Dujkovic unfazed by champions

Published June 27, 2006

DORTMUND, June 26: Ghana coach Ratomir Dujkovic will tell his players to neither fear nor revere the Brazilians as they prepare for their World Cup second-round match on Tuesday.

“I shall tell them don't be afraid of the shirt, don't stand there and look at our idols, try to stop them,” Dujkovic told a news conference.

The Serbian said the Black Stars had a psychologist with the squad to help them overcome their nerves but that the character of the team could spark a surprise.

“With the spirit of the team I have always believed we could reach the semi-finals. We always play to win,” he said.—Reuters

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