Waasland-Beveren midfielder Nana Opoku Ampomah has revealed that he wants to follow in the footsteps of Ivory Coast and Manchester City legend Yaya Toure.

The 22 year old who has been one of the revelations in Belgium’s top-flight this season noted he needs to be more efficient in order to reach the level of his idol.

The Ghanaian However insists it’s a great honor to be playing in the same club where Yaya Toure began his European quest between 2001-2003.

"I have scored seven times this season, while I might have scored twice as much, and if I am still making progress in that area, I will certainly be in the eye of the big European clubs", he told Sports / Football Magazine .

"Realistic for a footballer from Waasland-Beveren, why not follow in the footsteps of Yaya Touré from Manchester City, who also played for Beveren, except for flying like a bird, nothing is impossible for a person. my brother always insists - only believe in it, really want it.

"Five years ago it seemed like a long dream that I would play in Europe and for the Ghanaian national team, hey, but I got hit by that. proud of and I am convinced that it will not stay there. "