Other Sports of Sunday, 6 November 2016

Source: goal.com

Blessing bidding time for foreign move

Ghana Premier League top scorer Latif Blessing Ghana Premier League top scorer Latif Blessing

Ghana Premier League top scorer Latif Blessing says he is in no rush to seek a career abroad following his exploits in the topflight.

Although his Liberty Professionals side finished the season on a disappointing 13th position, the youngster impressively netted 17 times in 24 matches, including a hat-trick on matchday 30.

Expectedly, his exploits have caught the eye of a host of foreign clubs, but the 19-year-old says staying in Ghana for another season is still an option.

“It’s the dream of every player to play abroad,” Blessing told Goal.

“After the 2014-15 season, I had offers, but I thought it was too early for me to leave, and decided to gain more experience here.

“People questioned my decision to stay, but I knew the time wasn’t right. I waited, and you can now see what God has done for me.

“This time around, I am still not in a rush to leave Ghana. My main priority is to be called into the national team.

“However, if an offer comes and my management and Liberty professionals say it’s best I move in order to develop my career, I will.

“But I will not force a move from the club. If they think I should stay, I will.”

Local giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko have both expressed interest in the playmaker.

Blessing netted 14 of 17 goals at Liberty’s Dansoman Carl Reindorf home park.