TSG Hoffenheim defender Kassim Nuhu Adams says he feels good to be part of the Black Stars team to face Kenya in the 2019 Afcon Qualifier final game this weekend in Accra.
Speaking to achtzehn99.de before his departure to Ghana for the Saturday game, the 24 year old center-back said he thinks a bit of break from club football is always good adding that playing for thr national team during international break helps him to keep his rhythm.
Below is the full Q& A interview with achtzehn99.de.
Kasim, does the Bundesliga break come at the right time?
“I think that a bit of a break is always good, as many of us are playing for their national teams in the meantime, so we do not lose our rhythm and personally I always look forward to flying to Africa Kenya and Rwanda, they are important games, we can qualify for the African Cup, and in addition, I can see my family in Ghana, I will be able to spend at least a day or two with them, after a long time without them very well, is important to me and just beautiful. “
What are the prospects after that in the Bundesliga?
“Although the draw in Stuttgart was a setback after beating Nuremberg, we are ready for the final spurt and still want to qualify for the European Cup, of course, as we focus on each individual match after the internationals and want to start the series needed. We still believe in our opportunity. “
Was the relegation at the 2: 3 at Eintracht Frankfurt personally a setback for you?
“It was very bitter because we lost the game, and if we had finished it all, I’m sure we would have won, so I was very upset because it was one of my best games for TSG so far and also because I had to take a break afterwards after having been able to do three games in a row, but I’m fine again, the team and the coach helped me a lot. must focus on the next goals and work hard. “
