It’s been a long time since Ghanaians, and Africa at large, saw the Black Stars dominate matches like the nation used to do between 2004 and 2009.
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In Pictures: When Essien, Muntari and Appiah used to run Ghana's midfield
Once upon a time Essien, Appiah, Laryea and Muntari were Ghana’s best midfield quartet.
In Pictures: When Essien, Muntari and Appiah used to run the Ghana midfield
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In Pictures: When Essien, Muntari and Appiah used to run the Ghana midfield
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But that is simply because the West Africans have failed to replace a once famous quartet that may never ever be seen again.
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The combo of Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, Laryea Kingston and Stephen Appiah was one that brought Ghana onto the world stage.
In Pictures: When Essien, Muntari and Appiah used to run the Ghana midfield
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The quartet simply epitomized what midfield play should be, with a combination of skill, power, pace and trickery.
Ghana’s rise to the pinnacle of African football between 2006 and 2010 was built on the lateral midfield parings of the aforementioned players.
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In Pictures: When Essien, Muntari and Appiah used to run the Ghana midfield
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It was, therefore, no surprise that the Black Stars’ debut qualification to the World Cup in 2006 came with “that” midfield at the heart of everything.
Michael Essien was simply unstoppable, with his buccaneering runs making sure Ghana’s midfield never lacked a driving force.
In Pictures: When Essien, Muntari and Appiah used to run the Ghana midfield
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Stephen Appiah had the power and personality, and is still widely recognized as Ghana’s finest ever captain.
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In Pictures: When Essien, Muntari and Appiah used to run the Ghana midfield
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Laryea Kingston was not the quickest of wingers but he perfectly made up for it with his deft deliveries and crosses from the wings.
In Pictures: When Essien, Muntari and Appiah used to run the Ghana midfield
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Sulley Muntari was always an assured presence in the midfield, with a sublime shooting ability that many can only dream of.
In Pictures: When Essien, Muntari and Appiah used to run the Ghana midfield
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It was indeed a golden era for the Black Stars, but unfortunately all of them are currently either retired or off colour.
For Ghanaians, though, they will always be remembered for their roles in the red, gold and green shirt.
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