No player should be begged to play for Ghana - Armstrong

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KojoLee 12 years ago

Let those whose wants to play play, and those whose wants to stay out, out!

'Y3n p3, nkwasea s3m bia again'

Let those whose wants to play play, and those whose wants to stay out, out!

'Y3n p3, nkwasea s3m bia again'
Kwame 12 years ago

If no player should be ignored, then no player should also be sidelined for new ones after they have toiled to help the nation qualify for a major tournament. That in itself is evil. Armstrong, you are out of touch with the r ...
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If no player should be ignored, then no player should also be sidelined for new ones after they have toiled to help the nation qualify for a major tournament. That in itself is evil. Armstrong, you are out of touch with the realities.
Armstrong, Were you not part of those who called for C.K to be sacked and Laryea Kingston brought back to Hearts?
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

I would rather the two brothers rescind their decision, apologise to management and the team and beg for reinstatement rather. What my own nephew Kuffour, Alhaji Grunsah andthe Mighty Jets owner are doing is wrong and GFA sho ...
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I would rather the two brothers rescind their decision, apologise to management and the team and beg for reinstatement rather. What my own nephew Kuffour, Alhaji Grunsah andthe Mighty Jets owner are doing is wrong and GFA should distance itself as not a party to that delegation going to the Ayews to beg them.
POW, The Prince of Walewale 12 years ago

I'm with you Sammy, they should be left alone. As for Alhaji and his group of mediators, I guess they simply need a visa to France and it's becoming difficult so they're using this as an excuse to convice the France embassy i ...
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I'm with you Sammy, they should be left alone. As for Alhaji and his group of mediators, I guess they simply need a visa to France and it's becoming difficult so they're using this as an excuse to convice the France embassy in Ghana why they need to be there. Lol
Mr.N 12 years ago

Sammy - Why should GFA distance themselves from Alhaji's Begging Committee when the GFA were on appeasement by refusing to accept the Ayew's request.

POW - When Gyan took the same stand you were on record to have said i ...
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Sammy - Why should GFA distance themselves from Alhaji's Begging Committee when the GFA were on appeasement by refusing to accept the Ayew's request.

POW - When Gyan took the same stand you were on record to have said in here that we should understand him. GFA went on this same appeasement with one man begging committee in the person of Akwesi Appiah to Gyan's kingdom begging and promised him the captain's band and they gave him the captain's band.

I Mr.N would say every man has the right to retire anytime you want in your life be it working in the mines, oil and gas, basket balling or football / soccer. No dialogue no begging you leave you do not come back.

What is Neil Armstrong is talking about the man do not know where he stand he believed they are too young to retire so a dialogue should be opened this is the same thing Alhaji Karim Grunzah, Samuel Osei and Abu Sondonko are trying to do open up a dialogue where did it say they were going to beg them. I say leave them alone and Neil Armstrong Mortagbe should keep his mouth zip if he has nothing to do please do not do it here.
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

Mr N, you are comparing apples to oranges. Gyan took time off from the Blackstars due to stress caused by his two penalty misses and subsequent fans harrassment of him andhis family.

Secondly, he did not set up conditions ...
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Mr N, you are comparing apples to oranges. Gyan took time off from the Blackstars due to stress caused by his two penalty misses and subsequent fans harrassment of him andhis family.

Secondly, he did not set up conditions to be fulfilled by GFA before he will return.

You might be thinking I am supporting Gyan whilst I am against the Ayews but that is not true. As a matter of fact, I think Gyan is past his prime and doesn't even belong in the team but he had a legitimate reason to take time off. What are the reasons for the Ayews temporal retirement?

So being miffed because your brother was not selected to the team a reason to retire? Is it not ridiculous Jordan is demanding a guaranteed place in Blackstars permanently before he returns.

I hope you are backing the Ayews because where you work, you can tell the management to change their policies and sack your supervisor because you don't like him/her or else you will retire and they will accomodate your request.

I think the GFA was right to refuse their temporary retirement and if they insist on taking that position, then they should let them retire permanently because I have no idea where in corporate world you can retire temporary and come back to the same company later.
Mr.N 12 years ago

Sammy I am not begging the Ayews I am against the Ayews the same way I was against Gyan taken time off. Gyan would not have taken time off if it had happened at his club level fans all over the world chase their player out al ...
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Sammy I am not begging the Ayews I am against the Ayews the same way I was against Gyan taken time off. Gyan would not have taken time off if it had happened at his club level fans all over the world chase their player out all time like Liverpool?'s Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz get "hoot it" all the time they call names like diver. This is the second time Gyan had done it he came back and get the captain's band what message do you think it send out. I total disagree with you on GFA refusing to accept their temporary retirement they should have made clear to them we accepting this and you would never come come. GFA should treat every player the same be your Essien or KPB. We are always running after players making "tin god" out of them. Steven Pienaar of Everton call an end to his international playing days South Africa had not gone after him even through he is doing great Everton. I do not care who you are if you call time out you out of the door. This Ayews nonsense would have been put to bed if GFA had the ball to say we are fine with it we are moving and the door is closed.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

THE ALWAYS MAKE S3L3CTION FOR COACHES. GFA EXEC CMTEE CALLS THEIR FAVORITE PLAYERS N TAKE BRIBES FROM THEIR BONUSES. NO WONDER NYANTAKYI IS ALWAYS ADVOCATING FOR BONUSES FOR THESE PLAYERS. I MEAN HOW CAN A HIPC, 3RD WORLDNATI ...
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THE ALWAYS MAKE S3L3CTION FOR COACHES. GFA EXEC CMTEE CALLS THEIR FAVORITE PLAYERS N TAKE BRIBES FROM THEIR BONUSES. NO WONDER NYANTAKYI IS ALWAYS ADVOCATING FOR BONUSES FOR THESE PLAYERS. I MEAN HOW CAN A HIPC, 3RD WORLDNATION LIKE GH AFFORD TO PAY WHOPPING BONUSES TO MOSTLY FOREIGN BASED PLAYERS WHO R ALREADY MAKING BIG MONIES? ASK URSELF HOW MUCH BONUSES PLAYERS IN SPAIN, BRASIL, ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, ETC MAKE IN TURNAMNTS? WE R HEADED FOR DOOM IF THIS IS ALLOWED TO CONTINUE. ALL THESE MONIES SHOULD BE USED IN GUARANTEEING FREE BASIC EDUCATION FOR OUR KIDDIES AND NOT TO MAKE THE RICH MORE RICHER. ON TOP THIS. GFA BRINGS IN UNQUALIFIED COACHES, TECHNICAL BENCH PPL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MAX KONADU. PLAYERS R PLAYED OUT OF POSITION, COACH IS UNKNOWLEDGEABLE, WHICH LEADS TO INJURIES, LACKLUSTER TEAM PERFORMANCE, NO MORALE TO WIN, NO PATRIOTISM, NO ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THEREFORE, ASK YOURSELF. WHO WANTS TO BE PART OF A FAILING ORGANIZATION? NO ONE!...NOT YOU, NOT THE AYEWS, NOT KPBOAT, NOT ABEYIE, NOT MUNTARI...N MORE CASUALTIES WILL FOLLOW....ALL BCOS OF THE FAULTS AND ACTIONS OF A SELECT FEW. THESE PPL ARE WASTING THEIR TIME. INSTEAD OF SEEKING TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEETINGS WITH THE AYEWS, WHICH WONT YIELD TO NOTHING ANYWAYS. LOOK AT KPBOATENG....THEY SHOULD GANG UP WITH THE MIN OF SPORTS, THE VARIOUS PREMIER CLUB OWNERS N PRES. MAHAMA N CLEAN HOUSE AT THE GFA. WE NEED UNBRIDLED PROFESSIONALISM AT THE FA N COACHING SPOTS. TONY BAFFOE FOR FA HEAD, KONADU/DESAIILY FOR COACH.
Slimzee 12 years ago

Honestly speaking, Do you think having lived here for God know how long now, if I get a really good offer in Ghana but can't meet the timeline due to medical issues, I would notify them, see the doctor here before coming. An ...
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Honestly speaking, Do you think having lived here for God know how long now, if I get a really good offer in Ghana but can't meet the timeline due to medical issues, I would notify them, see the doctor here before coming. Anyone would do that. How many MRIs do we have in Ghana, there is no way you can compare the medical infrastructure or medical expertise that the Blackstar or Ghana has to that in France. When Atta Mills got cancer (RIP) why did he not stay to be treated in Ghana? was he stripped of his position because he postponed many things to deal with his health in US? So if Dede has told you his condition and would like to get medical care in France hence coming a day late, does it warrant his elimination from the squad. Even Wakaso got to espanyol how many days after he was expected in camp, was he sacked? wasn't just given a fine and accepted back into the squad? Come on guys, there is something fishy, don't you smell it? Oh yeah, it's the coach.
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

I think the medical facilities at UAE where the Blackstars were training and the DEDE was supposed to report at has as good facilities comparable to France. What did you want the Coach to have done? The day DEDE wanted to sho ...
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I think the medical facilities at UAE where the Blackstars were training and the DEDE was supposed to report at has as good facilities comparable to France. What did you want the Coach to have done? The day DEDE wanted to show up in camp, Jan.9th was the same day mandated by AFCON officials for teams to submit their final 23 member team names. Did you want the Coach to have included Dede's name without knowing his injury status?

Are you guys just supporting blindly? Can't you tell DEDE was faking the injury? Did he not join his team mates in Morocco the same Wednesday and played in their next match? Ghana not coddle players even if they are the best in the world. Soccer is a team game and not boxing. Micheal Jordan even as good as he was playing in 5 man team couldn't win any trophies until Scottie PippenS and Dennis Rodman joined him. The AYEWS cannot win cups for Ghana without the other members.

Slimzee 12 years ago

You see, I keep saying a half fit Dede was better than many players we had in the team. If Dede was faking the injury why was he at the airport when he received the news? Why would he even bother making an attempt to travel? ...
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You see, I keep saying a half fit Dede was better than many players we had in the team. If Dede was faking the injury why was he at the airport when he received the news? Why would he even bother making an attempt to travel? Plus, He has a doctor in France who he works with, knows him personally and would give him better treatment, It's about credibility. Because of our actions, that is why we are not progressing, the best teams in the world handle player better. As i asked, why did Espanyol not kick Wakaso out considering he came in days later and did not even give then any notice in advance? I'm agree we need a full team to move forward, but I see that team with the Ayews in it. We are over relying on Gyan, who has so far only left Ghanaian sad. Dede as captain has won Ghana the very first world under20 cup which no other African country has achieved, of course with the right team around him and good coaching. What has Gyan achieved for Ghana?
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

Who said he was at the airport? It is DEDE apologists like you who created that rumour that he was at the airport? No, we are at where we are because people like you have jettisoned the word discipline from your lexicon.

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Who said he was at the airport? It is DEDE apologists like you who created that rumour that he was at the airport? No, we are at where we are because people like you have jettisoned the word discipline from your lexicon.

Wakaso despite his excuse that he was sick was still fined $15,000 for reporting late. Was made to train alone for a week and not featured in their matches and he did not even committed half the mistake the AYEWS have done. Espanyol will not tolerate the DEDE insubordination.

We are where we are because people like you don't realise the behavior of the AYEWS will cause a conflict in the team.

