Kwadwo Asamoah
If the last World Cup holds only memories of heartbreak for Ghana's Kwadwo Asamoah, this time round he is stronger, wiser and could be the key player if the Black Stars are to make good on their frustrated ambitions.
The versatile midfielder, nicknamed Kojo, has moved to Italian club Juventus and has been in great form this season as Juve pushed for a third successive Serie A title.
The Accra-born Asamoah is already a veteran international at the age of 25, having made his debut at 17 in 2006.
For Juventus, he has dropped back to play at left-back, though he still pushes forward to score goals -- a stunning strike against Fiorentina in March being a fine example.
He plays in a more central role for Ghana, linking the midfield and attack, and has grown into the team's mastermind. He is aware that if Ghana are to banish the memory of 2010, a lot of it will be down to him.
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