The following days after AZ Alkmaar's emphatic win over Roda JC was quieter than usual, with most football leagues and the Eredivisie on hold for the international break.
Benjamin saw this as both a blessing and an opportunity in disguise. He had no matches to prepare for, but that didn't mean he planned to relax.
If anything, the downtime gave him a chance to focus on his training and push himself further.
At 17, Benjamin was fully aware of the expectations that came with his recent performances in the Eredivisie and the Europa League.
His overall stats in both of the leagues—seven goals and eight assists in just five games—had already started to draw attention.
Yet, amidst all the praise and the headlines, there was one noticeable absence: neither the Dutch national team nor the Nigerian national team had reached out to him.