The team will be better without the AYEWS if the Coach invite Players like Muntari, WariS, Abeyie to replace some of the Players we took to South Africa. No player should be begged whether Essien or KPB. They should be allowed to retire. The Nigeria AFCON squad had 15 local players and 8 foreign based players and they won AFCON. Zambia won AFCON the year earlier with almost the whole team playing in its local league. We don't need the AYEWS as they think we need them. Left to me, they will never be wearing the Blackstars Jerseys again.
RED-SOKOTO-GUDARI 12 years ago

No player is bigger than Ghana. If any one don't feel like playing for Ghana, let them alone. After all playing for the nation exposes them all the more, they gain more by playing for the nation. And when they play, don't pla ...
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No player is bigger than Ghana. If any one don't feel like playing for Ghana, let them alone. After all playing for the nation exposes them all the more, they gain more by playing for the nation. And when they play, don't play for free, they are paid hugely. Let discipline be the watch word of our national team!
Slimzee 12 years ago

You see, It's not obvious to me Ghana is not growing. I wonder how GFA manages to get away unscathed in these situations and yet you don't realize Ghana also does not belong to GFA. So should the whole team resign due to inte ...
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You see, It's not obvious to me Ghana is not growing. I wonder how GFA manages to get away unscathed in these situations and yet you don't realize Ghana also does not belong to GFA. So should the whole team resign due to internal decisions made by the GFA and coach, you would tell the whole team to go to hell? Please, think about GFA and the technical team as well, because until certain changes are made, Ghana football may just not progress. If you did not know this, players still pay their way into teams in Ghana, is that right? Bribery and corruption plus mismanagement is still on the rise because people like you are scared to hold those in authority responsible and call a spade a spade.
Slimzee 12 years ago

Firstly, Dede Ayew confirmed himself he was en route when he was called and given the decision. What I am saying is, He could have been punished by being put on the bench or a fine if he still wanted to participate, but total ...
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Firstly, Dede Ayew confirmed himself he was en route when he was called and given the decision. What I am saying is, He could have been punished by being put on the bench or a fine if he still wanted to participate, but total elimination from the squad was too severe a decision and being that harsh is not discipline my friend. Parents and teachers being extremely harsh and thinking it is discipline is what has made most Ghanaian kids timid and lack innovation (because the elderly are always right). It was obvious we needed his services in the tournament and the coach could have set an example of him as i have stated and yet had his service.
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

What are you talking about? Did you want the Coach to put him among the 23 members without knowing his injury extent? What about Muntari who has already at that time started training with his team AC Milan but was not invited ...
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What are you talking about? Did you want the Coach to put him among the 23 members without knowing his injury extent? What about Muntari who has already at that time started training with his team AC Milan but was not invited?

So it was Dede who said he was at the airport and you believe him? This was the same Player that assured the Coach he will report on Monday January the 7th and failed to report? The Coach did that not to punish him but his hands were tired. He could not put Dede amongst the team when his injury situation was not clear and I don't know how well to explain it to you for you to get it.

Whjat do you mean it was obvious we needed his services at the tournament? Was he not in the team in 2012 when we got beat by Zambia and finished fourth? We finished fourth with him and finished fourth without him. We cannot continue to allow Players to set their own rules. Teams that allow Players to take over the team have never succeeded in any team sports. I will be a real happy man if the Ayews are shown the door. We can survive without them. It was obvious the guy faked his injury because his brother was not chosen and we don't need such people in Blackstars. We are not talking about Ronaldho, Messi, Falcao or Neymar here. We are talking of Dede Ayew playing for Marseilles.
Slimzee 12 years ago

Muntari declared himself unfit to participate, that was why he was not invited. Unless you are saying Dede is a liar, he confirmed he was better and was ready to participate but he was told the decision had been made. After a ...
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Muntari declared himself unfit to participate, that was why he was not invited. Unless you are saying Dede is a liar, he confirmed he was better and was ready to participate but he was told the decision had been made. After all what happened to Yiadom and Annan? Even if he was not fully fit, it should be something minor if he should be on his way participate. Do you have any justification to call him a liar considering you were not there. why do you make such assumptions when you do not know the actual situation?

Now Ghana performance though they finished fourth with Dede was far better than their performance through this AFCON true or false? Shit happens and could happen to the best team in the world, even Barca lost 2 0 to AC Milan's young team. In terms of performance, Ghana was shitty this year. Aside Ronaldho, Ayew lifted the under20 worldcup, does that mean anything to you at all? or you have forgotten Neymar was with Brazil then?
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

What do you mean by Ayew lifted the under 20 world cup? Did he play 1 against 11? Ayew played with ten other members including Adiyiah, Agyeman Badu and others. Soccer is not boxing do you understand? Ayew lied before that h ...
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What do you mean by Ayew lifted the under 20 world cup? Did he play 1 against 11? Ayew played with ten other members including Adiyiah, Agyeman Badu and others. Soccer is not boxing do you understand? Ayew lied before that he will report on Monday Jan. 7th and requested again to report on the 9th when he failed to report on that monday.

Yiadom and Annan were not injured when they were selected. They were injured when they played friendly against the Egytian team.

Please, if you are going to have a discourse on this issue, you need to bring a better argument than the gibberish here. Dede cannot even carry Neymar shoes.
Anokwale 12 years ago

I like Dede but playing for the BS is a job. You must be responsible and show up. We have to put a stop to the lackidasical Ghanaian attitude of I will "show up when I feel like it". The job should be taken seriously. I d ...
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I like Dede but playing for the BS is a job. You must be responsible and show up. We have to put a stop to the lackidasical Ghanaian attitude of I will "show up when I feel like it". The job should be taken seriously. I do not care if he was footballer of the year. We must have discipline in the workplace. This includes the Black Stars.
Alah 12 years ago

Even Dennis Rodman, being the best rebounder during his time was left out of the DREAM TEAM of the United States of America due to his behavior not his ability to play the game. And the United States went on to beat the worl ...
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Even Dennis Rodman, being the best rebounder during his time was left out of the DREAM TEAM of the United States of America due to his behavior not his ability to play the game. And the United States went on to beat the world at the olympic without him (Rodman). So if any player lacks discipline, he should be left out. I believe they will never try doing that to the club they play for in France. Noway they wil not do that.

Sarskoberta 12 years ago

Unless the company belongs to your family, and that you are the heir apparent to the gargantuan TeamGhana, you cannot, and I mean, you can't fluctuate or float the company like a revolving door without the adequate timing of ...
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Unless the company belongs to your family, and that you are the heir apparent to the gargantuan TeamGhana, you cannot, and I mean, you can't fluctuate or float the company like a revolving door without the adequate timing of oneself.

However, since these boys harbours false sense of belonging, TeamGhana
might as well cope with these unwarranted foolhardiness so she can get the best out of them, lest, is a fruitless venture of a mother and child reunion. Haaa

The Ayews, therefore, have no axe to grind.
It is the usual "tirimud3" in action.

Need we accommodate or cure such pomposity, OOPS! spoon feeding?
Time will tell.
Beats Me.

The two amigos own the GBS so they can hop in and hop out.
Mr.N 12 years ago

During your teaching days would you spare the rod and spoil the child? The answer is no no no these days we have something called political correctness so we have pomposity at the highest level.

During your teaching days would you spare the rod and spoil the child? The answer is no no no these days we have something called political correctness so we have pomposity at the highest level.
AMERICA LOVER 12 years ago

OH POW!!WAO,I AM LAUGHING RIGHT NOW!MAY BE YOU ARE RIGHT.INFACT,I LIKE YOUR COMMENT BROTHER

OH POW!!WAO,I AM LAUGHING RIGHT NOW!MAY BE YOU ARE RIGHT.INFACT,I LIKE YOUR COMMENT BROTHER
Pito Brewer 12 years ago

What is missing in this whole episode is the human touch -- ordinary understanding between reasonable people who treat each other with repect. Has the attribute of respect disappeared among Ghanaians? It really is a sad day w ...
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What is missing in this whole episode is the human touch -- ordinary understanding between reasonable people who treat each other with repect. Has the attribute of respect disappeared among Ghanaians? It really is a sad day when we stop respecting and listening to one another. We have to learn to allow commonsense to prevail in this issue that we all care so much about.
Richie 12 years ago

In the west, people would die just to represent their country. If the two bros want to retire early, so be it. I know there are over a thousand players waiting in line to fill their place, and I beleive some would put in thei ...
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In the west, people would die just to represent their country. If the two bros want to retire early, so be it. I know there are over a thousand players waiting in line to fill their place, and I beleive some would put in their 120%
Slimzee 12 years ago

From the way you speak and analyse the issue at hand, I'm beginning to think you have something personal against the Ayews. You are simply refusing to be objective, how many people on here have hinted that there are problems ...
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From the way you speak and analyse the issue at hand, I'm beginning to think you have something personal against the Ayews. You are simply refusing to be objective, how many people on here have hinted that there are problems with the GFA? or are you part of the GFA yourself, so you find it difficult to accept your short comings? Tackle issues from the root, because this issue of retiring players did not start with the Ayews and if the underlying problem is not resolved, we will experience more players retiring. For one, put the Ayews aside, assume they were just like any of the other team members and ask yourself why players of the blackstars are retiring and what can be done to alleviate the situation. Give the Ayews a break.
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

"Tackle issues from the root, because this issue of retiring players did not start with the Ayews"

You are right it did not start with the Ayews but it has to be stopped. You are not telling me because somebody hugged a tr ...
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"Tackle issues from the root, because this issue of retiring players did not start with the Ayews"

You are right it did not start with the Ayews but it has to be stopped. You are not telling me because somebody hugged a transformer and was lucky not to be eletrocuted you are also going to hug a transformer.

What is unique about the Ayews retirement from the previous players who did the same is that, those Players did not set any conditions for GFA to abide by before they will return. What does Dede want the management to do? I will tell you exactly what he wants them to do. He wants them to sack the Coach and promise him the captainship of the team. This is a formula for disaster for Blackstars as other team members might not like that idea.

Why should Jordan demand demand permamnent place in Blackstars as long as he is playing soccer? What kind on nonsense is that? Do you not realise that will not sit well with other team members?

Essien took temporary retirement because he was injured and needed time to get his regular playing time at Chelsea. He lost his place in the Chelsea team because of his injury.

KPB retired not temporary but permanently because he said he cannot play national team and club football because of his injury-proned knees. We should allow him to stay retired.

Asamoah Gyan retired temporary due to fans harrassment after missing two penalties and fans threatened him and his family. In all three cases, the excuses by the Players were tenable. What is the Ayews excuse for temporal retirement? BECAUSE THEY ARE MIFFED WITH MANAGEMENT. Let them go.

I have no personal beef against them but I hate insubordination and selfishness as being exhinited by the Ayew brothers.
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

Exhibited not exhibited. Typo mistake

Exhibited not exhibited. Typo mistake
POW, The Prince of Walewale 12 years ago

Pheeew, I was almost going to look for the meaning of that word "exhinited" It seemed so real a word. Anyway, whether you made a mistake or not we still love you.

Pheeew, I was almost going to look for the meaning of that word "exhinited" It seemed so real a word. Anyway, whether you made a mistake or not we still love you.
THEO 12 years ago

"You are not telling me because somebody hugged a transformer and was lucky not to be eletrocuted you are also going to hug a transformer."

Perfectly put. Sammy, continue to inculcate wisdom into the heads of these brains ...
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"You are not telling me because somebody hugged a transformer and was lucky not to be eletrocuted you are also going to hug a transformer."

Perfectly put. Sammy, continue to inculcate wisdom into the heads of these brains challenged individuals.

Coach 12 years ago

Sammy, you are a funny Guy. I hope Slimzay will not go and hug a transformer.

Sammy, you are a funny Guy. I hope Slimzay will not go and hug a transformer.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Okay, Slimzay is in the house. Just came back from a trip and what is going on?

Coach, what do you mean by me hugging a transformer? could you please explain in lay man's term for me too to understand it? I will appreciate ...
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Okay, Slimzay is in the house. Just came back from a trip and what is going on?

Coach, what do you mean by me hugging a transformer? could you please explain in lay man's term for me too to understand it? I will appreciate that.
POW, The Prince of Walewale 12 years ago

That's what coach responded from and you'll understand how the transformer came into play.

