"Respect, but no fear of the Germans"

Hans Sarpei born in Ghana, grown up in Cologne in Germany. In his native country they call the defender with the resolute style admiring the "Germans": Hans Sarpei is a weight-bearing column in defense of Ghana, who plays for the Bavarian Leverkusen in Germany.

Sarpei: "Although we were a long time with a man in majority, we have got no rest into our play. Everything was too hectic; hence, we have not created it, clear chances to score. “

What do you work out to yourselves for the part against Germany?

Sarpei: "I am sure that we can hit the Germans, because we play as a united team and that is certainly our strength."

Do the Ghanaian fans in Ghana; have immense respect for the German team? Sarpei: "Of course the Germans have very good players with a lot of experience therefore the fans have absolutely some sort of reverence for Germans. However, within our team this is completely different.

What do you think about Kevin Prince Boateng?

"Kevin is super cool"

How important is Kevin-Prince Boateng for the Ghanaian team?

Sarpei: "He is certainly very important. He played very good in England and he is also very good for our team. In particular after the failure of Michael Essien he fills in our centerfield gab very well." Kevin is super cool, he is focused very much on the football and knows exactly, what he is doing.

KWAME SEREBUOR: Atwima – K’dua.