Local Black Stars preparations for Brazil tourney going well - Lutterodt

02 Jan 2013 11:30:00 AM

The assistant coach of the Local Black Stars, Dauda Lutterodt admits his team's preparations for the tournament in Brazil are going according to plan

The assistant coach of the Local Black Stars, Dauda Lutterodt, says he is so far satisfied with the performances of his charges as they prepare for a tournament in Brazil.

Twenty-seven players chosen from the premier league clubs are currently based in Obuasi training for the assignment.

The number will be whittled down to 20 before the team departs for Sao Paolo, Brazil on January 8.

The four-nation tournament will take place on January 11 and 12, 2013.

“The boys are doing well at training; I like how they are fighting hard for places.

“All of them are desperate to make the Brazil trip and I can say all is well in camp," Lutterodt told Goal.com Ghana.

The event will offer the team a good platform as they prepare for the 2014 CHAN qualifiers against Benin June.

Lutterodt is acting as head coach since Akwesi Appiah, who doubles as the manager of the Black Stars is busy preparing for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

Inside Goal.Com

Goal interviews Katlego Mashego
Goal speaks with the current PSL top goalscorer Katlego Mashego who talks about his career at Moroka Swallows, the feeling of finishing as top goalscorer and his return to the national team
Real Madrid are better off without Mourinho
The Portuguese's position had become untenable in recent weeks, especially after Friday's debacle in the Copa del Rey. Now he's leaving, but the club can grow stronger without him
SA Goal readers best comments of the week
Read our second installment of our Goal readers comments on all the big talking points in South African soccer over the week. Join the discussion on our Facebook and Twitter
SA Player of the Week: Mabhuti Khenyeza
The Ajax Cape Town striker inspired his side to PSL survival on Saturday with two goals and an assist in the process
Who is the greatest Champions League striker ever?
Enter our competition now and you will be in with a chance of winning one of four replica football shirts. Simply pick your favourite and subscribe to our YouTube channel