Many Ghanaian hearts are beating irregularly as the Black Stars come up against a desperate German side needing nothing but a win to book a place in the last 16 at the ongoing World Cup. Already some passionate Ghanaian supporters are wailing; seeking a Hail Mary to overcome what to them is an impossible task of ditching the Germans and claiming a well deserved place in the round of 16. But hold on! The Aussies are also in Group D. They lie at the bottom with just a point from the game against the Black Stars on Saturday. They need no less than five goals against Serbia in the event of a German win against Ghana or 1-0 victory against Serbia and hope for a huge favour from the Black Stars in a form of victory against Germany. Only then can they boast of a place in the round of 16. In spite of the huge challenge, the Aussies are still hopeful. Call it wishful thinking but they are ready to fight for 90 minutes for a place in the round of 16 even when the odds weigh heavily against them. The Black Stars of Ghana are just the opposite of the Aussies. They lead the group; have their destiny firmly in their hands and need just a draw against Germany to book what looks like the only African slot in the round of 16. Yet many Ghanaians are simply uncomfortable; the holocaustic 6-1 defeat suffered by the Black Stars against Germany in a friendly match in Bochum in 1993 appears fresh on their minds. The Ghanaians are not scoring, except for penalties; the injury doubts to John Mensah and Isaac Vorsah still linger; the German machine, as many would want to call the Philip Lahm-led side, is solid and oiled for yet another onslaught and a possible elimination of the Black Stars in the competition appear to some, a painful reality. That has caused many Ghanaian headaches and heartaches even before the match is played. On the contrary, I am fully persuaded of a Ghana place in the round of 16. And my optimism is not borne out of blind and empty patriotism but from a solid evidence of attitude, zeal and hunger for success from the youngest team at the World Cup.