That's what coach responded from and you'll understand how the transformer came into play.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN A USELESS MAN OR WOMAN, WITH AN EGO OR ATTITUDE.
GFA HAS AN EGO. JUST LIKE THE MANY CALLING FOR THE FA TO LEAVE THE AYEWS ALONE. HAD DEDE BEEN ON THE AFCON TEAM. DONT U THINK HE WOULD HVE MADE A ...
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THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN A USELESS MAN OR WOMAN, WITH AN EGO OR ATTITUDE.
GFA HAS AN EGO. JUST LIKE THE MANY CALLING FOR THE FA TO LEAVE THE AYEWS ALONE. HAD DEDE BEEN ON THE AFCON TEAM. DONT U THINK HE WOULD HVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AT HELPING US BEAT BURKINA? THEY R MATURING, SO IF TRAORE THE BURKINA YOUNGSTER CAN SCORE SO MANY GOALS, WHY CANT DEDE N EVEN JORDAN? GFA NEEDS TO START THINKING N ACTING PROFESSIONAL. WAT IS GOOD FOR THE EUROPEAN FA'S IS GOOD FOR GH.
EFO 12 years ago

I have read most of the post here and your previous posts and it seems to me that you don't belong here. You are never able to support your arguments with facts and figures, but only reason based on emotions. Please, if you d ...
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I have read most of the post here and your previous posts and it seems to me that you don't belong here. You are never able to support your arguments with facts and figures, but only reason based on emotions. Please, if you don't have nothing to say don't say it here. You need to grow up and stop your dependency on the Ayew brothers. You may be too young to understand and know the harm that their Dad caused to Ghana football although he is arguably the best that has ever come from Ghana(my opinion).
We need dedicated and committed players who are ready and willing to be part of the team, but not above and beyong everybody in the team, including the technical staff. Lest I forget; there is no "I" in a TEAM!!! May God bless Ghana and all its people. AMEN!!!
EFO 12 years ago

I meant to write "beyond", but not "beyong". Thanks!

I meant to write "beyond", but not "beyong". Thanks!
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

HOW CAN DEDICATED PLAYERS WILLING N ABLE TO BE PART OF THE GBSTARS ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE. IF THE EXEC CMTEE CALLS THE FAVORITE PLAYERS IN ORDER TO GIVE THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO SHINE N SECURE FOREIGN CONTRACTS. WHILE THE SAME G ...
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HOW CAN DEDICATED PLAYERS WILLING N ABLE TO BE PART OF THE GBSTARS ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE. IF THE EXEC CMTEE CALLS THE FAVORITE PLAYERS IN ORDER TO GIVE THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO SHINE N SECURE FOREIGN CONTRACTS. WHILE THE SAME GFA COLLECTS THEIR 10% FROM THEIR BONUSES. U R VERY CONFUSED. TELL ME. WHICH CAME FIRST. THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG? AS LONG AS THE GFA HOLD ONTO THEIR PRIMITIVE WAY OF DOING THINGS. NOTHING WILL CHANGE IN GH SOCCER. FOR OVER 31 YRS, OUR FA'S HVE BEEN DOING THE SAME PRIMITIVE THING OVER AND OVER. INSTEAD OF LEARNING, WE R SHIFTING BLAME UNTO THE PLAYERS WHO R CRYING FOR THE GFA TO TAKE HEED. CANT U SEE WHERE THE PROBLEM IS? THE ISSUE IS NOT WITH THE AYEWS, BUT THE GFA CMTTEE. THINK!
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

HOW DID ABEDI CAUSE HARM TO GH SOCCER? TELL US.....IF YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO USE WAT U HAVE. DONT CONSIDER IT A CURSE, OKAY...

HOW DID ABEDI CAUSE HARM TO GH SOCCER? TELL US.....IF YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO USE WAT U HAVE. DONT CONSIDER IT A CURSE, OKAY...
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

hahahaaaa you funny, Coach. Are you saying I'm stupid? And by the way, why are you saying that? I usually don't follow others you should know me by now. Where did you get that from, bro?

I will hug it though with only one ...
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hahahaaaa you funny, Coach. Are you saying I'm stupid? And by the way, why are you saying that? I usually don't follow others you should know me by now. Where did you get that from, bro?

I will hug it though with only one condition. I will hug it when we join hands with you. How about that? Would you do it?
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

The Coach got you confused with the Guy calling himself Slimzee. If you read my comment that generated this conversation, you can deduce Coach was responding to Slimzee and not Slimzy.

The Coach got you confused with the Guy calling himself Slimzee. If you read my comment that generated this conversation, you can deduce Coach was responding to Slimzee and not Slimzy.
Slimzee 12 years ago

Haha, If a number of people hug this transformer and they are not electrocuted, I will have to change the transformer or have it fixed because it is most likely faulty :).

The fact that they even hint the idea of returnin ...
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Haha, If a number of people hug this transformer and they are not electrocuted, I will have to change the transformer or have it fixed because it is most likely faulty :).

The fact that they even hint the idea of returning should certain changes be made, mean they are patriotic and want to help the Blackstars progress.What about other players like Essien and KPB who won't just return but are not explicit on what the problem is? I would prefer an employee suggesting what changes be made to improve the performance of the company when bringing his/her resignation, rather than just walking out. And many good companies actually do this to improve.
Plus, you don't have the full details about the Gyan resignation and later given the captain band because it was much silent.

Secondly, Dede never mentioned anything about captaincy or sacking of the coach, he suggested certain technical changes be made or way or thinking changed. From Coach Appiah's reaction, it feels like he has something personal against the Ayews which is not professional. What was his reason for not inviting Jordan again? The youngster was just handed the player of the month at Marseille which he deserved because I watched him play. He was also unduly harsh on Dede, do you think if it was Gyan in Dede's Shoes he would have pronounced that stiff punishment? Atleast let him in, put him on the bench and as punishment for few matches and utilize him when you need him. Mario Ballotelli would have been a nightmare for Ghana then, what about Carlos Tevez? Mancini is still utilizing his services and it is paying of.

Jordan's asking for a more permanent role.... I would actually preferred was agreed on. the guy is very young and really good. which other striker of his age is better than him in Ghana? we have to have him in the team constantly to help him improve to become the number one striker for Ghana as Eto was made during Mboma's time. Eto's improved to become a better player right?

Plus playing club, a player is more likely to even get injured than playing for country. How often do we have international matches? Those are to me just flimsy excuses to cover up for the hidden truth. Gyan should have as well retired then completely as yebo had done or should not have accepted the captaincy because he is still being insulted and harassed. So why did he come back? Think about it.
Frank Mensah 12 years ago

Boakye Yiadom is far better than him

WARIS is better than him

Some of the local strikers in the Ghana league are better than him.

It is really idiotic to give a permanent place in any team to one player. I don't know ...
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Boakye Yiadom is far better than him

WARIS is better than him

Some of the local strikers in the Ghana league are better than him.

It is really idiotic to give a permanent place in any team to one player. I don't know of any team in any sport where a position has been guaranteed to a Player.
Slimzee 12 years ago

Brazil, Neymar.... Argentina, Messi.... Portugal, Cro. etc Get me right, Firstly I still don't know why Waris was not called and i yet again blame the coach. Talking of a permanent place, I'm not saying he has to play in ever ...
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Brazil, Neymar.... Argentina, Messi.... Portugal, Cro. etc Get me right, Firstly I still don't know why Waris was not called and i yet again blame the coach. Talking of a permanent place, I'm not saying he has to play in every match but in my opinion, which i am entitled to, I think our one striker top is not helping out and it's high time we changed that tactic. Why can't we have about four or five constant young strikers who will with time gel with each other?
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

I do agree with you on the one striker tactics. GyaN is not a dominating striker to play the 4-5-1 formation. He is weak, slow and lazy.

He has never thrived in any system where the one striker formation has been used. Pla ...
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I do agree with you on the one striker tactics. GyaN is not a dominating striker to play the 4-5-1 formation. He is weak, slow and lazy.

He has never thrived in any system where the one striker formation has been used. Players like Drogba and E'too can play the one striker formation but not GyaN.
Slimzee 12 years ago

Wait a second, I was expecting a reply or you have now realized that it is way from idiotic to keep certain players in the team especially when they are young and talented? On what basis are you saying Boakye Yiadom and othe ...
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Wait a second, I was expecting a reply or you have now realized that it is way from idiotic to keep certain players in the team especially when they are young and talented? On what basis are you saying Boakye Yiadom and other local players are better than Jordan? Those local players could not even qualify with the local blackstars and you claim they are better than him? why are they not being wanted by better foreign teams? their local teams are not even able to be crown champions of Africa to play in the world club championships. Why is Boakye Yiadom still playing for the second division team in Italy? What are their achievements for Ghana so far? You see check the records, have facts before making such silly emotional arguments.
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

A second division team in Italy is better than a first division team in France. The fact that somebody is not playing in Europe or outside Ghana does not mean they are not good but I guess you are one of those people with men ...
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A second division team in Italy is better than a first division team in France. The fact that somebody is not playing in Europe or outside Ghana does not mean they are not good but I guess you are one of those people with mental slavery mentality who think all Players playing outside Ghana are better than local Players. Nigeria used mostly their local players to beat Ivory Coast with at least 5 of their players playing in the best league in the world, EPL and with players far better than the Ayews. Zambia also beat Ivory Coast with their local based Players against Ivory Coast team with eleven European based players playing for better teams and in a better league than the France league.

Have you watched the France league? Most of the teams have African players and the only European players are those who cannot find playing time in any EPL,Spain, German or Italian league teams. Give us a break with the Ayews playing in France. The Ayew were given that chance because their father played in Marseilles and a lot of Ghanaian players could have survived in Marseilles if they had the chance given to the Ayews.
Slimzee 12 years ago

So now you see your ignorance? Di you read my response at all? How come those local players in Ghana have not been able to help their teams excel to the top in Africa? Nigeria and Zambia's leagues are far better than Ghana's ...
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So now you see your ignorance? Di you read my response at all? How come those local players in Ghana have not been able to help their teams excel to the top in Africa? Nigeria and Zambia's leagues are far better than Ghana's and their teams beat us all the time when playing the African club Championship, so obviously they better local players than Ghana. Please check Marseille's world ratings before making such comments comments. Why did Arsene Wenger want Ayew then? Did not know his father also had influence in Arsenal.
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

"Nigeria and Zambia leagues are far better than Ghana's and their teams beat us all the time when playing the African club championship"

Don't start insulting me if you want to keep this debate going. Don't call me ignoran ...
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"Nigeria and Zambia leagues are far better than Ghana's and their teams beat us all the time when playing the African club championship"

Don't start insulting me if you want to keep this debate going. Don't call me ignorant because I have more sense in my toes than you will even ever had in your head even if you live to be thousand years. Tell me what Nigeria team or Zambia team beat Ghana team in the last ten years in the African club championships. Don't just crap any idiocy here and expect anybody to chomp on it without evidence.

Who told you Arsene Wenger want DEDE at Arsenal? DEDE has expressed interest to play in the EPL and if Arsenal had expressed any interest, DEDE would have forced a trade instead of extending his contract with Marseilles. Don't believe every nonsense you read here. DEDE team played in the UEFA cup last year and DEDE was exposed to all the big clubs in Europe. If he is that good, he would have been snatched by now.

