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Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic was a happy man after his charges beat Sudan 2-0 in Khartoum to seal top spot in Group I and qualify for 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Stevanovic spoke to Cafonline.com after The Black Stars� win Cafonline.com: How do you describe the win over Sudan? Goran Stevanovic: I said before the kick off in Khartoum it will be very tough game and it was like we expected as Sudan is a very good team and am very pleased with my team performance. Cafonline.com: How did you find the heat during the game? Goran Stevanovic: The weather level is not suitable for a football game. But we prepared well in terms of tactics and how deal with game taking into account the impact of hot weather and Sudan�s performance, so we succeed on these points. I want to congratulate my players as they fulfill everything we demand from them during the game. Cafonline.com: Did you expect to win in Sudan ? Goran Stevanovic: Yes, we expected to win in Sudan, because always play to win. We tried to put our strong performance and impose our style on Sudan. We always try to play good football and to win every game. Cafonline.com: What did ask your players to do after Issac Vorsah was sent off ? Goran Stevanovic: It was important to keep my team's balance so l made some tactical changes mainly in the midfield. I refreshed it with two new players to finish our game with different style and new approach.I however must say it again that Sudan team is good tactically, but may be they face the problem of experienced players Cafonline.com:What can be expected from the Black Starsin Gabon - Equatorial Guinea-finals ? Goran Stevanovic: Well, we always go step by step, we are waiting for the draw to see our opponents in our group as a first step.