Zambia, a serious hurdle

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Legesse 12 years ago

To be forewarned is to be forearmed. I believe all these warnings as well as the confidence and ego of the Zambians being the reasons why they are talking big should all be credible signs that no one can take them for granted ...
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To be forewarned is to be forearmed. I believe all these warnings as well as the confidence and ego of the Zambians being the reasons why they are talking big should all be credible signs that no one can take them for granted. For sure, the knew how we play. They spied on us during the match against Sudan but could not beat the Sudanese, which means we were their real target and not the other.

History tells us that the stock in trade of Zambia is how they can upset a big team. They knew our style of play and everything under this sun is possible. Hey Stars, watch out. Take everything serious and humble these zambians before we all go sleep early on the 6th September. Even one nil against Ghana is huge, my friend.
krikri 12 years ago

We have tasted the world cup twice and we will like to 'chop' it every 4 years that is why our Sports Minister speaks as if the only job he has to do is to send the Black Stars to Brazil. We are also not sleeping if the Zambi ...
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We have tasted the world cup twice and we will like to 'chop' it every 4 years that is why our Sports Minister speaks as if the only job he has to do is to send the Black Stars to Brazil. We are also not sleeping if the Zambians are not
Mr.N 12 years ago

Our GFA and her President Kwesi Nyantakyi are not sending the sign of serious to the Zambia match. They are so focus on money that if care is not taken our Sunday would turn to Monday. How on earth you want ahead and signed a ...
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Our GFA and her President Kwesi Nyantakyi are not sending the sign of serious to the Zambia match. They are so focus on money that if care is not taken our Sunday would turn to Monday. How on earth you want ahead and signed a contract to play Japan when you know that the Zambians are coming to town. These people easily forget history and may God forbid if and only if a surprise happens in Kumasi they better move to Afghanistan.
The Stallion 12 years ago

FIFA site is still showing that the match will be played on Friday Sept 6, meaning that this people are still going ahead with the Japan match.

FIFA site is still showing that the match will be played on Friday Sept 6, meaning that this people are still going ahead with the Japan match.
Dangerous! Terrritory!!!! 12 years ago

These 18th century dwellers have been goaded into a state of certainty by their Priestess/Juju-lord. That's where their confidence is coming from. What ever you do, keep a close eye on suspicious looking foreigners seeking ...
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These 18th century dwellers have been goaded into a state of certainty by their Priestess/Juju-lord. That's where their confidence is coming from. What ever you do, keep a close eye on suspicious looking foreigners seeking to gain access to the Baba Yara playing field as of any of these days. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!!
koms 12 years ago

Under pressure games its when you can see how we ply football we like it if sending a spy why not arrest him don't be afraid we are coming when did you win any cup?

Under pressure games its when you can see how we ply football we like it if sending a spy why not arrest him don't be afraid we are coming when did you win any cup?
Daniel 12 years ago

Zambia will fall in Kumasi at all cost. They can do the talking but Ghana will beat them.

Zambia will fall in Kumasi at all cost. They can do the talking but Ghana will beat them.
Ike Abinla 12 years ago

We will beat Zambia

We will beat Zambia
BONAFIDEKMAN 12 years ago

We shall overcome no doubt.The coach just needs to get his selection right.The Zambians are scared and nervous that's why they are making a lot of noise.Remember that "BARKING DOGS SELDOM BITE".Lets go Blackstars!!!!

We shall overcome no doubt.The coach just needs to get his selection right.The Zambians are scared and nervous that's why they are making a lot of noise.Remember that "BARKING DOGS SELDOM BITE".Lets go Blackstars!!!!
QUAME 12 years ago

Zambia have no chance in Ghana.The noise is just psychological means to get us panic. They can only qualify if we feature unqualified player for them to be given 3 points

Zambia have no chance in Ghana.The noise is just psychological means to get us panic. They can only qualify if we feature unqualified player for them to be given 3 points

Nijaboy 12 years ago

Mister Writer GOOD article but with misinformation on Nigeria.please get your facts correctly about Nigeria's AFCON triumphs. Nigeria didnt win AFCON for the first time in 1994. Please note that Nigeria had earlier won AFCO ...
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Mister Writer GOOD article but with misinformation on Nigeria.please get your facts correctly about Nigeria's AFCON triumphs. Nigeria didnt win AFCON for the first time in 1994. Please note that Nigeria had earlier won AFCON in 1980 before winning it in 1994.On the Zambia versus Ghana match, Ghana has 90% chance but Zambia still has on an outside chance of going through.
stepof, Bronx NY 12 years ago

Nigeria won their first cup in 1980 when they hosted the tournament.
Ghana will beat Zambia to qualify for the second round.

