Awudu Adama, the latest invitee to the Black Stars camp has vowed to win a regular shirt in the final team for the Cup of African Nations (CAN) 2002 which will be hosted by Mali early next year.

In an exclusive interview with the GNA Sports on Friday, the stocky striker who plays for Dawu Youngsters said he began the current season with a resolve to attract the attention of national team selectors and win a place in the Black Stars for the continental championship.

"I am happy that Allah has answered my prayers and I shall do every thing to retain my position in the team and represent Ghana, not only in the Nations Cup but also in subsequent matches, particularly in the 2006 World Cup qualifiers in Germany."

He said he began the season with the greatest determination to excel and was happy to have led the scorers chart in the first three quarters of the first round but regretted that he had to concede the leadership to Ishmael Addo because of a groin injury he sustained midway through the round.

Awudu Adama who is second on the scorers chart with 10 goals said he is a disciplined player and would work hard to suit into the game plans of coach Osam Duodu and prove his mettle when he wins a starting shirt in the Black Stars line up.

He warned Addo to be careful of his leadership position because he has recovered and was poised to reclaim the top spot from him.

"Goals are what separate a good team from a bad one and I believe I have the knack for goals and the strength, to withstand the tackles from all good defenders on the continent.

"My conditioning is fantastic and sometimes I think the national team is denied goals by the lack of strength of our attackers. The Cameroonians, the Nigerians and the South Africans have strong defenders who easily shove our attackers off the ball when they have opportunities to score."

He said he would not chicken out of manly contests to the disadvantage of the Black Stars but rather, he would like to die a little on the field in order to see the team succeed. "I want to go all out and help the team to win the African Cup again after 20 years and after that I will seek greener pastures in Europe. I have my eyes on France, Germany and Belgium and I want to distinguish myself in Mali and get the attention of the scouts. "The ultimate is a professional career in Europe and Mali certainly, will be the launching pad," he added.