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Black Princesses coach Robert Sackey is sweating over the fitness of some key players as he prepares for their Thursday meeting with Germany at the ongoing Fifa Under 20 Women�s World Cup in Japan. Midfielder Deborah Afriyie and defensive duo Janet Egyir and Rebecca Asante are all doubtful for the crucial clash with the defending champions. The Princesses must avoid another loss to remain in contention for a place at the next round. The trio were selected for the tournament as officials expected them to recover in time but their responses have been nowhere near fitness. Afriyie is yet to fully shake-off an ankle injury and like Asante will play a no part in the Group D day two clash against their European counterparts, according to the GNA. According to officials, Egyir has a 50-50 chance of featuring in the must-win game. Coach Sackey was hoping to have all three key players fit for the clash with Germany, who also spanked China 4-0. The Princesses lost by a similar margin to the United States of America in their opening fixture last Monday after scoring an own goal to open the floodgates for more goals against them.