Medeama defender Benjamin Abaidoo is ecstatic after making Black Galaxies coach Annor Walker’s final squad for the CHAN 2023 tournament in Algeria.
The team had been in camp for the last month preparing for the tournament at the Ghanaman Centre for Soccer and Excellence.
The head coach’s final list had a host of fine talents spread across the betPawa Premier League, one such talent that made the list was Medeama SC defender, Benjamin Abaidoo.
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Speaking to Saharafootball.net on making the 25-man list for the CHAN tournament, the hardworking fullback, who couldn’t hide his excitement with beams of smiles on his face remarked ” I’m short of words to express what I’m feeling right now, initially when they(teaching handlers) called me to come to camp, I thought it was a joke but it turned out to be real” he added.
He went on to further add that” This is my first time of getting a national team call-up, I used to expect it in the past but it didn’t happen for me but now it did, I’m just happy and hope to do my best for the country ” he ended.
The young defender switched to Medeama SC from Berekum Chelsea and has become a mainstay with the team making over 30 appearances for the club.
The Black Galaxies are housed in Group C alongside, Morocco, Sudan, and Madagascar in a tournament that kicks off on Friday, January 13, 2023.
