"They Betrayed Me" - Kevin-Prince Boateng Drops Truth About Black Stars Teammates ' Actions

 

Kevin-Prince Boateng once opened up about how some of his own Black Stars teammates stopped him from playing in a friendly match against England at Wembley in 2011. The former Ghana midfielder said he was ready to represent the country proudly that day, but things did not go as expected because a few players in the team worked against him.

Boateng revealed that he was shocked when he found out that some of his teammates did not want him to play. “I wanted to play that England game so badly. It was special for me because I had played in England before. But then, some players didn’t want me there. They made sure I didn’t play,” he said. His voice carried both disappointment and frustration as he spoke about how painful that experience was for him.

According to him, he had trained hard and prepared mentally for the game. He felt proud to wear the Ghana jersey and looked forward to making his mark against one of the world’s top teams. However, what happened behind the scenes broke his spirit. “I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “When I heard that some of my own teammates didn’t want me to play, it hurt deeply. I gave everything when I wore that jersey, but that day showed me how divided things were.”

Boateng added that the issue was not with the coach or management but with some players who did not want him in the lineup. “It wasn’t about tactics. It was personal. Some people didn’t like me, and they made sure I didn’t get that chance,” he explained.

The midfielder said that moment changed how he saw the team and affected his motivation. He recalled feeling like an outsider even though he had played his heart out in previous matches. “I was always proud to play for Ghana. But after that, things were never the same. I felt like I was fighting my own brothers,” he said.

Boateng, who played for clubs like AC Milan, Barcelona, and Schalke 04, said he joined the Black Stars with a lot of excitement and love for the country. “I chose Ghana with my heart. I didn’t do it for fame or money. I did it because it meant something to me,” he said. But he admitted that internal issues made it difficult to keep that same energy and passion over time. 

The former midfielder said he still holds no grudges and remains proud of his Ghanaian roots, but that painful incident will always stay with him. “I’ve moved on, but I will never forget that day. It taught me a lot about people and about football,” he said softly.