Nigeria won their first cup in 1980 when they hosted the tournament.
Ghana will beat Zambia to qualify for the second round.
Nana yaw broni. 12 years ago

Zambia can not stand Ghana,by praying football Atall.

Zambia can not stand Ghana,by praying football Atall.
Cool J 12 years ago

The B. Stars play their soccer on the field,unlike these loudmouthed Zambians who after losing go crying like babies to FIFA corridors begging for cheap points. Yes,it is good the Black Stars prepare well but seriously, I don ...
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The B. Stars play their soccer on the field,unlike these loudmouthed Zambians who after losing go crying like babies to FIFA corridors begging for cheap points. Yes,it is good the Black Stars prepare well but seriously, I don't see the Zambians beating us; they simply don't impress me on the field of play.
ismail khalid 12 years ago

Am not asking the GFA to go to sleep but as sure as Atta mills is dead,Ghana Will beat Zambia come september 6.

Am not asking the GFA to go to sleep but as sure as Atta mills is dead,Ghana Will beat Zambia come september 6.
john ansah 12 years ago

the hurdles should be cleared one after the other!

the hurdles should be cleared one after the other!
charles boakye 12 years ago

I was also going to ask the same question as to whether GFA has sent scouts to watch Zambia mathes as they have done. If they have not then we are own enemies and we cannot cry when loose to Zambia when they come over here.Th ...
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I was also going to ask the same question as to whether GFA has sent scouts to watch Zambia mathes as they have done. If they have not then we are own enemies and we cannot cry when loose to Zambia when they come over here.The return match in Ghana should be one to settle old scores and everything within the powers of GFA,management,technical, and the playing body of the Black Stars as well as the citizenry should be done for Ghana to clear the huddle to next stage of the competition. As one spotr commentator said the other day, everybody should say on what should be done to achieve success before the match and not when everything is over. Ghanains are found of post-mortem criticisms.This behaviour should stop.
AMOS OJUKOTA, San Diego, CA 12 years ago

Ghana coach can't read games and Zambia always have the right game plan for Ghana. Zambia will make it three in a row against Ghana. Bye, Bye Ghana. No world cup for you this time.

Ghana coach can't read games and Zambia always have the right game plan for Ghana. Zambia will make it three in a row against Ghana. Bye, Bye Ghana. No world cup for you this time.
kwame Gyebi 12 years ago

Zambia wont to ambush Ghana black star to qualify this world cup that is their aim coach Akwesi Appiah need to becareful Zambia beat Ghana blackstar in our own country Ghana Akwesi Appiah will step down with Asamoah Gyan

Zambia wont to ambush Ghana black star to qualify this world cup that is their aim coach Akwesi Appiah need to becareful Zambia beat Ghana blackstar in our own country Ghana Akwesi Appiah will step down with Asamoah Gyan
King Geny-Ray 12 years ago

I know for sure that you can't under estimate any nation as long as football is concern nowadays, but fear not my fellow Ghanaians. The boys themselves want to be in Brazil to show the world again who WE are, so let the Za ...
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I know for sure that you can't under estimate any nation as long as football is concern nowadays, but fear not my fellow Ghanaians. The boys themselves want to be in Brazil to show the world again who WE are, so let the Zambias blow their horns but I am saying NOT THIS TIME and not in Kumasi

ben jj 12 years ago

bcos of sudan mistake they did that IS why they are talking too much.But God love every country so Zambians can not beat us in our own mother land.Therefore they should prepare for another World cup not this one,Ghana 3 ZAMBI ...
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bcos of sudan mistake they did that IS why they are talking too much.But God love every country so Zambians can not beat us in our own mother land.Therefore they should prepare for another World cup not this one,Ghana 3 ZAMBIA 1
Natural Mystic 12 years ago

Masa, I seem not to understand your logic. If "God love every country so Zambians can not beat us in our own mother land". Will Ghana win because the game will be played in Ghana or because God loves every country but loves G ...
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Masa, I seem not to understand your logic. If "God love every country so Zambians can not beat us in our own mother land". Will Ghana win because the game will be played in Ghana or because God loves every country but loves Ghana more? What really are you trying to say? Good article by Nana Ampomah although the write-up on Nigeria's participation in AFCON is dodgy.
Watchman 12 years ago

The least Zambia will take home is 3 goals. The Black Stars are too strong from the Zambians. Of course, Ghana is not taking this game for granted. But no nation has defeated Ghana in such a crucial match. They can wish and p ...
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The least Zambia will take home is 3 goals. The Black Stars are too strong from the Zambians. Of course, Ghana is not taking this game for granted. But no nation has defeated Ghana in such a crucial match. They can wish and play all the psychological games but in Kumasi Zambia will see fire. It is not necessary to send spies on Zambia. Ghana will win.
GARI NE ADUAH WITH ZOMI NGO 12 years ago

