Baba Mahama sure of earning a place in Kotoko's starting XI

Mahama joins the Porcupine Warriors on a three-year deal from Techmina City following an impregnable performance last season.

The diminutive midfielder will be battling for a position at Kotoko and he is optimistic of breaking into Dzravko Lugarusic’s starting XI.

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“My chances of securing playing time is bright, Mahama told the club’s website. “I only trained on Tuesday. I know that gradually everything will be fine. The challenge is manageable. There are a lot of players here, everyone is trying hard and with hard work and determination, I will to get into the first team. I came to fight to get into the first team.”

He continued: “I didn’t come here to be a part-time player. I didn’t come here to play few matches. I rather, I came here to play more and more matches”. Baba Mahama scored four goals for Techiman City last season. The youngster believes his coming to Kotoko after just a year in the elite division was divine.

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“The making of God. I admit that my progression has been fast but that is the making of God. I didn’t think for a day that I will come to Kotoko at this stage of my career. I heard of Kotoko’s interest after the first round of last season. I was happy. God knows why he brought me here this time and His plans for me will be fulfilled.”