GHANAsoccernet.com caught up with Ghanaian youngster Joachim Adukor who plays his club football with Swedish club Gefle IF.
The 19-year-old has struggled to get regular games in the top flight but remains upbeat of his chances going forward.
GHANAsoccernet.com had an extensive chat with the young lad during his brief vacation back home in Ghana as the Swedish league is on winter break.
We already know you are a young Ghanaian player with Swedish club Gefle, now describe why we’ve not hearing much of you this season.
 It is true I haven’t played much so far this season, I believe I am still developing but to be playing regular top flight football as a young African in Europe is very tough. It involves a lot of things; the language, culture, weather, technique, physique are all challenges that you face but I keep working hard and hopefully am sure in the second half of the season things will be ok.
So what are the factors hindering your progress as a regular first team player in Gefle?
I think it is experience. Because the club showed they really wanted me due to my height and the fact that I play multiple positions. Don’t forget this is just my first season with an European club so the only thing left now is to gather enough experience and I believe things will be fine.
So when do you reckon you will be gaining this experience which will earn you regular playtime?
Like I said before, this just my first year in Europe and I have played a couple of games but admittedly not enough. But the club still believe and have confidence in me, they only think I am still developing as a player but I can see myself playing regularly by next season. I have started adopting their (European) style very well so I think am ready to make the next step.
Now obviously with a player your age, usually there is an appetite to play for the national U-20, is it same with you?
Of course, it is something I am really looking forward to, to play for my country. It will be a dream come true with especially what the 2009 team did. It has really inspired me a lot to play for the Black Satellites.
Maybe you are not aware, but a lot of players both within and outside Ghana want to play for the national team, so what then makes you the unique, must-have player in the team?
Well I think I have a different style, I attack more, I am tall and very good in the air and I am good with the ball at the feet also and I have the confidence.