Marseilles is not among the best 15 teams in the world.
Nii Akita 12 years ago

Dear Dede & Jordan, please be a Big careful about todays' PRIDE, POWER, MONEY World in which we're living. Children obey your Patents, Nation and God for this is right. So that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy ...
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Dear Dede & Jordan, please be a Big careful about todays' PRIDE, POWER, MONEY World in which we're living. Children obey your Patents, Nation and God for this is right. So that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy Long Life on Earth. Fathers do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in The Training and instruction of God. Doing The will of God, Serve your Nation and God wholeheartedly. A Good Child of God will NEVER expect a whole Nation to BEG of her wrong doing. Guys, wake up and make Things work together again. I trust U and I believe U gonna do that. God bless U and thank U for my Pierce of advise.
Alugu 12 years ago

If we have people like this guy who are so stiff blunt about situations can be changed or turned around by TALKING why won't Ghana soccer face problems. People just say things without putting themselves in others shoes. Liste ...
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If we have people like this guy who are so stiff blunt about situations can be changed or turned around by TALKING why won't Ghana soccer face problems. People just say things without putting themselves in others shoes. Listening to others' grievances is not BEGGING them. I am sure Neil Mortagbe doesn't have kids.
Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe 12 years ago

Thanks for your opinion, everyone and Alugu in particular. I would usually not respond to comments but that was precisely my point. That the players might have genuine grievances and deserve to be listened to; but that they m ...
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Thanks for your opinion, everyone and Alugu in particular. I would usually not respond to comments but that was precisely my point. That the players might have genuine grievances and deserve to be listened to; but that they must not be begged. Precisely my point. And, by the way, I do have three kids....and by the grace of God, I try to do a good job of balancing the carrot and the stick. There are instances where you use the carrot [any sweetener that is attractive for the child] and other times where you use the stick. I did tell the interviewer that I was not privy to the full facts of the Ayews case and would therefore make the general statement that "every player deserves a hearing, for sure....and appropriately held dialogue should usually be adequate enough to resolve issues in human institutions. But when dialogue fails, I am of the view that it should end there, so we look to the next available player [who might turn out to be a star] to fill in the shoes of our players. And indeed, I was not speaking about only the Ayews. I was speaking about every Ghanaian footballer who deserves to wear the Black Stars jersey. Mine was a general comment about our footballers.
Rubbish 12 years ago

Not a dime must be spent to convince any player anywhere to return to the Black Stars! Selection of players is part of the responsibilities of a coach! Nobody should waste the taxpayers' money on the Ayews! There are better p ...
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Not a dime must be spent to convince any player anywhere to return to the Black Stars! Selection of players is part of the responsibilities of a coach! Nobody should waste the taxpayers' money on the Ayews! There are better players in the local league and elsewhere who are eager to play for Ghana. Absolute Rubbish!!
Amina 12 years ago

Reflect over the issue and call a spade a spade.

Reflect over the issue and call a spade a spade.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Anima or can I call you Brother Anima? A spade has already been called a spade. It is these two Ayew brothers who are using the spade as a spoon. Though, it doesn't fit into their mouths, they keep forcing it. I'm sorry to s ...
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Anima or can I call you Brother Anima? A spade has already been called a spade. It is these two Ayew brothers who are using the spade as a spoon. Though, it doesn't fit into their mouths, they keep forcing it. I'm sorry to say but if they keep trying putting the spade into their mouths, someone will force it into their throat. These young men are requesting for something they don't have the skills to carry.

You are talking about it being bad when these young men are sidelined. Let me reason with you, but first, I say it will be disaster to include them if their attitudes are not corrected.

Already, they have informed the country that they are not interested to continue playing for the country. Do you agree with me there? One who is interested in doing things wouldn't give ultimatum. Have you seen any of the players demanding for a permanent position in the squad? Even Stephen Appiah, in his best years, didn't demand a permanent position. Micheal Essien as well followed the same suite as Stephen Appiah demonstrated a humble character.

One's skills path way for his inclusion in the team but not one's attitude. Baba Armando is an example. Now where is he?

Begging these brats will jeopardize our football system. Today's Jordan Ayew is demanding a permanent position in the squad though not qualified to even gain a position in the starting line-up. What would you expect his demand would be when he becomes a better player like Danny Welbeck who hasn't even reached his peak? Attitudes like that stinks and thus shouldn't be entertained.

Andrea's own is a sad story because if he is asking a change in the management before he serves the country, guess what he would be demanding when he becomes a better player in the form and fame like Abrahimovic. He would ask not just the GFA executive committee to be dessolved, but the whole House of the Ghana Government to be over-thrown.

There is no room for little brats like these young men. If they want to leave the GFA should let them go. They will continue to become our brothers and children. In other words, our arms will be ready for them when they are ready. On the contrary, they will have to issue an apologetic letter and on top of that be suspended twice the same number of months or years of their absence.

This will teach most of the players a lesson.
POW, The Prince of Walewale 12 years ago

The Ayews are covering up for their indisciplinary behaviour. As for me, I don't care how good you are if you can't be of a good behaviour then you better take your cap and leave my sweater. Ghana was, has been and will be wh ...
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The Ayews are covering up for their indisciplinary behaviour. As for me, I don't care how good you are if you can't be of a good behaviour then you better take your cap and leave my sweater. Ghana was, has been and will be while Ayews will come and go just like the wind. No one man is bigger than the nation. "s3 woso kwraaa aa wosua" To hell with your pride. Don't beg them, accept their resignation whole heartedly, thank them for their past services to the nation and assure them the doors are always open to them as long as they want to return and the coach finds them good enough to use period. Better players krwaaa have come and gone, not Dede who has played 40 something matches for Ghana scoring only 4. As for Jordan the least said the better. You show up in a match as a sub and your very first touch on the ball you got yellow carded. Less than 50 seconds later he was red carded. A total of 111 seconds on the pitch as a sub? Then he comes out of suspension later wanting to fight David Beckham on the pitch? Those of you who are praising these boys should sit tight and lead them into temptation. I love them and wants to see them do well but when they're becoming unbecoming, there's the need to tell them. We need to take the bull by it's horns and put him where he belongs. Some are saying if the GFA did it for Gyan, they'll have to do it for the Ayews. 2 wrongs do not make right. Begging Gyan to return was a very wrong move on the part of the GFA but it's already done, it doesn't mean though it's wrong we should keep doing it. That's silly. It's only the fools testicles that can be stepped more than one time. Govenor, you're right "y3 mp3 nkwasia s3m biaaaa again".
Mr.N 12 years ago

While keep the door open to anyone? That is not POW I know as for me and my household there is no turn back when you leave the door is closed forever. There is reason when an army cross a bridge they destroy. As long as the ...
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While keep the door open to anyone? That is not POW I know as for me and my household there is no turn back when you leave the door is closed forever. There is reason when an army cross a bridge they destroy. As long as the bridge is destroy you the solider knows there is only one way forward ever.
POW, The Prince of Walewale 12 years ago

Sometimes, there's the need to make room for the prodigal child. Years back I'd have said bye bye as you leave and the door will be shut for good but I guess I'm now a changed man. Haaaa

Sometimes, there's the need to make room for the prodigal child. Years back I'd have said bye bye as you leave and the door will be shut for good but I guess I'm now a changed man. Haaaa
A Burkinabe From Ouaga 12 years ago

I see that Ghanaians like any african people are very arrogant, overbearing and so fort. Moreover, you are not grateful to your national heros. Andre was the Captain fo the black satelites when they won the world under 20 cup ...
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I see that Ghanaians like any african people are very arrogant, overbearing and so fort. Moreover, you are not grateful to your national heros. Andre was the Captain fo the black satelites when they won the world under 20 cup. Last year he played with a broken shoulder to help Ghana proceed to the semi final. After that for a yes or a no, he is sent out. The CAN was not beginning the day he missed gathering. What you all should know is: didn't you ever go on strike? When workers go on strike, does it mean they are non patriotic? In a modern nation, any body has the right to protest when his interests are at stake. The way to thank the Ayews is not the one you all advocate here. I were them I shoud retire permanently. Do you see how many stars (great players) Ghana is losing due to nonsical decisions by managers? Bear in mind that they are paid monthly by their clubs and not the nation; and what the nation give them for any match played cannot compensiate the efforts, comparing with clubs' payments. Choosing to pay for a given nation is by the way patriotic. The day the government will badly treat you, you workers, never go on strike and enter bargainings with them. Do accept the situation, because you're patriotic. You continue to support authors of nonsical decisions, that hurts me. Why making great noise if you see that you can do without them. If a player get injeered in Black STARS gathering, does the GFA provied him with medical treatment? If he unfortenately loses his place in his club or get sucked, can you pay him monthly? You talk sa if there were a guarantee for players anytime, wheras no. I think any Gahanaian who estimates himself enough capable of doing the job can take the flag and defend it.
kankama 12 years ago

pls,why beg them to disgrace the nation later?they will raise high shoulders and protect legs,in mind Ghana can not do without them.Live them alone and Ghana will still not be europe.Why worry.Be happy.Their exit will not be ...
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pls,why beg them to disgrace the nation later?they will raise high shoulders and protect legs,in mind Ghana can not do without them.Live them alone and Ghana will still not be europe.Why worry.Be happy.Their exit will not be the sad end of the black stars 4 ever.
POW, The Prince of Walewale 12 years ago

The fact that a somebody has played in the under 20's or does anything for Ghana and been successful doesn't mean we should kotow to any nonsense that he puts across. One person does not form or make Ghana. Some have to be at ...
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The fact that a somebody has played in the under 20's or does anything for Ghana and been successful doesn't mean we should kotow to any nonsense that he puts across. One person does not form or make Ghana. Some have to be at the fore front, some have to be at the mid section and the background. In the end we all work towards a common goal. In the end, those who stood infront will be seen while those who worked undergorund might not be known but for all you know, the undergorund workers did more so stop what you're saying?

The reason why I'm saying they should be left alone is this. Dede faked injury bços Jordan wasn't invited. He was asked to report for a review and he kept giving excuses. You know pretty well how it ended right. Jordan on the other hand wasn't selected and at his stage he's had the gust to sent his demands to the GFA. Look, these boys are misbehaving, I can go on and on, if you'll know then you should have known so I'll cut it short. I won't take such nonsense. Ghana doesn't pay them much but remember all of them used Ghana to jump start their career. When they're playing for Ghana, they don't loose their contracts in their clubs. They're paid even when they're fulfilling national duties. Once in a while bad things happen. Injury in soccer can not be determined by anyone when it'll happen, be it at club or national level. That's why their clubs want to threat their players even when they got it from national assignments. If you want to fair, simply play back how it begun and say the truth without favoring anyone.
A Burkinabe From Ouaga 12 years ago

A.Ayew could have been punished by being fined if he still wanted to participate, but total elimination from the squad was too severe a decision and being that harsh is not discipline guy. In any discipline and even area of l ...
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A.Ayew could have been punished by being fined if he still wanted to participate, but total elimination from the squad was too severe a decision and being that harsh is not discipline guy. In any discipline and even area of life, people avoid such decision and ways of reaction. Even if he is presumed to be behaving in support of his younger brother, is that criminal? Let us leave self-pride aside and see thing face to face and without passion. Younger players like the Ayews need support, and advice when their behavior is "deviating" but not harsh decision and grievances. Wise people infere that they are paying for the grievances the coach has with their father. If you supporters don't leave it and call every body to the truth and for the nation's interest, your football will go down. Cameroon is a sharp instance to convince you. At the beginning I also condemn them. I did so to any player who mid-careerly turns his back to his country mentioning the example of Rigobert Song-- the Cameroonese star of football--who always says: my family lives uppon what I earn in playing, so I have to do it with my body and soul. But when I've benn kept abreast of why the coach was taking such decision, I felt down upset. I thing he could have waited till to the closing day of depositing the list of players for the AFCON. After not only the coach but the GFA could fine him severely and the coach bann him forever. But he was eager to sanction him that's why he immediately disqualified him. that's the point.

Anyway, it's you and your team and football. You could march and protest against any gargaining among the Ayews and any Ghanaian officials. It's your right. But doing so, bear in mind that is only self-pride and arrogance. just that and nonthing
Terribly SpeCific 12 years ago

Discipline must rule at all times,if they do not want to submit, let them go.

Discipline must rule at all times,if they do not want to submit, let them go.
Sarskoberta 12 years ago

I believe in the rule of law. But when it comes to family matters, the law becomes an ass.

