Ghana coach Otto Addo believes dual-nationality players know the task ahead after committing to the African powerhouse.
His statement is about the Ghana Football Association’s pursuit of players born in Europe to Ghanaian parents to switch nationality and play at the international level for the Black Stars of Ghana.
Currently, that project has yielded some results as Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey, Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams and three German-born players – Stephen Ambrosius, Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer and Patric Pfeiffer – have all switched allegiance to the four-time African champions.
However, opinions are divided over the pursuit of such players at the expense of locally brewed stars, but the Ghanaian head coach says the dual-nationality players know what to expect in terms of competition.
“This is why they really have to think about what to do. Especially if you’re not born in this environment, it’s not always easy,” he told the BBC World Football podcast.
“But they know what they stand to get. And first of all, it’s a lot of joy and love.
“And surely also for them. It’s not only about the World Cup, but also about more World Cups to come.
“It’s about African Cup of Nations. It’s about winning, being successful. So, it’s not about just this one World Cup in Qatar.”
Ghana will make its fourth World Cup appearance after qualifying at the expense of eternal rivals Nigeria.
Ghana, who are in Group H, will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.
Their second match, which is against South Korea, will be played at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan four days later.
Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.