Football is embedded in the DNA of 20-year-old Ghanaian striker Peter Agblevor with the Police FC new signing hailing from a family of footballers. His father, James Agblevor, and his uncle John Agblevor all achieved considerable success in the Ghana Premier League with Swedru All Blacks and Berekum Chelsea respectively. For Peter, football was the only profession he wanted and he is on the right path as he hopes to make a big name in the sport. He is uncapped at any national level and he insists his doors are 100 percent opened for nationality switch if Rwanda comes calling. Times Sports caught up with the talented youngster where he shared his football journey and his ambitions for his career. Excerpts: Tell us about yourself I am Peter Agblevor, I was born in Accra, Ghana, on April 18, 2003. But I lost my Dad when I was young so I moved to stay with my grandmother in Kasoa which is a 30 minutes drive from Accra. ALSO READ: Photos: Agblevor sinks Rayon Sports to send Musanze FC top How did you start your football career? I started playing football when I was 10 because my father James Agblevor and my uncle John Agblevor also played football in the Ghana Premier League with Swedru All Blacks and Berekum Chelsea.The family has inherited football talent and I am blessed to be in the family. Who was your role model growing up as a footballer? My father and uncle were my role models but when I was 15, I started looking up to Roberto Firmino. Which teams have you played for? I started in my team at Weiss United FC, Red Lions FC, Action FC, Besaz FC and later regional League side Soccer Intellectual FC. ALSO READ: Agblevor leaves Musanze for Police How did the move to Rwanda come about? I was in a camp preparing for a match against Nzema Kotoko. That night, my manager gave me a call and told me there was an offer from a club in Rwanda. An invitation had been sent so I prepared and left, it was on Sunday. What really happened when you came to Rayon Sports? When I came to Rayon Sports, the captain and some of the players really liked me. They said I was good. I played three games and coach Juma Masudi said I am not the player he wanted so I left for Etoile. Rayon did not treat me well and I will forever punish them. What has been your experience playing in Rwanda? Playing in Rwanda is good for me because I take it as a stepping stone. I have achieved something good in Rwanda, I believe in myself that I can go far. Why do you have the knack for scoring in big games? I see every club in Rwanda as normal and I score against every team I face. I am not alone on the pitch, my teammates have been helpful and I believe in God that I can always excel. Who has been your biggest inspiration? My biggest inspiration has been from my family, especially my senior brother Gabriel. He has been helpful even when things are not moving the right way, he talks to me and advises me. My mother and grandmother have been helpful too. What ambitions do you have at Police FC? I signed a big deal with Police FC, my target is to achieve something good in life. After Police, I am looking forward to a bigger move in Europe or somewhere outside Africa. Have you played international football for any of Ghana national teams? I have not played for any national team but I believe in myself that I will soon get a call up. Do you think you can play for Rwanda if they approach you? If Rwanda wants to naturalize me? Why not? I am willing to play for them. How do you see the standards of the Rwandan League? The Rwandan league is not bad. Just like other leagues in Africa, there are some small things which need to be improved. What are the saddest, happiest moments in your football career? The saddest day of my career was on January 14, that is the day we lost 2-1 to Sunrise FC in Nyagatare. My grandmother died before the game so I was not the same at the time. I have had many happy days. But when I score and my team wins, then it’s a happy day for me. The toughest defender you have ever faced in the league? I have not faced any tough defenders in the league though some of them try. No defender can stop me in the league.
