Speaking exclusively with Play Red, Iddrisu Baba says receiving his first cap for Ghana was “a dream come true.”

The 23-year-old’s fine form this year was rewarded with two starts in November’s victories against South Africa and São Tomé and Príncipe, and our midfield enforcer is keen to build on realising a career milestone - even if he couldn’t quite believe news of his call-up.

“First of all, it’s a dream come true,” he told Play Red. “I don’t know how to put it, but for me, I don’t have a particular word to describe the situation but I think it was a very fantastic moment and I really enjoyed every moment with the national team.

“When I saw the list, I didn’t really pay attention to it. Before the list comes out, there are rumours and everything and even fake lists. I had to take my time and while I was taking my time, I had phone calls from friends and family and they were saying that I was on the list from the local radio station back in Ghana - that was when I realised it was something serious.

“I learnt a lot," he added. "Well it’s almost the same [here], about the dedication and hard work that players put in. Sometimes you watch a player going the extra mile and it motivates you to also try to catch up with their level so I learnt a lot on the field and off the field.”

You can listen to the full interview and others here.