Aziz Tetteh speaks about his debut season in Russia, Black Stars and more...

Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Aziz Tetteh has reflected on his debut season with Russian giants Dynamo Moscow.

Tetteh, who joined the Moscow-based giants from Polish side Lech Poznan during the winter transfer window, initially struggled to churn out game time.

The 28-year-old did not disappoint when coach Dmitri Khoklov handed his debut in the 2-1 win against Arsenal Tula.

Tetteh became a fan favourite following his consistent displays - where he bossed the middle of the park in most of the games he featured despite being faced with problems towards the dying embers of the season following the untimely death of his father.

The former Liberty Professionals enforcer admitted he was nervous when he first arrived at the club, but says the coach and his team-mates helped him settle in.

Speaking exclusive to Ghana's leading football website, GHANAsoccernet.com, Tetteh feels he has developed well at the Khimki Arena and is happy working alongside coach Khoklov.

"It's no secret that I had a difficult start to life in Moscow but I managed to overcome at some point in the season, which I give praise to Allah about," Tetteh told GHANAsoccernet.com on his 28th birthday celebration at his East Legon residence.

“At the start, maybe I was a bit nervous I wanted to hit the ground running right away. But I’m happy with how I’ve developed as the season wore and it’s my prayer that I can keep it up next season."

The bulky midfielder was asked how he coped with the news of his father's death.

"The news hit me really hard, I must be honest. Then I've started finding my feet in the team but I was determined not to let it affect my performance.  I was given some days off to refresh my mind which helped me a lot but I thank my team-mates who showed me so much affection during that time."

Tetteh harbours hopes of playing for the Black Stars before calling time on his career but says he's calm about his constant snub by Coach Kwesi Appiah.

"It's a dream of every young player to represent his nation so I'm no different. I believe the coach [Kwesi Appiah] knows what he's doing so there will not be any need to pressure him. His job is not easy because choosing 21 or so players from over two thousand Ghanaians is a serious work."

"If I say I don't itch to play for the Black Stars then I must be lying but I'm always reserved with every situation I find myself. I believe when the time is right, Allah will answer to my call."

He failed to hit the back of the net in seven appearances as the White and Blue lads finished 8th on the standings.

By: Reuben Obodai @ReubenObodai on Twitter