Mintah Declines To Comment On Naturalisation Rumours
When asked about media reports suggesting that plans are underway to make him a naturalised player for Harimau Malaya, the Ghanaian-born player remained tight-lipped.
'At the moment, I can't really say anything about that. I'm not in a position to speak officially right now,' he told Bernama when met at the 2024/2025 Super League Player of the Month award ceremony at the Professional Footballers Association of Malaysia (PFAM) office here today.
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However, the 29-year-old player who has played in the Malaysian League (M-League) for the past five years, was clear in his desire to don Malaysian colours if the opportunity arises.
He also admitted that he follows Malaysia's national team matches closely.
'I would give 100 per cent of course. Malaysia feels like home to me. I feel really good here and I want to give everything back to this country because it has helped me a lot. I want to repay that,' he said.
Last March, media reports suggested that the former Terengganu FC player could become the latest footballer to be naturalised, having played consistently in the M-League for the past five years.
He began his M-League journey with Terengganu FC II during the 2020 season.
Meanwhile, Mintah who was named the 2024/2025 Super League Player of the Month for February, said he was delighted to receive the award for the first time.
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