Sellas Tetteh has called on his Black Satellites to repeat the form of their continental title success when the FIFA U-20 World Cup begins in September following Sunday’s draw of teams.
Ghana, not seeded, take their place in Group D alongside, England, Uzbekistan and Uruguay after the weekend’s draw grouped all 24 sides into six groups of four.
The Black Satellites coach having led Ghana to the African Championship in February 2009 has refused to acknowledge his side as one of the favourites to qualify from Group D.
Sellas, though, knows the job is only half done and that his young team must retain focus all through the group stages if they are to progress.
“We had a tough one. At least we are equal to the task. Such teams bring out the best out of our team. We would have to work hard, do a good scouting on our opponents, get our preparations going and play with determination.
“It’s not an easy group. We have some few months to work but we would make up for it.
“We don’t have to make silly mistakes,” he told www.ghanafa.org after the draw was made.
Despite his men going into the competition as African Champions, Sellas doesn't see England as Ghana's biggest threat but anticipates tough clashes with all three group members.