Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o, two fantastic African footballers. So successful. And very nice characters as well. I got the luck to know them personally. They helped me a lot.

I always set myself new goals. I always want to do better than I did in the past. I always want to achieve things I never achieved before.

Speed is a part of me. I think I was born with that, and nowadays a fast player, I need a fast car, too.

Before I arrived here [ Borussia Dortmund], a lot of people were questioning about whether I could ever play as a striker, that I was a guy who could only run down the wing quickly.

Most of all I hope the tournament [The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations] will help unite our people [in Gabon]. My wish is to celebrate a big party all together.

I want to score goals in every match, as many as possible.

I would love to have a race against Usain Bolt one day! It would certainly be a good challenge for me.

My mother used to have a shop in which she offered very colorful clothes. I liked that from my early days on.

First and foremost, we have to focus on what we're doing and not worry about what Bayern - or any other clubs - are doing.

Every goal is hard work, especially in such an excellent league as the Bundesliga; or even take the Champions League.

I've worked really hard on getting into the box more and being closer to the goal, which I think has brought real benefits to my game. It's definitely improved my goal scoring.

There was a beautiful time...

Acceptance brings calmness with it.

I want parents to teach that academic intelligence is essential, but so is financial intelligence.

I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace.

I think my favorite part about being on the road is that it's like a boys' club.

The most deadly poison of our time is indifference.

A little danger adds spice to life.

It is sometimes wise to forget who we are.

The United States have no possessions in the east and do not desire to have any, as other countries do.

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