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West African nation Ghana made history in the 2010 World Cup as the only African side to qualify for the quarter finals. It was the first time in eight years that an African team has made it to the last eight in the global football fiesta in South Africa.

The Black Stars beat the Stars and Stripes in a 2-1 victory after striker Asamoah Gyan smashed home an extra-time winner to knock out the world super power. Both sides met at the group stages in Germany 2006 and it was the same score line in favour of Ghana.

German-born Ghanaian Kevin-Prince Boateng opened the score sheet with his debut goal for the four-time African champions but Landon Donavan cancelled Ghana’s lead when he coolly slotted his penalty in off the post, sending Kingson the wrong way as USA restored parity.

Just when all seem to be heading towards a penalty session, prolific striker Gyan found the back of the net in the 93rd minutes to send the whole of Africa in a jamboree.

Ghanaians back home partied deep into the night and people from all walks of life including women and children poured onto the streets to chant victory songs.

The Black Stars would now face Uruguay in the quarter finals on Friday.