If all the boys, I mean all the boys refuse to submit, like you are saying
would you let them all go?

Are you conversant with m ...
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I believe in the rule of law. But when it comes to family matters, the law becomes an ass.

If all the boys, I mean all the boys refuse to submit, like you are saying
would you let them all go?

Are you conversant with mediation and diplomacy, and that, in any field of endeavour, all avenues needs be exhausted before any action taken?
And that, true to fact: every good 'oguanhw3fo' does leave the flock in search of the lost one. Isn't it?

I do not support the Ayews for the stand they have taken. B'cos whichever way you look at the situation, they do not have a legitimate case. Their claim is quite preposterous and inconsequential.

All the same, we have to shamefully go down to the level of their thinking swallowing our pride. Knowing, we stand to gain than to lose if we are to use them at this crucial moment lest we face elimination.
I refuse to dwell on the GBS abysmal display at the AFCON.
All the best we know must be assembled
and forget about those we don't know yet.
Are the Ayews any good tailored for the last two qualifying games?
If no is the answer, they be damned.
If yes is the answer, then we must move heaven and earth to get them to reason with us.
"Y3nnfa y'ano hunu mmpam busuefoO"
Beats Me.
Pito Brewer 12 years ago

This is a very thoughtful and useful comment. Thank you, Sarskoberta! There are still people of reason in Ghana after all. I hope this comment is brought to the attention of the GFA. They could use a lesson in diplomacy and a ...
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This is a very thoughtful and useful comment. Thank you, Sarskoberta! There are still people of reason in Ghana after all. I hope this comment is brought to the attention of the GFA. They could use a lesson in diplomacy and and good old "horse sense". Praise be to God!
Pito Brewer 12 years ago

It is interesting that people require discipline only from our football players. If all Ghanaians were held to the same standard, Ghana would be classified as a developed country today.

It is interesting that people require discipline only from our football players. If all Ghanaians were held to the same standard, Ghana would be classified as a developed country today.
wild,wild. LONDON 12 years ago

NO ONE PLAYER IS BIGGER THAN THAN A TEAM. WHY SHOULD PLAYERS BE BEGGED TO RESCIND THEIR DECISION NOT TO SERVE THEIR NATION? THIS IS A JOKE. IF GHANA HAD A PATRIOTIC SYSTEM OF FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT, ALL THESE SEQUENCIAL PROBLEMS ...
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NO ONE PLAYER IS BIGGER THAN THAN A TEAM. WHY SHOULD PLAYERS BE BEGGED TO RESCIND THEIR DECISION NOT TO SERVE THEIR NATION? THIS IS A JOKE. IF GHANA HAD A PATRIOTIC SYSTEM OF FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT, ALL THESE SEQUENCIAL PROBLEMS WOULDN'T ARISE. GFA , PLEASE CLEAN UP YOURSELF. YOU ARE RUBBISH WITH NO SYSTEM IN PLACE.GFA, YOU HAVE LOST ESSIEN, KELVIN ETC, NOT BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANNA PLAY FOR GHANA, NO. GFA THE WAY YOU GO ABOUT WITH YR ACTIVITIES STINKS LIKE ROTTEN FISH. FOR THE AYEW'S , THEY ARE JUST ENJOYING THEIR DAD'S GOODWILL. THEY ARE JOKERS. BLACK STAR WILL SURVIVE.
ghanaba 12 years ago

if they dont come i think you and armstrong will come and play,all the ghana leaders dont trust ghana doctors and they all travel to overseas for treatment and Ayew is already in abroad and GFA want him to come see team Ghana ...
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if they dont come i think you and armstrong will come and play,all the ghana leaders dont trust ghana doctors and they all travel to overseas for treatment and Ayew is already in abroad and GFA want him to come see team Ghana who is ghanaian and they couldnt help Essien and the rest..,think twice you want them to break his leg?
anthony 12 years ago

i absolutely agree with mr neil that no player,no matter his quality should be beg to play for his country.
i think this issue of players retiring temporary in the national team is becoming alarming and care must be taking ...
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i absolutely agree with mr neil that no player,no matter his quality should be beg to play for his country.
i think this issue of players retiring temporary in the national team is becoming alarming and care must be taking care of.
John,Tema 12 years ago

I disagree with you,if the player's service is needed by the nation then we have to talk to them not necessarily begging.Good players are difficult to come by.

I disagree with you,if the player's service is needed by the nation then we have to talk to them not necessarily begging.Good players are difficult to come by.
Kankafour 12 years ago

The best advise so far in this premature retirements of Ghanaian players! The authorities may have made mistakes, but to refuse an opportunity to represent your country shows how selfish (foolish pride) some of us Ghanaians c ...
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The best advise so far in this premature retirements of Ghanaian players! The authorities may have made mistakes, but to refuse an opportunity to represent your country shows how selfish (foolish pride) some of us Ghanaians can be. No player anywhere in europe or the west will do that.
Kwadzo 12 years ago

Agree with you sir. good day.

Agree with you sir. good day.
William 12 years ago

I believe us Ghanaians we have to be very objective in our utterances. Why are so many of our players having problems with the GFA establishment? We must seriously investigate what the issues are, and not take positions again ...
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I believe us Ghanaians we have to be very objective in our utterances. Why are so many of our players having problems with the GFA establishment? We must seriously investigate what the issues are, and not take positions against players who take certain personal decisions. Often we hail insults at athletes who take personal decisions for themselves, but each one of us must ask himself: what have we been able to do for our country? We must give people a break, and when they deviate from our norms we do not perceive them to be unpatriotic. Let us also examine what is going on in the GFA. Are those guys untouchable?
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

How many Players are having problems wih GFA? GFA has not been perfect and they should do their own in house assessment and improve on it but that does not give any Player the audacity to set conditions upon which they will p ...
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How many Players are having problems wih GFA? GFA has not been perfect and they should do their own in house assessment and improve on it but that does not give any Player the audacity to set conditions upon which they will play for the team when only met.

The Ayews have their rights as individuals with special skills as soccer Players and they can retire if that is what they want but they should stay retired from Blackstars because we will not accede to their ridiculous demands. What they are doing is going to bring division into the team. Dede was doing fine without aqny behavioral problems until his brother Jordan was invited into the team.
the truth 12 years ago

i wholeheartedly agree with you and Niel

i wholeheartedly agree with you and Niel
cECIL 12 years ago

Nyantakyi must go, so my "Shabi must play"..... GFA is the problem, Appiah is just a lesser evil, in that, he is simply inexperienced.....he should have a head coach...

Nyantakyi must go, so my "Shabi must play"..... GFA is the problem, Appiah is just a lesser evil, in that, he is simply inexperienced.....he should have a head coach...
Jack 12 years ago

You may be right saying the country should not beg players to play. The same way no individual be it FA chairman or the coach should be allowed to take stupid decision which will eventually lead to the whole country suffing. ...
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You may be right saying the country should not beg players to play. The same way no individual be it FA chairman or the coach should be allowed to take stupid decision which will eventually lead to the whole country suffing. The decision not to include the Ayew brothers in the Squad not even at the bench was very unwise. If you are going to punish footballers do it in such a way that they will feel the punishment whilst at the same time the country benefits. They could have been included in the but on the bench and then used them in critical times. That way the punishment will have been a useful one - killing two birds with one stone. As it stands now the only person who benefited is the one who handed down the punishment and corporate Ghana lost out. The brothers did not feel the punishment. They must be laughing. whenever one is driven by imotions, anger, hatred etc. the end results is failure and disgrace
zag 12 years ago

I absoutely agree with Neil Armstsrong,no player should be begged to play for Ghana.You can be Pele,Maradona or Messi,you shouldnt be begged to play for the country that has made you who you are.AFter all,those who call thems ...
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I absoutely agree with Neil Armstsrong,no player should be begged to play for Ghana.You can be Pele,Maradona or Messi,you shouldnt be begged to play for the country that has made you who you are.AFter all,those who call themselves professionals did not just woke up and started playing professional soccer.It was Ghana that groomed them befor they came into the lime light, so if they think they have grown horns and wants to exalt themselves then the only thing i can tell them is that God always resist the proud and gives grace to the humble.There is no misunderstanding that can not be solved,but players wants a coach to be sacked before any issues can be resolved,then its unfortunate where Ghana soccer is getting to.When did players started dictating to officials.Those who dont want to play for the country should be left and should be forced. After all Zambia won the African cup with most of the players from the local side.
GOD IS MY JUDGE HONESTNEST 12 years ago

Yes no one should be beg to play for GHBS.Even the europeans don't beg any of their top players to play for their respective country.Even PELE of Brazil was not beg to play for is native country.O my people!! Ghanaians.

Yes no one should be beg to play for GHBS.Even the europeans don't beg any of their top players to play for their respective country.Even PELE of Brazil was not beg to play for is native country.O my people!! Ghanaians.
Kwaku B 12 years ago

There is a problem somewhere. Please stop talking about beg beg beg, let solve this problem. For Ghana to achieve something in football in the next 4years and above we need the Ayew brothers and Price Boating.

There is a problem somewhere. Please stop talking about beg beg beg, let solve this problem. For Ghana to achieve something in football in the next 4years and above we need the Ayew brothers and Price Boating.
Oskwesi 12 years ago

Neil is entitled to his opinion but he is out of touch with reality. Telling players how their services are needed for national assignment doesn't mean you are begging them. These GFA guys are so arrogant and this is what is ...
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Neil is entitled to his opinion but he is out of touch with reality. Telling players how their services are needed for national assignment doesn't mean you are begging them. These GFA guys are so arrogant and this is what is costing the nation. How do you expect up to with a tournament with theses key players. If the squard that went to played for ghana at the just ended game in South Africa is what is going to represent ghana in the coming World Cup qualifier, then our GFA guys are sick in their heads. We needs these experience players
Neutral 12 years ago

My brother let's becareful because Jordan is as inexperienced as "these players" that you claim are not experience for the WC 2014. The fact of the matter is that as new player (Jordan) you have to see and acknowlege that bef ...
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My brother let's becareful because Jordan is as inexperienced as "these players" that you claim are not experience for the WC 2014. The fact of the matter is that as new player (Jordan) you have to see and acknowlege that before you(Jordan) were, there was (GFA). Whether or not GFA needs to clean up their act is up to the Executive committee. However, as new player you feelings and emotions on how things are handle by you superiors will be respected and taking in to consideration in good faith. If we allow players with such pride because of the reputation of their ancestors in GFA, then were are FOR SURE AS NATION HEADING INTO A DISASTER.
JESUS 12 years ago

ITs EVIL !!!

ITs EVIL !!!
Ka Na Wu 12 years ago

This is the only sensible Guy in Ghana at the moment

This is the only sensible Guy in Ghana at the moment
RKB USA 12 years ago

No player should be begged to play for Ghana.Armstrong YOU ARE RIGHT. NO
PLAYER SHOULD BE BEGGED TO PLAY.

