Ghana coach targets extended winning run

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The Stallion 12 years ago

The crucial games are the two away games. Zambia will not find it easy with Sudan in their home game.
Then comes the last round which is a home and away affair. Really, there's a long way off.

The crucial games are the two away games. Zambia will not find it easy with Sudan in their home game.
Then comes the last round which is a home and away affair. Really, there's a long way off.
WOFA WAHOO 12 years ago

stop dreaming about brazil,b'coz u cant take ur ghana juju team there,even ur ashantehene pot of blood full of chirldren and women blood cant help u to brazil,u can only win in kumasi but this time zambia crak all ur juju.

stop dreaming about brazil,b'coz u cant take ur ghana juju team there,even ur ashantehene pot of blood full of chirldren and women blood cant help u to brazil,u can only win in kumasi but this time zambia crak all ur juju.
true talk 12 years ago

So when are Ghanaians gonna learn to treat all games as crucial. This is the source of our downfall. More than 30 years without a cup is as a result of writing some teams off. Until we learn to treat all games equally, I'm af ...
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So when are Ghanaians gonna learn to treat all games as crucial. This is the source of our downfall. More than 30 years without a cup is as a result of writing some teams off. Until we learn to treat all games equally, I'm afraid to say we have a long way to go.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

AA'S LONGEST WIN STREAK EVER AS A COACH PROLLY 2 GAMES, AT BEST 3 GAMES IN HIS ENTIRE COACHING CAREER. THE ONLY WAY GH CAN QUALIFY TO WCUP IS BY BRIBING REFS. OTHERWISE, FORGET IT.

TWEAA, AFUOM COACH WEI...

AA'S LONGEST WIN STREAK EVER AS A COACH PROLLY 2 GAMES, AT BEST 3 GAMES IN HIS ENTIRE COACHING CAREER. THE ONLY WAY GH CAN QUALIFY TO WCUP IS BY BRIBING REFS. OTHERWISE, FORGET IT.

TWEAA, AFUOM COACH WEI...
The Stallion 12 years ago

Why can't you write sense, for once? What shows that we bribed the referee?
When the foreign coaches were here, have you ever seen 4 goals in a single match before?

Why can't you write sense, for once? What shows that we bribed the referee?
When the foreign coaches were here, have you ever seen 4 goals in a single match before?
POW@Appiah, W/C or get fired 12 years ago

Stallion, GHFUO is basically here to seek attention. He seriously looking for all the hugs and kisses his parents didn't give him during his childhood days. I won't be suprised if he still sucks his mouth and plays with his b ...
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Stallion, GHFUO is basically here to seek attention. He seriously looking for all the hugs and kisses his parents didn't give him during his childhood days. I won't be suprised if he still sucks his mouth and plays with his belly button at the same time.
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

He is seeking attention because he did not get it from his parents and with my twelve hours credit in Psychology, I can tell you that GHANAFUO was abused by his parents for wetting his bed.

He is seeking attention because he did not get it from his parents and with my twelve hours credit in Psychology, I can tell you that GHANAFUO was abused by his parents for wetting his bed.
Kenneth Osei-Afriyie 12 years ago

Hello Bro. Stallion. Just to set the records straight. Under Le Roy Ghana whacked Nigeria 4-1. And we thrashed Zambia 5-1 under Rajevac, both in friendlies in London.

Hello Bro. Stallion. Just to set the records straight. Under Le Roy Ghana whacked Nigeria 4-1. And we thrashed Zambia 5-1 under Rajevac, both in friendlies in London.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS, NOT PRIDEFUL 12 years ago

THEY THINK GOALS WIN YOU TROPHIES. LOOK AT HOW FAR MILO AND HIS 1 GOAL PROJECT TOOK GH? IM ALL IN FAVOR OF GOALS, BUT LETS BE FRANK. AA IS NOT THE CALIBRE OF COACH WE SHOULD ENTERTAIN NEAR GBSTAR. HE SUCKS NYASH!

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THEY THINK GOALS WIN YOU TROPHIES. LOOK AT HOW FAR MILO AND HIS 1 GOAL PROJECT TOOK GH? IM ALL IN FAVOR OF GOALS, BUT LETS BE FRANK. AA IS NOT THE CALIBRE OF COACH WE SHOULD ENTERTAIN NEAR GBSTAR. HE SUCKS NYASH!

