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For the Black Stars looking to secure the World Cup in Brazil, the match ball will become vital equipment for their ambition. Ghana will kick the 'Brazuca', the Official Match Ball for next year's FIFA World Cup which was spectacularly launched on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro. The new adidas Brazuca ball - which translates as 'Brazilian' in Portuguese, and refers to the Brazilian way of life. The brazuca�s colours and ribbon design of the ball panels symbolise the traditional multi-coloured wish bracelets worn in the country. It has a new structural innovation, with a unique symmetry of six identical panels alongside a different surface structure will provide improved grip, touch, stability and aerodynamics on the pitch.