Appiah gives KP Boateng another chance

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nana 12 years ago

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moyo 12 years ago

This guy is good and has to be given 1000 chances to play for Ghana. Discipline? even the pastors don't have it let alone a footballer.

This guy is good and has to be given 1000 chances to play for Ghana. Discipline? even the pastors don't have it let alone a footballer.
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isaac 12 years ago

why appiah

why appiah
Joseph Bonsu-Akoto 12 years ago

Bro you're right on. Even the pastors' do not have descilpline how much more a footballer. If he only want to go to Brazil I still support him. Look what the likes of Essien and Muntari has transformed the game. Despite he di ...
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Bro you're right on. Even the pastors' do not have descilpline how much more a footballer. If he only want to go to Brazil I still support him. Look what the likes of Essien and Muntari has transformed the game. Despite he dis Germany for his father land should explain he loves Ghana. Welcome home KPB. Play for us that still with u and ignore the nay Sayers. Ghana loves u. God is on ur side.
the truth 12 years ago

so just because pastors do not have discipline, we should not condemn the act? well in that case, since every Ghanaian citizen (including pastors) is corrupt, we should continue to allow our leaders in the government to be co ...
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so just because pastors do not have discipline, we should not condemn the act? well in that case, since every Ghanaian citizen (including pastors) is corrupt, we should continue to allow our leaders in the government to be corrupt and loot the country. Since, some pastors are thieves, we should praise and welcome arm robbers into our house to loot, and steal our hard earned valuables.
MENSAH 12 years ago

I don't know why people criticise this young,dedicated,patriotic German-born guy.
REMEMBER,HE COULD HAVE ALSO CHOSEN TO PLAY FOR GERMANY,LIKE HIS ELDER BROTHER,IN THE FIRST PLACE.
BUT RATHER CHOSE TO TREAD THE PATH OF THE U ...
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I don't know why people criticise this young,dedicated,patriotic German-born guy.
REMEMBER,HE COULD HAVE ALSO CHOSEN TO PLAY FOR GERMANY,LIKE HIS ELDER BROTHER,IN THE FIRST PLACE.
BUT RATHER CHOSE TO TREAD THE PATH OF THE UNFORTUNATE,TO COME HOME,AND PLAY FOR GHANA,FOR ALMOST NOTHING.
My question is:
HOW MUCH CAN GHANA PAY HIM?
CAN GERMANY PAY HIM BETTER THAN GHANA?
This guy loves Ghana,so please,stop criticising him,period.
AT LEAST,HE HAS SHOWN LOVE TO GHANA,MORE THAN HIS ELDER BROTHER.
AND THAT ALONE,SHOULD HAVE SILENCED YOU GUYS TO CONSIDER THAT,RATHER THAN ALL THESE UNECESSARY CRITICISM ON HIM.
I don't think he is playing on the minds of Ghanaians.
Those born in the diaspora,are not pretenders as you might be thinking.They do not lie as those indigenous Ghanaians,I will say it frankly.
HE MIGHT HAVE A REASON WHY HE IS NOT PATRONIZING IN THE GAMES NOW.
LET'S FIND IT OUR,PERIOD.
Kwadwo Krah 12 years ago

Oh Mr Mensah,Can you not see that this Prince Boateng guy is CHEAT??????????

Oh Mr Mensah,Can you not see that this Prince Boateng guy is CHEAT??????????
jimy somer 12 years ago

Ghanains are toooo stupid

Ghanains are toooo stupid
!!- ONYANSANII -!! 12 years ago

Mr. JIMMY SOMER, ITS NOT GHANA ALONE IS STUPID IS THE WHOLE AFRICANS ARE FOOLS INCLUDING THEIR LEADERS..IN CASE KEVIN BOATENG WAS AN EUROPIAN PLAYING FOR HIS EUROPIAN COUNTRY, THEY SHOULD HAVE KICKED HIS ASS ALREADY..THIS ...
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Mr. JIMMY SOMER, ITS NOT GHANA ALONE IS STUPID IS THE WHOLE AFRICANS ARE FOOLS INCLUDING THEIR LEADERS..IN CASE KEVIN BOATENG WAS AN EUROPIAN PLAYING FOR HIS EUROPIAN COUNTRY, THEY SHOULD HAVE KICKED HIS ASS ALREADY..THIS GUY KPB DONT HAVE INTEREST IN PLAYING FOR GHANA AGIAN AND HAVE EVEN REGRETED TO SWEAR ALLEGIANCES AS GHANAIAN CITIZEN..HE KNOWS HIS BROTHA JEROME IS DOING WELL AS GERMAN CITIZEN IN CLUB LEVEL BAYERN MUNCHEN AND ALSO DFB THE NATIONAL GERMAN TEAM..IF AKWASI APPEAH AND NYANTAKYI THINKS KPB IS THE REDEEMER TO BLACK STARS TO LIFT THE WC IN 2014,THEY MUST BE OUT OF THEIR MINDS..THEY ARE SO STUPID THEY DONT KNOW THAT KPB IS FOOLING THEM..OHH!! NO DOUBT BLACKS ARE STUPID AND FOOLS THAT THEY USED THEM IN PLATATIONS IN THE AMERICAS AS SLAVES WITHOUT A FIGHT..

