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Ghana World Cup 2006

Country – Ghana
Capital City – Accra
Continent – Africa
Manager – Ratomir Dujkovic
Captain – Stephen Appiah
Star Man –.Michael Essien – He is the most expensive African footballer after moving to Chelsea for £24.4m

How did they qualify – Top of African Group 2 but had a rough ride getting there after loosing 1-0 on the opening weekend of the qualifiers to Burkina Faso although they then went on to signal their intent by beating South Africa 3-0 in Kumasi, a famous victory for them secured by a goal from captain Stephen Appiah.

This is their first appearance in a World Cup but their lack of consistency and confidence may lead to them stalling when faced against some of the world’s greatest sides. For the team this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and for many of the players this will be their first time in Germany.

Above is the Ghana national team photo and their badge, take a look at these first timers for the World cup 2006, Germany.

Team History
First International: Ghana 1 - 0 Nigeria (Accra, Ghana; 28 May 1950)
Largest win: Malawi 0 - 12 Ghana (Malawi; 15 October 1962)
Worst defeat: Brazil 8 - 2 Ghana (São José, Brazil; 27 March 1996)
World Cup
Appearances:		 1, (First in 2006), Best result - N/A
African Nations Cup
Appearances:		 15, (First in 1963), Best result - Winners, 1963, 1965, 1978, 1982
World Cup Record: 1930 to 1958 - Did not enter
1962 - Did not qualify
1966 - Withdrew
1970 to 1978 - Did not qualify
1982 - Withdrew
1986 to 2002 - Did not qualify
2006 - Qualified
Current Notable Players:

Goalkeepers: Sammy Adjei
Defenders: John Mensah, Samuel Kuffour
Midfielders: Michael Essien, Stephen Appiah - Captain, Sulley Ali Muntari
Forwards: Matthew Amoah, Joetex Asamoah Frimpong, Asamoah Gyan

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