The Minister of Youth and Sports is optimistic the Black Stars of Ghana will emerge winners when they clash with the Pharaohs of Egypt on Sunday October 13, 2013. "We must respect Egypt but not fear them at all so the talk should be about preparing to beat them both home and away and not how to avoid them", said Elvis Afriyie Ankrah in reaction to speculations by some sports commentators that Ghana may not carry the day. During a draw on the 2014 FIFA World Cup play-offs on Monday, September 16 the Black Stars were paired against Egypt in what some have described as a tough call for Ghana. The encounter is sure to be a cracker and a repetition of the finals of the 2010 AFCON. But making reference to the 2-1 victory over Zambia in Kumasi, the Sports Minister said preparations will start immediately on all fronts to ensure that the level of support offered the Black Stars is not only repeated but notched up to maximum.