Controversial Mario Bawuah Balotelli has reiterated that he is proud to be a Ghanaian and for that matter an African.

The 27-year-old was born to two Ghanaian immigrants in Italy and was adopted by Italian parents.

He had the chance to play for either the Black Stars of Ghana or the Azzurri of Italy, but he chose the European nation over the Africans.

Despite snubbing Ghana, Balotelli has routed for the Black Stars in major football tournaments, expressing his affection for the nation.

In his latest Instagram post, the former AC Milan striker has reaffirmed how proud he is to be from Africa.

Mario Balotelli has had stints with clubs like Inter Milan, AC Milan, Manchester City, Liverpool and Nice, where is currently plying his trade.

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I always say that I’m proud to be ???????? Italian but never forget that I’m AFRICAN, son of 2 immigrants and proud to be ???????? Ghanaian too. AFRICA IS MY ???????????

A post shared by Mario Balotelli?????????????????????????? (@mb459) on Nov 29, 2018 at 4:10am PST