Appiah tells Ghana to see every game as the final
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Injured Ghana captain Stephen Appiah has encouraged his young side to give their best against hosts Angola on Sunday, and to see every game in the African Nations Cup as the real final.
Whilst showering a lot of praise on the depleted Blacks Stars for reaching the quarter-finals, the Bologna midfielder urged his side to end Ghana’s 27-year African title drought.
“I would like to congratulate the Black Stars for making the quarter-finals despite the immense pressure they were under.
“They showed character and determination in beating Burkina Faso and I am really pleased with their reaction after losing to Ivory Coast. It takes a lot of mental strength and they did very well.
“From here on in, it is going to be difficult because every game is a final. One strike and you are out, so they need to keep believing in themselves and fighting to the end in every game.
“I have faith in the team and I am looking forward to watching them on Sunday,” Appiah said on his personal website www.stepapp.com.
The inspirational captain, who is recuperating from injury in Italy, said he has spoken to stand-in captain Michael Essien, who also sustained injury during training at the tournament.
“I would also like to wish Michael Essien well and wish him a speedy recovery after his knee injury. I have spoken to him and told him to be strong.”
Ghana will play against hosts Angola in Luanda on Sunday for a place in the last four.
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Appiah tells Ghana to see every game as the final
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Injured Ghana captain Stephen Appiah has encouraged his young side to give their best against hosts Angola on Sunday, and to see every game in the African Nations Cup as the real final.
Whilst showering a lot of praise on the depleted Blacks Stars for reaching the quarter-finals, the Bologna midfielder urged his side to end Ghana’s 27-year African title drought.
“I would like to congratulate the Black Stars for making the quarter-finals despite the immense pressure they were under.
“They showed character and determination in beating Burkina Faso and I am really pleased with their reaction after losing to Ivory Coast. It takes a lot of mental strength and they did very well.
“From here on in, it is going to be difficult because every game is a final. One strike and you are out, so they need to keep believing in themselves and fighting to the end in every game.
“I have faith in the team and I am looking forward to watching them on Sunday,” Appiah said on his personal website www.stepapp.com.
The inspirational captain, who is recuperating from injury in Italy, said he has spoken to stand-in captain Michael Essien, who also sustained injury during training at the tournament.
“I would also like to wish Michael Essien well and wish him a speedy recovery after his knee injury. I have spoken to him and told him to be strong.”
Ghana will play against hosts Angola in Luanda on Sunday for a place in the last four.