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Black Sharks thrash Tanzania 10-3 in Beach Soccer AFCON final Group A game
Ghana’s beach soccer team delivered a spectacular performance, defeating Tanzania 10-3 in their third Group A match at the Beach Soccer African Cup of Nations.
This win comes after disappointing losses to Egypt and Morocco in the first and second group matches, respectively.
Alexander Adjei’s outstanding performance, which included four goals, highlighted the match and further cemented his position as a crucial player in the competition.
Another forward, Wise Nyamadi, added three goals, showcasing Ghana’s offensive firepower in the competition.
Ghana’s goalkeeper, Robert Nyadedzor, who demonstrated remarkable skill, not only kept the opposition at bay but also netted two goals, earning him the Player of the Match award after the match.
His dual contributions highlighted the versatility and strength of the team, which had struggled in its earlier matches.
Ghana raced to an early lead, dominating possession and controlling the pace of the game.
With four goals scored in the first period, the Black Sharks set the tone for a commanding victory.
Although Tanzania managed to score three times, they were unable to match Ghana’s relentless attack.
Head coach David Neequaye praised the players for their resilience, stating, “After the challenges we faced in the first two matches, this win is a massive boost for our confidence. The players executed our strategy perfectly.”
With this victory, Ghana finished third in Group A and is set to face the third-placed team in Group B for the fifth position.
As they prepare for the battle for the 5th position, the Black Sharks look to build on this momentum ahead of the game and reclaim their status as a powerhouse in African beach soccer.
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew says Ghana will leave nothing on the pitch when they face England in today’s World Cup Group L decider at Gillette Stadium.
With both teams on 3 points, Ayew said his job is to ease pressure on the younger players and hold everyone accountable, himself included.
“I’m doing my best to guide the boys, make them comfortable, take pressure off them, and help us perform,” Ayew told reporters. “I have to perform too. They have to perform too. It’s teamwork. We’re helping each other.”
Ghana come into the Foxborough clash after a 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto. England beat Croatia 4-2 in their opener.
The captain’s message was simple, “We’re going to give our 100% and we’re going to fight. I’ll make sure when we come off that pitch, we have no regrets.”
The winner takes control of Group L. Kickoff is 4:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante insists Ghana will carry no pressure into Tuesday’s World Cup showdown with England at Boston Stadium, saying the team’s self-belief and sense of purpose outweigh outside expectations.
Brandon provided a 95th minute assist that helped Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto.
The win left both Ghana and England level on three points in Group L following the Three Lions 4-2 over Croatia in their opening match.
Speaking to ghanafa.org Thomas-Asante is adamant that external doubt only fuels the squad.
“Everything to the best ability, it’s very much a case of we back ourselves, we believe in ourselves. Whether people on the outside doubt us, believe us, or anything that’s not what we think about. We think about why we’re here. We’re on a mission,” Thomas-Asante said.
The Coventry City forward said that mission removes any weight of expectation. “That means there’s no pressure. It’s even less pressure for us,” he explained.
“We know our fans believe, but we know that some people might want to overlook us. We use that to our advantage preparing properly and believing that we can go and do something,” He added.
England and Ghana both sit on three points heading into the Foxborough clash, with the winner set to take control of Group L. Kickoff at Boston Stadium on Tuesday.
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