No player should be begged to play for Ghana.Armstrong YOU ARE RIGHT. NO
PLAYER SHOULD BE BEGGED TO PLAY.
YARO KOFI 12 years ago

WHAT HAPPENED TO PRINCE KELVIN BOATENG

WHAT HAPPENED TO PRINCE KELVIN BOATENG
Togbe Nana 12 years ago

Armstrong appears not to have considered this issue dispassionately. Why was Jordan dropped? Because he lost form? Due to indiscipline? I think the authorities should have told Ghanaians. What I heard was that it was a footba ...
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Armstrong appears not to have considered this issue dispassionately. Why was Jordan dropped? Because he lost form? Due to indiscipline? I think the authorities should have told Ghanaians. What I heard was that it was a footballing decision. But at the time the Black Stars were called to camp, Jordan was one of our best attackers, perhaps next to only A Djan, considering the number of goals scored. But Jordan was not even called, meaning he was not good enough for Black Stars. So if he says now that he wants to stay out until he improves enough to merit a regular call-up, is he asking to be begged? As for Dede, he had the right to be declared fit by his doctor before reporting for cam, when he was called. Many players' careers have ended prematurely because they relied on medical personnel who did not know their medical history. So if he wanted to be certified by his doctor, what was his crime. For someone who had been in Black Stars since 2008, did he need any justifier before being called to Black Stars/ Note thatwhile Boakye Yiadom, Anthony Annan etc were still under treatment Dede was playing for his team in matches. If the coach had been patient with hm, would he not have been available? But his case was simply a case of the FA and Kwasi Appiah wanting to show him where power lay. He said he was not psychologically prepared to play for Ghana. Does that mean he wants to be begged to play? Let's be objective, when addressing thse issues.
William 12 years ago

That is the problem with us Ghanaians. We are not objective, and we are very impatient in the way we make decisions. The guy simply needed clearance from his doctors, but we had no patience because he had missed the reporting ...
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That is the problem with us Ghanaians. We are not objective, and we are very impatient in the way we make decisions. The guy simply needed clearance from his doctors, but we had no patience because he had missed the reporting date - like a soldier camp, or something!!
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

That is not true. The Coach gave him two chances to report to the team and he failed both times. You guys are lying to cover for Dede's real motive for not reporting. He faked the injury and that is why he did not want the Bl ...
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That is not true. The Coach gave him two chances to report to the team and he failed both times. You guys are lying to cover for Dede's real motive for not reporting. He faked the injury and that is why he did not want the Blackstars team Doctor to examine him.

He wanted to report to the Blackstars team on Wednesday January 9th 2013, the same day Coach Appiah was mandated to give his 23 team members name to AFCON officials and the Coach could only have have included Dede without knowing his injury status since Dede had not given the team any clearance from his Doctors that he is ready to play. Coach Appiah had made it clear he was not going to take any injured Player to the AFCON and that was why Muntari too was left out.

Dede was miffed his brother was not chosen and that is why he faked that injury. He did not want to play for the team in South Africa because of his brother's exclusion from the team. Ghana cannot afford Dede to make his own rules. He should be allowed to retire permanently.
POW, The Prince of Walewale 12 years ago

This issue was on air for almost a week creating moments of anxiety among Ghanaians, still some fools will put all that aside and blow sh*ts. Such is how most Ghanaians are. Lazy to find out facts but quick to run with any ne ...
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This issue was on air for almost a week creating moments of anxiety among Ghanaians, still some fools will put all that aside and blow sh*ts. Such is how most Ghanaians are. Lazy to find out facts but quick to run with any news irrespective of it's source.
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

Was he the only player dropped? Did we not drop Waqris? Abeyie is better than half of the team we took to South Africa and far better than Jordan so why is this Jordan nonsense? Jordan has played for Blackstars in many matche ...
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Was he the only player dropped? Did we not drop Waqris? Abeyie is better than half of the team we took to South Africa and far better than Jordan so why is this Jordan nonsense? Jordan has played for Blackstars in many matches and has failed to impress. It was time to give others a chance to see what they can do. The only problem is that, Kwesi Appiah did not invite Waris who is far better than Jordan.
YARO KOFI 12 years ago

THE BEST PLAYERS NOW ARE THE AYEW'S, KELVIN P. BOATENG, MUNTARI & ESSIEN.WHERE WERE THEY....GFA SHD ANSWER. FOOLS

THE BEST PLAYERS NOW ARE THE AYEW'S, KELVIN P. BOATENG, MUNTARI & ESSIEN.WHERE WERE THEY....GFA SHD ANSWER. FOOLS
larrybee 12 years ago

we should not begged them to come play for us, before ayews there was black star so this small boys are not bigger than black star, if you call to black star you must be proud of been called to black star, who are they are th ...
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we should not begged them to come play for us, before ayews there was black star so this small boys are not bigger than black star, if you call to black star you must be proud of been called to black star, who are they are they better than messi and CR7. forget about them.......
William 12 years ago

We always say we should forget about players who are unhappy about management, and yet when we forget about these players we still do not end up even with 4th place medals! Why are we so arrogant?

We always say we should forget about players who are unhappy about management, and yet when we forget about these players we still do not end up even with 4th place medals! Why are we so arrogant?
Rams (BlackStarsAddict) 12 years ago

Total crap. I could bet to say no one loved or still even love the Ayew brothers or any other blackstars player like i've/i'm done/doing. KPB was a fantastic player, he left for reasons i don't know, Let him. Essien did same, ...
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Total crap. I could bet to say no one loved or still even love the Ayew brothers or any other blackstars player like i've/i'm done/doing. KPB was a fantastic player, he left for reasons i don't know, Let him. Essien did same, Let him, The Ayew Brothers? Let them.
All i want soccer fans to understand is, its the game i love. Not the gamers. The gamers makes if more fun. But hey, isn't this the best time for the FA to quit the corruption and dig deeper for even better and committed players who will always wanna be in their National Team colors? Not for the money or the fame but the pride of being a part of it as history will NEVER forget the part u played either positively, or negatively. NO PLAYER SHOULD BE BEGGED TO PLAY FOR HIS NATIONAL TEAM. YES!
OMAN BA PA. 12 years ago

MICHAEL ESSIEN,KELVIN PRINCE BOATENG,THE AYEWS.AND ?????

THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE SYSTEM.THE COACH MUST GO FIRST!!!!!!!!

MICHAEL ESSIEN,KELVIN PRINCE BOATENG,THE AYEWS.AND ?????

THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE SYSTEM.THE COACH MUST GO FIRST!!!!!!!!
ISAAC 12 years ago

I 100% side with Mr. Amstrong because the national team does not belong to two players it belongs to players who are committed and want to die for their country. Look at Negerian national team they ignore most of the big name ...
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I 100% side with Mr. Amstrong because the national team does not belong to two players it belongs to players who are committed and want to die for their country. Look at Negerian national team they ignore most of the big names who are very good but are not deciplined and that enabled them win the cup to the suprise of everybody and that is the system we must adopt. If you are not desciplined you are not going to part of the national team and should be punished or axed from the national team so that the players bad behaviour will not have any bad influence on other players and it will also serve as a warning to other players. For me Ghana did not missed their absence at all especially Jordan Ayew. Was he not part of the team that went to Angola and Equitorial Guinea, he did not perform better than those who went to South Africa. In fact we will not loose anything if we loose them they are not the only players we have, there are other players out there who are doing better than them and are knocking the doors of the national team. They should give us a break and I think is about time we stop mentioning their names or talking about is so boring. Thanks
JOSEPH QUARCOO. COLUMBUS OH 12 years ago

IF I MAY ASK, ARE WE BUILDING A TEAM OR WHAT. IF WE ARE BUILDING A TEAM THEN THESES ARE THE PLAYERS TO CALL.THESE 2 PLAYERS( DEDE & JORDAN) ARE BETTER THAN MOST ON THE PLAYERS WHO WARMED THE BENCH IN AFCON 2013 BECAUSE KWESI ...
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IF I MAY ASK, ARE WE BUILDING A TEAM OR WHAT. IF WE ARE BUILDING A TEAM THEN THESES ARE THE PLAYERS TO CALL.THESE 2 PLAYERS( DEDE & JORDAN) ARE BETTER THAN MOST ON THE PLAYERS WHO WARMED THE BENCH IN AFCON 2013 BECAUSE KWESI APPIAH WAS SCARED TO USE THEM. THEN WHY CALL THEM. ASAMOAH GYAN WHO WAS A FLOP IN THE TOURNAMENT WAS LEFT BY THE COACH TO WHILE AWAY TIME DOING NOTHING BUT WAS SCARED TO CHANGED HIM. HE WOULD HAVE CHANGED HIM IF HE HAD GOOD OPTIONS ON THE BENCH AND WOULD NOT HAVE PUSHED KOJO ASAMOAH TO THE LEFT BACK POSITION. GHANIANS SHOULD STOP BRAGGING AND CALL A SPADE A SPADE. KWESI APPIAH REGRETED NOT CALLING THEM BUT FOR THE GHANIAN THAT HE IS WILL NEVER TELL US THE WAY HE FELT ON THAT DAY.LIKE ASAMOAH GYAN WHO WAS BEGGED (2 TIMES) TO PLAY AND MADE THE CAPTAIN ONLY TO GO AND FLOP AND BRAEK OUR HEARTS, WE NEED THE AYEWS. ADOMAH AND BOAKYE YIADOM PROVED NOTHING BETTER THAT WE HAD. PLAYING ONLY ONE FRIENDLY MATCH AND SCORING A GOAL DOES NOT MAKE BOAKYE BETTER THAT JORDAN OVERNITE. COACH WISE UP YOU NEED THEM.
Rocket 12 years ago

Shut up fool!!!

Shut up fool!!!
Amankwa 12 years ago

I think the most important thing is that, we should not only beg the two Ayew brothers to come back to play but we should try to get their father involve. I believe their father could make a big impact because they respect an ...
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I think the most important thing is that, we should not only beg the two Ayew brothers to come back to play but we should try to get their father involve. I believe their father could make a big impact because they respect and obey him more.

Thanks.
Ern 12 years ago

Why hold meetings? just leave them. They knew very well that Ghanaians will come and beg them thats why they resigned. Pride comes before a fall! They should continue. A word to the wise is enough!

Why hold meetings? just leave them. They knew very well that Ghanaians will come and beg them thats why they resigned. Pride comes before a fall! They should continue. A word to the wise is enough!
Ern 12 years ago

This is why I love David Beckham. Even with all his money and success, and even with the way people insult him everyday, he still is the first person to put up his hand when they need someone to play for England. He will fini ...
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This is why I love David Beckham. Even with all his money and success, and even with the way people insult him everyday, he still is the first person to put up his hand when they need someone to play for England. He will finish the season in America, then come to Europe and find a top team like AC Milan to train, just so that he can stay sharp for England IN CASE THEY CALL HIM.
These two young chaps have a lot of talent, but they are behaving like spoilt brats......if they dont want to play, leave them!!
Chris 12 years ago

Players all over the world were once begged to play for their countries. Adebayor from neighbouring country was begged several times before he returns to the teams. What are you telling me?

Players all over the world were once begged to play for their countries. Adebayor from neighbouring country was begged several times before he returns to the teams. What are you telling me?
osei-kofi - greensboro NC-USA 12 years ago

I am disapointed with what some people are saying,have we forgotten soo soon? when we needed then to switch nationality to play for ghana?now look at the way we treat them.thats why we will never win any cup nor tornament for ...
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I am disapointed with what some people are saying,have we forgotten soo soon? when we needed then to switch nationality to play for ghana?now look at the way we treat them.thats why we will never win any cup nor tornament for a very long time.treat them right,make them feel special and they will deliver for you.look at the # of coaches we have sacked what good has come out of it.look and man u and arsenal how long have they kept their coaches ? look at egypt how long did he keep it coach to win the cup for a long time?why cant we learn? we are fools. we have lost essian,kelvin boateng,now the ayew brothers,who is next to join them.as i talk who can give me the core team for appiah? all his games he has used different players. as for armstrong motagbe he just want to come and chop some of the money in GFA which he will never get.
Ern 12 years ago

We are not treating them anyway biaaaa. They are the ones who said they are resigning, so let them resign.
They would never have made it into the French National team on a regular basis. They are not that good. Who will the ...
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We are not treating them anyway biaaaa. They are the ones who said they are resigning, so let them resign.
They would never have made it into the French National team on a regular basis. They are not that good. Who will they bench for them to play? Frank Ribery? or Karim Benzema? Samir Nasri?, Patrice Evra? Yohan Cabaye? Ben Harfa? Louis Saha? Don't make me laugh!!
Billy 12 years ago

Like father like sons,pride is killing
the Ayew family.

