Dutch-born Ghanaian goalkeeper Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro remains fully focused on his club career as he continues to impress in the Eredivisie and European competitions with AZ Alkmaar.
Born to a Ghanaian father and a Dutch mother, the 20-year-old shot-stopper has represented the Netherlands at youth level but remains eligible to play for Ghana’s Black Stars.
Owusu-Oduro has been in fine form this season, playing a key role in AZ Alkmaar’s run to the KNVB Cup final and the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League.
He delivered an outstanding performance in the second leg against Tottenham Hotspur, though the English side edged past AZ to reach the quarter-finals.
Speaking after the game, Owusu-Oduro addressed questions about his international future, stating that he has not yet made a decision between Ghana and the Netherlands.
"Not now," he said when asked about playing for Ghana. "What I told everybody is I have to focus and play for the Young Oranges for now, so we have to do the Euros, and my focus is here now. I say in the future, so it is not my priority now."
Despite his current commitment to the Netherlands youth setup, Owusu-Oduro revealed his admiration for Ghanaian football legends, naming the Ayew brothers and Asamoah Gyan as his favorite players.
"I always liked the Ayew brothers and Asamoah Gyan, and some other players. I watched them with my dad," he said.
With Ghana actively scouting diaspora talents, Owusu-Oduro’s future remains a subject of interest as the Black Stars look to strengthen their squad with top prospects.
