As the tournament was kicking off, thousands of football fans turned out in Johannesburg to bid an emotional farewell to Ghana's national team.

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Ghana's Under-20 national team wrapped up a fantastic three-week performance by edging Brazil on penalty kicks,4-3, to win their first title in their third appearance in the final of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

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When the captain of the Ghana national team, the Black Stars, holds up the cup at the end of the competition, let's all remember that those three nations were defeated in the qualifying rounds.

BBC: African viewpoint: Leaping into 2012

Algeria, Egypt and Ghana are vying for National Team of the Year.

BBC: Gyan shortlisted for Caf African Player of Year award

Earlier this year, the 27-year-old was called up for Ghana but was not happy with his invitation to the national team.

BBC: SPORT | Football | African | Ghana coach to woo Salou