Black Stars new boy’ Christopher Antwi-Adjei, says ‘it It will be a dream come true’ for him to wear the Black Stars’ jersey for the first time in his life as a player.
Antwi-Antwi, who currently plays his club football in the German Bundesliga with FC Paderborn has been handed his debut Ghana call-up by Coach Kwasi Appiah for the Black Stars’ Afcon Qualifiers double header against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe.
But the midfielder, arrived in Ghana late due to paper works and hopes to make his debut when the Black Stars face Sao Tome on Monday.
“It was a real surprise,’ Chris admitted when asked how he took the Black Stars maiden call-up news. “I had spoken to the coach quiet a few times but I did not really expect it (call up). For this call up, a friend of mine sent me a screenshot that I had been invited to the Ghana National team,.’ “I was very surprised and also very happy,” he added.
“I had a dream to play for Ghana when I was a child and this call up means a lot to me.”
“Bureaucracy in Germany delayed my arrival but I’m now very happy to be here. Finally everything is going in the right direction.”
“A lot of things are really fascinating which I have noticed. This first I thing I noticed is that the team prays together before everything. This is something new for me because in Germany players do their individual prayers before games and other things, but here, it is done together. It is good because I think it brings everyone close for a common goal.”
“I also like the singing (jama) in the bus and in the dressing room.”
“It’s something new for me with a football team. It’s a whole new experience and I must say that the vibe, the energy and the way they do it (sing) is just amazing for me. I believe the singing energizes the team.”
And having joined the Black Stars a few hours to the South Africa, Chris was stunned by the electric atmosphere which welcomed the Black Stars to the stadium, as well as the energetic support for the team. “The support was just amazing. Right from the arrival of the team bus at the stadium and throughout the match. It told me that Ghanaians have a certain mentality towards their national team. The support was just crazy.”.
“Getting the call up is one dream, and playing is the ultimate. It will be a dream come true for me to wear the Ghana shirt,”. said Chris.
“The game against South Africa was a good game and my mates did very well. Our focus now is to play very well again and get a good result in our next game. If I get the opportunity against São Tomé, I also will do my best to help the team achieve its goal.”
