HJK Helsinki forward Gideon Mensah is eyeing a call-up to senior national of Ghana, the Black Stars following his disappointment at the just eneded Africa U23 Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt.
Mensah was one of the standout players for the Black Meteors as they finished fourth, just short of securing qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Only the top three teams at the competition were rewarded with tickets to represent Africa at next year's global showpiece.
“The competition [Olympics] is played every four years and I'm 21 now, obviously I wouldn’t be eligible to play in the next edition [in 2024]," Mensah told TV3.
“Right now I am focusing on the Black Stars, I hope to get a chance with the senior team.
"It's not going to come easy but I need to work harder and make sure I take the chance when it comes.”
The tricky winger scored two goals at Afcon where he was adjudged Man of the Match in the tournament opener against Cameroon.
He also earned a place in the tournament's Best XI, the only Ghanaian in the line-up.
Mensah joined HJK from Ghana Premier League side Inter Allies in 2016.