Real Mallorca midfielder, Iddrisu Baba has shared his excitement after making his debut for the senior national team, the Black Stars of Ghana.
The 23-year-old made a huge impact in Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations doubleheader against South Africa and Sao Tome in November.
The talented midfield enforcer in an interview with the Play Red revealed that he did not believe when the list was released by the Ghana FA and making his debut was a dream come.
“First of all, it’s a dream come true,” he told Play Red. “I don’t know how to put it, but for me, I don’t have a particular word to describe the situation but I think it was a very fantastic moment and I really enjoyed every moment with the national team.
“When I saw the list, I didn’t really pay attention to it. Before the list comes out, there are rumours and everything and even fake lists. I had to take my time and while I was taking my time, I had phone calls from friends and family and they were saying that I was on the list from the local radio station back in Ghana - that was when I realised it was something serious.
“I learnt a lot," he added. "Well, it’s almost the same [here], about the dedication and hard work that players put in.
"Sometimes you watch a player going the extra mile and it motivates you to also try to catch up with their level so I learnt a lot on the field and off the field.”