[ 2016-11-14 ]

Laryea Kingston warns against pressing the panic button after Stars' defeat
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has
called for calm following the Black Stars’
defeat by the Pharaohs of Egypt in the second game
of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

Mohammed Salah converted a penalty in the 43rd
minute of the game after Harrison Afful clipped
the heel of Mahmoud Trezeguet, and Abdallah El
Said doubled their advantage in the dying embers
with a low shot past the hapless Razak Brimah to
put the game beyond the reach of the Ghanaians.

The defeat extended the Stars winless run to five
games, however, Laryea Kingston believes the Black
Stars will come good in their subsequent games in
the group to book a ticket to the global football
fiesta in Russia.

“The boys gave their all in the game but lacked
the cutting edge when they get to the goal area of
Egypt. I know people will be worried with results
but trust me, with the players we possess in our
team, missing the world cup is not an option. This
is just a setback, I still believe we can qualify
to Russia,” Laryea exclusively told football
Ghana.com

“There is no doubt that we missed Asamoah Gyan
because you could see from their defenders’
demeanor. They virtually had nothing to chase in
the game, but like I said we shouldn’t press the
panic button because we have four more games to
play in the group.”

The defeat at the Borg El-Arab stadium leaves the
Stars in third position in the group with Egypt
and Uganda occupy first and second spots
respectively and Congo last.

Source - Footballmadeinghana

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