Joe Nana Adarkwa: We’re mentally ready to face Japan

Ghana women’s U-17 coach Joe Nana Adarkwa said his team is mentally and tactically ready to face Japan tomorrow in the World Cup quarter-finals. He said his players would work to organise their defence and attack and press their opponents to prevent them from controlling the match.

Adarkwa described Japan as a capable team, but stressed that Ghana could compete with them and control the play. He also said the absence of some players was painful, but that their replacements were ready to play.

He added that Ghana was aiming to qualify for the semi-finals, expressing hope and confidence that they could achieve this goal.