Ayew believes Ronaldo sideshow won't affect Portugal

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Ghana captain Andre Ayew does not believe Cristiano Ronaldo's messy exit from Manchester United will have any bearing on their World Cup Group H opener against Portugal as he urged his side to be 'brave' in their clash at Stadium 974 today (6pm).

Doha - Ghana captain Andre Ayew does not believe Cristiano Ronaldo's messy exit from Manchester United will have any bearing on their World Cup Group H opener against Portugal as he urged his side to be"brave" in their clash at Stadium 974 today .

Tunisia and Morocco have already managed to hold more fancied European opposition at this World Cup and Ayew said there was no reason why Ghana can't do the same or even better. "When you are playing the first game of a tournament it is never the decisive one. Whatever happens, you still have a chance to go through.

 

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