Ghana to recall John Mensah, Kingson

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.. 12 years ago

excellent

excellent
Jason 12 years ago

Did you only read the headlines or the article?

Did you only read the headlines or the article?
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

I don't like a foreign coach so I supported Kwesi Appiah. But since day one he took office he has been experimenting with players without any con-create starting line up. He looks more confused than disorganized.
I will pref ...
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I don't like a foreign coach so I supported Kwesi Appiah. But since day one he took office he has been experimenting with players without any con-create starting line up. He looks more confused than disorganized.
I will prefer another local coach after the Egypt or the Brazil 2014.
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princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

CONFUSION IS WHEN YOU CANNOT TELL THE ASS HOLE FROM THE PUSSY.GET AN EGYPTIAN WOMAN COACH TO DANCE BELLY DANCE FOR YOU AND A BRAZILIAN WOMAN COACH TO SHOW YOU THE SAMBA.

CONFUSION IS WHEN YOU CANNOT TELL THE ASS HOLE FROM THE PUSSY.GET AN EGYPTIAN WOMAN COACH TO DANCE BELLY DANCE FOR YOU AND A BRAZILIAN WOMAN COACH TO SHOW YOU THE SAMBA.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

TWEAA, OLELE. THIS GIY IS A WALKING LIAR. TODAY, HE SAYS HIS NAME IS OLELE, OR FRANK GURSOY OR Richard Paul Franck Kingson (born 13 June 1978)..MUAHAHAHAAAAAAA. TWEA, PUT HIM IN POST N AN EGYPTIAN WILL BEAT HIM FROM CENTER FI ...
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TWEAA, OLELE. THIS GIY IS A WALKING LIAR. TODAY, HE SAYS HIS NAME IS OLELE, OR FRANK GURSOY OR Richard Paul Franck Kingson (born 13 June 1978)..MUAHAHAHAAAAAAA. TWEA, PUT HIM IN POST N AN EGYPTIAN WILL BEAT HIM FROM CENTER FIELD. JUST WATCH...THE ONLY WAY OLELE N JOHN MENSAH CAN EFFECTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO GBSTAR. IS IF YOU GIVE THEM WALKING STICK OR POMA
OSEI TAWIAH 12 years ago

I will prefer John Mensah to be recalled but not Olele. Olele is a talented goalie who doesn't want to use his brains, he only wants to use his body.

I will prefer John Mensah to be recalled but not Olele. Olele is a talented goalie who doesn't want to use his brains, he only wants to use his body.
Oman Ba Pa 12 years ago

Imagine John mensah trying to keep the pace when tackling Englands wilcot or brazils oscar or neymar. Should I even say agentine's carlos tavez or angel di maria. Oh I forgot the runing machine, C Ronaldo. Ghana is fucked!!!! ...
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Imagine John mensah trying to keep the pace when tackling Englands wilcot or brazils oscar or neymar. Should I even say agentine's carlos tavez or angel di maria. Oh I forgot the runing machine, C Ronaldo. Ghana is fucked!!!!!
jay 12 years ago

john might be 31 but all those brazil and England that you mentioned have one or two older players .. you have to understand human nature .. john mensah can do it better than essien and you dont even know it..

john might be 31 but all those brazil and England that you mentioned have one or two older players .. you have to understand human nature .. john mensah can do it better than essien and you dont even know it..
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PIPI PIPI 12 years ago

I WANT THE COACH TO CONSIDER CALLING THE 70 YEAR OLD OSEI KOFI. I SAW HIM IN PRACTICE THE OTHER DAY AND I THINK HE STILL GOT IT. I BET YOU THAT HE CAN DRIBBLE PAST THE CURRENT BLACK STAR DEFENSE EASILY. THE COACH SHOULD SERI ...
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I WANT THE COACH TO CONSIDER CALLING THE 70 YEAR OLD OSEI KOFI. I SAW HIM IN PRACTICE THE OTHER DAY AND I THINK HE STILL GOT IT. I BET YOU THAT HE CAN DRIBBLE PAST THE CURRENT BLACK STAR DEFENSE EASILY. THE COACH SHOULD SERIOUSLY CONSIDER CALLING OSEI KOFI BACK TO THE BLACK STAR CAMP.
OWUSU 12 years ago

PEOPLE WILL NOT TAKE YOU SERIOUS BUT YOU ARE TELLING THE TRUTH.HE WILL BE MORE BENEFICIAL THAN OLELE

PEOPLE WILL NOT TAKE YOU SERIOUS BUT YOU ARE TELLING THE TRUTH.HE WILL BE MORE BENEFICIAL THAN OLELE
Nyame Nipa 12 years ago

Why is panic driving us to call these old retired stars?If about 7-8months inactivity has made Dauda rusty,will Olele after over three years inactivity make him any better? Dauda has now got his work permit he will okay. Do n ...
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Why is panic driving us to call these old retired stars?If about 7-8months inactivity has made Dauda rusty,will Olele after over three years inactivity make him any better? Dauda has now got his work permit he will okay. Do not panic.
jay 12 years ago

dauda trains everyday..its not about work permit unless you are not a thinking man.b4 ronaldo lands or messi all the paper work should be ready .. u probably dont know how immigration work ..if he doesn't why is he there .. j ...
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dauda trains everyday..its not about work permit unless you are not a thinking man.b4 ronaldo lands or messi all the paper work should be ready .. u probably dont know how immigration work ..if he doesn't why is he there .. just a though , unless he went there in an illegal and trying to change things .. lets be clear..
Kingsley Onyina 12 years ago

I don't understand what you mean by con-create ?

I don't understand what you mean by con-create ?
OSEI TAWIAH 12 years ago

Con means "with" and create means "form" so probably con-create means "with form".

Con means "with" and create means "form" so probably con-create means "with form".
anokwale 12 years ago

It is obvious that this is a rumour. If this is the case, we might as well call our uncles and fathers to join the team.

It is obvious that this is a rumour. If this is the case, we might as well call our uncles and fathers to join the team.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

I admit we don't have a better third Keeper so it will be okay to welcome Richard Kingston. Secondly, he can bring a stiffer competition at the goalkeeper's department. The other two keepers, Fatue and Kwarrasey could learn f ...
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I admit we don't have a better third Keeper so it will be okay to welcome Richard Kingston. Secondly, he can bring a stiffer competition at the goalkeeper's department. The other two keepers, Fatue and Kwarrasey could learn from him. Apart from that, he shouldn't be considered.

John Mensah on the other hand, doesn't even have a club. The player has not been playing for ages now. Therefore, I don't see the reason to call him. Stephen Appiah suggested it and now Kwasi Appiah wants to consider it? I hope it is not true.

Abedi Pele, Mohammed Polo, Opoku Nti, Anthony Yeboah, Sammy Kufour, and the rest, why are they not called to also play? Here is another example, and I'm not trying to disrespect the legend but to make a point. Since GFA wants to use unfit players, Emmanuel Quashie, I believe still in the mortuary, why can't we include him to the squad?

Like I stated, I hope this John Mensah's inclusion is just a rumor.
Rasheed. 12 years ago

I will like your comments prior to the final match between black stars and Egypt in the 2010 AFCON tournament.

I will like your comments prior to the final match between black stars and Egypt in the 2010 AFCON tournament.
Nyame Nipa 12 years ago

i have been enjoying your comments a lot because I notice you love and understand football.However, your comments about the late Quarshie is off colour.Please let us be sensitive to such things. Remember he has family members ...
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i have been enjoying your comments a lot because I notice you love and understand football.However, your comments about the late Quarshie is off colour.Please let us be sensitive to such things. Remember he has family members who are now mourning. Anyway like I said I love all your comments. Stay blessed.

Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Nyame Nipa, you are a true man of God. Thank you for correcting me. I do appreciate it. Most of the time, we need some people to bring our minds to the right path and you have done so. You have brought me back to the lane of ...
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Nyame Nipa, you are a true man of God. Thank you for correcting me. I do appreciate it. Most of the time, we need some people to bring our minds to the right path and you have done so. You have brought me back to the lane of WISDOM, by letting me know my fault. God will richly bless you, my brother.

