Newly-signed Hearts of Oak striker Junior Kaaba reveals drawing inspiration from ex-Ghana striker Junior Agogo

Junior Kaaba has revealed he watches a lot of videos of former Ghana striker Manuel Junior Agogo to gain inspiration as he was “one of the best in Africa” at running in behind defenders.

Kaaba arrived in Ghana on Friday to complete a two-year deal with the Phobians having ended the Cameroonian season with 11 goals, 5 assists in 20 games for Fauve Azur Elite FC-helping them to avoid the drop.

Despite his excellent figures, the 23-year-old has admitted there are still plenty of areas he can improve and revealed his career as striker has been greatly influenced by the former Ghanaian striker.

“I’ve been, not studying, but watching a lot of players,” Kaaba told phobianews. “Let’s take an example: the running in behind the centre-back when the No 10 has the ball. Agogo was the best in Africa especially during the AFCON 2008. I watched a lot of his videos”

“That’s how I am, I’ve always been watching a lot of football. I still do. When we play on Saturday or Sunday, I go home and on Monday, I watch football all day. I’ve always liked football a lot.

” I have watched a lot of Ghanaian players, especially strikers. I really admire Manuel Junior Agogo of blessed memory.” When I saw him play especially at AFCON 2008, I was very impressed with his power and his pace. He really influenced my style of play. If the club allows me, I would want to wear the jersey number 9 because that was his jersey number for the Black Stars.

“I think I can improve on everything, ” Kaaba added. “I can improve my finishing a lot, everything.

“I can become faster, I can become stronger so I can improve that. But if I was to improve one thing, it’s: don’t be injured. Because if I’m not injured, I can play a lot more games and I can deliver even better.”

Manuel Junior Agogo died on August 22, 2019.

-Phobianews