Ashanti Gold SC defender Mubarik Yussif says he was not disappointed after he was left of Black Stars squad to face Sudan in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Coach CK Akonnor handed call-ups to three local based players including Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Richard Attah, Aduana Stars striker Yahaya Mohammed and AshGold full back Kwadwo Amoako.
Despite being dropped by the 46-year-old gaffer, Yusif remains positive about getting into the senior national team but admits he needs to work hard for the opportunity.
"I wasn’t disappointed at all. Seeing three local players in the squad inspires me to to work even harder.
"I believe in hardwork. I’m confident my time will come," he told Zuria FM Hausa Sports.
"I have been working very hard. The competition in the team is not easy. I will keep working hard."
He added, "I’m someone who believe in hardwork. I don’t have many friends. I prefer to do my talking on the pitch. So whenever there is a change in coaches, I try to prove my self in the pitch. That is what keeps me going."