‘We must get them young’ – Michael Essien

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Yao 2 days ago

That is how we got Semenyo yo commit early otherwise we would not have got him now that he is one of the best players in the English Premiership.

That is how we got Semenyo yo commit early otherwise we would not have got him now that he is one of the best players in the English Premiership.
Nana 2 days ago

Antoine Semenyo made the switch at around 22yrs which was a bit late,the Moroccans & Senegalese are doing it at below 20.This shd not stop us at developing players locally.Govt shd get involved and also build modern infrastru ...
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Antoine Semenyo made the switch at around 22yrs which was a bit late,the Moroccans & Senegalese are doing it at below 20.This shd not stop us at developing players locally.Govt shd get involved and also build modern infrastructure to attract them.
VIM 2 days ago

100% support getting them young, However we shouldn't be dropping them when we qualify for high level tournament and bring in GFA influenced selection. Eg Baba Rahman over Kohn and making space for 5goalkeepers

100% support getting them young, However we shouldn't be dropping them when we qualify for high level tournament and bring in GFA influenced selection. Eg Baba Rahman over Kohn and making space for 5goalkeepers
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Kiki 2 days ago

Michael - The solution is for Kurt Okraku to stop the corruption and bring back the colts system at home so that Ghana can groom and prime its young talent to replace aging Black Stars players. That should be the main supply ...
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Michael - The solution is for Kurt Okraku to stop the corruption and bring back the colts system at home so that Ghana can groom and prime its young talent to replace aging Black Stars players. That should be the main supply line. The foreign born players who opt to play for the BS can come, but they will be few and quality when they see the quality we already have among the groomed talent at home who have played among themselves for years. That will create a high standard for anyone who wants to play for the BS to look up to.
Yao 2 days ago

The Soccer Academies and player agents would not let any Colts system of football thrive as they are making money sending young players abroad.

The Soccer Academies and player agents would not let any Colts system of football thrive as they are making money sending young players abroad.
Kiki 2 days ago

A visionary GFA president will work with the Sports Minister, parliament, and the President to pass legislation that protects the thriving and success of a colts system to the benefit of the nation. The soccer academies and p ...
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A visionary GFA president will work with the Sports Minister, parliament, and the President to pass legislation that protects the thriving and success of a colts system to the benefit of the nation. The soccer academies and player agents can do so much as the parliament, the President, the GFA and the Sports Ministry allow them to get away with. Why are systems like that working in Senegal and Morocco with amazing success when many years ago we used to be the leaders in producing young talents in Africa?
Johnny 2 days ago

Late Ben Koufie saw the development of young talents in 1999 as the foundation of Black Stars but he never got Govt support.That is when we could have started what Morocco & Senegal are doing.Check the success we had between ...
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Late Ben Koufie saw the development of young talents in 1999 as the foundation of Black Stars but he never got Govt support.That is when we could have started what Morocco & Senegal are doing.Check the success we had between 2006 - 15 at AFCON & WC. Govt shd quickly invest in modern infrastructure and restructure National Sports Authority to take control of our National teams. Ministry of Sports shd also take a second look at what our private football academies are doing.
Green 2 days ago

This is actually not good for long term development of football . We have enough taker at home that when the GFa Di things right instead going reap where they’ve not sown , we will dominate Africa again .

This is actually not good for long term development of football . We have enough taker at home that when the GFa Di things right instead going reap where they’ve not sown , we will dominate Africa again .
Ghanaweb 2 days ago

Senegal, ousting Morocco, and Tanzania, cancelling Egypt, both on penalties, will meet in the U17 Afcon final.
Best to the underdogs. Zinzi!

Senegal, ousting Morocco, and Tanzania, cancelling Egypt, both on penalties, will meet in the U17 Afcon final.
Best to the underdogs. Zinzi!

Bl 2 days ago

First of All a player like ,Aleidu Seidu ,kamaldam, Elisha owusu, abdul mumim are not good to be called into blac Star. They typically not good enough.We need Derrick Köhn. AND PAINTSIL. Mr gfa president pls stop ur mafia ...
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First of All a player like ,Aleidu Seidu ,kamaldam, Elisha owusu, abdul mumim are not good to be called into blac Star. They typically not good enough.We need Derrick Köhn. AND PAINTSIL. Mr gfa president pls stop ur mafia thing
Kayeh 2 days ago

That is the truth. All under 17 who won the world titles were nursed at the youthful stage. Just to mention a few greats in those days: Odartey Lamtey,Mohammed Gago ,Yaw Preku,Asamoah, etc.

That is the truth. All under 17 who won the world titles were nursed at the youthful stage. Just to mention a few greats in those days: Odartey Lamtey,Mohammed Gago ,Yaw Preku,Asamoah, etc.
mensah 2 days ago

they will not even come now that we are treating Koch like this

they will not even come now that we are treating Koch like this
Nation building: Ghana can do better and indirectly capture these youth without much effort 2 days ago

Hmmm, it hurts, but it is a fact. 1. Ghana needs to completely overhaul its sports system and develop a support structure for retired athletes. Many of our former athletes live difficult lives in old age after serving the cou ...
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Hmmm, it hurts, but it is a fact. 1. Ghana needs to completely overhaul its sports system and develop a support structure for retired athletes. Many of our former athletes live difficult lives in old age after serving the country. This creates a bitter taste for future generations. Restructuring should also include a special insurance policy they can pay into during their active years, with the government contributing monthly—70% from the athletes and 30% from the government.
2. The bitter experience does not deter only old sports families, but everyone whose kid was born outside and must face the decision of whether or not their child should become a Ghanaian athlete. Patriotism alone, although it can go a long way, does not guarantee commitment. The lives some Ghanaians lead abroad are extremely difficult; it's hard to expose their children to a hard life in Ghana without a place to sleep.
3. Corruption must stop in all sports areas, and selections should be based on merit; only then can trust be restored. Transparency is crucial, and how do we achieve that transparency? My take!
Nana Bonsu Quaye 2 days ago

I dont think any Ghanaian football abroad should play for Black Stars the corruption in the GFA is too much how can an old cargo like baba rahman be called into the team, its crazy all because of corrupt and evil kurt okraku

I dont think any Ghanaian football abroad should play for Black Stars the corruption in the GFA is too much how can an old cargo like baba rahman be called into the team, its crazy all because of corrupt and evil kurt okraku
TG 2 days ago

He is not wrong

He is not wrong

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‘We must get them young’ – Michael Essien

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