Ghanaian Chicago Fire striker David Accam says he worked hard to deserve a place in the Black Stars squad for the AFCON.
Accam explained that he was optimistic of getting a call-up into the Stars set up.
Accam would not be making this year's AFCON tournament after been dropped by coach Avram Grant.
"I was very optimistic of getting a call-up into Ghana's squad for AFCON 2017 as i worked very hard last season," Accam said in an interview with Starr FM.