SAMMY, TAKE YOUR 12HRS OF PSYCHOLOGY TO ANKAFUL. U MEDICRE, PRIMITIVE APE....U THNK 12 HRS IS ENUFF TO ASSESS ME? TU GYIMIFUO
kwasi danso 12 years ago

really, you must be hurting Ghana won the game.You see when ever any team in Africa play Ghana, the country's only dream is to beat the Best in Africa which to your information Ghana is one of the Best of the Best.Shame unto ...
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really, you must be hurting Ghana won the game.You see when ever any team in Africa play Ghana, the country's only dream is to beat the Best in Africa which to your information Ghana is one of the Best of the Best.Shame unto you who ever your hurting heart you're.The only person you hurt is yourself not coach Appiah.

Adama, Texas 12 years ago

For once shut your beak up. AA have proved he can do the job and you are jealous because your favorites--Odenkey and Konadu-- are not going to get it, as long as AA keep winning. So, just stop the hate.

For once shut your beak up. AA have proved he can do the job and you are jealous because your favorites--Odenkey and Konadu-- are not going to get it, as long as AA keep winning. So, just stop the hate.
Sasabonsam 12 years ago

No more Serbian coaches for the Black Stars, AA was a Black Star and he even captained the team. We have better players than Serbia and any of them can lead the team, so we will not over look our talents such as Stephen Appia ...
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No more Serbian coaches for the Black Stars, AA was a Black Star and he even captained the team. We have better players than Serbia and any of them can lead the team, so we will not over look our talents such as Stephen Appiah, Esien, Sule, J. Mensah, Abedi etc if the job becomes vacant and any of them is qualified. IT IS ALL IN THE HEAD, THE 400 YEARS OF SLAVERY HAS AFFECTED THE WAY MANY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT BLACKS, even the blacks themselves do not have confidence in themselves and in each other. SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!
OSEI STEPHEN,NORWAY 12 years ago

AGYA APPIAH IS COOL AND SERIOUSE COACH EVER ALSO WE HAVE LEARN FROM BURKINA FASO OUR MISTAKES,NO MORE WEAK TEAM,LOOK AT ETIOPIANS TEAM THEY PLAY VERY WELL ITS TRUE ALL WHAT WE NEED IS MORE GOALS OR ...
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AGYA APPIAH IS COOL AND SERIOUSE COACH EVER ALSO WE HAVE LEARN FROM BURKINA FASO OUR MISTAKES,NO MORE WEAK TEAM,LOOK AT ETIOPIANS TEAM THEY PLAY VERY WELL ITS TRUE ALL WHAT WE NEED IS MORE GOALS OR TO WIN EVERY MATCHE,THATS ALL
cool 12 years ago

The only way we can qualify is to bribe Sudan and take care of Zambia at home.We can then afford to draw in Lesotho.This coach does not have the credentials and a proven track record to win all three game without help.He is q ...
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The only way we can qualify is to bribe Sudan and take care of Zambia at home.We can then afford to draw in Lesotho.This coach does not have the credentials and a proven track record to win all three game without help.He is questionable when selecting his players and making subtitution.
kwasi danso 12 years ago

Did you started from the top in life or did some fool gave you a break from the beginning. Give the guy a break.He just started coaching the black stars.doing fine as a begginer.Akwasi Appiah is the few coaches that i have se ...
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Did you started from the top in life or did some fool gave you a break from the beginning. Give the guy a break.He just started coaching the black stars.doing fine as a begginer.Akwasi Appiah is the few coaches that i have seen with that many goals in one game.
Smoking Columbia 12 years ago

My man with his all time phrase 'tactically disciplined!' .
I wish you well. Keep on improving. I could tell that you are trying to have at least 2 players for each position. Well, the Serbians come over without any power ...
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My man with his all time phrase 'tactically disciplined!' .
I wish you well. Keep on improving. I could tell that you are trying to have at least 2 players for each position. Well, the Serbians come over without any powerful CV but they do well because Ghs are gifted. Why cant you also succeed? You WILL surely succeed. We gotcha
Kenneth Osei-Afriyie 12 years ago

