Asante Kotoko attacker Abdul Fatawu Safiu insists he deserves his place in Ghana’s squad for next Month’s Africa Cup of Nations.

It came as no surprise to followers of the domestic league especially when Fatawu was named in Kwesi Appiah’s 29-man provisional list to begin pre-tournament camping Dubai.

The former Portland Timbers forward joined Asante Kotoko from Techiman Eleven Wonders last year and has been one of the standout strikers in the Ghanaian domestic football, scoring 8 goals in the ongoing GFA Normalisation Committee Special Competition.

”I was very happy when I heard my name was on the list, it was very emotional for me.” He exclusively told SportsworldGhana.com in an interview after Otumfuo’s Cup win against Asec Mimosa on Sunday.

”I worked so hard for it and I think I deserve it the callup, the coach saw my performance and invited me to be part of the squad.

”I couldn’t have achieved this alone, I really thank my teammates because they pushed me to work very hard for this call-up.”