Arsenal’s Khari Ranson backs Nigerian jollof over Ghanaian despite Ghanaian roots

Arsenal’s talented young goalkeeper, Khari Ranson, has weighed in on the long-standing jollof rice debate, humorously siding with Nigerian jollof despite having Ghanaian roots.Ranson, whose father is Nigerian and mother is Ghanaian, made his preference known during an interview published on the clubs official website.The 17-year-old revealed his fondness for Nigerian jollof, despite the friendly rivalry that often arises between his parents over the dish.”My mum is from Ghana and my dad is from Nigeria, which leads to a lot of friendly debate about which jollof rice is better,” Ranson said with a smile. Personally, I side with Nigerian jollof.”The age-old debate between Nigerians and Ghanaians over who makes the better jollof rice has often been a lighthearted point of contention across social media and beyond, with both nations fiercely defending their version of the popular West African dish.Ransons comments, though made in good spirits, may stir more banter among fans of both countries. Despite his culinary allegiance, Ranson remains eligible to represent either Nigeria or Ghana at the international level.The 17-year-old goalkeeper, who debuted for Englands youth team in 2022, has made one appearance for the Three Lions, leaving the door open for either the Nigerian or Ghanaian football federations to woo him for his international future.