Atsu staying grounded after impressive display against Malawi
Posted On Monday, 10th September 2012
Christian Atsu in on cloud nine
Christian Atsu is not getting carried away after impressing heavily in his first competitive start for Ghana in the 2013 Nations Cup qualifier against Malawi.
The 20-year-old was the toast of fans with some swash buckling display against The Flames at the Accra Sports stadium.
The Porto left winger opened the scoring for the West African heavyweights in the 8th minute with a cool tap-in from close range before midfielder Anthony Annan sealed victory with a stupendous shot in the second half.
Atsu has come in for massive praise for his individual brilliance on the day but the former Rio Ave playmaker is not allowing the plaudits to get to him.
“It is team work and that’s what is important. I don’t believe I have arrived yet. I am very yound and has a great future ahead of me,” Atsu said
“It is not about me. It is about the collective effort of the team. We managed to beat them 2-0 and hopefully we can kill of the game in the return leg,”
“I will just urge Ghanaians to continue to pray and support us and I believe we will make them happy.”
The return leg is scheduled to take place in Blantyre on October 13 with the winner qualifying to the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa.
Related Images
READERS COMMENTS
Live Radio
Live TV
RELATED NEWS
LATEST HEADLINES
Zambia stay focused for World Cup qualifiers as coach Renard won't quit
Zambia coach Herve Renard says he is flattered by Uganda's interest but says he is staying put with Chipolopolo as they fight with Ghana in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
Asamoah's Juventus crash out of Champions League to Bayern Munich
Kwadwo Asamoah’s Champions League dream came crashing on Wednesday night with Juventus losing 2-0 at home to Bayern Munich.
Scouting report: Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian duo provide hope for the future
Ghana's youth hopes abroad are soaring but the gifts of magic and sorcery of a young duo from Atletico Madrid provide extra excitement to the whole business.
Kotoko bounce back with heavy win over Rainbow FC in MTN Ghana FA Cup
Asante Kotoko appeased their fans with a convincing 3-0 victory over Rainbow FC at the Baba Yara Stadium in an MTN Ghana FA Cup fourth round tie.
Ghana opponents; Nigeria depart for African Junior Championships
Ghana’s U17 opponents; Nigeria have departed for the African Junior Championships that kicks off this weekend in Morocco.
Ghana defender Addy delighted with first team return for Vitoria Guimaraes
Ghana defender David Addy has revealed the enormous relief felt on his return to first team action after being sidelined with injury for up to a month.LATEST HEADLINES
Categories
- Africa
- Archives
- AshGold
- Berekum Chelsea
- Dwarfs
- English Premier League
- Forum
- France
- germany
- Ghana Players Abroad
- Ghana Prem Lge
- Hearts of Oak
- Holland
- Italy
- Juniors
- Kotoko
- Latest News
- Latest news from Ghanabusinessnews
- Latest news from Ghanaweb
- Latest news from Myjoyonline
- Latest news from Peacefmonline
- Latest Videos
- Latest World Football Videos
- Live Score
- Live Scores
- Medeama
- Multimedia
- Nations Cup
- newswire
- spain
- Transfer News & Rumours
- Transfers
- Videos
- WATCH LIVE GHANA TV
- Women
- World Cup
- World Football
Good perfoemance but i think he play well in the middle just behind the strikers and Kwadwo Asamoah takes his position to get the best of the two players.
I pray u play an injury free soccer and hopefully seeing ur name in the worlds best player nomination 2014. Ami
WE ARE SOLOLY BEHIND U IN PRAYERS,GO BLAK STARS,GO HIGH ABOVE D SKY.
We should praise them all, it’s a collective effort that gave us the win. We should learn to encourage all our boys. What we need now is UNITY in the team for great reults as more talented players are coming through the ranks. Very soon Akwasi Appiah will find it very difficult to select the best eleven.
Please, pray for Ghana.