My father has passed and as well is in a mortuary now. He will be buried on the 5th of October, less than two weeks left. With just the thought of it, isn't a good feeling at all, so I understand your point. Your comment really hit home. In other words, I can feel the pain our Legend's family is going through at the moment, and reading such a comment from me, would remind them of their lost. Therefore thank you once again of drawing my attention for exhibiting such an insensitive character.

God be with you and stay blessed as well.
The Stallion 12 years ago

My opinion is that, sometimes you have to create rumours, then sit back and read people's comments. In that case, you will know what is going on in town.
It is called "talk of the town." No bi so?

My opinion is that, sometimes you have to create rumours, then sit back and read people's comments. In that case, you will know what is going on in town.
It is called "talk of the town." No bi so?
OWUSU 12 years ago

You are 100% right.

You are 100% right.
CEREBRAL 12 years ago

If the coach does not stick to fit and in-form players we will not go far. To call players who have experience but not fit/laid off is troubling. Have we forgotten what happened to Italy IN WC 2010? The coach tried to use mo ...
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If the coach does not stick to fit and in-form players we will not go far. To call players who have experience but not fit/laid off is troubling. Have we forgotten what happened to Italy IN WC 2010? The coach tried to use most of the older players who won the 2006 WC, GUESS WHAT? THEY WERE KICKED OUT OF THE COMPETITION WITH EASE. Even Balotelli a younger and major Italy striker at the time was denied. My point is we should look at the performance statistics of the defenders. Several websites can prove who is who in performance: one website is SOFIFA.COM. Vorsah and Boye have better statistics than John Mensah. Even Jonathan Mensah who scores 65 in overall rating, to John's 71 beats the later when it comes to potential 76 to 71 respectively. Vorsah's strength is phenomenal at 90...never have I come across 90 for strength...that is beastly. We can work with Vorsah, Boye, Jonathan M, Afful, Akaminko, D. Addy, Opare, Rahman etc. The coach should not only tell his defenders what to do, but also make them rehearse his tactics over and over again.
4 Year Old 12 years ago

It will be wise to do so.

It will be wise to do so.
Jason 12 years ago

Hahah Ghana is a joke..

why not call the president to play?

Mensah inactive and technical team is closely monitoring him? What are they monitoring if I may ask? Traveling to France on tax payers money?

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Hahah Ghana is a joke..

why not call the president to play?

Mensah inactive and technical team is closely monitoring him? What are they monitoring if I may ask? Traveling to France on tax payers money?

Kingson? You want to put a old man in goal which is so unpredictable as the Americans?

Ghana is really desperate..shame!!
Rasheed@Appiah cahsing shadows. 12 years ago

Clueless Appiah is now going for dead horses to worsen his plight. I pity Appiah. How can you invite a 42 year Mensah, who is "clubless" and prone to injury. A weak defender who has to face fast and slippery attackers like Mo ...
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Clueless Appiah is now going for dead horses to worsen his plight. I pity Appiah. How can you invite a 42 year Mensah, who is "clubless" and prone to injury. A weak defender who has to face fast and slippery attackers like Mohammed sallah .Oh Ghana soccer!. When I complain about those hoodlums mishandling our soccer I am touted as someone against Ghana.
OSLO 12 years ago

Its clear that we need experienced players. So as the need be I suggest we call ABEYIE too.

Its clear that we need experienced players. So as the need be I suggest we call ABEYIE too.
kojo 12 years ago

Call him now. He is good call him.

Call him now. He is good call him.
Sarskoberta 12 years ago

I am loving it.
Mpanin se, "Yesoma nyansani, na y3nnsoma
nnamOn tenten"

POWer, How credible is this?
Olele and Rocky John?

Hope they'll not encroach the existing MRAA Law.
Beats Me.

I am loving it.
Mpanin se, "Yesoma nyansani, na y3nnsoma
nnamOn tenten"

POWer, How credible is this?
Olele and Rocky John?

Hope they'll not encroach the existing MRAA Law.
Beats Me.

Rasheed@Appiah cahsing shadows. 12 years ago

Hahahahahaha, my brother, I thought they say Appiah is tactician and a magician, who he knows, he may perform a miracle with those great grand fathers. John and Olele)

Hahahahahaha, my brother, I thought they say Appiah is tactician and a magician, who he knows, he may perform a miracle with those great grand fathers. John and Olele)
The Stallion 12 years ago

We are going to dismantle Egypt. But I don't know where this panic is coming from.

We will put them in serious debt like say 3 or 4, before we leave to Egypt.

I don't know why all the fart by AA. If you change this squa ...
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We are going to dismantle Egypt. But I don't know where this panic is coming from.

We will put them in serious debt like say 3 or 4, before we leave to Egypt.

I don't know why all the fart by AA. If you change this squad we have now, it may be tricky.
Mr.N 12 years ago

After dismantle Egypt Ghana would be on her way to a world cup that Rasheed had prayed that never happens. So The Stallion what would Rasheed do go burn the sea.

After dismantle Egypt Ghana would be on her way to a world cup that Rasheed had prayed that never happens. So The Stallion what would Rasheed do go burn the sea.
Rasheed. 12 years ago

I bet you, if we don't whip Egypt 3 or 4,then my gosh,The Stallion is in trouble.I will send The Stallion and ugly Nyantakyie to bukom square and invite POW,Mr.N Kojo Lee and slimzay to come see wonders.I will make sure The S ...
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I bet you, if we don't whip Egypt 3 or 4,then my gosh,The Stallion is in trouble.I will send The Stallion and ugly Nyantakyie to bukom square and invite POW,Mr.N Kojo Lee and slimzay to come see wonders.I will make sure The Stallion slaps Nynatkyie 66 times.Then Nyantakyie will in turn carry The Stallion on his back and run from Bukom square to the Accra sports.Then finally they will dance in front the fans.On the hand if We beat Egypt,which I doubt,then I will invite the Stallion to my house at East legon and lecture him soccer.
The Stallion 12 years ago

You be cheap. And what be your ponishment when we hack them 3 or 4? Is teaching The Stallion a soccer lesson a punishment for you? I already know soccer, so teaching me more is like eating a piece of cake!

Women call your ...
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You be cheap. And what be your ponishment when we hack them 3 or 4? Is teaching The Stallion a soccer lesson a punishment for you? I already know soccer, so teaching me more is like eating a piece of cake!

Women call your type "cheap cheap man." You know women don't like a man who doesn't want to spend.

In any case, it will be Gh 3 - 0 Egypt, whether Rasheed likes it or not.
First goal, Muntari (from 50 yards); 2nd goal, A. Gyan (a volley from the six yards box); 3rd goal, K. Asamoah (a simple tap in from the six yards box, after the Egyptian goalie dey see fire, he say na twinkle, twinkle little stars he day see).

You go challenge?
POW@Appiah & his men will pull it off 12 years ago

This is nothing but a rumor and even if it's true, that's what the coach want, let's it to him. He's the expert and I believe he definitely knows why.

This is nothing but a rumor and even if it's true, that's what the coach want, let's it to him. He's the expert and I believe he definitely knows why.
Sarskoberta 12 years ago

I don't think MRAA is an expert in soccer yet. He is just another coach. Unless you wanna give a new definition to the word.

What I know, OOPS!, what I believe is, Coaches make callups not because they are experts of the g ...
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I don't think MRAA is an expert in soccer yet. He is just another coach. Unless you wanna give a new definition to the word.

What I know, OOPS!, what I believe is, Coaches make callups not because they are experts of the game, but simply, they are faithfully obeying their field of operations which is normally enshrined/dictated by their contract terms.
Sometimes, the 'name calling' is removed from from its operations.

