We're ready to die for Ghana,Essien!

Black Stars? midfielder Michael Essien, the most talked about footballer on the planet Earth at the moment, has hinted that contrary to the widely held perception that he will not give 100%, he is ready to die for Ghana this afternoon, in a crucial world Cup Qualifier against Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

Speaking to Space Fm?s Kwabena Kyere from South Africa, he declared that the atmosphere in camp is that of optimism about the chances of the Black Stars, this afternoon, and declared it is the same spirit we?re carrying on to the field this afternoon. We?re ready to die for our country and qualify for the World Cup, for the first time in the history of our country, Ghana, he stated

In a related development, Mr.Kwasi Nyantakyi has called on all Ghanaians to go on their kneels and pray for the Stars as they prepare to face their South African counterparts this afternoon. According to the Acting FA Boss, the Team together with Minister for Youth and Sports, Yaw Osafo Marfo had a prayer session this morning but urged Ghanaians all over the world to pray for the team.