Ghana international Prince Tagoe explained he was deployed in an unfamiliar role at the 2010 World Cup, culminating in his nondescript performance at the championship.
Then on the books of German side Hoffenheim, the 33-year-old, who made his breakthrough as a central striker, was deployed on the right wing on Ghana's second appearance at the global showpiece.
Coach Milovan Rajevac preferred Asamoah Gyan as a lone striker in his one-top system.
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Tagoe started all three group games - against Serbia, Australia and Germany - but his lack of match influence and goals relegated him to the bench when the Black Stars faced the USA and Uruguay in the knock-out stage.