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Kingson keeps sights on Jabulani

13 years ago
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The talk of the Jabulanai ball at the World Cup seems not end with Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson also insisting the difficulty one has to deal with when handling the official match ball.

Kingson, who managed to keep out the ball from his net in Ghana’s 1-0 opening victory over Serbia in Group D at the World Cup, says the ball’s trajectory is unpredictable, joining the chorus of players to talk about the Jabulani which means ‘Rejoice’ in Zulu.

“It’s very difficult to handle, I tell you. So unpredictable,” the Ghana goalkeeper told www.ghanafa.org.

“When its hit, you always have your sight on it but the speed at which it moves and the directions which it takes makes it tough for a goalkeeper.

“Even though I did not concede a goal, I am no exception to the rest. But we all have to get used to it now. Nothing can be done about it during this tournament.”

Lots of other players including leading goalkeepers Gianluigi Buffon of Italy, Spain’s Iker Casillas and Brazil’s Julio Cesar have also criticized the Jabulani.