasoccernet.com Salisu has been angered by one of the Ghana Football Association (GFA)’s judicial body’s decision to consider a protest by a club contesting the status of the player which previously affected his club career.

The powerful defender has now been forced to reject the chance of playing for Ghana in the two-legged playoffs.

Salisu had finally decided to play for Ghana after several months of engagement by several Ghana FA officials and the approach of coaches Otto Addo and Chris Hughton.

After he rejected several calls from Ghana, the engagement of the two coaches seemed to have brought about a change of reluctance toward the Black Stars which led to the public declaration by his relative that he will finally play for Ghana.

Ghana will host the Super Eagles in the first leg on March 25 at the Cape Coast Stadium.

The reverse fixture will take place four days later at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

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