REALITY CHECK: ZAMBIA HAVE BEEN MASHED UP LIKE YAM BY SUDAN. JUST LOOK AT THEIR PERFORMANCE AGAINST SUDAN IN SUDAN CAPITAL; THEY WERE PLAYING LIKE FIVE OUT OF WATER.
OUR U-20 SQUARD ALONE WILL DESTROY ZAMBIA 3-0 NOT ALONE TH ...
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REALITY CHECK: ZAMBIA HAVE BEEN MASHED UP LIKE YAM BY SUDAN. JUST LOOK AT THEIR PERFORMANCE AGAINST SUDAN IN SUDAN CAPITAL; THEY WERE PLAYING LIKE FIVE OUT OF WATER.
OUR U-20 SQUARD ALONE WILL DESTROY ZAMBIA 3-0 NOT ALONE THE ALMOST SEMI FINALIST AFRICAN TEAM EVER IN 2010 SOUTH AFRICA -GHANA.

ZAMBIANS FORGET THIS COMPETITION & MAYBE LOOK FORWARD TO RUSSIA 2018 IF YOU ARE LUCKY, BECAUSE THIS WORLD CUP IS ALREADY OVER FOR YOU LOT.

MO HO TIA TIA S3 MO TIA... ALL DIE BE DIE BLACK STAR GO TO BRAZIL AND MAKE AFRICA PROUD ONCE AGAIN :-)
The Stallion 12 years ago

They will attack from the first whistle and leave their *nus gbayaa like that, without pants or panties or whatever!
Dem go see pepper!!!

They will attack from the first whistle and leave their *nus gbayaa like that, without pants or panties or whatever!
Dem go see pepper!!!
George Opoku-Agyemang 12 years ago

All we need is God blessing team work and dedication

All we need is God blessing team work and dedication
RICHMOND BOATENG USA 12 years ago

BY THE GRACE OF GOD WE WILL WIN. AMEN

BY THE GRACE OF GOD WE WILL WIN. AMEN
stepof, Bronx NY 12 years ago

The first time Nigeria won the cup was 1980 when they hosted the tournament so the writer should check his facts and dont say what you dont know.
Ghana will beat Zambia to qualify for the next round

The first time Nigeria won the cup was 1980 when they hosted the tournament so the writer should check his facts and dont say what you dont know.
Ghana will beat Zambia to qualify for the next round
Frimans 12 years ago

The Zambians' confidence-talk of surprising Ghana is not a mere bluff; they have the facts (of surprising Ghana, even on their own home turf) to support their confidence. Also, Ghana's team is prone to complacency, especially ...
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The Zambians' confidence-talk of surprising Ghana is not a mere bluff; they have the facts (of surprising Ghana, even on their own home turf) to support their confidence. Also, Ghana's team is prone to complacency, especially when it matters. So, any objective rational sports analyst should be nervous about the Ghana-Zambia game. But I believe that the current Ghana team has demonstrated an ability to beat the Zambians, if the managers and the players take the Zambians seriously and prepare well.
Edem Komla 12 years ago

Just study their recent game plan and adopt a counter strategy and Ghana should be fine with a 2- 1 victory. Zambia will use it against Ghana

Just study their recent game plan and adopt a counter strategy and Ghana should be fine with a 2- 1 victory. Zambia will use it against Ghana

Whatever 12 years ago

We must be win the 50-50 balls and kill them off showing no mercy

We must be win the 50-50 balls and kill them off showing no mercy
Whatever 12 years ago

The players must take the match seriously, win the 50-50 balls and kill them off with even a slight chance.

The players must take the match seriously, win the 50-50 balls and kill them off with even a slight chance.
Ghana Will Qualify 12 years ago

It is true that Zambia will come into this game believing that they can win, but their away form has been very poor all through the qualifiers, so Ghanaians have no reason to worry. As a matter of fact, so long as we remain c ...
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It is true that Zambia will come into this game believing that they can win, but their away form has been very poor all through the qualifiers, so Ghanaians have no reason to worry. As a matter of fact, so long as we remain clinical in front of goal, this game will not even be a contest. My prediction? Ghana 3 Zambia 0.
QUAME 12 years ago

How many points did Zambia won on the field.How many games did Zambia win away. If they cannot beat Lesotho away how much more Ghana. Final score Ghana 3 Zambia 0

How many points did Zambia won on the field.How many games did Zambia win away. If they cannot beat Lesotho away how much more Ghana. Final score Ghana 3 Zambia 0
y2k 12 years ago

i think every good citizen should do his best for Ghana to be there again because its makes as proud to Ghanians. God bless Our home land

i think every good citizen should do his best for Ghana to be there again because its makes as proud to Ghanians. God bless Our home land
GREAT NANA ANTWI 12 years ago

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Kofi Bekoe - Bronx, New York 12 years ago

There is know way Zambia, can beat Ghana...