Kwaku 12 years ago

This is not to say that what KPB is doing is right but your assertion is wrong. Why haven't they kicked Balotelli off the Italian team in light of all his iniquities both off and on the field? Isn't he the only black man amon ...
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This is not to say that what KPB is doing is right but your assertion is wrong. Why haven't they kicked Balotelli off the Italian team in light of all his iniquities both off and on the field? Isn't he the only black man among the team's first eleven? Think twice before you open your mouth.
!!- ONYANSANII -!! 12 years ago

Balotellis case is difrent from KPB..KWAKU, can U believe that BALOTELLI is Always ready to help his country to win any match when he is called by the National coach? His (Balotelli) character on the field doesnt me ...
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Balotellis case is difrent from KPB..KWAKU, can U believe that BALOTELLI is Always ready to help his country to win any match when he is called by the National coach? His (Balotelli) character on the field doesnt mean to fake INJURIES. KPB is fooling U Kwaku AND THE Ghanaian media and those who cant see that are the LEADERS namely :- The head of GFA Akwasi Nyantakyi and his BS coach Akwasi Appeah..Kwaku i dont see the reason why they cant even Psychologically see THAT kpb is on their nerves making them STUPID and FOOLS and they dont seems to have notice it..I think may be they think KPB is the MESSIAH to save Ghana to lift that precious WC cup in 2014 that, without him kpb, Ghana is nothing..
These dedicated players have fought their way truu up to this level
.Ghana dont need KPB so on this note , do u think Kwaku, i was wrong
to make this STATEMENT telling AFRICANS have shallow BRAINS?. I am 120% right . Anyway, have a nice
day.Ps,, I remember in the early 90s there was a mutiny in the GERMAN
team when Lothar MATHEUS was writting a book abt his life being
the most caps in history to the national team which was coached by Berty Vogts..Vogts Always includes LOTHAR in the squad to
mainting his record of being the most cap..Klinsman, Brehme, Voller
etc the whole team mutinised agianst that idea of Berti Vogts who always pick Mattheus reach that level.Instead of scoring during a match they shoot the ball away from goals.
BERTI VOGTS LOST HIS JOB..HE was fired by DFB. I hope Nyantakyi and Apeah can learn a lesson from that and trust those Dedicated players who made it POSSIBLE up to this level..
ONYANSA Kakra 12 years ago

"NO DOUBT BLACKS ARE STUPID AND FOOLS THAT THEY USED THEM IN PLATATIONS IN THE AMERICAS AS SLAVES WITHOUT A FIGHT..".

This one di3, me no gree.
Them fight paa-ooo.
Them no get no guns.
Only the slave owners wey got guns ...
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"NO DOUBT BLACKS ARE STUPID AND FOOLS THAT THEY USED THEM IN PLATATIONS IN THE AMERICAS AS SLAVES WITHOUT A FIGHT..".

This one di3, me no gree.
Them fight paa-ooo.
Them no get no guns.
Only the slave owners wey got guns, so why you diss brothers like so?

Like ino be them yesterday, you no dey for America today kraa, abi?
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

GE IS PAYING..

GE IS PAYING..
Avogadro 12 years ago

Get real, Mr. Mensah. KPB only wanted to play for Ghana because he is no longer good enough to make the German team and had a discipline problem. It does not mean that Ghana should suck up to him.

You asked "HOW MUCH CAN ...
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Get real, Mr. Mensah. KPB only wanted to play for Ghana because he is no longer good enough to make the German team and had a discipline problem. It does not mean that Ghana should suck up to him.

You asked "HOW MUCH CAN GHANA PAY HIM?" Well, I hate to tell you this but nobody 'directly' gets rich from playing for a country. Nobody! But remember that when KPB left the Spurs he had no major prospects. It is the exposure he got for playing for Ghana in the WC that led to teams being interested in him today. So indirectly Ghana has helped him make money.

