Ghana vs Nigeria: Coach Awuni Barnabas anticipate quarterfinal clash against host Cheetah FC difficult

The much anticipated game of the 2025 Cheetah Cup comes off Friday afternoon in Senya Bereku, as Nigerian side Hypebuzz FC come face to face with host Cheetah FC in the quarterfinal round.

Hypebuzz FC being guided by Ghanaian tactician Awuni Barnabas stunned Mal FC 4-0 in the knockout stage on Thursday to secure a spot in the quarterfinal and now has to settle scores with West African rival- Ghana, host of the tournament Cheetah FC.

Coach Awuni seeing his lads record a hundred per cent at the tournament not losing any game in four matches, is already anticipating a difficult game against Cheetah FC, who is the host. Hypebuzz FC in the ongoing tournament highlighted their potency at goal, netting 11 goals and conceding just two and has set sight on silencing Cheetah FC for a ticket to the semis.

However, for sees a tough game against Cheetah FC.

“Honestly, Cheetah FC is a good team and I have monitored couple of their matches and must admit the game will be difficult”

“They play some good football and has exhibited in this tournament how they can dominate games and win but we are also here to showcase what we have”Winning the trophy is our goal but we take it game by game and this is not an exception”, Awuni told Kolog Bonaventure.

“It’s always difficult to beat a host nation in every tournament and that is what makes the game tough” Nonetheless, I have huge trust in my players to deliver at the highest level”

“The game promises to be interesting considering how both team plays”, he concluded.

Meanwhile, the clash is scheduled for Senya Bereku Yartel Okoso park in the Central region exactly 11:30 AM.