"The coaches focus more on players playing in big leagues or against decent opponents."

"The first one, two or three times is to get a feel and see how it goes after."

"I didn’t go into it thinking I might get a chance. But I’m ready if the chance comes."

"As footballers, you want to play against the big boys, so if that happens then we’re ready to go."

"I visit Ghana every time, and I am ever ready to honour any call-up from the Black Stars. I know the right time will …"

"It is normal back home that it is difficult, and people move abroad to get a better life."

"Being dropped wasn’t a good thing and it was very hard mentally, but I took it as a big motivation and didn’t let it …"

"I made some saves and saved a penalty, but I was just doing my job."

"We both know how things are back home and if you are not humble, you must be crazy."

"I was a defender as a boy, but I was terrible and wasn’t fit enough!"