Akwasi you are right. In general the Stars showed a lot of tactical discipline and awareness. However it is important that more work is done on individual players abilities in order to realise their full potential.For instan ...
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Akwasi you are right. In general the Stars showed a lot of tactical discipline and awareness. However it is important that more work is done on individual players abilities in order to realise their full potential.For instance it was evident Wakaso Mubarak has developed a bit of pace but there is more room for further development. Sometimes he easily gets dispossessed because of his slow pace and in his anxiety to win back the ball commits infringement in dangerous areas.And Rabiu Mohammed was excellent in the holding midfield but he needs to be cautious in his tackles. He commits a lot of fouls because some of his tackles are too crunchy. The dilly-dallying with the ball instead of clearing or playing to touch was still in evidence by some of the defenders.This needs to stop. Lastly, it was nice to see the Stars play possessive football but I think it will be better if the defence do so a bit upfront from the Ghana 18. They were passing the ball too close to the Ghana 18 they risked being dispossessed by opponents who will have a clear sight on goal. Congrats to the players the coach and his technical team.
kwasi danso 12 years ago

very happiy some ghanian is positive on what just happened.They did very well I think

very happiy some ghanian is positive on what just happened.They did very well I think
Sarskoberta 12 years ago

"However it is important that more work is done on individual players abilities in order to realise their full potential" culled.

I wonder how much time a national coach can have for PIA 'player individual attention'.

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"However it is important that more work is done on individual players abilities in order to realise their full potential" culled.

I wonder how much time a national coach can have for PIA 'player individual attention'.

These players are not collected from
a breeding ground (the 'otope' type) where they are brought home to be fed with greens, 'kontomire' and the like.
And or are fed with Ostermilk/Lactogen where they grow
uncontrollably.

They are professionals who are adequately paid sitting comfortably well for having 'just fun' in the chase of the round leather ball.
They are scattered all over the globe.

Therefore it gets imperative that any player called to represent his/her country must, OOPS! should be good enough and are aware of what is expected of them once they show up.

Who therefore has got the gut, the effrontery to teach him/her how to play?

Is it the coach?
Hell no!!.
It is the player himself who plays himself out the game of football. Nature calls it a 'talent'. A gift peculiarly endowed with each individual.

How fore could a coach bring/develop a player to its potential?

Any talented player must develop skills to supplement the very he is endowed with thru constant practice which a coach has little or nothing to offer.

The longest time a national coach stays with these players are from three days to four weeks that obviously makes individual attention impossible.

A coach is trained to detect/unearth talent. Should develop the feel and the knack to pick and choose and assemble quality players.
Teach formations, strategies and exercise regiments necessary and generally to control/withstand fatigue and exhaustion.

For a player to reach his potential, he must eschew all forms of distractions. Must be dedicated, disciplined and self motivated.
The essence why some players are good- better-best than others.

Players win games.
Assemble the best players and everything shall fall in place.
I stand corrected.
"Obi nnim, obi kyer3"
Beats Me.
Kenneth Osei-Afriyie 12 years ago

One of the attributes of a good coach is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of individual players;develop their strenghts and work on their weaknesses in that way the full potential of the player could be realised. Waka ...
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One of the attributes of a good coach is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of individual players;develop their strenghts and work on their weaknesses in that way the full potential of the player could be realised. Wakaso has great talent and will be a great assest to the Black Stars. But he is yet to reach his full potential because of his slow pace on the ball. Akwasi can work on that. I remember very well as a youngster ( as a ball boy at the then Kumasi Sports Stadium) the Black Stars Brazillian coach, Oswaldo Sampaio used to take Yaw Sam on extra training after the team's training sessions. He will ask him to ran up and down the empty stands several times to build his speed. No wonder Yaw Sam was seen as one of the speedy wingers Ghana has ever produced. If you have time to watch top teams in training, you will see coaches asking players who have the potential to execute Free Kicks to keep practising on their skill after the team's training is over. That's my point, bro Sarks. Hope it doesn't BEAT YOU.

ghanalover 12 years ago

THIS TIME STUPID NYANTEKYI DID NOT INFLUENCE WEAK APPIAH TO CALL HIS BLOCK HEADED NEPHEW DERECK BOATENG WHO WAS AND IS A USELESS FARMER NOT QUALIFIED TO BE A PLAYER TO BE IN THE SQUAD.

