Ghana's soccer team poses before their World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Johannesburg, June 18, 2005. Players are: Top (L-R) Michael Essien, John Pantsil, John Mensah, Stephen Appiah, Gabriel Issah. Bottom (L-R) George Owu, Frimpong Asamoah, Daniel Edusei, Kingston Laryea, Matthew Amoah, Sulley Ali Muntari.
Ghana closed on a first appearance at the World Cup with a decisive 2-0 win over South Africa.
