The Nigeria midfielder was linked with a transfer to Arsenal following his superb displays at the Africa Cup of Nations, but a contract wrangle with Warri Wolves put paid to his ambitions of playing in Europe.
Now the 26-year-old is optimistic that he is back on track, and expressed his pleasure at his inclusion at No.24 in Goal's countdown of the finest players of 2012-13.
"I am on top of the world to hear this," he told Goal. "It is a thing of joy to me. It is not easy for me to make the Goal 50. It will really go a long way to push my football career forward. I am so happy about that."
Mba was the star of the show as Nigeria won the Afcon in January, netting the only goal of the final against Burkina Faso as well as in the quarterfinals against star-studded Cote d'Ivoire.
He was also selected in Stephen Keshi's squad for the recent Confederations Cup, and is ready to meet the demands. He is hopeful that his selection in this year's Goal 50 will boost his profile as he looks to secure a move to European football.
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