THIS TIME STUPID NYANTEKYI DID NOT INFLUENCE WEAK APPIAH TO CALL HIS BLOCK HEADED NEPHEW DERECK BOATENG WHO WAS AND IS A USELESS FARMER NOT QUALIFIED TO BE A PLAYER TO BE IN THE SQUAD.
banana 12 years ago

I didn't miss a second of the game...at the end ghana won 4-0, fine...that's what we all wanted...but to be constructive, the black stars did not play the way the black stars usually play-that passing game- it was not there a ...
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I didn't miss a second of the game...at the end ghana won 4-0, fine...that's what we all wanted...but to be constructive, the black stars did not play the way the black stars usually play-that passing game- it was not there and it seems like we cant play the passing game no more...it was evident in south africa...it is now kick and run...it surprises me that the black stars these days cannot hold the ball for a minute..two-three passes and they lose the ball...i remember ghana vs brazil at the 2006 world cup...the commentator asked rhetorically whether it was brazil that was wearing white...why he asked?... because those in white (black stars) were playing the passing game and possessing the ball more than the brazilians who are noted of playing the passing game...and on sunday i didnt see the passing game which every ghanaian knows that it is the way ghanaian teams: u-17, u-21, u-23 and the senior team play...you may win the game alright but if you don't play the passing game, or as we ghanaians call it, "fa ma wonua", then you didn't play well...ghana vs cape verde at south africa, we won 2-0 but the losers played better than the winners-it was kick and run and boom boom...and so our coaches must go back to the drawing board and see that we go back to our original 4-4-2 attacking free-flow football that we are noted for
The Stallion 12 years ago

All that you wrote was garbage. The Brazil/Ghana game you described, who won? The Ghana/Cape Verde game in which they played better than us, who won? The Gh/Sudan game in which they played better than us, who won? My friend, ...
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All that you wrote was garbage. The Brazil/Ghana game you described, who won? The Ghana/Cape Verde game in which they played better than us, who won? The Gh/Sudan game in which they played better than us, who won? My friend, you are looking at a clear pattern but you are blind. Keep the possession, we will plant the goals.
When Chelsea is playing against Arsenal in the EPL, the commentator always says that "Arsenal plays the football and Chelsea scores the goals." Chelsea knocked out Barcelona last year and went on to win the cup. They let Barcelona play the football, and Chelsea scored the goals.
Keep on dreaming!
WE THE PEOPLE 12 years ago

just rebutt his arguments as you did but leave out the insults...what are you angry about?..he just made a useful observation

just rebutt his arguments as you did but leave out the insults...what are you angry about?..he just made a useful observation
kwasi danso 12 years ago

I know some of this players read some this garbage you guys wtite here .good reply to that fool. Black stars did fantastic and beautiful goals.

I know some of this players read some this garbage you guys wtite here .good reply to that fool. Black stars did fantastic and beautiful goals.
A Richard. 12 years ago

Afiyie Ankrah should reasign as Ministre for Sports for his comments on Stephen APPIAH, RAZAK and other senior members of Black Stars treatment that was melted to the them by those security personnel at the KUMASI Stadium y ...
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Afiyie Ankrah should reasign as Ministre for Sports for his comments on Stephen APPIAH, RAZAK and other senior members of Black Stars treatment that was melted to the them by those security personnel at the KUMASI Stadium yesterday or he should call them immediately to appologise.
WE THE PEOPLE 12 years ago

that will be a good time...for now, the unity is good

that will be a good time...for now, the unity is good
i-WITNESS 12 years ago

GHANAWEB,a replay of the BLACK STAR/SUDAN match pls,for those of us who could not watch it...!

