Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has made a candid admission about his actions during Ghana's match against Brazil in the 2006 World Cup, revealing that he intentionally dived in an attempt to deceive the referee and win a penalty.

In Ghana's debut appearance on the global stage, they faced the defending champions Brazil in a challenging encounter.

Gyan, alongside his teammates, had already showcased their prowess with a remarkable victory against the Czech Republic, where he scored the fastest goal of the tournament.

Despite their impressive performance in the group stage, Ghana faced a formidable challenge against Brazil in the round of 16.

In a bid to gain an advantage for his team, Gyan admitted to intentionally diving in an effort to draw a penalty.

However, his actions resulted in a red card.

Reflecting on the incident, Gyan openly admitted his attempt to manipulate the situation but acknowledged the consequences of his actions.

“I intentionally dived seeking a penalty against Brazil and got red-carded. I saw the defender attempting a tackle so I threw my foot in but he was quick to withdraw,” Gyan admitted in an interview with Onua FM.

Despite Ghana's eventual defeat to Brazil and their exit from the tournament, the 2006 World Cup marked a significant turning point for Gyan's international career.

He went on to achieve remarkable success, scoring in nine consecutive tournaments for Ghana, a feat surpassed only by Cristiano Ronaldo.