The second-oldest FIFA competition reserved for players under the age of 20 will kick off in the Egyptian city of Alexandria later on Thursday, but Ghana will only be in action on Saturday. And the Black Satellites will be trying to do in front of an expectant nation with three of the nation’s biggest television stations all due to broadcast the games live on prime time slots. “Naturally it increases the expectations but we can deal with it,” Badu told KickOffGhana.com. “And we are very confident that we can make the nation proud.” The Satellites have checked into their Ismaili base and will have a feel of the main stadium with a training session venue on Thursday. Badu, like many of the players in the side, see this as a glorious opportunity to force their way into the hearts of not just football crazy Ghanaians, but Black Stars coach Milovan Rajevac, who will have more than a passing interest in the competition. “This means so much to us because it is the time for us to make our nation, family and friends proud and also make a case for a place in the senior team,” Badu said.