GHANAWEB,a replay of the BLACK STAR/SUDAN match pls,for those of us who could not watch it...!
NANA KUFUOR 12 years ago

Congratulations Ghana. I appreciate Coach Akwasi Appiah's 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 formation. No more lone striker. One thing remaining is their passing. Though they cannot play like Barcelona, the coach should advise them how to use o ...
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Congratulations Ghana. I appreciate Coach Akwasi Appiah's 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 formation. No more lone striker. One thing remaining is their passing. Though they cannot play like Barcelona, the coach should advise them how to use open spaces. Sudan rather played like Barcelona.
Me 12 years ago

I once said that what may be happening would be similar to what Duya did in 2006. Duya failed to qualify Ghana beyond 1/6th in the Africa games and he said he used the Afcon to know his team well and to correct errors. He w ...
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I once said that what may be happening would be similar to what Duya did in 2006. Duya failed to qualify Ghana beyond 1/6th in the Africa games and he said he used the Afcon to know his team well and to correct errors. He was right. Later he showcased Ghana to the the World. Yes, the world got to know Ghana from 2006 WC.
I believe Mr. AA is correcting the errors at the Afcon so lets all support him to succeed. He is really building a good team for the Brasil.
Now I know Atsu, Wakasu, Fatau and from yesterday Warris. Who is going to be next? Perhaps Accam. We live to see.
No one player can claim a permanent position in the team. We need Unity.

Analyst 12 years ago

The Stars were excellent against Sudan all the same, the team must be reinforced because of the enormity of the task ahead. It is good that the coach knows this.
The two matches in June are going to be difficult because the ...
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The Stars were excellent against Sudan all the same, the team must be reinforced because of the enormity of the task ahead. It is good that the coach knows this.
The two matches in June are going to be difficult because they are away and within a space of just one week. We need to get it very right to avoid what happened to Zambia in Lesotho(or even worse) from happening to us also.
We should be able to persuade Dede and Kelvin Prince Boateng to return quickly. Also, good old John Mensah should be called back into the team. It will be a delight to see the selection from Dede, Prince, Warris, Wakasu, Agyemang Badu, Kwadzo Asamoah, Frimpong etc to play upfront while John Mensah partners Vorsah in central defence. If we get maximum points in Sudan and Lesotho, the morale will be too high for Zambia to be able to spoil the party in Kumasi in September.
Even after winning the group, it is not yet a done deal. There will be a home and away knock-out matches between one of the 10 group winners before getting the ticket to Brazil. So the strategy must look ahead covering the full picture.
Ghanavi 12 years ago

Mr. Kwasi Appiah, way to go. Your boys showed real guts and they played as real Ghanaians. They listened to your directions and THEY WON. They demonstrated their thirst for winning. No one needs the Ayews to win.

Mr. Kwasi Appiah, way to go. Your boys showed real guts and they played as real Ghanaians. They listened to your directions and THEY WON. They demonstrated their thirst for winning. No one needs the Ayews to win.
Ama bii 12 years ago

Winning all tthe rest of matches is too much for Appiah. Away in Sudan, Lesotho, and Zambia at home. No hope for Appiah - Sack him now. He will lose in Sudan, draw in Lesotho and draw with Zambia in Ghana.

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Winning all tthe rest of matches is too much for Appiah. Away in Sudan, Lesotho, and Zambia at home. No hope for Appiah - Sack him now. He will lose in Sudan, draw in Lesotho and draw with Zambia in Ghana.

The Black Stars with Appiah are just not cutting it. He has no coaching expertise. There was no game yesterday.
Jo 12 years ago

It seems the bane of the Black Stars now is the lateral defence popularly known as the '2' and '3' positions.My candid suggestion is that you convert some of the very good central defender ,who always sits on the bench match ...
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It seems the bane of the Black Stars now is the lateral defence popularly known as the '2' and '3' positions.My candid suggestion is that you convert some of the very good central defender ,who always sits on the bench match after match without being utilized.A name that comes to mind is JONATHAN MENSAH.This Player is too good to be warming the bench match after match whilst our lateral defence remains porous.
Jo 12 years ago

Lee Addy and Jonathan Mensah are central defenders that can be converted to lateral defenders for the benefit of the team.If Kwadjo Asamaoh can do it why not them???

Lee Addy and Jonathan Mensah are central defenders that can be converted to lateral defenders for the benefit of the team.If Kwadjo Asamaoh can do it why not them???

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