AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro dismisses talks of playing for Ghana
The 20-year-old, whose father is Ghanaian, is eligible to play for Ghana.
He was in goal for AZ Alkmaar’s Round of 16 match against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, March 13, 2025, but endured a tough night, conceding three goals in a 3-1 defeat that saw his team exit the competition.
Despite the disappointing loss, he took the time for an interview with UK-based Ghanaian journalist Rahman Osman.
When asked about the possibility of playing for Ghana, Owusu-Oduro revealed that representing the Black Stars is not a priority for him at the moment.
“Not now. I have to focus on playing with the U21 (Netherlands) so we can qualify for the European Championship. My focus is here. I see it as a possibility in the future, but it’s not my priority,” he said.
Owusu-Oduro also expressed his admiration for Jordan Ayew, Andre Ayew, and Ghana’s all-time leading goal scorer, Asamoah Gyan.
“I watched the Ayew brothers, Asamoah Gyan, and a few other players with my dad,” he added.
The young goalkeeper has made 19 appearances for AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie this season, keeping two clean sheets in his last five games.
Watch the full interview below:
