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Mixed feelings meet possible return of 'Prodigal Son'

Opinions among Ghanaians are divided on whether to welcome KPB with open arms or to reject him.

The 31 year old admitted in an interview this week that he 'can't say no' to a third World Cup, in response to whether he would consider a return to Ghana's national team.

Boateng was sent home from Ghana's camp at the World Cup in Brazil after being charged with verbal misconduct; he allegedly rained insults on then Ghana coach James Kwesi Appiah.

In a poll run by Pulse Sports on Twitter, 45% of voters voted 'No' to his return, while 32% voted 'Yes'. In the wake of the widespread apathy that has gripped support for the Black Stars following the disgraceful events of the 2014 World Cup, it was unsurprising to see 23% of voters saying they could care less about it all.

However, in a similar poll on Facebook, the opinion differed: 77% of voters agreed that Boateng's return would be good for the team, while 14% voted against his return. Interestingly, a meagre 7% said they did not care.

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The comments were similarly mixed too.

"I think he should be given another chance everyone should be forgiven and allowed to move on and he is allow me to say better than most of our players in the black stars tean as at not.. So just give him another chance and he should make sure he does not blow it up  [sic]" wrote Facebook user Prnz Lil-Ment.

Engeez Sarakpo Gabriel said: "Why can't Black stars fans forget KPB? I think he is a nobody in the team. Ghana has better players around the globe that can replace him [sic]"

"He's a good player, his sin is not greater than what nyantekyi has done to Ghana football but he's still at post, Kelvin needs to come back. He has proven it [sic]" said Akorsu Nathan.

Ghanaian-American Edward Teddy Safo also added: "I haven't even read the article, but I can this. Inviting a trouble maker into the team is a bad move. Why is it that fans can't move past this guy? As a Blackstars fan living in the USA (yes, I'm Ghanaian-American), your FA needs to do a better job with management and player decision. Here in the States, if a professional player is out of line, he or she is CUT from the team, and no other team will sign the player because they do not want to risk ruining the team. Same goes with Muntari, I love him as a player, but I don't like the trouble he brings. Ghana is LOADED with midfielders, and KPB is replaceable. He didn't even play any games in Ghana, so what does that say about him? That he feels he's above the team, and that is bad news. He's only playing for himself and not for Ghana [sic]"

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Kevin Prince Boateng made his Ghana debut in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup, participated in the tournament in South Africa and controversially left the team soon afterwards, only to return just in time for the 2014 World Cup.

The peculiar timing of his returns has raised eyebrows, with many branding him an opportunist who only sees the need to put on a national shirt when the stage has been already set by other hardworking colleagues.

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