The act, of scouting, monitoring and meer callups are sometimes donr by independent contractors.
It could be the sole prerogative of a committee who present names to the coach to act upon it.
Those in the committe are deemed 'the experts' who have eyes that sees and spot-on special peculiarities in players which a coach, you and I don't/might not see.

To wit, the coach's only onerous business is to organise, create an atmosphere conducive for teaching talents, albeit the acquisition of skills, cohesiveness, methodologies, strategies and the art of instilling winning attitude in players.

Interestingly, having removed a coach from being an expert of the game by my theory, it may interest you to know that soccer is the only industry that makes every one a coach. It gives the impetus, the audacity to everyone to criticize, offer highy objective/constructive and destructive suggestions. It allows every Tom, Dick and Harry,i.e. the tech-crew, politicians, the sports media, hardcore fans, as well as supporters to say their say without any contemptible hitch.
Why? cuz, its all about soccer where both formal and informal experts are considered or taken.
One couldn't do that in the medical and the lawyering industries, if you know what I mean.

I mean one who is formally trained as an expertise of the game. The other, even though untrained, have trailled the game for far too long. Has acquired the experiencee to unearthing talents hidden
from far and nook corners of the globe
and could adequately advise as well.

We see little things a coach might not see. Hence, the birth of the G-web soccer forum.
I hate to hear others shut others down for critisizing a coach: You are not a coach. Allow the coach to do his work. You don't know anything, amidst ill-names, tonnes of dehumanizing t3kr3ma talk, 'at3mdidie' and all that.

But for the sake of our passion for the game, the GBS being our main boggey 'Kontreman Club' and a great source of entertainment, one would have abstained from.....
"Wose akyi nny3 wod3 a,........
Beats Me.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Godfather, for Olele, the story is true because I heard and even the source asked me to watch the goalkeeper, which I did. I posted this at "Kotoko Break Phobian hearts......" article before this article was posted. Check the ...
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Godfather, for Olele, the story is true because I heard and even the source asked me to watch the goalkeeper, which I did. I posted this at "Kotoko Break Phobian hearts......" article before this article was posted. Check the time please.

Concerning John Mensah's, I'm as socked as you are. Here was what I posted.

"The competition among the Ghana Black Stars goalkeepers was stiff, but I think, it is about to be stiffer. Richard "Olele" Kingston has been monitored and a conclusion is being meditating upon by whether, according to a reliable source, to be included in the next squad or not. I was asked to watch his club's, Doxa, match the weekend and he wasn't bad, though, a bit rusty and also allowed 2 goals in his team's defeat to Ermis in the Cyprus league. The Oldman still has it and so will bring in a tougher competition among the keepers.

This may be surprised to some of you but Kingston has being on the coach's radar for the past months now. The question is, what do you think? Can the old hand help bring our secured goalkeeping department and its confidence back.

We used to have no problem when Olele was Olele. After his two unfortunate back-to-back fumbling followed by his outburst on Ghanaian fans, he wasn't trusted him anymore. Now he is back and the lest we could do is to give him the chance to justify his inclusion.

What do you all think?

Oh less I forget, Afrie Acquah too is doing well. He played full time in his game last weekend. Keep eyes on them for the next invitation."

End of it.

Now, is it right to bring in John Mensah? I don't think so. He may be still good, however, none of us has seen him play competitively for ages now. I have no idea and certainly don't see the reason of calling him.

Here is a question we need to ask ourselves" Are we that scared at the Egyptian team and so that causing the technical team to call a player who hasn't been playing for a while? What was Kwasi Appiah's basing it on to call the "Rock"? What was the principle or the standard Kwasi Appiah promised the nation to go by to judge or to decide whom to call? Was inactive player included in the criteria? If not then what makes him think included John Mensah can benefit the team? These young players have been battling and been good so far, so why bringing in an inactive player? Wouldn't that distract the team's chemistry?

If the player is active and fit, there is no way to leave him behind. Here the player is not active and surely not fit!

This is a crazy decision if it is true. Like I said the last time before someone rudely asked me "Who the Hell I was", and "I'm a BIG JOKE," I will say it again. The only thing that could keep him on his seat is when he does the right thing but an unfortunate sets in. If Kwasi Appiah couldn't take us to Brazil 2014 WC through childish decisions like this one, he shouldn't be allowed to continue his post as the Head Coach of the BS. After all, if he was a foreign coach, he wouldn't have been allowed to continue after letting the country down. Therefore, nothing should change when he messes up. The only hell one would see would be the coach's behind off the coaching seat.
Mr.N 12 years ago

Akwesi Appiah has no excuse what so ever the man Akwesi Appiah was a member Tech bench when Ghana lost to Egypt at Angola 2010. Akwesi Appiah should learnt something if Akwesi Appiah is peeee in his pants because Egypt is co ...
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Akwesi Appiah has no excuse what so ever the man Akwesi Appiah was a member Tech bench when Ghana lost to Egypt at Angola 2010. Akwesi Appiah should learnt something if Akwesi Appiah is peeee in his pants because Egypt is coming to town then I for one do not see what is wrong with him. You go to war with Army that you have not one you wish to have.
The Stallion 12 years ago

I don't think this report is true. It may be one of those rumours.
We have gone a long way with success in the qualifiers, so why change our tactics in mid-stream?

I don't think this report is true. It may be one of those rumours.
We have gone a long way with success in the qualifiers, so why change our tactics in mid-stream?
POW@Time 4 Herve Renard 2 be fired. 12 years ago

I won't worry my head over this till I see it happen, then I'll pass my judgment but for now, this is but a rumor

I won't worry my head over this till I see it happen, then I'll pass my judgment but for now, this is but a rumor
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

POW, Kingson's own, I don't think, is a rumor.

POW, Kingson's own, I don't think, is a rumor.
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 12 years ago

Prof. Sars-sankofa, don't let this fictitious news spoiled your hopes of defeating the great Pharos.

Just pay close attention to what they were saying that, "Mensah, who is currently without a club, is being closely monit ...
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Prof. Sars-sankofa, don't let this fictitious news spoiled your hopes of defeating the great Pharos.

Just pay close attention to what they were saying that, "Mensah, who is currently without a club, is being closely monitored by the Kwasi Appiah-led technical team and is seen as a short term solution to problems in central defence."

Somebody without even a club, '3nka akame ay3s3, wo te bench' How could you call a roaming ambassador to the national team? The whole news was a bogus info.

Haaa I daff.
Kofi - USA 12 years ago

ARE YOU SEROIUS OR IT IS A JOKE. TO CALL KINGSON? WHAT A JOKE. HE WAS NOT THAT GOOD TO BEGIN WITH. WE THOUGHT HE WAS GOOD BECAUASE OUR DEFENCE PLAYED GREAT AND ANY TIME THERE WAS A LAPSE IT SHOWED HOW POORLY HE WAS IN THE PO ...
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ARE YOU SEROIUS OR IT IS A JOKE. TO CALL KINGSON? WHAT A JOKE. HE WAS NOT THAT GOOD TO BEGIN WITH. WE THOUGHT HE WAS GOOD BECAUASE OUR DEFENCE PLAYED GREAT AND ANY TIME THERE WAS A LAPSE IT SHOWED HOW POORLY HE WAS IN THE POSTS. THERE ARE OTHER BETTER KEEPERS IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE. I THOUGHT ADAM KWARASEY WAS DECENT AND BETTER BUT GHANAIANS LOST FAVOR WITH HIM. FOR ME HE IS BETTER THAN FATAU AND HAS MORE SKILLS. KINGSON SHOULD BE A BIG NO.
Kojo 12 years ago

It is now clear that Appiah does not like Kwarasey. And although Kwarasey has had a few lapses (and who hasn't?), he is better than Fatau and Kingston combined. Having opted to play for Ghana instead of Norway, please, Appiah ...
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It is now clear that Appiah does not like Kwarasey. And although Kwarasey has had a few lapses (and who hasn't?), he is better than Fatau and Kingston combined. Having opted to play for Ghana instead of Norway, please, Appiah and GFA, do not destroy the lad's international career.
Prof Ato Azumah 12 years ago

Well said! What is AA's core team for the B.S.? Or everlastingly experimenting. What can the technical team monitor on a player without a club (Mensah). Encourage and help Fatau & Kwarasey to become experienced. One day Ole ...
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Well said! What is AA's core team for the B.S.? Or everlastingly experimenting. What can the technical team monitor on a player without a club (Mensah). Encourage and help Fatau & Kwarasey to become experienced. One day Olele will leave.
alone prophet of Jehovah 12 years ago

Include Vorsah as well to complete the defence....LA.

