Today In Sports History: Ghana makes FIFA World Cup debut against Italy 

Published on: 12 June 2020

Ghana's Black Stars on this day (14 years ago today) made their maiden appearance at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

The Black Stars were in the same group against Italy, Czech Republic and the USA.

Ghana opened its campaign against Italy on June 12 at the Hannover Stadion. The Stars lost the game by 2-0 with goals.

Andrea Pirlo opened the scoring with a rasping long-range drive in the first half and substitute Vincenzo Iaquinta extended the advantage near the end.

Below is Ghana's starting line up for the game against Italy

Ghana: Richard Kingston, John Pantsil, Samuel Osei Kuffour, Mensah, Pappoe (Shilla Illiansu 45), Muntari, Essien, Stephen Appiah (C), Eric Addo, Asamoah Gyan (Tachie-Mensah 89), Mathew Amoah (Razak Pimpong 68).

Subs Not Used: Otto Addo, Sammy Adjei, Issah Ahmed, Derek Boateng, Dramani, Mohamed, George Owu, Dan Quaye, Hans Adu Sarpei.

Italy: Buffon, Zaccardo, Nesta, Cannavaro, Grosso, Totti (Camoranesi 56), Perrotta, Pirlo, De Rossi, Toni (Del Piero 82), Gilardino (Iaquinta 64).

Subs Not Used: Amelia, Barone, Barzagli, Gattuso, Inzaghi, Materazzi, Oddo, Peruzzi, Zambrotta.

The Black Stars qualified to the Round of 16 stage in that competition and were eliminated from the competition by Brazil.

Watch Highlights of the game below

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