Viktoria Plzeň striker Prince Kwabena Adu has opened up about his determination to represent Ghana at the senior international level, despite a brief and somewhat disappointing first experience with the Black Stars.
The 21-year-old, currently preparing for a crucial Europa League clash against Italian giants Lazio, remains confident that his impressive performances in European football will soon earn him another opportunity with the national team.
Speaking candidly about his first encounter with the Black Stars setup in 2020, Adu revealed in an interview with Flashscore the circumstances that led to his premature departure from the camp.
“In 2020 I was called to the Black Stars and joined the camp as a late call-up. Later, I had to leave the camp because the coach explained to me the player I was called to replace had decided to honor the call-up. I was told to go back and when there’s another slot they will call,” he explained.
Despite what could have been a demoralizing experience for a young player, Adu maintained a remarkably positive perspective on the situation.
“In that moment I was still proud of this achievement because I was still selected out of so many players to represent the country. It was good for me and in future if I am to get another call-up I will be there. I am working hard for that,” Adu added.
Adu also couldn’t feature in the 2021 U20 Africa Cup of Nations after picking up an injury during the final Ghana Premier League match before he was scheduled to fly off tournament with the Black Satellites.
While playing for Bechem United against Berekum Chelsea, Adu landed awkwardly while challenging for an aerial ball. What initially seemed like a routine injury soon revealed itself to be far more serious as he missed the youth tournament in Mauritania.
Since then, the former Bechem United striker has rediscovered himself and is currently at Plzeň where he has scored 10 goals this season.