Include Vorsah as well to complete the defence....LA.
Mouse Russell Crowe 12 years ago

very spot on.i agree with you 100%

very spot on.i agree with you 100%
GC/USA 12 years ago

TO ALL OF YOU WHO LIKE APPIAH, YOU ARE BLINDED BY TRIBALISM NOT TO REALISE THAT HE IS NOT A QUALIFIED COACH. HE IS LIKE A KID PLAYING WITH TOYS. HE IS SLOWLY DESTROYING THE BLACK STARS. ALL THE GAMES WON WERE BY THE TALENT O ...
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TO ALL OF YOU WHO LIKE APPIAH, YOU ARE BLINDED BY TRIBALISM NOT TO REALISE THAT HE IS NOT A QUALIFIED COACH. HE IS LIKE A KID PLAYING WITH TOYS. HE IS SLOWLY DESTROYING THE BLACK STARS. ALL THE GAMES WON WERE BY THE TALENT OF THE PLAYERS AND NOT HIS SKILLS. NO NEED FOR KINGSTON, AGED. KWARASEY IS THE BEST COACH FOR GHANA.
O. Bosompra-Gyeabuor 12 years ago

GC/USA, Please Sir, have you been reading my posts on AA? Iam an Asante, true true, from an ancient Asante family whose roots go past the foundation of the Kingdom and yet I am always criticizing the Coach for what I believe ...
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GC/USA, Please Sir, have you been reading my posts on AA? Iam an Asante, true true, from an ancient Asante family whose roots go past the foundation of the Kingdom and yet I am always criticizing the Coach for what I believe to be gross incompetence and destruction of the national team. Why do you say those who support him are blinded by tribalism, as if only Akans support him? My loyalties are not tribal based, but rather on sound logic and reason. I am not prone to sensationalism and emotions, I am immune to argumentum ad hominem diatribes, and so are many other people. Too much tribalism on the website. Is it because we are so petty and simple-minded?
OSEI TAWIAH 12 years ago

Ashanti tribalism my ass. When the GFA gave the notice for applications for Black Star coach, all the Ghanaian coaches turned the other cheek.

Sellas Tetteh was in Rwanda and Maxwell Konadu did not want to quit Kotoko. He ...
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Ashanti tribalism my ass. When the GFA gave the notice for applications for Black Star coach, all the Ghanaian coaches turned the other cheek.

Sellas Tetteh was in Rwanda and Maxwell Konadu did not want to quit Kotoko. He was even begged before he came to assist Kwasi Appiah. I suggested Abedi Pele and others should apply but none did. Meanwhile half-baked Ghanaians like Desailly of France or whatever he call himself were trying to charge Ghana more than that of those Serbian Vultures.

If nothing, Kwasi Appiah has struggled to get Ghana to where we are today despite the fact that some key players abandoned the team. Today they are all back and we have one of the strongest teams in Africa if not the strongest but you want the man who went through all this to quit .

Yes that's the true nature of Ghanaians, very ungrateful human beings who always hide behind tribal lines to achieve their fucking aim.
OSEI TAWIAH 12 years ago

That was for the fool GC/USA.

That was for the fool GC/USA.
anokwale 12 years ago

This cannot be true. Olele is way too old and Mensah is dealing with some serious injuries. He cannot possibly be ready.

This cannot be true. Olele is way too old and Mensah is dealing with some serious injuries. He cannot possibly be ready.
Balugbe 12 years ago

This is too sad!

This is too sad!
Great 12 years ago

Ghanaians are confuse with everything they do, from the President to the botton on the table none of them knows what to do. may God have mercy on them. that is all I can say.

Ghanaians are confuse with everything they do, from the President to the botton on the table none of them knows what to do. may God have mercy on them. that is all I can say.
SUPER O.D 12 years ago

They are the best on the continent in my eyes.Mensah Kingston call excellent move.

They are the best on the continent in my eyes.Mensah Kingston call excellent move.
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Analyst 12 years ago

It's all about fitness. If John Mensah is fit and can run, then he must be called.In fact not only him but Vorsah and Lee Addy. As for Kingson, we all saw his downturn side before he finally retired. I will be surprised if he ...
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It's all about fitness. If John Mensah is fit and can run, then he must be called.In fact not only him but Vorsah and Lee Addy. As for Kingson, we all saw his downturn side before he finally retired. I will be surprised if he is called.
We couldn't have been here if we are not good. Any suggestion that we need some saviour player before we can beat Egypt is unwise. Egypt is just like how we prepared for the Zambia match. We have enough materials to dismiss them. There is no need to make dramatic new calls to join the Black Stars now. That is why I am full of admiration for Stephen Keshi for already naming his squad.
Panicky reactions are not needed now. I recall the panic that befell Accra Great Olympics whenever they were going to play Hearts of Oak. There was one instant when Oly had to migrate to Lome, Togo to prepare there before returning to Accra on match day to play Hearts at the Accra Sports Stadium because of fear of Hearts Officials influencing Oly players. By this, clearly Oly put themselves in a disadvantage and naturally, they were cool "chop" for Hearts.
Akwasi Appiah should be courageous and take control of the preparations. After all, he has nothing to lose. This is his make or break match. If we beat Egypt, he goes to Brazil and perhaps beyond. On the other hand, If we lose to Egypt, he will surely be out of job so he should not be afraid of anything. He must protect his job jealously. he must not allow any technical decision to be taken without his blessing.
SA boy 12 years ago

woooo!!!! Gh u re definitely confuse, even NDC government is confuse to rule the country. Now we need old players ,call appiah also.Mahama can call Akufo Addo to help him rule the country, we need old people now.

woooo!!!! Gh u re definitely confuse, even NDC government is confuse to rule the country. Now we need old players ,call appiah also.Mahama can call Akufo Addo to help him rule the country, we need old people now.
NANA B 12 years ago

Ghanafuo Kasa. Why dont we allow the coach to asess the duo current form before we start throwing them under the bus.I think is excellent idea with ceaser(brazil) john Terry and Roger miller(cameroon) in mind I support.Moreov ...
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Ghanafuo Kasa. Why dont we allow the coach to asess the duo current form before we start throwing them under the bus.I think is excellent idea with ceaser(brazil) john Terry and Roger miller(cameroon) in mind I support.Moreover they are defenders which requires less running but with tons of experience. thumps up. Im all for it. Bravo Akwasi.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

The players you mentioned and compared ours to them, don't they have clubs. Those foreign plays are actively playing competitive matches whilst ours don't. John Mensah has no club at the moment. Why should he be called? Richa ...
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The players you mentioned and compared ours to them, don't they have clubs. Those foreign plays are actively playing competitive matches whilst ours don't. John Mensah has no club at the moment. Why should he be called? Richard Kingston's situation is different. He has began regular plying for a month now and has been playing regularly. Therefore it is okay to invite him to justify his inclusion. Secondly in Kingston's situation, Fafau Dauda, just got his working permit and has started playing for his club since he left Ghana. Adam Kwarassey too is not a regular player now due to his injury. This is why it is okay to invite Kingston for the challenge in that department.

You mentioned Roger Miller which to me sounds funny because the young players now are fit and have stamina. Do you think John Mensah can keep up with Mohammed Salah when that Egyptian cut across the defense? Think again. Already, John Mensah doesn't have good turning and you want him to be pair against Walid Soliman, Ahmed Hassan, Mohammed Aboutrika, who is even the most capped in the Egyptian's squad, do you think John Mensah can take him?