However, we do not need to be chasing after him. He is a midfielder (just like everybody else in Ghana; even Rawlings, K4, and Mahama might be midfielders). We have tons of those. He does not want to play for us. And we are doing well without him. Why are we trying so hard to get this guy to come back and take advantage of us again? Our kiss-ass coach and his kiss-ass boss Nyantakyi should find something better to do with their time rather than chase after KPB. Which of the players that had taken us this far is KPB supposed to come an replace?
Alex Kwame USA 12 years ago

Seriously Avogadro you are ignorant no one is kissing anybody's ass....you are one of th guys who speak like knows everything but knows nothing.

Seriously Avogadro you are ignorant no one is kissing anybody's ass....you are one of th guys who speak like knows everything but knows nothing.
Avogadro 12 years ago

And you have said nothing but wasted time and space, my brother. Why really do you exist? Make your point if you have any! To you I might be ignorant but I made my contribution to the issue. Where is yours?

You think ...
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And you have said nothing but wasted time and space, my brother. Why really do you exist? Make your point if you have any! To you I might be ignorant but I made my contribution to the issue. Where is yours?

You think 'ignorant' is a big word, don't you. And after using 'your big word' you became tired and could not think of anything important to write? Take a few days to recuperate, Sir!
Alex Kwame USA 12 years ago

Idont think you are misconstrueding the word ignorant for insult, when did Kuffour,Rawlings and Mahama become midfielders? If you think playing soccer for that matter the midfield position is easy then see Akwasi Appiah for a ...
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Idont think you are misconstrueding the word ignorant for insult, when did Kuffour,Rawlings and Mahama become midfielders? If you think playing soccer for that matter the midfield position is easy then see Akwasi Appiah for a shirt.

No one is chasing after KPB we are asking him in other words inviting him like any other player to come play for the national team but if he's not fit or doesnt want to play lets leave him alone. He's not used to all these heckling from a whole nation like he's the only player we have. You also called the coach and Nyantakye kiss-ass which they are not they just doing the prudent thing applying much common sense. We need Kevin much as he needs us. Its a two way traffic a 50/50 affair. We are not sucking up to him we just asking him to show up to play for the nation GHANA. No offense my brother....i like your name though Avogadro...gbo gyri lol.
Avogadro 12 years ago

Good, now you have expressed your views. It's better than just a title without contributing to the issue. Thanks. Although you don't like the coach and his boss being called ass-kisser you made the statement: "He's (Kevin) ...
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Good, now you have expressed your views. It's better than just a title without contributing to the issue. Thanks. Although you don't like the coach and his boss being called ass-kisser you made the statement: "He's (Kevin) not used to all these heckling from a whole nation like he's the only player we have." Doesn't this sound like ass-kissing to you?

With the remark about Rawlings, K4 and Mahama, I am just telling you that Ghana has midfielders in abundance and we don't need to beg anyone to play in our midfield. Nice hearing from you though. Good luck to you!
Alex Kwaku USA 12 years ago

Kwasea Kwame, what did Avogadro say that is not true, that did not make sense to you?
Losers insult.
Winners bring forth better suggestions.
Foolish boy.
Woye Kwasea paaa.
Go eat KPB's shit.

Kwasea Kwame, what did Avogadro say that is not true, that did not make sense to you?
Losers insult.
Winners bring forth better suggestions.
Foolish boy.
Woye Kwasea paaa.
Go eat KPB's shit.

Alex Kwame USA 12 years ago

First of all i dont think thats your real name and where in the US do you live....i live in New York, Long Island in a town called Westbury on the street called Stewart Ave near the Eisenhower park my zip code is 11590...you ...
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First of all i dont think thats your real name and where in the US do you live....i live in New York, Long Island in a town called Westbury on the street called Stewart Ave near the Eisenhower park my zip code is 11590...you are an imposter and who the heck are you calling yourself Alex Kwaku....is it the word ignorant that is beyond your comprehension? I dont do this primitive thing of insulting people on the internet its a forum for crossfertilization of ideas not spewing nonsense and exhibiting blockheadedness. You see how discipline AVOGADOR is he replied to me in a more curtious manner then comes you silly psychophant spewing insults. Get a life and comme live in a developed community to broaden your myopic thinking capacity where challenging another persons opinion is not considered offensive but intertwining of ideas. Dont bring yourself 'alex imposter kwaku 419 USA'
Alex Kwaku USA 12 years ago

Someone makes a sensible contribution without insult.
You disagree.
You come out and write this:

"Seriously Avogadro you are ignorant no one is kissing anybody's ass....you are one of th guys who speak like knows everyth ...
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Someone makes a sensible contribution without insult.
You disagree.
You come out and write this:

"Seriously Avogadro you are ignorant no one is kissing anybody's ass....you are one of th guys who speak like knows everything but knows nothing".

