INTERVIEW \u2013 BlockTV Gambia
\nAdnan Aziz: The Rising Beninese Forward Forged Between Europe, Africa, and the Ambition for Top-Level Football
\nBlockTV Gambia \u2013 Journalist: Adnan Aziz, thank you for joining us. To begin, how would you describe your journey so far?
\nAdnan Aziz: Thank you for having me. My journey has been built on hard work, sacrifice, and patience. I grew up between Europe and Africa with one clear dream: becoming a professional footballer and representing my country, Benin, at the highest level. Every challenge I faced made me stronger and shaped my mentality as a competitor.
\nBlockTV Gambia: You played for the Benin U23 National Team. What impact did that experience have on your development?
\nAdnan Aziz: Representing my country at the U23 level was a huge honor. It taught me discipline, responsibility, and the intensity of international football. That experience confirmed to me that I have the level and the ambition to reach the senior national team in the near future.
\nBlockTV Gambia: Many describe you as a versatile forward with the ability to adapt to several systems. How would you define your playing style?
\nAdnan Aziz: I see myself as a modern forward: fast, mobile, and technically strong. I love attacking spaces, taking on defenders, and being decisive. I\u2019m also a collective player\u2014I press, I create, and I adapt. My goal is simple: be efficient and help my team win.
\nBlockTV Gambia: Some people say you are \u201ca rising talent who progresses in silence.\u201d Do you agree with that?
\nAdnan Aziz: Absolutely. I believe in work before words. I prefer staying focused and letting my performance speak. In football, consistency matters more than noise. My mentality is calm, disciplined, and dedicated.
\nBlockTV Gambia: You\u2019re building your career between Europe and Africa. How does that shape your ambition?
\nAdnan Aziz: Europe taught me intensity, structure, and tactical discipline.
\nAfrica gave me passion, mental strength, and creativity.
\nHaving both influences is a real advantage. My ambition is clear: reach a high-level league, continue growing, and proudly represent Benin on the international stage.
\nBlockTV Gambia: What are your goals for 2026?
\nAdnan Aziz:
\n\u2022 Join an ambitious club project where I can express my full potential.
\n\u2022 Keep improving physically, technically, and mentally.
\n\u2022 Earn a place in Benin\u2019s senior national team.
\n\u2022 Move closer to major competitions like the Africa Cup of Nations.
\nBlockTV Gambia: You are young, followed by several African and international media, and considered a promising talent. What motivates you every day?
\nAdnan Aziz: My family, my country, and my love for football. I also want to inspire young players in Benin and across Africa\u2014showing them that with discipline and determination, you can rise from anywhere and chase big dreams.
\nBlockTV Gambia: Any final message for our readers?
\nAdnan Aziz: Thank you to BlockTV Gambia for this platform. I will continue working hard and staying focused on my goals. This is only the beginning, and I want to write a big story<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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