Iconic Momentsmedium
Who missed the crucial penalty for Ghana after Luis Suarez's deliberate handball in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final, a moment of huge disappointment for African football?
CORRECT ANSWER
Asamoah Gyan
Asamoah Gyan hit the crossbar with the resulting penalty after Luis Suarez's handball, and Ghana went on to lose the shootout, ending their World Cup dream.
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ASulley Muntari
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CKevin-Prince Boateng
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