But for that Asmoah Gyan penalty miss in 2010, the Black stars of Ghana were on the verge of becoming the first ever African national team to make it to the world cup semi-finals. They were also only third African team to have made it to quarter- finals. Since their first appearance to the world cup in 2006, they have gone to make it three times. The passion and drive visible.
Here in Africa, they have won the AFCON four times after 22 appearances. They also made it to finals in 2015, only to lose to the Iviorians on penalties.
They will be keen as ever to win this one too, but they have to first go through a very tricky group.
GNC rating: 5/10