Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac said he hopes his side will have the support of the entire African continent when they take on the United States in Rustenburg on Saturday in the World Cup's round of 16.
Despite suffering a 1-0 defeat by Germany on Wednesday, Ghana still went through to the knockout stage.
They qualified as Group D runners-up where they will face the Americans, who won Group C after beating Algeria 1-0 on Wednesday.
Ghana now look to be Africa's sole representative in the last 16 in the first World Cup played on African soil, barring a near-miracle from the Ivory Coast in their final match on Thursday.
"To qualify is really very important for us and for Africa," said Rajevac.
"I am really very emotional and moved. I hope we can benefit from the support of all of the South Africa people and the continent of Africa.
"It's not really the time to rejoice over qualifying because of the match against the USA. We don't have much time."
This is the second time the Black Stars have reached the second round of the World Cup as their debut appearance was hailed across Africa four years ago.
With Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria and South Africa eliminated, Ivory Coast need a miracle to survive.