Like father like sons,pride is killing
the Ayew family.
Seth Bonsu 12 years ago

No player is above the country.If they have decided not to play so be it. Ghana will go on without them.

No player is above the country.If they have decided not to play so be it. Ghana will go on without them.
kooooo 12 years ago

Nonsense. Stew brothers have their NAMES and their MONEY. When your sick Black Stars came to south africa here people were asking where is Ayew brothers?

Nonsense. Stew brothers have their NAMES and their MONEY. When your sick Black Stars came to south africa here people were asking where is Ayew brothers?
Ern 12 years ago

They can keep their name!! When they were in the team, we got 4th. They were not in the team, we got 4th.
we dont care. others will replace! Nigeria won the cup with 6 local players in the squad. Zambia won it with mainly lo ...
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They can keep their name!! When they were in the team, we got 4th. They were not in the team, we got 4th.
we dont care. others will replace! Nigeria won the cup with 6 local players in the squad. Zambia won it with mainly local players. Of course we like the Ayews to be in the team, but if they dont want to be in it, they should stay where they are!
Danso-Boateng Seth 12 years ago

Whatever the issue is, should be talked over for unity to prevail within the rank and file of the national team. That when done, will go a long way to boaster the moral of our gallant men.

Whatever the issue is, should be talked over for unity to prevail within the rank and file of the national team. That when done, will go a long way to boaster the moral of our gallant men.
Issah 12 years ago

Not this time please.Ghanaians are already fed up with begging of players.You made this childish decision at the time when every sensible Ghanaian is already pissed of and thinking about portable water,electricity problem,inc ...
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Not this time please.Ghanaians are already fed up with begging of players.You made this childish decision at the time when every sensible Ghanaian is already pissed of and thinking about portable water,electricity problem,increase of fuel prices,armed robbery,politicians robbing the nation,better paid jobs,high cost of education to mention but few.Begging soccer players(Ayews) my ass.
Adjetey 12 years ago

Odemwingie was dropped, yet Nigeria won the nations. We don't need to beg them....tweeeaaaa!!!!

Odemwingie was dropped, yet Nigeria won the nations. We don't need to beg them....tweeeaaaa!!!!
who want to know 12 years ago

if I was in the position to take action on this matter, I will revoked their Ghanaian citizenship and passport immediately.

if I was in the position to take action on this matter, I will revoked their Ghanaian citizenship and passport immediately.
wilson 12 years ago

in fact no need going to beg KPB. if a coach thinks he needs to look at a player an ivitation letter should suffice. there is no need the coach going to visit a player to convince him to come down.

in fact no need going to beg KPB. if a coach thinks he needs to look at a player an ivitation letter should suffice. there is no need the coach going to visit a player to convince him to come down.
ME 12 years ago

You are a fool

You are a fool
Kojo Nti 12 years ago

we do not need to beg any player to play
for Ghana.If we lost a tournament that is not the end of it.We should groom the youngsters coming. The world top players have all the money they need but they are
eager to play for ...
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we do not need to beg any player to play
for Ghana.If we lost a tournament that is not the end of it.We should groom the youngsters coming. The world top players have all the money they need but they are
eager to play for their country.
Nana 12 years ago

Empty headed,know the facts before postin bs.

Empty headed,know the facts before postin bs.
manaf 12 years ago

why, is like u are jealous of the boys ,god has already bless them ,so let them be,ghana

why, is like u are jealous of the boys ,god has already bless them ,so let them be,ghana
Eisner 12 years ago

GFA should apologize for the bias treatment toward the boys that is not begging.

GFA should apologize for the bias treatment toward the boys that is not begging.
ghana 12 years ago

The yunger brother was not called, but the older brother was injured and the time he became well it was too late.So what do they want the coach to do or they want all Ghanaians to say because the Ayews did not go that is why ...
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The yunger brother was not called, but the older brother was injured and the time he became well it was too late.So what do they want the coach to do or they want all Ghanaians to say because the Ayews did not go that is why we did not get any cup.This time we need discipline. Sometimes i pity these players, they show disciplne in their clubs but show arrogance to the National time.This behavior is unacceptable at this time
Peter C ross U,S A 12 years ago

l support the idea.their father came and gone.Razak,Opoku Nti,Opoku Afriyie, Akwasi Owusu,Dan OWUSU, JUST to menstion a few'but black stars still exist, they should know that this is their job

l support the idea.their father came and gone.Razak,Opoku Nti,Opoku Afriyie, Akwasi Owusu,Dan OWUSU, JUST to menstion a few'but black stars still exist, they should know that this is their job
BOBBY 12 years ago

begging players to play for their country is the worse ever decision for an FA to take, this issue has never happened anywhere in modern football, if a player decides not to play let him move and focuss on the new players and ...
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begging players to play for their country is the worse ever decision for an FA to take, this issue has never happened anywhere in modern football, if a player decides not to play let him move and focuss on the new players and local players, even Abedi pele never took Ghanan to the World Cup so what else..
Peter C ross U,S A 12 years ago

without somebody dropping out how can we see the upcoming ones

without somebody dropping out how can we see the upcoming ones
soldier boy 12 years ago

they should fuck off. i dont give a damn if they play or not. is not like we are going to win the world cap by the way. look people of ghana dont let these fools have control over u guys out there. they can go to hell. tell t ...
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they should fuck off. i dont give a damn if they play or not. is not like we are going to win the world cap by the way. look people of ghana dont let these fools have control over u guys out there. they can go to hell. tell them i say so go to hell. ghana dont need them.
eric 12 years ago

that is right

that is right
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

IF U HVE A GOOD AND DEDICATED WIFE. U DONT MISTREAT HER. FOR HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A WOMAN SCORNED. IF U BEAT, CHEAT N CONSTANTLY DISRESPECT YOUR WOMAN. ONE DAY, SHE WILL LEAVE. U HAVE 2 CHOICES AS A MAN. GO N BEG OR LET IT ...
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IF U HVE A GOOD AND DEDICATED WIFE. U DONT MISTREAT HER. FOR HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A WOMAN SCORNED. IF U BEAT, CHEAT N CONSTANTLY DISRESPECT YOUR WOMAN. ONE DAY, SHE WILL LEAVE. U HAVE 2 CHOICES AS A MAN. GO N BEG OR LET IT GO. GFA, U ARE THE MAN IN THIS SITUATION. GHFUO ARE WATCHING. LOOK AT THE DEDICATION THE AYEWS HVE MADE FOR GH, ESP DEDE. THOSE OLD, PRIMITIVE BEHAVIORS AT THE GFA MUST END. OR ELSE MORE PLAYERS WILL LEAVE. EVEN WHEN THE WIND BLOWS, THE TREE BOWS ITS HEAD.
FREEMAN 12 years ago

Who said they are begging them? You are one of the problems of football in this country. If Listening and talking to them is what you termed begging, you do not deserve to ever head GFA.

Who said they are begging them? You are one of the problems of football in this country. If Listening and talking to them is what you termed begging, you do not deserve to ever head GFA.
Kofi 12 years ago

Let these so-called negotiators stop their trying to project their faces big men in Ghanaian football. I do totally agree Mr Mortagbe that no player, whatever their skills are should never be begged to play for Ghana. I have ...
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Let these so-called negotiators stop their trying to project their faces big men in Ghanaian football. I do totally agree Mr Mortagbe that no player, whatever their skills are should never be begged to play for Ghana. I have never seen only 2 players playing against 11 players. It is always 11 against unless someone is sent off during the game. These boys are trying to play the same situation as their father did which cost Ghana so much even at a time when we had real quality players because he thought he was indispensable. LEAVE THEM TO GO and Ghana will be ok without them
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

typical EGOTISTICAL GH MAN. WITH NO BRAINS N COMMON SENSE. GO N SEE A PSYCHIC U FOOL....

typical EGOTISTICAL GH MAN. WITH NO BRAINS N COMMON SENSE. GO N SEE A PSYCHIC U FOOL....
WISE MAN BABA YARA 12 years ago

GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR GOOD THINKING.
NOBODY SHOULD HIJACK MOTHER AMMA GHANA AND HER FOOTBALL.
PLAYERS HAVE COME AND GONE AND EVEN MORE GREATS WILL COME AGAIN.

GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR GOOD THINKING.
NOBODY SHOULD HIJACK MOTHER AMMA GHANA AND HER FOOTBALL.
PLAYERS HAVE COME AND GONE AND EVEN MORE GREATS WILL COME AGAIN.
KASS 12 years ago

OF COURSE,NO PLAYER SHOULD BE BEGGED TO PLAY FOR BLACK STARS.

OF COURSE,NO PLAYER SHOULD BE BEGGED TO PLAY FOR BLACK STARS.
o,d,k 12 years ago

fuck let them retire

fuck let them retire
o,d,k 12 years ago

fuck

fuck
Spiky 12 years ago

It has never been a practice for GFA to beg players to play for Ghana and they should NOT do so now or ever! If my memory serves me right, in the early 1960s some Black Stars players demanded being paid before playing in a ma ...
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It has never been a practice for GFA to beg players to play for Ghana and they should NOT do so now or ever! If my memory serves me right, in the early 1960s some Black Stars players demanded being paid before playing in a match against Nigeria. The football authorities at the time refused to accede to their demand, and selected a team predominantly made up of players from Academicals (the national secondary schools team) and Black Stars Team B. Only four of the regular Black Stars played in that match yet the makeshift team of inexperienced players went to Lagos and beat the Green Eagles 3-2. If we can win with a mediocre team why should we beg the so-called star-players. Begging players undermines discipline and we should avoid it, no matter what!
EK 12 years ago

no one should beg them to play for de national team..they can go to HELL!!!

no one should beg them to play for de national team..they can go to HELL!!!
Albert 12 years ago

i liked them a lot bt,they hv gone 2far with this.their GRATUITY ND PENSION BENEFITS AWAITS THEM AT SSNIT.d talents ar many.retire ko,retire ni.

i liked them a lot bt,they hv gone 2far with this.their GRATUITY ND PENSION BENEFITS AWAITS THEM AT SSNIT.d talents ar many.retire ko,retire ni.
papa appiah 12 years ago

Group D

Team

MP

W

D

L

GF

GA

Pts

Zambia

2

2

0

0

4

0

6

Ghana

2

1

0

1

7

1

3

Sudan

2

0

1

1

0

3

1

Lesotho ...
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Group D

Team

MP

W

D

L

GF

GA

Pts

Zambia

2

2

0

0

4

0

6

Ghana

2

1

0

1

7

1

3

Sudan

2

0

1

1

0

3

1

Lesotho

2

0

1

1

0

7

1
kubi. 12 years ago

Amstrong is right. Nobody should go to them. They must write to apologise before been admitted. I think they have an over blown ego.

Amstrong is right. Nobody should go to them. They must write to apologise before been admitted. I think they have an over blown ego.
Donskinny 12 years ago

For all i care they are not only players in Ghana they can go to hell

For all i care they are not only players in Ghana they can go to hell
GHANABOI 12 years ago

Why shouldnt the ayews bring a letter , if a player is doing well and wasnt called up they can retire , what would be the point of all the hard work , Kwasi Appiah is not in charge of the Ghana Team , the GFA is pulling strin ...
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Why shouldnt the ayews bring a letter , if a player is doing well and wasnt called up they can retire , what would be the point of all the hard work , Kwasi Appiah is not in charge of the Ghana Team , the GFA is pulling strings behind , i dont see the point of having a coach if the coach dont make the decision , Ghana Football cannot go ahead unless this so called GFA move themselves , what gives them the right to spoil football for us , no wonder this generation of good players wants nothing to do with football. Ghanaians take players and they kill them , Look at Asamoah Gyan , look at the wonderful hes done for Ghana and look at the things youve done to him , If you guys treated the players like they are worth something , this wont happen , look at the way England praise their players , Ghanaians dont do that , all you do is bring them down when they make a mistake
Alibaba 12 years ago

The problem with us Africans are that we're corrupt, tribalistic and with full of PHD attitudes. The coach and GFA shd rather leave.

