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The ex-France international is optimistic the Black Stars and Les Bleus will go far at the World Cup, but their success will depend largely on team unity. Ghanaian-born former France captain Marcel Desailly has tipped the 1998 World Cup winners and Ghana to make a difference in Brazil 2014. He said the two sides have formidable squads capable of winning the ultimate but it will take a great deal of team accord, especially for the Ghanaians to achieve that goal. Desailly has therefore called on the Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah to strive towards a united setup as he leads the four-time African champions to the global football fiesta. �For me the World Cup always brings me good memories,� the 1998 World Cup winner told Le Parisien. �And this year promises to be another package, I will obviously be rooting for France and Ghana and I feel they both have good chances.� He added: �Ghana will need unity and the sense of togetherness which saw them do well in the previous editions. When you get to a stage like the World Cup you hardly require any motivation you just need to keep a calm head and the coach has to ensure players feel as one, for me that is the key to success in big competitions.� Ghana will start their campaign with the USA before Germany then seal off the Group G bout with Portugal.