Ghanaian attacker, Bernard Tekpetey, has revealed that the Bulgarian Federation has contacted him to switch nationality and play for their national team.

Despite his consistent performances for Ludogorets in the Bulgarian top flight in the last four seasons, the 26-year-old has only played two times for the Black Stars.

And all those two came at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, where he made one substitute appearance and started in the third place playoff game.

Of all the players named in Otto Addo’s 26-man squad for the June World Cup qualifiers, only Mohammed Kudus has scored more goals (18) across all competitions this season than Tekpetey, who has 15.

“I think it might happen because I have a Bulgarian passport where I can switch to play,” Tekpetey said on Game Plan on Joy FM on Friday.

“They contacted me, but I told them I need to discuss this with the family first. I come from Ghana, and I cannot do anything, and my mom is going to be unhappy. First, I need to speak with my mom.

“I know my mom loves and wishes for me to play in the national team. Even when my name was in the AFCON provisional squad and someone told her, she was happy.

“I just didn't want to discuss at the moment with my mom. I just want to stay calm, play my game and see what is going to happen next.”

However, with Bernard Tekpetey making two appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations, it prohibits him from a nationality switch, according to FIFA rules.

Bernard Tekpetey and Augustine Boakye, along with two other players I looked at yesterday on #SportsZone, must be wondering what they need to get a chance in the Black Stars.

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— Adamu Benin Abdul Karim (@_benin_) June 4, 2024