Adelaide United striker Lloyd Owusu believes Australia have drawn an extremely tough opponent in Ghana for next year's World Cup.
The English-born Owusu has represented the Ghanaian national team, also known as the Black Stars, on a few occasions and knows just how good they can be.
"If they take Ghana lightly it's going to be at their peril," Owusu said. "Ghana are physical but we're technically good as well. The Socceroos have to be very aware of the Ghanaian team for sure."
Owusu believes that Ghana are now stronger than when they went out in the round of 16 after losing to Brazil in Germany 2006 and expects an improved performance from a nation who have produced some of the best footballers in the world.
"I was there with Ghana in Germany and the boys did so well," Owusu added. "We beat the US 2-1 and the Czech Republic 2-0 to get to Brazil.
"I believe we're a lot stronger this time. We can do the business against the Socceroos.
"To be fair we've got some great footballers not just in Africa but in world football.
"We've got Michael Essien and a host of world-class players. Sulley Muntari, he's at Inter Milan and our captain Steven Appiah, he played with Juventus and now he's at Bologna."
