GHANA CELEBRATE QUALIFICATION

Ghana secured their place in the World Cup next summer courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Sudan in Group D of the African confederation.

Emerging as one of the powerhouses of African football, Ghana qualify for the finals for the second tournament running. In 2006 they beat both the Czech Republic and the USA in the group stage after losing their first match to eventual winners Italy. Brazil, the then defending champions, knocked them out in the second round, but no one will be underestimating the Ghanese in South Africa.

Ghana become the eighth country to book their place at the finals, joining Australia, South Korea, Japan, North Korea, Holland, Brazil and hosts South Africa.