[ 2014-01-21 ]

Ghana anticipates tough Ethiopian showdown
Ghana has already faced tough opening fixtures at
the African Nations Championship but Maxwell
Konadu anticipates a much difficult final game
against Ethiopia.

After a winning start against Congo and a draw
with Libya, the home-based national team will come
up against Ethiopia on Tuesday in the final Group
C fixture, needing at least a draw to confirm
their place in the next round.

Ethiopia, who are out of contention, according to
Konadu have nothing to lose as they chase their
first point in the tournament exclusive to players
based in their home countries.

"This match will be the most difficult for us
because the Ethiopians have nothing to lose and
and they will be under no pressure," Konadu told
www.ghanafa.org.

"The pressure is rather on us to beat the
Ethiopians and we are confident we will achieve
the right results."

It's a three-team race for two second-round places
as Ghana are joint-top in Group C with and Libya,
on four points apiece while Congo remain third and
a point behind.

Though a draw will send them through, Konadu has
hinted he would go for all the spoils.

"This game is like the knockout stage so our
approach will be different," said the coach.

"Fortunately, a draw will be okay for us but you
don't start a game with the mindset of getting a
draw. We will go all out until we think we need a
draw."

Source - Ghana FA

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