Former Black Stars midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has been chosen as the ambassador of Berlin for the 2024 Summer UEFA Euro tournament set to be played in Germany.
Prince Boateng, 37, was born and bred in Berlin, West Germany to a German mother and Ghanaian father. He played his youth football for Reinickendorfer and Hertha Berlin. Once considered among the future of the Die Mannschaft after stellar spells with the German U19, U20 and U21 but later switched to play for Ghana, his fatherland, and excelled in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Kevin Boateng as an ambassador for Berlin is expected to link the people of Berlin and Euro 2024 football and the other fun programmes expected in the City of Berlin. He is also due to inspire people through the joy and positive topics associated with EURO 2024.
Another Ghanaian who played for Germany, Gerard Asamoah, was also chosen as the ambassador of Gelsenkirchen.
The 17th edition of the UEFA Euro will be played between 14th June to 14th July.