Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah says they will continue to silence the consistent critics of the Black Stars at the 2014 World Cup, having persistently silenced the prophets of doom.
The Black Stars downers have powered back once again claiming the Black Stars won't be able to progress from the group phase of next month's competition.
Ghana defied similar predictions in their first two appearances at the World Cup in 2006 and 2010 and were Africa's best side at the tournament reaching the knock-out phase despite their tough group.
The Black Stars have possibly the toughest draw of all the African sides at the finals, drawn in Group G with Germany, Portugal and United States.
They will open their campaign against the USA on 16 June, then play Germany and finish their group fixtures against Portugal.
A bad start would heap the pressure on Ghana and some critics have suggested they may not be up to the task.
Mensah, who played in two group stage games and in the round of 16 win against United States at the 2010 event, insists they will give their answer on the pitch.
"As a professional footballer you don't allow what people say get to you because they said similar things about Ghana in 2006 and 2010," Mensah said.
"With teamwork, our blend of youth and experience, new maturity, love and understanding, I think we can put Africa on the map in Brazil."
The 23-year-old, who plays for French side Evian, insists the four-time African champions are well equipped to make history.
"The best mentality going into any tournament is that you can achieve bigger things. You don't go there limiting yourself because some people think it's impossible," he said.
"We still have the same experienced players with a blend of committed younger players and everyone has improved in all aspect of the game.
"The team has also improved physically, psychologically and mentally. We can only set the bar higher this time, so without sounding too arrogant or disrespectful I think we can do better than we did in South Africa."