Ghana goes inside a goal down following a half of spirited play. Both sides were very aggressive and both had many opportunities. If Ghana can convert a little better, they can get an equalizer. I assume that Italy will revert back to their old reliable ball control ways in the second period […]

Ghana could not keep up the luck for that long, finally allowing in a score by Pirlo following at least ten good opportunities by Italy. The time is now for a counterattack to get the equalizer.

Ghana could easily have a two goal lead by now but could just as easily be down 2. The action and the attack is that furious. Ghana has looked weak on defending crosses and finishing golden opportunities, but have really taken the action to Italy who seem somewhat taken aback by the affront. […]

16 minutes in there have already been a number of tense moments for Ghana, as the Italians have been just inches away more than once from a difference maker. Ghana have had some challenges, but have been somewhat porous in the box. Without more steely resolve, this could be over by the half.

Essien took a hard spill early earning a potential dangerous set piece. However Appiah booted squarely into the wall, to no effect. Better luck next time boppers.

It should have been no surprise to those watching the tuneup matches that Richard Kingston has started in front of Sammy Adjei for the World Cup debut. Kingston has been solid and coming on throughout.
However today he has looked shaky and tentative and is proving a potential liability in goal. Hopefully things will […]

Ghana have come out physical and intent on intimidation. Good clean play, but hard tackling and checking like one would expect. The Italians are in attacking mode in a 3412. Will be a stern challenge early.

Lineups have been announced- will be
22 R Kingston
15 J Pantsil
04 S Kuffour
05 J Mensah
06 E Pappoe
11 S Muntari
08 M Essien
10 S Appiah
18 E Addo
03 A Gyan
14 M Amoah
In a surprise- Totti Starting for Italy

The excitement is a palpable breathing beast both in Hanover and worldwide among the supporters of the Black Stars awaiting a truly historic moment.
Fans have been buzzing everywhere about the Czech trouncing of the US in the opening match of Group E, but no one has yet hit upon the impact on Ghana. […]

In just hours, Ghana will kickoff against Italy in its World Cup debut. Fans worldwide are waiting with baited breath to see the storm break and a hard rain of Black Star wizardry bear down against the unsuspecting Azzurri. The Italians claim to know Ghana’s lineup due to the legion of euroleague […]