Don't we have the right to talk when things are not going as expected? Come again with your response.
WOFA WOHOO 12 years ago

To not play atall with this match,we have to go to Brazil 2014 by GOD'S grace.I hope he is really not thinking of inviting John back,john is a good man but his playing days are over.My advise to the coach right now arrange th ...
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To not play atall with this match,we have to go to Brazil 2014 by GOD'S grace.I hope he is really not thinking of inviting John back,john is a good man but his playing days are over.My advise to the coach right now arrange the best n fitted players against Egypt,we have to beat them 2 nil in Kumasi and play goaless in Alexzandria at worst 1-1.The boys can do it,this is the best gift they(BLACK STARS)can give Ghanaians good luck and we shall go to Brazil,I told my Egyptian co worker and a Ghana hating Ivorian,they wish we dont make it but GHANA wuld beat Egypt InshaAllah come oct 15th
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

WOFA, guess what, I'm not in Ghana too but could send out your message for you. The best way to do that is to come here and advocate against such crazy invitations. We don't need that now.

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WOFA, guess what, I'm not in Ghana too but could send out your message for you. The best way to do that is to come here and advocate against such crazy invitations. We don't need that now.

The players we have at the moment without John Mensah can get the job done. I don't see why Kwasi would choose to do so. Not that we don't need the experienced players. We do but only for them to attend the matches and encourage out young players. That is all what we need from them.
Kosmic Boombaya 12 years ago

JM when healthy is an elite player...even if he gives us 45 minutes, it would be quality minutes...he could still be better than the guys playing central back now..JM and Vorsah are the best paring when healthy...Ghanaians ar ...
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JM when healthy is an elite player...even if he gives us 45 minutes, it would be quality minutes...he could still be better than the guys playing central back now..JM and Vorsah are the best paring when healthy...Ghanaians are funny.. you guys are screaming that our problem is the defense and the coach is doing his best to provide the best available...now you guys are jumping on him...If they camp and JM is the best in camp , he will play...is that simple..if not, he will not play...ONLY THE BEST IN CAMP WILL PLAY...if the whiteman does not want to play him, it does not mean ghana should not play him...Essien is on the bench but he is better than the other ghanaians who play regularly...ITS ALL RELATIVE PEOPLE....ALLOW THE TECHNICAL TEAM TO DO ITS WORK!!!
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Boombaya, you are right about Essien but I don't think will be right about John Mensah. Here are my reasons.

Essien has a team, John Mensah doesn't. Essien played competitive matches at Real before returning to Chelsea, Jo ...
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Boombaya, you are right about Essien but I don't think will be right about John Mensah. Here are my reasons.

Essien has a team, John Mensah doesn't. Essien played competitive matches at Real before returning to Chelsea, John Mensah didn't. Essien's usual position is midfield when it come to the Black Stars; even though, he is a utility player, John Mensah's position is the last man before the shot keeper. Mistakes could not be tolerated when playing as the central defender.

You said, "When Healthy", and I like the fact that you even mentioned when JM lack the most. Is he healthy? Have you seen him played recently? When was the last time you saw JM in a competitive match even for 15 minutes?

For Vorsah, he is not coming back until somewhere October ending. Therefore, the first encounter with Egypt, I doubt he could be there. I see him in Salzburg (Austria) here at least once every week. I talk to him and ask him questions. It is just that I can't write anything about his recovery because according to him, even his medical stuff doesn't know the exact date of his return, though making good progress.

If we have him, we can talk about him. So you see, we don't have the pair, you mentioned, at hand. This is why we need to rely on the one we have and not to do anything to abuse their head work, determination and patriotism.

Let me ask you, are we building for just the Egypt match or for the WC? When John Mensah is called and could play for that 45 minutes you indicated, how do you expect him to be used during the WC tournament itself? How do you expect John Mensah to chase players like Salah, Wilcort, Alaba, CR7 and the rest in the WC matches?

Here is another example. Have you forgotten when LeRoy took about six none-fit players to Afcon 2008? What happened? When we needed them the most, that was the time they couldn't recover to feature. Do you want us to make the same mistake? Are you telling me we shouldn't learn from our past mistakes?

Don't let us fool ourselves. This time around the forward players out there are fast and have sharp turning, like Mercedes Benz when comparing them in terms of vehicles. Do you think JM can cope with that? Think about it, Kosmic. These young players can at least track these speedy players I mentioned.

By the way, I heard Essien will play the coming Chelsea match. Keep any eye on that. Let us assess him from this match.

That is my point.
Kosmic Boombaya 12 years ago

I am sure JM can handle any defender when he is healthy....If he is match ready, no problem...even if he is just giving us 45 minutes, it would be quality minutes....You saw that in the last AFCON he played, he single handedl ...
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I am sure JM can handle any defender when he is healthy....If he is match ready, no problem...even if he is just giving us 45 minutes, it would be quality minutes....You saw that in the last AFCON he played, he single handedly brought ghana to the stage we reached, even though he could not complete one match..including intentionally taking a red card to save ghana...Have you played competitive soccer in your life? Defending is not only speed...it require lot of anticipation and wits....JM can stabilize defense as Essien stabilize midfield...But we do not need to argue, the technical team will observe him close up. Egypt has invited 33 players to camp. There is no limit to the number of players AA and his team can invite to camp to compete for slots...JM is not replacing any one..He is just getting the chance to compete against the younger ones...it will only help ghana, if there is more competition. To answer one of your questions, for now we are ONLY preparing for Egypt....There is no need preparing for the WC because we are yet to qualify...It would be foolish for anyone to think about the WC now...We could be out by Christmas..If we qualify, we will have enough time to think about the WC, JM may even have a club then...so do not worry about the WC.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Good points from you, Boombaya, and I will not worry anymore since you have given me the assurance as his inclusion could benefit the team. Yes, I played competitive matches before. Do you recall gotts to gotta? Were that not ...
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Good points from you, Boombaya, and I will not worry anymore since you have given me the assurance as his inclusion could benefit the team. Yes, I played competitive matches before. Do you recall gotts to gotta? Were that not included as competitive matches? lol

By the way, is he being included just because GFA wants him to get a club through this invitation or just because they see him fit and capable to play?

What was the coach's criteria in picking the best to represent us? What did he say about a player without a club? Did he say, a player without a club could be called? Kindly check his statement on his criteria again.

I rest my case.
NANA USED BAWUMIA 12 years ago

Appiah MUST be made to disappear as coach, if this is true. How can you field players who not playing and or playing at top level? Appiah should not give these old guys false hope and block other young players' chances of dev ...
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Appiah MUST be made to disappear as coach, if this is true. How can you field players who not playing and or playing at top level? Appiah should not give these old guys false hope and block other young players' chances of developing. Kwarasey, Fatau, and Brimah are okay and he should try to help get them better training.
WEAKLION 12 years ago

Think that was a good decision to recall John Mensah . The age doesn't matter too much ,if from West Africa. The coach will surely figure it out thru his training . Essien did came in against the Zambia at right time to save ...
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Think that was a good decision to recall John Mensah . The age doesn't matter too much ,if from West Africa. The coach will surely figure it out thru his training . Essien did came in against the Zambia at right time to save the Stars. Experience do count and I think he will do better against Egypt.
Alibaba 12 years ago

Is a good move. The defence is porous

Is a good move. The defence is porous
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Mouse Russell Crowe 12 years ago

larsen is a good shot stopper. why dont you give the youngster a chance?he s been relaible,always reports when called even though as a sub,but he s dedicated.i wont be surprised if he quits the stars because i will.

larsen is a good shot stopper. why dont you give the youngster a chance?he s been relaible,always reports when called even though as a sub,but he s dedicated.i wont be surprised if he quits the stars because i will.
Kosmic Boombaya 12 years ago

i hear he is even the captain of his team

i hear he is even the captain of his team
DIAMOND 12 years ago

You're right.
This is from mtnfootball.com, Thursday Apr 11, 09:44 +0200.

