My goal against USA is my all time favorite - Haminu Dramani

Published on: 04 October 2022

Former Ghana international, Haminu Dramani, has rated his goal against the United States of America during the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany as his favourite goal at the tournament.

Dramani, who was impressive against the America raised the hopes of Ghana following a defeat to Italy in the first game.

The winger scored a beautiful curller to score the opener against the Americans.

A sole effort from Dramani saw him steal the ball from Reyna and quickly dashed into the box to smash the ball into the waiting nets for the first goal in the match.

Years after scoring the goal, Dramani disclosed that Essien promised the goal would forever be in the minds of Ghanaians.

“Of course, my goal against the USA is my favourite World Cup moment," he told TV3.

"I remember right after the game, Michael Essien was telling me, ‘Hey this your goal is going to be there forever.’

"So I remember all those things. It was an amazing feeling," he added.

Clint Dempsey later restored parity in the game, but Stephen Appiah scored from the spot to give Ghana the first win at the World Cup.

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