The Black Stars

We are still reeling from the huge injustice suffered by the Black Stars, Ghana's national team and Africa's last hope in the 2010 World Cup. That this was not a defeat is clear; a loss yes, we will not be advancing but Uruguay did not win either - they stole Ghana's opportunity and rightful place in the semi finals. The details have been shared and dissected over and over - the deliberate interference with the ball destined for the goal by Uruguay's Luis Suarez, the penalty taken by Asamoah Gyan that hit the bar, the penalty shoot out and the devastation on the Ghanaian players' faces when they realized their loss.
The fact remains that this battle is over but we trust that they will only see it as a rung on the ladder to success. We look forward to The Olympics in 2012 and the next World Cup in 2014. If the continue as they have started they are sure to reap the rewards.


We will be watching Uruguay face Holland this evening and I am sure we are not alone in quietly hoping they are unequivocally beaten. We will now be supporting Germany (and Boateng, whose brother plays for the Black Stars) to lift the Cup.