AYC: Satellites Midfielder Confident Of Qualification

National under 20 star, Mohamed Amando  is confident his side will overturn their first leg defeat in the AYC qualifiers when they host Senegal  in the final lap.

The Black satellites slumped to a surprise 3-1 defeat in Dakar thanks to a Lamine  Niane’s treble but the imposing midfielder  for the Ghanaians in hopeful of a massive turn out in the second leg.

The 2009 FIFA  Under 20 world champions will need a minimum of 2-0 to book their ticket to Zambia 2017 after that set back,  a feat Amando envisaged.

The Wa All Stars versatile anchor man rallied his colleagues to develop that mental toughness and the can-do spirit that saw them dispatch Ethiopia at the Cape  Coast Sports Stadium.

“It is a painful defeat and very difficult to contain as a group of players.

“We just have to build our mental set up and approach the game like like we did against Ethiopia.

“I am sure we can still turn around the results and book a place in the Championship itself.

“We need the support of the entire football family in the return leg on matter the chosen venue”, Amando told sports crusader.

The Satellites host their Senegalese counterparts in a fortnight’s with a 3-1 aggregate defeat to overcome.

AYC: Satellites Midfielder Confident Of Qualification

Black Satellites Midfielder Revel After Victory Over Ethiopia

Ghana youth international midfielder Mohammed Armando has expressed his excitement after his side’s heavy win over Ethiopia at the new Cape Coast sports stadium.

The hard tackling midfield gem excelled at the centre of the pitch for the ruthless Under 20 side that put four goals past a hapless Ethiopian side to over turn a first leg deficit in Addis Ababa.

The Wa All Stars stylish pass master is already relishing the prospect of facing Senegal in the next stage of the qualifiers but could not hide his excitement after registering his first ever competitive match in national colours.

Mohammed Armando rallied his team mates to maintain the same momentum that saw them maul their North African guest when they make the trip to Senegal for the first leg of the last qualifier en route to Zambia 2017 for the AYC.

“it is always good to be recognized by the handlers of the National team as a footballer and I am not an exception. To have played a crucial role in the game makes it even better. It is a day I will not forget in a hurry. I have long dreamt of wearing the national colors and to have achieved that at this stage in my career, it no mean an achievement”, Armando told sports crusader exclusively.

The Wa All Stars versatile midfielder however remains modest ahead of the trip to Senegal for the first leg of the last hurdles, urging his colleagues to avoid complacency.

“We only need to approach the Senegal game with same mentality like we played at home to Ethiopia if we are to make the championship. We can repeat the feat away from home with the right mentality and I believe we will do just that. It is game by game approach as we head towards the final obstacles”, the Satellites midfielder rounded up.

Armando missed out on the 2-1 defeat in Addis Ababa but was handed his debut international match at the new Cape Coast sports stadium in a 4-0 win for Masud Dramani’s men in the return leg.

Black Satellites Midfielder Revel After Victory Over Ethiopia

Satellites Midfielder Amazed By Managerial Class Of Masud Didi Dramani

Black Satellites midfielder Mohammed Armando has openly expressed his affection for head coach Masud Didi Dramani ahead of their crunch African Youth Championship qualifier away to Ethiopia.

The gargling midfield anchor man has admitted enjoying every single minute spent with the ace tactician since arriving in the camp of the national U-20 side.

The stylish defensive midfielder leaned on the technical impetus of his trainer and the collective motivation within the playing squad as enough to beat any side that comes their way.

The Red Bull Academy graduate stormed his way to stardom with a breakthrough season at the Wa Park with All Stars in the 2014/15 FCPPL campaign.

Speaking to sportscrusader.com ahead of the Satellite’s trip to Addis Ababa, Armando said, “It is always good to be given the platform with such trainers in your career as a footballer”.

“I have enjoyed every bit of my time spent with coach Masud Dramani since arriving in camp,” he said.

He continued: “I am amazed at his affection and how he handles young players both on and off the pitch”.

“I am lucky to have worked under so many caring trainers like Coach Nuru, Jimmy Cobblah, Enos Adepa and now Coach Masud Dramani,” he noted.

The ambidextrous midfielder further added, “collectively we are bent on sealing qualification as a group of players”.

“We are not under any side in the continent and we are using this platform to showcase Ghana football to the outside world, Insha Allah qualifications will be ours,” he assured.

Mohamed Armando is expected to blossom into one of the most complete midfielders in the near future with his quick feet and energetic runs from the middle of the pitch.

Satellites Midfielder Amazed By Managerial Class Of Masud Didi Dramani