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	GHANA By qualifying for the 2006 World Cup, the Black Stars of Ghana erased the one blot on their intenational resume. The country that brought us Tony Yeboah, a legend in Germany for his long career there, and Abedi Pele, considered one of the best African players of all time, had yet to qualify for the World Cup and though they have 4 Nations Cups, the last was back in 1982. By advancing out of a tough group to gain the second round of the 2006 World Cup they served notice that Ghana was here to stay. Where Ghana has enjoyed most of their international success has been on the youth level. The Satellites have twice finished 2nd in the U-20s and have historically been a side to reckon with. It is the sucess here that has confounded followers of Ghanian football when looking at the relative lack of achievement by the senior side. On the domestic side of things, Ghana is beginning to make its mark on the continent as well. Accra-based outfit, Hearts of Oak signaled the arrival of Ghanaian club football when it took the African Champions League title in 2000. The great Abedi Pele is one of the true talents of African football Though international success eluded him Tony Yeboah had a brilliant career both in Germany and England (geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/4638) THE CURRENT SQUAD The Black Stars have emerged as one of the most feared teams in Africa and features some well known players such as former Juventus player Stephen Appiah and Michael Essien who have emerged as the leaders. Steven Appiah is the man Ghana looks towards to drive their offense (ghanaweb.com) Bottom line: Youth level? Success. Club level? Success. The National Team is now starting to follow suit. GHANA FACTS: Association: Ghana Football Association Founded: 1957 Soccer Confederation: CAF Colors: Yellow and Black National Stadium: National Sports Council Location: Kumsai Coach: Claude LeRoy World Cup appearances: 2006 HONORS: 1963 African Cup of Nations 1965 African Cup of Nations 1978 African Cup of Nations 1982 African Cup of Nations Black Stars National Team News Domestic News Back to Preceeding Page










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