"Stromsgodest captain Adam Larsen Kwarasey wants his teammates to improve after last Sunday's 1-1 home draw with Sarpsborg 08.

The Ghana intern ...
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You're right.
This is from mtnfootball.com, Thursday Apr 11, 09:44 +0200.

"Stromsgodest captain Adam Larsen Kwarasey wants his teammates to improve after last Sunday's 1-1 home draw with Sarpsborg 08.

The Ghana international goalkeeper wants the Dramman-based side to be attacking-minded.

Stromsgodest have managed to collect four points in the three-week old Norwegian Eliteserien.

"The draws are too much for us. Moreover, we try to too much game there as we do not get to. We must also make it easier for ourselves," Kwarasey said.

Stromsgodset travel to Valerenga this Saturday in their fourth league match".

But I like Fatau too.
He saved some tough, goal-bound shots against Zambia, and he is as intimidating in goal as Mweene, and also looks more self-assured in the posts than K.

Against Egypt, I would start Fatau, but would not hesitate bringing in K quickly if he F falters.
Kosmic Boombaya 12 years ago

I do not think he has gell well with his team mates...a goalkeeper is a natural leader on the field....yelling instructions to defenders...if he cannot communicate well ..its a problem...

I do not think he has gell well with his team mates...a goalkeeper is a natural leader on the field....yelling instructions to defenders...if he cannot communicate well ..its a problem...
alone prophet of Jehovah 12 years ago

Sir John,Kingson and Vorsah welcome to BS

Sir John,Kingson and Vorsah welcome to BS
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

I CANT STOP LAFFING. Richard Paul Franck Kingson OR He is also known as Faruk Gürsoy and is frequently misnamed Kingston due to "irregularity on his identity documents"...TWEAAAAA! HOW CAN OLELE BE 35 YRS OLD? JESUS CHRIST. ...
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I CANT STOP LAFFING. Richard Paul Franck Kingson OR He is also known as Faruk Gürsoy and is frequently misnamed Kingston due to "irregularity on his identity documents"...TWEAAAAA! HOW CAN OLELE BE 35 YRS OLD? JESUS CHRIST. THIS MAN IS OVER 50YRS OLD!
U PPL IN GH ARE NOT SERIOUS. IS IT THE HOT SUN OR WAT? HW3, BRAZIL GOALIE DIDA IS STILL PLAYING IN BRASIL. HE IS WAY BETTER THAN EVEN THE BEST GOALIES IN AFRICA. YET,DO U SEE SCOLARI CALLING HIM TO BRASIL TEAM? OLELE IS OLD LIKE A BAT. HIS EYESIGHT IS POOR. THIS FELLA WHO IS PROLLY PAST 50YRS OLD N HAS MORE ENGLISH NAMES THAN PRINCE HARRY. IS CURRENTLY PLAYING FOR A USELESS CLUB IN CYPRUS FOLKS. CYPRUS! I WOULDNT EVEN OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN THAT COUNTRY. I WOULD RATHER KEEP MY MONEY IN A NIGERIAN BANK. OLELE'S CLUB IN CYPRUS IS SOO BAD. THE CLUB WAS RELEGATED TO THE DIV 2 AND ONLY MADE IT BACK TO DIV 1 IN 2011.THE ONLY REASON PPL GO TO PLAY IN CYPRUS IS FOR EASY MONEY AND EASY WOMEN. MOST OFTEN, THE PLAYERS DONT EVEN GET PAID BY THE CLUBS. DOXA, OLELE'S CLUB HAVE PLAYED 3 GAMES SO FAR THIS SEASON. 3 GAMES P3. 1 WIN, 1 DRAW, 1 LOSS. WITH 6 GOALS FOR, AND 6 GOALS AGAINST. WEI Y3 TEAM? AS FOR JOHN MENSAH..MMM. HE GETS INJURED/MUSCLE PULL HAVING SEX WITH HIS WOMAN...HOW CAN U DARE MENTION THESE 2 PLAYERS EVEN FOR A DIV 1 CLUB IN GHANA?
K.B.HOLLAND 12 years ago

nonsense give the young once the chance to develops

nonsense give the young once the chance to develops
MENSAH 12 years ago

I do not know about Kingson's ability now,but believe,Mensah at 42,can still help Ghana.
He is a formidable defender and has helped Ghana a lot,during the two WORLD CUPS.
His presence would create lots of energy and aura,at ...
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I do not know about Kingson's ability now,but believe,Mensah at 42,can still help Ghana.
He is a formidable defender and has helped Ghana a lot,during the two WORLD CUPS.
His presence would create lots of energy and aura,at the defence,that seems a bit porous.I think he should also consider Vosah & Kweresey.
I support KWESI APPIAH.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

THEY SHOULD GO N PLAY FOR TEAMS IN THE GH PREMIER LEAGUE. THIS TIME, SUPERSPORT WILL MAKE SURE THEY ARE SEEN WORLDWIDE. THERE ARE MANY VETERANS STILL PLAYING IN THE BRASILIAN LEAGUE.

THEY SHOULD GO N PLAY FOR TEAMS IN THE GH PREMIER LEAGUE. THIS TIME, SUPERSPORT WILL MAKE SURE THEY ARE SEEN WORLDWIDE. THERE ARE MANY VETERANS STILL PLAYING IN THE BRASILIAN LEAGUE.
Koforidua Flowers (fr) 12 years ago

AKASI APPIAH IS NOT SUITABLE FOR TEAM BUILDING.HE WILL FAIL THE NATION IF NOT WELL ADVICED ON WHAT IS TEAM BUILDING.AKWASI WILL SOON CALL ON MOHAMED POLO TO ASSIST THE UNSTABLE STARS.HE IS NOT ACTIVE AND SMART TO HANDLE THE N ...
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AKASI APPIAH IS NOT SUITABLE FOR TEAM BUILDING.HE WILL FAIL THE NATION IF NOT WELL ADVICED ON WHAT IS TEAM BUILDING.AKWASI WILL SOON CALL ON MOHAMED POLO TO ASSIST THE UNSTABLE STARS.HE IS NOT ACTIVE AND SMART TO HANDLE THE NATIONAL TEAM.
Kofitse kpoh 12 years ago

This is not rocket science. If the current team was good enough to get us this far, pls let's stick to them , encourage and motivate them and they shall surely deliver again.

This is not rocket science. If the current team was good enough to get us this far, pls let's stick to them , encourage and motivate them and they shall surely deliver again.
Kofitse kpoh 12 years ago

Pls let us not over magnify the Egyptian team. How many of their current players play in competitive leagues? However we have players like Essien, Ayew, K Asamoah, KPB, Agyeman-Badu among others who's combined effect can noli ...
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Pls let us not over magnify the Egyptian team. How many of their current players play in competitive leagues? However we have players like Essien, Ayew, K Asamoah, KPB, Agyeman-Badu among others who's combined effect can nolify any threat that Egypt will pose. All we need is a solid preparation and positive game plan and we will be through. God bless u all.
JANGO 12 years ago

APPIAH, THE EARLIER YOU RECALL THOSE GUYS THE BETTER, BECAUSE WINNING 2-1 AGAINST ZAMBIA AFTER TWO LOSES IN TWO CRUCIAL MATCHES AGAINST MINNOWS ZAMBIA IS VERY SHAMEFUL TO SAY THE LEAST.

THAT BS TAEM WHICH HAD IT TOUGH TO E ...
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APPIAH, THE EARLIER YOU RECALL THOSE GUYS THE BETTER, BECAUSE WINNING 2-1 AGAINST ZAMBIA AFTER TWO LOSES IN TWO CRUCIAL MATCHES AGAINST MINNOWS ZAMBIA IS VERY SHAMEFUL TO SAY THE LEAST.

