Ghana is a strong team - Slovenia Press

Ljubljana, 16.05.2002 -- Srečko Katanec participated today's regular FAS press conference. He is very satisfied with the work of his players during WC preparations: " My boys worked very hard this week, so I expect they will be tired tomorrow. Match against Ghana is not convenient at this moment of preparations. Our team is already focusing for the match against Spain at the WC. "

National coach did not reveal the starting line-up for the match: " I'll decide it tomorrow, starting line.up is not important for me, I demand a collective. If some of the players won't be 100% fit, he won't play tomorrow evening. " According to Katanec, Ghana is a very strong team, with many players from famous European clubs. For national coach, result of the match is not important. He just wants to perform another nice play in front of domestic supporters.

Trainings before the match

Ljubljana, 15.05.2002 -- Both teams, Slovenia and Ghana which is arriving to Slovenia tonight late at night, will have their official training tomorrow afternoon at the Central Stadium Be?igrad before the Friday's match. Slovenian national team will train at the Central Stadium from 18.00 till 19.30 hours, and the national team of Ghana from 20.00 till 21.30 hours. Both trainings are open to public.

A step higher again - this time 25th place

Ljubljana, 15.05.2002 -- On the newest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, Slovenia again marked its best place until now ? 25th. All World Cup participants are ranked among Top 50, and Slovenia, together with Ireland, has gained the most places among these - three. Our Friday's opponent (Ghana) has progressed five places and is currently 52nd.