Winger Albert Adomah insists Ghana is not afraid of being in the 2014 World Cupââ¬â¢s ââ¬ËGroup of Deathââ¬â¢, à insisting they have enough quality to advance from the group stage.
The 26-year-old will mark his debut at the world stage after being included in Kwesi Appiahââ¬â¢s 23-man party to Brazil.
The Boro winger came on a second half substitute and set-up a goal for Ghana as they mauled South Korea 4-0 in their final warm-up friendly in Miami on Monday night ahead of the World Cup.
The Black Starsââ¬â¢ next action is on Monday evening when they open what looks a difficult World Cup campaign against the United States.
And their prospects of further progress could come down to how they fare against the Americans - because Ghana are in the toughest group possible.
They must also face fancied Germany, semi-finalists in 2010, and a Portugal side powered by Cristiano Ronaldo fresh from Champions League victory.
But optimistic Albert isnââ¬â¢t daunted by the draw.
ââ¬ÅPeople are saying it is the ââ¬ËGroup of Deathââ¬â¢ but I donââ¬â¢t see it like that,â⬠he told the Gazette.
ââ¬ÅYes, it is a tough group, and to be honest it is not the group you would pick for yourself.
ââ¬ÅBut they are all tough groups. It is not like we are in with Brazil and Argentina.
ââ¬ÅAnd the way I see it is that the other teams in there will all take points off each other.
ââ¬ÅThe two big boys wonââ¬â¢t want to lose against each other and if they draw, then they only have to draw one more game and that opens the door to us.
ââ¬ÅIf we can win a game, against the USA say, then can get a draw off one of the others then we are right in the mix.
ââ¬ÅPeople might under-estimate us a bit and that could go in our favour.
ââ¬ÅRemember Ghana have got a good record in the World Cup, we are not novices.
ââ¬ÅWe almost made the semi-finals last time.ââ¬