Mario Balotelli, Kobbie Mainoo, Cody Gakpo and five other superstars lost to the Ghana national team

In Episode 3 of the Black Stars Podcast, "The Struggle for Africa", the focus is on the complex relationship between Ghana's national football team and its diaspora players.

The episode explores the choices, tensions and identity struggles faced by Ghanaian footballers born and raised in Europe. It explores what drives players to represent powerhouse nations instead of their ancestral homeland, the challenges of integrating diaspora players into the Black Stars, and whether Ghana is doing enough to harness its global talent pool.

Through personal stories and expert insights, the episode examines how diaspora players impact Ghana's football ambitions and the broader issues of identity, preparation and infrastructure that influence their decisions.

In the slides below, we list some of the incredible football talent lost to the Ghana men's national team...

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