Ghanaian football icon Asamoah Gyan has identified a lack of experience as the primary reason behind Ghana's 3-0 loss to Brazil in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Despite an impressive group stage performance that propelled Ghana to the Round of 16 in their World Cup debut, they encountered a formidable challenge in facing Brazil, the reigning champions.

Gyan, who played a role in the match before receiving a second yellow card in the 81st minute, emphasized the importance of experience in high-stakes encounters like the World Cup.

He also noted the absence of key player Michael Essien as a contributing factor to their defeat.

Reflecting on the match, Gyan stated, "Experience was the difference in that game," suggesting that the presence of Essien could have altered the outcome.

Despite the disappointment of the loss, Ghana's performance in the tournament was laudable, marking a significant milestone in the country's football history.

Gyan's individual performance was particularly notable, as the then 20-year-old scored just 68 seconds into Ghana's opening match against the Czech Republic.

This goal not only marked Gyan's debut goal in the World Cup but also stood as Ghana's first-ever goal in the prestigious competition.

The historic moment occurred during the game on June 17 at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany, ultimately leading the Black Stars to a memorable 2-0 victory.