Derek Boateng says the Black Stars are battle ready to put Niger to the sword when the two clash in Mondayââ¬â¢s crucial group B game in Port Elizabeth.
The Ghanaians will be desperate for the maximum point to ensure they win and top the group to remain in the windy city of the East Cape Province.
Mondayââ¬â¢s meeting at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium will be the 12th game between the two sides with the Ghanaian winning 9 times, losing one and one ending in a draw.
The physical and defensive prowess of the Nigeriens will pose the major headache for Kwesi Appiahââ¬â¢s men, but the Dnipro ace is confident they will rise to the occasion.
ââ¬ÅWe are very worried because we watched them play against Mali and Congo and they played a very physical game,â⬠Boateng said
ââ¬ËThey are very tough, discipline on the field, always at the right place and at the right time.
ââ¬ÅWe know that itââ¬â¢s going to be easy. Weââ¬â¢re prepared and training very hard.
ââ¬ÅWe are also there and ready for them because we know every country playing against Ghana want to play very tough. Not only them, all the teams.
ââ¬ÅWe know that itââ¬â¢s not going to be easy for us. We have to work very hard to win. This game is going to more difficult.
ââ¬ÅWe know that by the grace of God weââ¬â¢re going to win the game.ââ¬
The Black Stars will meet debutants Cape Verde in the quarter-finals if they negotiate the tie against the Menas.