Alexander Djiku claims that Ghana is not angry about the Uruguay controversy from 2010.
The corridors of the Education Stadium were alive with the sounds of West Africa when the Ghanaian players came for their important group stage match against South Korea in Al Rayyan.
"Jama time" is a musical salute to culture and a celebration of positivity, camaraderie, and teamwork.
The players moved to the locker area while beating bougarabou drums and shaking a shekere, a West African percussion instrument.
Alex Djiku, a defender for Strasbourg who is participating in a "magical" competition with his teammates, was one of them. From the team camp in Qatar, Djiku tells Sky Sports News that "Jama symbolizes our squad, our country."
"It's all about enjoying life and treating each day as a gift. On the field, we take our work extremely seriously, but outside, we need to have fun as a family."
They then put on a strong effort to defeat South Korea 3-2 and advance to Friday's championship match against Uruguay.
"We are confident despite knowing it won't be simple. We stand as one "says Djiku.
"All of these things affect how well Ghana performs against South Korea: desire, love of the nation, and pride in the Ghanaian shirt. Additionally, this club has talent. We are honored to display Ghana's stunning face."
References to the infamous game against Uruguay in 2010 have dominated the lead-up to Friday's contest.
Ghana missed the subsequent penalty when Luis Suarez handled the ball on the line, which contributed to their elimination from the competition.
Since practically the entire team is different from that of 2010, we are not angry. Although South Africa is no more, we frequently hear about it in the media.
Will Suarez allow him to discuss 2010 during the game?
No, he quips, "If I start talking to Suarez, he'll seize the chance to mess with my head and sneak up behind me to score!"
"When I first saw the game, I was a teenager. It was challenging, and I recall how upset we all—including my father—were.
"I couldn't have imagined myself playing for Uruguay 12 years later while sporting the Black Stars shirt. We have the chance to alter history and fulfill the expectations of our supporters. They are a team with a ton of talent, guts, and experience. They are likewise strong mentally, so we must avoid falling into that trap.
Djiku, though, favors concentrating on his own game. In this World Cup, he has already faced off against Cristiano Ronaldo, and in domestic football, he has already squared off against Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
Although Ronaldo is not just any athlete, I don't give a damn about who is in front of me when I play.
Believe me, he is still in good shape. With his motions and his overall intelligence,
Kudus, who made history by being the first Ghanaian to score two goals in the same World Cup match against South Korea, is the subject of a striking painting on the streets of Nima, the suburb of Accra where he was raised.
"He is the tiny pearl that everyone is referring to. He is a talented athlete and a good guy overall.
I believe he can succeed. He still has potential for development, but what he has demonstrated over the past few months is skill alone. He has the potential to be a major player."
Tariq Lamptey, a promising fullback for Brighton, received similar praise. "Tariq is a crucial member of the group. He demonstrated his talents to us by his quickness and accuracy." He's doing great.
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