There is know way Zambia, can beat Ghana...
Gandalf 12 years ago

I WONDER IF OUR BOYS ARE IN TRAINING BY NOW AT ALL. ZAMBIA JUST WON THE COSAFA CUP AND THEY ARE GOING STRAIGHT INTO CAMP BECAUSE OF THE IMPORTANCE THEY ATTACH TO THE KUMASI MATCH. AND BY NOW WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN DOING SERIOUS ...
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I WONDER IF OUR BOYS ARE IN TRAINING BY NOW AT ALL. ZAMBIA JUST WON THE COSAFA CUP AND THEY ARE GOING STRAIGHT INTO CAMP BECAUSE OF THE IMPORTANCE THEY ATTACH TO THE KUMASI MATCH. AND BY NOW WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN DOING SERIOUS SPYING ON THEIR CAMP, TOO .GHANAIANS WILL NOT FORGIVE THE MANAGEMENT TEAM IF THEY ARE COMPLACENT,AS THINGS APPEAR TO BE, AND ZAMBIA WINS THE MATCH HERE AND WE MISS OUT OF BRAZIL 2014. CALL THE BOYS TO CAMP NOW PLEASE.
Visco 12 years ago

This is time for vigilance. Most importantly this is the time for strategizing. Ghana needs to work on stamina and speed. In terms of quality Zambia does not come near the Black Stars. But the tend to have the physical urge w ...
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This is time for vigilance. Most importantly this is the time for strategizing. Ghana needs to work on stamina and speed. In terms of quality Zambia does not come near the Black Stars. But the tend to have the physical urge when we meet. So please get a Military Physical Trainer for the Black Stars like the Super Eagles do.

No slow pace players should be used for the Zambian game. I am glad Vorsah will not be in the defensive line up; although I wish him speedy reccovery for the world cup. At Ndola, the Zambians were out running Vorsah as if he was standing stiil. Muntari must also not feature in the Zambian encounter because sometimes he is languid and slow. We need the Solomon Asnates, the Atsu's the under 20 Acheampongs to prevent the Zambian team from surging forward.

One last advice, we need to build a lot of stamina and be ready to run 120 minutes. If we score the first goal, Zambia will fall heavily in Kumasi because the will make more mistakes and become more vulnerable. We must avoid a Zambian first goal. We all saw what the did in Ndola. Their goal keeper will lie down for several minutes feigning injury. But rain or shine the Zambians must fall and fall heavily the must!
cudjoe 12 years ago

To me Zambia is one of the most dangerous sides on the continent..you just never know whats up their sleeves

To me Zambia is one of the most dangerous sides on the continent..you just never know whats up their sleeves
Shepherd Phiri 12 years ago

Good talk. Iam a Zambian and a great supporter of the Black stars. I love the dedication and way of play. However, Ghana need to worry more because they have the reputation to protect. But please do not underrate the Zambians ...
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Good talk. Iam a Zambian and a great supporter of the Black stars. I love the dedication and way of play. However, Ghana need to worry more because they have the reputation to protect. But please do not underrate the Zambians, they can spoil you.Yes you are playing in Kumasi but be worry becuause this game will be watched by many and Im sure Ghana has a point to prove against the Zambians. Assemble your speady team and let them score three goals against Zambia.BUT I TELL YOU BE WORRY. THE ZAMBIANS WILL HIT HARD IN YOUR YARD.
SEAMAN15 12 years ago

NDC FOREVER NDC MATCH ON AND ON I TRUST COACH KWASI APPIAH HE MUST USED THE OLD WINING SQUAD PLEASE BE WISE KWASI WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU NDC forever NDC MATCH FORWARD

NDC FOREVER NDC MATCH ON AND ON I TRUST COACH KWASI APPIAH HE MUST USED THE OLD WINING SQUAD PLEASE BE WISE KWASI WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU NDC forever NDC MATCH FORWARD
samilitle 12 years ago

up naija!waiting 4 u already+wish u all d best!

up naija!waiting 4 u already+wish u all d best!
Enock Mashilipa 12 years ago

Until the 6th of September, the results will tell! Chipolopolo all the way to Brazil!! & Ghana? Well, let's hope you'll be supporting Zambia come 2014

Until the 6th of September, the results will tell! Chipolopolo all the way to Brazil!! & Ghana? Well, let's hope you'll be supporting Zambia come 2014

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