[ 2016-12-14 ]

After tragedy and tears I am enjoying my football again
Ghana defender Nuru Sulley has been one of the top
performers in the Turkish League in the last five
weeks after returning from a career threatening
injury.

The former Hearts of Oak defender has won the man
of match award on three occasions in the last five
games for Alanyaspor and his energy has helped
stabilized a once leaky Alanyaspor defense.

After the storm there is always the sunshine that
finally lifts and Sulley feels his time has
finally arrived and the recognition that is coming
his way is certainly due to the hard work he has
kept in since suffering the injury.

“I think that I have to be grateful to God and
the prayers of my supporters since I got
injured,” Sulley told Accra-based Citi-FM

“These days I am feeling the love from the fans
and that is solely down to the way things have
turned out for me since I returned from
injury.”

This weekend two goal line clearances from Sulley
meant his side secured a 2-0 win over Karabukspor
and most importantly pushed them to 12th on the
league table after a disastrous start to the
campaign.

Nuru Sulley during his time rehabilitating
“We started very poorly but we are getting it
right at the moment.”

“There is still a lot that we have to do but I
feel the energy from the team and we will give
everything to remain in the super league.”

“There have been tears from that cold night
against Besiktas where I picked up that injury but
it’s all in the past and I am really enjoying my
game now.”

His form since returning has compelled some muted
calls for his inclusion into Avram Grant’s Ghana
team that will be participating in the AFCON next
month.

Jonathan Mensah, John Boye and Daniel Amartey are
the undisputed first calls when it comes to the
Black Stars but Nuru is making a strong claim for
his inclusion with his performances in the Turkish
League.

Nuru Sulley playing for his club
“It’s the dreams of every footballer to play
for his nation but I have to get it right at club
level and I am happy that I have been able to
fight really hard to be here.”

As the stars begin to shine for Sulley there is
that feeling that if he maintains his form it’s
just a matter of time before some of Europe’s
best clubs come calling.

Source - Soccernet

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