Ghana coach warns Italy

Dujkovic has been under fire in recent months

Ghana coach Ratomir Dujkovic has warned Italy that his players are determined to get a result in their World Cup opening game.

The West Africans, who make their debut at the finals, take on the former world champions in Hanover on 12 June.

They also face the Czech Republic and the United States in Group E.

"Italy are the favourites. They are tough, but they (will) have to suffer to beat us," Dujkovic said.

Under fire for a recent string of poor results, Dujkovic said his team had proved its worth in Sunday's 3-1 victory over 2002 World Cup semi-finalists South Korea.

"Ghanaians are strong [and have] good skill and a good team," Dujkovic said.

"We must be happy about our team."

Although Dujkovic is yet to name his squad for the opening game, he admitted that he is close to making up his mind.

"We are trying to give a chance to everybody, but maybe I have 95 percent of my team for the game against Italy."