Former Black Stars defender Issah Ahmed has expressed his excitement after helping Ghana qualify for their maiden FIFA World Cup appearance in 2006.
Ghana, who needed a point to seal qualification managed to beat Cape Verde 4-0 in Praia.
Ahmed was member of the Black Stars team that secured that historic feat in October 2005.
Reliving the moment, ex-Asante Kotoko defender told Pulse.com.gh, "To be part of the historical World Cup qualifier for Ghana ?? in 2006 was a dream come true."
"For me as a player, the joy, the excitement that we brought to the nation was amazing. I felt great following qualification."
Issah Ahmed was selected for the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals in Germany but was an unused substitute as Ghana placed second in a group which had Italy, Czech Republic and the USA.
The Black Stars' campaign came to an end following a 3-0 loss to then-defending champions Brazil in the round of 16.
Issah Ahmed joined Asante Kotoko from Accra Great Olympics and helped them to win two Ghana Premier League titles in 2003 and 2005.