The problem with us Africans are that we're corrupt, tribalistic and with full of PHD attitudes. The coach and GFA shd rather leave.
Rocket 12 years ago

FUCK YOU APE!!!!!!

FUCK YOU APE!!!!!!
As for the Fokker....one Fokker squad 12 years ago

Do you beg doctors not to go on strike? In HR labour is begged for. Beg for labour and achieve your aim. If you do not want to beg then, do not snub them.

Do you beg doctors not to go on strike? In HR labour is begged for. Beg for labour and achieve your aim. If you do not want to beg then, do not snub them.
HAWA YAKUBU 12 years ago

Investigate this issue properly and find the course of it.It looks like there is a remote course for the two brothers to behave this way.

Investigate this issue properly and find the course of it.It looks like there is a remote course for the two brothers to behave this way.
Ishmael usa 12 years ago

Do nor beg them.

Do nor beg them.
Ishmael usa 12 years ago

Prince boateng started this.

Prince boateng started this.
chris 12 years ago

not prince boateng is GFA STARTED it by appointing a very weak coach who doesn't know any tactical football. who should waste his time playing under him.

not prince boateng is GFA STARTED it by appointing a very weak coach who doesn't know any tactical football. who should waste his time playing under him.
Ishmael usa 12 years ago

Their father should get involed

Their father should get involed
Ishmael usa 12 years ago

What is their father saying

What is their father saying
Ishmael usa 12 years ago

Abede talk to your childern.

Abede talk to your childern.
GHANA GH 12 years ago

no Player is bigger than Mother Ghana, They sgould go to hell, We have had greater players in our short football history, likes of CK Gyamfi, edward acquah, mfum, polo, stephen appiah, robert hammond, sunday razak opoku afriy ...
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no Player is bigger than Mother Ghana, They sgould go to hell, We have had greater players in our short football history, likes of CK Gyamfi, edward acquah, mfum, polo, stephen appiah, robert hammond, sunday razak opoku afriyie. to name a few. These guys stood tallfor Ghana
chris 12 years ago

SHAME is GFA STARTED it by appointing a very weak coach who doesn't know any tactical football. who should waste his time playing under him.

SHAME is GFA STARTED it by appointing a very weak coach who doesn't know any tactical football. who should waste his time playing under him.
Rocket 12 years ago

You are an idiot and an APE!!

You are an idiot and an APE!!
chris 12 years ago

your mother self dey like. football is not music n dancing

your mother self dey like. football is not music n dancing
PHOBIA-PHOBIA 12 years ago

The technical staff found Jordan not ok for the BS and Andrew apparently,felt reluctant to play.Why blame AA?I think they must be forgotten.Dr. Nyaho sacked the entire Hearts team and the new guys came with that 'will power't ...
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The technical staff found Jordan not ok for the BS and Andrew apparently,felt reluctant to play.Why blame AA?I think they must be forgotten.Dr. Nyaho sacked the entire Hearts team and the new guys came with that 'will power'to surprise Ghana.The BS can do the same.
kk 12 years ago

200% right, NOBODY should be begged to play for the Goldcoast Blackstars bitch!

200% right, NOBODY should be begged to play for the Goldcoast Blackstars bitch!
Nene Adekerker 12 years ago

Discipline is important in every administration so if these boys feel big let them play for their father's team. Are they better than Muntari, Prince Boateng, Adiya, Inkoom and others

Discipline is important in every administration so if these boys feel big let them play for their father's team. Are they better than Muntari, Prince Boateng, Adiya, Inkoom and others
Alan k 12 years ago

It is childish to beg players to play for Ghana.

It is childish to beg players to play for Ghana.
Togbe Gidiglo 12 years ago

Whoever brings back these feel too big boys back to Black Star will regret because, I will make sure they don't play ball again just like Baba Yara and I mean it.

Whoever brings back these feel too big boys back to Black Star will regret because, I will make sure they don't play ball again just like Baba Yara and I mean it.
ALPHA ZORRO 12 years ago

Playing for National Team is a PRIVILEGE. Any Ghanaian should be proud to sacrifice to play. Playing for Ghana is not a Right. We dont need to Beg anybody to play

Playing for National Team is a PRIVILEGE. Any Ghanaian should be proud to sacrifice to play. Playing for Ghana is not a Right. We dont need to Beg anybody to play
JACK.TORONTO 12 years ago

Alpha Zoro u are Rt,begging the player is absolutely rubbish .So u want to tell me those boys are not replaceable,especially the younger one Jordan,canu retire if u were not even called due to ur performance...attitude shd no ...
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Alpha Zoro u are Rt,begging the player is absolutely rubbish .So u want to tell me those boys are not replaceable,especially the younger one Jordan,canu retire if u were not even called due to ur performance...attitude shd not be tolerated.,,AHHH
Nee Osabu Anokwafo 12 years ago

This guys are young and the best for Ghana.Do what it takes to bring them back to the team.If they were Asantes,you cannot wait.

This guys are young and the best for Ghana.Do what it takes to bring them back to the team.If they were Asantes,you cannot wait.
Emma-MTL 12 years ago

GFA should apologize. We need the AYEW Brothers, Prince Boateng, Essien, Muntari.... U guys call the players of the African cup "black Stars", Brazilians of Africa? lol

GFA should apologize. We need the AYEW Brothers, Prince Boateng, Essien, Muntari.... U guys call the players of the African cup "black Stars", Brazilians of Africa? lol
Esoccer 12 years ago

You are absolutely right

You are absolutely right
RAMZY-ABE 12 years ago

No player in Ghana at the moment is better than the Ayews, Kelvin and Essien. Have you ever cared to fine out why they are resigning? If your answer is NO just stop speaking rubbish, keep quite and suffer. GHANAFUO KASA DODO! ...
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No player in Ghana at the moment is better than the Ayews, Kelvin and Essien. Have you ever cared to fine out why they are resigning? If your answer is NO just stop speaking rubbish, keep quite and suffer. GHANAFUO KASA DODO!!!
Kwame 12 years ago

As I read through these comments I'm not surprise why current issues with the Ayews are surfacing at GFA. Many rush to judgement without the due diligence and not knowing the root cause(s). We are quick to condemn and jump ...
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As I read through these comments I'm not surprise why current issues with the Ayews are surfacing at GFA. Many rush to judgement without the due diligence and not knowing the root cause(s). We are quick to condemn and jump to conclusion and likely to face similar problem down the road. These behaviors plague every facet of out society and the sooner we do something it the better it will be for all us. We can begin by asserting: GRACIOUS ASSUMPTION; I believe all parties involved are good people, the players, coaches and administrators alike so enough about the berating comments and the rush to judgement.
Agyaku 12 years ago

If GFA, and coach Appiah continue being adamant with their ego they will slowly annihilate the Black Star.

If GFA, and coach Appiah continue being adamant with their ego they will slowly annihilate the Black Star.
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

"@Nigeria and Zambia's leagues are far better than Ghana's and their teams beat us all the time when playing the African club championship"

Don't start insulting me by calling me ignorant because I have more sense in my to ...
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"@Nigeria and Zambia's leagues are far better than Ghana's and their teams beat us all the time when playing the African club championship"

Don't start insulting me by calling me ignorant because I have more sense in my toes that you will ever have in your head.

Tell me what Nigeria and Zambia clubs have beaten Ghanaian clubs in the last ten African clubs championships. You cannot just crap any idiocy here and expect people like me to chomp on it.

Who told you Arsene Wenger wants DEDE? If Arsenals want him, and DEDE has said he wants to play in the EPL, he would have forced a trade. No English Premier league wants him. Who told you that? You believe all the trash published here. If Arsenals wanted DEDE, they would have gone for him. Marseile is not among the top 15 teams in the world.
DAP 12 years ago

We have to remember that Black Star is not a family business, if any players are to be asked back into the team, it should be Essien, Muntari and Boateng and not the Ayew brothers. They can go to h*#l.

We have to remember that Black Star is not a family business, if any players are to be asked back into the team, it should be Essien, Muntari and Boateng and not the Ayew brothers. They can go to h*#l.
Booolu 12 years ago

They can go to hell, nobody should beg them to play, Osei Kofi was not begged to play for Ghana. Fuck them

They can go to hell, nobody should beg them to play, Osei Kofi was not begged to play for Ghana. Fuck them
Jacob 12 years ago

I believe the GFA should rather encourage our old players to play alongside the new players if they want the young players attain some experience. Experience coaches do that, e.g. Jose Mourinoh of Real Madrid or Sir Ferguson ...
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I believe the GFA should rather encourage our old players to play alongside the new players if they want the young players attain some experience. Experience coaches do that, e.g. Jose Mourinoh of Real Madrid or Sir Ferguson of Man United. Amstrong comments is uncalled for, otherwise 'Wrong'
Boss 12 years ago

What about John Paintsil, Derick Boateng and Anthony Annang? Even Kojo Asamoah and Agyemang Badu can all be classifiend as eperienced players for Ghana. Where are the so called eperienced players the coach ignored? Essien, Mu ...
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What about John Paintsil, Derick Boateng and Anthony Annang? Even Kojo Asamoah and Agyemang Badu can all be classifiend as eperienced players for Ghana. Where are the so called eperienced players the coach ignored? Essien, Muntari or John Mensah? Apart from Muntari who was injured, would you invite Essien or John Mensah for AFCON in their present form? Please Ghanaian fans, let's give our coaches some room to operate. Finishing fourth on a continent of about 54 countries is not that bad for a first-timer substantive coach! I think it is a good first attempt.

I also support the idea of leaving pompous players to retire since they can even deliberately cause our downfall when they are 'forced' to play. Let those who need the exposure come and allow the 'accomplished' to neglect Ghana.
iddris 12 years ago

Mortebga or who do u call yourself am sorry for my tone but where were u when the gfa went begging gyan with the captain band to return to blackstar?can u tell me how many cups gyan has been able to bring to ghana since he em ...
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Mortebga or who do u call yourself am sorry for my tone but where were u when the gfa went begging gyan with the captain band to return to blackstar?can u tell me how many cups gyan has been able to bring to ghana since he emerge as a surprise stricker for ghana?
Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe 12 years ago

Thanks for your comment, Iddris. I am not sure that the GFA went begging Gyan with the Captain's armband. And I made a general statement about begging players to represent their nation. For me, it is a source of IMMENSE PRIDE ...
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Thanks for your comment, Iddris. I am not sure that the GFA went begging Gyan with the Captain's armband. And I made a general statement about begging players to represent their nation. For me, it is a source of IMMENSE PRIDE TO DO ANYTHING ON BEHALF OF YOUR NATION. And there are so many QUALITY PLAYERS OUR THERE JUST WAITING FOR A CHANCE TO WEAR THAT BEAUTIFUL JERSEY AND DO US PROUD. So, like I said in one earlier post, let us by all means speak to the players and understand their challenges; and giving them a hearing and discussing their challenges with them towards getting a pragmatic solution is certainly not begging: But we must not beg them. That would set a bad precedent. As to your tone, we all have different ways in which we express ourselves so I will leave it at that. Thanks. We are all trying our best to contribute our little bit to the development of Ghana Football.
George 12 years ago

You miss the point. It's all about team management. AA is not just ripe enough for the job. He has no charisma, and does not have the knowledge in dealing with players. It was all clear in SA. Gyan was a flop in almost ...
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You miss the point. It's all about team management. AA is not just ripe enough for the job. He has no charisma, and does not have the knowledge in dealing with players. It was all clear in SA. Gyan was a flop in almost all the games he played, yet he was scared to remove him. We need a coach who can withstand pressure and make good decision.

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