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Ghana to work on three-back system – Ibrahim Tanko

By Haruna Mubarak
Ghana to work on three-back system – Ibrahim Tanko
Ghana to work on three-back system – Ibrahim Tanko
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Ghana assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko has confirmed that the Black Stars will work on a three-back system.

Ibrahim Tanko says the Black Stars are set to work on a three-back system as a tactical alternative.

The 2015 AFCON finalist predominantly use a four back system consisting of two center backs and two fullbacks. According to the assistant coach of the Black Stars, some Ghanaian players abroad play a three-back system and it would be a good tactical option.

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Kasim [Adams] and [Daniel] Amartey sometimes play in that system at [English side] Leicester City and [German club] Hoffenheim [respectively],” Ibrahim Tanko told Goal.

“The three-back system is a system you would always want to have as an option.

“Even Baba Rahman’s team [German outfit Schalke 04] play the three-back where he plays as the left-wing-back. Lumor Agbenyenu’s clubs [Sporting Lisbon of Portugal] happen to also play that system.

“It’s one of those systems that you need to have in mind, even in a game situation where you need more midfielders, you can sacrifice one defender. It’s a good thing.

“We’re going to work on that so that when it comes that we have to use it, it won’t be a problem.

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Black Stars thrashed Premier League club Asante Kotoko 3-0 in Kumasi at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Friday.

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