THAT BS TAEM WHICH HAD IT TOUGH TO ELIMINATE MINNOWS ZAMBIA WILL NEVER GET ANYWHERE AT THE BRAZIL WORLD CUP, IF WE QUALIFY.

EVEN THE 2-1 WIN AGAINST ZAMBIA WAS A STRUGGLE BECAUSE ZAMBIA OUTPLAYED THE BS BY FAR, AS WAS CONFIRMED BY KONADU.
DIAMOND 12 years ago

"ZAMBIA OUTPLAYED THE BS BY FAR, AS WAS CONFIRMED BY KONADU".

But Renard also said on the same day that his team, Zambia, lost to a better side.

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"ZAMBIA OUTPLAYED THE BS BY FAR, AS WAS CONFIRMED BY KONADU".

But Renard also said on the same day that his team, Zambia, lost to a better side.

I know they were being mutually complimentary, so which one do you judge Appiah by?

Here's my view:

We should add these four to the side that defeated Zambia:

Badu (if fit).
Kevin (if fit).
Muntari.
Vorsah (if fit).

Adding those four to Essien and Dede, we should be alright with a large margin of victory (4 or 5).
mallam, md -usa 12 years ago

Will they be bench warmers?

Will they be bench warmers?
A concerned citizen 12 years ago

It is a step in a right direction to invite these experienced players. All loop holes must be sealed before the match with Egypt. This is exactly, what coach AA is doing

It is a step in a right direction to invite these experienced players. All loop holes must be sealed before the match with Egypt. This is exactly, what coach AA is doing
Polinus USA 12 years ago

It is long overdue for the call of central defender John Mensah. Appiah should learn from R Song of Cameroon.who started playing in the nation team since 1976.

It is long overdue for the call of central defender John Mensah. Appiah should learn from R Song of Cameroon.who started playing in the nation team since 1976.
Frank 12 years ago

their time has past we forget them cos nothing to give

their time has past we forget them cos nothing to give
Oman Ba Pa 12 years ago

Imagine John mensah trying to keep the pace when tackling Englands wilcot or brazils oscar or neymar. Should I even say agentine's carlos tavez or angel di maria. Oh I forgot the runing machine, C Ronaldo. Ghana is fucked!

Imagine John mensah trying to keep the pace when tackling Englands wilcot or brazils oscar or neymar. Should I even say agentine's carlos tavez or angel di maria. Oh I forgot the runing machine, C Ronaldo. Ghana is fucked!
Kojo Agatebe, Oregon 12 years ago

Well said.

Well said.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

What a very good example you gave. How is John Mensah going to cope with these players when we go against their national teams?

I like that.

What a very good example you gave. How is John Mensah going to cope with these players when we go against their national teams?

I like that.
cofie 12 years ago

slimzay,defense is not only about pace,it also is about positioning and having a good sense of your surroundings-in other words experience count a lot in defense.John mensah may not be able to play all 7 seven world cup games ...
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slimzay,defense is not only about pace,it also is about positioning and having a good sense of your surroundings-in other words experience count a lot in defense.John mensah may not be able to play all 7 seven world cup games but will surely give us 2 strong matches and that is a lot in world cup sense.
Sarskoberta 12 years ago

I doubted the validity of the story when it came to past. But after seeking audience with POW and dem dem, I gave it a blessing. I realize that could be a coveted plan brewing according to the MRAA Law.

Here is one:
Can y ...
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I doubted the validity of the story when it came to past. But after seeking audience with POW and dem dem, I gave it a blessing. I realize that could be a coveted plan brewing according to the MRAA Law.

Here is one:
Can you tell me the reason why the 'not too well' KPB was called to swell up the number?

Can you tell me why A. Gyan, even though unfit was added to the number?

Can you also tell me whether all the callups were used in the Zambian game
and why?.

Unless you downplay our match with Egypt with the usual "In the name of Jesus" mantra, our ill-preparedness of this very match would invoke the doom's day on us.

I say this in support of Rocky and Olele's rumoured callups to the fold.
In that, they could be a part of the number, soldiers fighting to liberate us from the Egyptian tyranny.

And just like KPB, the coach might not use them. They are there as an 'insurance policy' redeemable only in the event we show symptons of death or dying, these indomitable and experienced guys could come in to resucitate us so we can wake up in a Brazil locker room instead of Korlebu motuary.
"Seisei y3wO akono paa. Yehia mmarimma
na 3nny3 mmOfra"

The likes of Inckooms and Solo Asantes would not support matches of this magnitude.
"Not for the Boys but for the men"
(apologies to a lady's pushee)
Beats Me.
Me 12 years ago

The story cannot be true. I read Stephen Appiah advocating the recall of Kingston and Mensah but that call if accepted will be the doom for Ghana. Kingston for sure is a short-sigted goalie now. He does well for balls around ...
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The story cannot be true. I read Stephen Appiah advocating the recall of Kingston and Mensah but that call if accepted will be the doom for Ghana. Kingston for sure is a short-sigted goalie now. He does well for balls around him but very poor on long balls. That is his weakness now.
As for Mensah old age has caught up with him and he is very slow. Arab teams are very fast to the ball and you need young and strong defenders to match. Mensah is not the solution.

Vorsah with either young Mensah or Boye will do. Akaminko can also be brought back.
Nigerian 12 years ago

Call Abedi Pele Ayew, Tony Bafoe, Osei Kuffour , Lamptey etc. They are still strong and could help Ghana to beat Egypt. In case you need their numbers, i will help out! LOL

Call Abedi Pele Ayew, Tony Bafoe, Osei Kuffour , Lamptey etc. They are still strong and could help Ghana to beat Egypt. In case you need their numbers, i will help out! LOL
jigga Washington Dc 12 years ago

Seriously Akwasi Appiah is Finish if the Story is true.

Seriously Akwasi Appiah is Finish if the Story is true.
The Stallion 12 years ago

Who brought this rumour to cause panic in the country at all?
We are already on course to win both legs? Why change our tactics in the middle of the river?

Who brought this rumour to cause panic in the country at all?
We are already on course to win both legs? Why change our tactics in the middle of the river?
Me 12 years ago

Blame Stephen Appiah for calling this nonsense issue.

Blame Stephen Appiah for calling this nonsense issue.
francis 12 years ago

You are bringing in Kingson because Fatua is inactive yet John Mensah is also being considered but he is clubless. This only tells me they are paying their way back in. I hope Akwasi Appiah does not succumb to this cos the ar ...
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You are bringing in Kingson because Fatua is inactive yet John Mensah is also being considered but he is clubless. This only tells me they are paying their way back in. I hope Akwasi Appiah does not succumb to this cos the argurement is rubbish.
edmond 12 years ago

WORD

WORD
IKO 12 years ago

Old legs against Egypt? Forget the ticket.

Old legs against Egypt? Forget the ticket.
Onipa Bone 12 years ago

Ghana, forget Brazil. The game is over. No plans! If Ghana qualifies I will put my head down. I'm waiting for the day.

Ghana, forget Brazil. The game is over. No plans! If Ghana qualifies I will put my head down. I'm waiting for the day.
BIG D 12 years ago

I think Kingson should be recalled but not mensah because he has slowed down a lot in recent years. Fatau isn't that good to be featured in world cup competition

I think Kingson should be recalled but not mensah because he has slowed down a lot in recent years. Fatau isn't that good to be featured in world cup competition
charles netherland 12 years ago

john is the best man for number 5 position

john is the best man for number 5 position
GHANA IN DENIAL, IT IS PITIFUL 12 years ago

Hey Folks: Prepare for some rude awakening. Appiah doesn’t know what he is doing. Egypt 2 -0 against Ghana in Kumasi.

Hey Folks: Prepare for some rude awakening. Appiah doesn’t know what he is doing. Egypt 2 -0 against Ghana in Kumasi.
GFA Hater 12 years ago

Prepare for a shocker in Kumasi. I am taking bets right now.

