Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan sure Ghana can break title jinx

Posted On Friday, 18th January 2013

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is confident the Black Stars can break the Africa Cup of Nations title jinx by winning the title for the fifth time in South Africa.

Ghana striker Gyan is confident of the Black Stars chances

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is confident the Black Stars can break the Africa Cup of Nations title jinx by winning the title for the fifth time in South Africa.

The Black Stars are one of the favourites to win Africa’s biggest sporting event which starts on Saturday.

Ghana last won the competition 31 years ago in Libya and after reaching the final of the competition twice (1992 & 2010) since then which has kept their fans waiting for another title.

But their 27-year-old striker believes his side can break through and finally lift the trophy for a fifth time, starting with their group matches against Mali, Congo DR and Niger.

“I’m very hopeful we can break the jinx and end the long wait for the African title. No team can be underrated at this level. All four sides in the group are strong contenders,” Gyan said.

“We played Mali at the 2012 edition and saw their performance. Niger, though not a big team, have a strong side and can always cause an upset.”

Ghana will be missing several players including the likes of Michael Essien, Kevin Prince Boateng, Sulley Muntari and Andre Ayew.

Several youngsters have been brought into the squad as the Black Stars look to rebuild their squad for the future.

Watch video of Asamoah Gyan’s interview below in South Africa

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READERS COMMENTS

Will says:

January 18, 2013 at 4:35 pm

Mass..
dats watz U said last year..
Please let ur performance do the talking…
more grace for Ghana

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GHFUO, THINK BIG! says:

January 18, 2013 at 6:46 pm

HE NEEDS TO LIFT HIS CONFIDENCE LEVEL. JUDGING FROM HOW HE SPEAKS, HE SOUNDS SHAKY AND UNSURE. HE NEEDS TO SHOW CONVICTION IN HIS WORDS AND ACTIONS

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GH FUO, THINK BIG!!! says:

January 19, 2013 at 7:55 am

MENATLITY!
AA MUST TAKE HEED TO MY ADVICE IF HE WANTS TO LIFT THE TROPHY
1. Get your tactics right
2. keep clean sheets in every single game.
3. attackers win you a match, defenders win you a tournament.
4. Make sure youR TEAM N PLAYERS are disciplined
5. Treat your players with respect. motivated all the players like their big brother.
6. Get the best out of your most talented players. PUT IN MORE WORK. MORE TRAINING, MORE LIFTING METAL
7. Don’t complain about the facilities
8. TRUST EACH OTHER

WE NEED TO ADOPT THE MENTALITY OF SCORING AND NOT BE SCORED ON. NO GOALS AGAINST PLS…..
AA, PREPARE FOR THE WORST POSSIBLE SITUATION AT THIS AFCON
LETS USE THE FIRST 3 GAMES TO TIGHTEN OUR DEFENCE. NO GOALS AGAINST. ALL WE NEED ARE THE FULL 3 POINTS.
JUS BEAT UR OPPONENTS BY 1 GOAL N DO NOT CLAIM ANY GOALS
NO COMPLACENCY/TIRI MU D3, PLS…..

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