Africa’s hopes rest on the Black Stars

GHANA captain Stephen Appiah has reminded his team-mates they will be carrying the hopes of an entire continent when they take on the USA in their crucial Group E clash today.

Ratomir Dujkovic’s side surprised many with their 2-0 triumph over the Czech Republic last Saturday, and will now meet the US with a possible place in the knockout stages at stake.

Ghana need a win to be sure of qualification, though a draw would be enough for the Black Stars if Italy beat the Czech Republic at the same time.