Prepare for a shocker in Kumasi. I am taking bets right now.
Dave 12 years ago

Mensah is 50 yrs and Kinston is 57-60 yrs. u want to call them? hahahahahaha

Mensah is 50 yrs and Kinston is 57-60 yrs. u want to call them? hahahahahaha
pk 12 years ago

Bring them to justify inclusion.

Bring them to justify inclusion.
rard Kotanko Germany 12 years ago

Sammy Koufur can play defence a. Anthony Yeboa can play together with Gyan.
lollollol

Sammy Koufur can play defence a. Anthony Yeboa can play together with Gyan.
lollollol
K.K 12 years ago

AT THIS CRUCIAL MOMENT WHEN WE NEED KWESI APPIAH TO BE THINKING AND STRATEGIZING THE DOWNFALL OF EGYPT SO WE CAN GO TO BRAZIL ,THIS USELESS NEVER BEFORE SEEN TRAINER IN GHANA HISTORY IS HEREBY EXPERIMENTING WITH OLD LADIES OF ...
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AT THIS CRUCIAL MOMENT WHEN WE NEED KWESI APPIAH TO BE THINKING AND STRATEGIZING THE DOWNFALL OF EGYPT SO WE CAN GO TO BRAZIL ,THIS USELESS NEVER BEFORE SEEN TRAINER IN GHANA HISTORY IS HEREBY EXPERIMENTING WITH OLD LADIES OF GHANA FOOTBALL SUCH AS JOHN MENSAH AND KINSON.TYPICAL WAY TO WASTE GHANA TAX MONEY ON THIS TRASH WE CALLING COACH. THE SOONER WE GET RID OF HIM BEFORE THE EGYPT MATCH THE BETTER WE WILL QUALIFY TO BRAZIL 2014.GODBLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA,LONG LIVE THE BLACK STARS
Dede 12 years ago

THIS TRAINER, I WON'T EVEN BOTHER TO CALL HIM COACH IS PURE CLULESS AND BANKRUPT OF IDEAS WHEN IT COMES SELECTION OF PLAYERS. I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU THAT APPIAH MUST BE FORCED TO RESIGN NOT LATER, NOT TOMORROW BUT RIGHT NOW

THIS TRAINER, I WON'T EVEN BOTHER TO CALL HIM COACH IS PURE CLULESS AND BANKRUPT OF IDEAS WHEN IT COMES SELECTION OF PLAYERS. I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU THAT APPIAH MUST BE FORCED TO RESIGN NOT LATER, NOT TOMORROW BUT RIGHT NOW
Kwaku Alonso 12 years ago

What is wrong about GFA? Yesterday it was pushing the match from Sunday,13th October to Tuesday. 15th October. Now it is recalling a CLUBLESS JOHN MENSAH and RUSTY OLELE KINGSTON. Are we not afraid of EGYPT our opponent? Dont ...
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What is wrong about GFA? Yesterday it was pushing the match from Sunday,13th October to Tuesday. 15th October. Now it is recalling a CLUBLESS JOHN MENSAH and RUSTY OLELE KINGSTON. Are we not afraid of EGYPT our opponent? Dont we trust our present crop of Players?. My advise is that the Technical Team of the Black Stars Team should have confidence in the players because if the two named players are recalled, it will send a wrong message to the players and dampen their spirits. This will spell doom for the BLACK STARS
jay 12 years ago

that is charm if kwasi appiah is courageous enough to bring john .. black star don't have a defense .. john is active is just that the club is scared of his injury problems so why not ghana take advantage

that is charm if kwasi appiah is courageous enough to bring john .. black star don't have a defense .. john is active is just that the club is scared of his injury problems so why not ghana take advantage
Koforidua Flowers (fr) 12 years ago

Akwasi Appia must BUILD a formidable Team for the country and stop calling old players from nowhere to join the Natioanal Team.Akwasi must learn to train the players he is having to make them standard at all levels. Relying o ...
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Akwasi Appia must BUILD a formidable Team for the country and stop calling old players from nowhere to join the Natioanal Team.Akwasi must learn to train the players he is having to make them standard at all levels. Relying on call-in players does not help in building a formidable team for tough compétitions.Don't depend on names but rather be serious in geting the best out of what you have already enlisted.One of the duties of a Coach is to TRAIN but not to SEARCH for players.Wake up Akwasi for, it seems the task is not even half done.
Kpakpo Allotey 12 years ago

Fellow countrymen, right from the word go, we all saw that Akwasi James was not up to the scratch and we had tribal bigots shouting from the roof top as if he was the best ever happened to Ghana. Now after playing all the min ...
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Fellow countrymen, right from the word go, we all saw that Akwasi James was not up to the scratch and we had tribal bigots shouting from the roof top as if he was the best ever happened to Ghana. Now after playing all the minnows with third division English Players and clubless players and I think Oil field players, he was the toast of the tribal bigots- who have not even kicked a ball in their backyard before telling him to fire Dede and co. Now the chicken is coming home to roost and Akwasi knows his limit hence the SOS for old duades. The Ghana gov't must intervene as a matter of National Security and give the Team to Odenke and Willie Klutse right now to call real footballers playing big time soccer. Akwasi James can not handle the team for now. The days of tribal selection is over now the "men are in town". Nea niama!!
boka 12 years ago

Hope this is just a fantasy.

Hope this is just a fantasy.
Kosmic Boombaya 12 years ago

John Mensah is very skilled and the best defender if not injured...at camp Appiah will check if he is match ready...he may still better than the young guys....this is 2013...think outside the box...talent is talent..use it if ...
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John Mensah is very skilled and the best defender if not injured...at camp Appiah will check if he is match ready...he may still better than the young guys....this is 2013...think outside the box...talent is talent..use it if its still the best..
william obeng agyemang 12 years ago

i am very very happe for them to come back to the term is left with layea kingstine

i am very very happe for them to come back to the term is left with layea kingstine
APPIAH IS A JOKE, NOT A COACH 12 years ago

How can a nation with so much resources in human and natural resources fail in everything?

How can a nation with so much resources in human and natural resources fail in everything?
KOMLA BASA 12 years ago

Invite Vorsa as well

Invite Vorsa as well
KOMLA BASA 12 years ago

Invite Vorsa as well

Invite Vorsa as well
samuel 12 years ago

allow the coach to do his work.there are players who play active football and are still useless.make we think

allow the coach to do his work.there are players who play active football and are still useless.make we think
African Consciousness 12 years ago

Ghana is ranked 24 and Egypt 50 by FIFA so why the panic? Coach Appiah do not fear. You are one Coach who have called more players than any coach in Ghana history, (I speculate) so out of that pool could you not find a starti ...
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Ghana is ranked 24 and Egypt 50 by FIFA so why the panic? Coach Appiah do not fear. You are one Coach who have called more players than any coach in Ghana history, (I speculate) so out of that pool could you not find a starting line up of healthy 100%, starting central full backs both locally and overseas who can protect your goalie? You have Jonathan Mensah, Rashid Sumaila, Vorsah, Awal Mohamed,Daniel Boateng, John Boye or call U20 star Lawrence Laryea.

John Mensah is one of the most capped players on the Black Stars. if you must call and use him, make sure he meets your own fitness tests and standards and pair him up with a speedy co-central defender and also the two outside full backs must be incredibly fast. He is solid in the back and is very intelligent and can read the game well and has excellent anticipation but is very slow on the recovery.

He should be included in the provisional squad but if he does not meet the fitness test he must be excused.
Eddie. 12 years ago

Please and pleases again u can not tell how good a person is from just one mistake on the field of play. Jerry Akamenko is a very good defender and i strongly believe the coach should call on him,

Please and pleases again u can not tell how good a person is from just one mistake on the field of play. Jerry Akamenko is a very good defender and i strongly believe the coach should call on him,
Eddie. 12 years ago

Also call on Isaac Vorsa

Also call on Isaac Vorsa

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