As World Cup preparations go, a 1-1 draw with Wales on an overcast Tuesday evening in Cardiff is far from ideal. For Carlos Queiroz and Ghana, that is just about your lot.
This once-great tournament team has faded somewhat since winning the Africa Cup of Nations four times between 1963 and 1982, but they are generally good value for a World Cup run worth watching. On balance of the last three months, this year will be no different.