He comes back and responds to you politely.
Does that make your insult irrelevant?
Did you realize that you insulted him unjustifiably at all?
You have the nerve to say insulting you is primitive?

So it hurts when directed at you, but not when you direct it at others, huh?
The hallmark of a selfish nit-wit.

How dumb-brained!
Aex Kwame USA 12 years ago

I hate to do this back and forth with you and I dont want Avogadro to be the center and pivot of this you had no busines using words like kwasea and all that on me it shows how uncouth you are. Question, do you consider the w ...
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I hate to do this back and forth with you and I dont want Avogadro to be the center and pivot of this you had no busines using words like kwasea and all that on me it shows how uncouth you are. Question, do you consider the word ingnorant an insult which is akin to kwasea? You need to go back to scool. Im done im not respnding to your foolishness no more.
Aex Kwaku USA 12 years ago

"Question, do you consider the word ingnorant an insult which is akin to kwasea?"

FOOL, you don't think telling somebody in anger that the person is ignorant is an insult?

You made Avogadro the center and pivot of your ...
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"Question, do you consider the word ingnorant an insult which is akin to kwasea?"

FOOL, you don't think telling somebody in anger that the person is ignorant is an insult?

You made Avogadro the center and pivot of your abuse, but you can't take it when you are the centre, huh?

KWASEA biba, can you spell IGNORANT?
Can you spell SCHOOL?

UNCOUTH? NO, you bastard showed how UNCOUTH, PRIMITIVE, IGNORANT you are.
Who REALLY needs to go back to school?

Because I can tell that you are STUPID for not even realizing what wrongs you do to others, but see what wrongs others do to you, I know you will not learn anything from this.

When you decide to come back with another nonsense under another topic under another name and repeat the same fart, bring your STUPIDITY COFFIN so I can nail it shut for your smelly arsehole, CHEAP MAN!

KWASEA, the nerve to insult others but can't take it himself.
MENSAH 12 years ago

I thank you for your insight,time and good points raised.But the fact is,if he doesn't want to play for Ghana,nobody could have forced him to.But my point is,this guy has left the comfort of staying in Germany,to play for Gha ...
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I thank you for your insight,time and good points raised.But the fact is,if he doesn't want to play for Ghana,nobody could have forced him to.But my point is,this guy has left the comfort of staying in Germany,to play for Ghana instead,whilst his own elder brother,chose to do the otherwise.
I see this a commendable effort and an explicit,cordial love,he has for Ghana.
I WILL ALWAYS GO WITH THIS GUY FOR THAT PARTICULAR CHOICE HE MADE FOR GHANA,AS HIS NATION.
He has made his parents proud,as well as Ghana,as a whole.
Remember,the goal he scored for Ghana against the USA TEAM,will never be forgotten.
WHY IS KWASI APPIAH STILL LOOKING FOR HIM?
Because,he knows what the guy can come still bring to the table.
ADDO 12 years ago

"Remember,the goal he scored for Ghana against the USA TEAM,will never be forgotten".

Forgotten by whom?

Why?
Will any other player's goal against anybody at anytime for any country against any country be forgotten?

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"Remember,the goal he scored for Ghana against the USA TEAM,will never be forgotten".

Forgotten by whom?

Why?
Will any other player's goal against anybody at anytime for any country against any country be forgotten?

What was so special about the goal?
All the players were fielded to work together towards goals, so if someone in a good position scored, was that not what he was there for?

Did the goal benefit only Ghana?
Has he not been reaping the benefits ever since?

How does that give him the licence to keep abusing us like this?

FUCK OFF. WE DON'T NEED HIM.
HE DID NOT CHOOSE GHANA. HE WAS REJECTED BY GERMANY. YOU LOW SELF- ESTEEM LOSERS!

"KPB IS STILL A FORCE TO RECKON WITH".

NO, HE IS WHITE ELEPHANT, AN EDIFICE THAT'S TOTALLY USELESS.
frans 441 12 years ago

mr mensah.for your information prince boateng will never choose to play for ghana if he had the opportunity to play for germany senior national team.playing for ghana at world cup that gives him more chances for his career to ...
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mr mensah.for your information prince boateng will never choose to play for ghana if he had the opportunity to play for germany senior national team.playing for ghana at world cup that gives him more chances for his career today.he is not patriotic towards our nation period.
anokwale 12 years ago

I personally am not questioning his patriotism. I just think he is injury prone and is trying have his cake and eat it too. However, Ghana has enough talent to keep him off the team. What if he goes to Brazil and gets hurt ...
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I personally am not questioning his patriotism. I just think he is injury prone and is trying have his cake and eat it too. However, Ghana has enough talent to keep him off the team. What if he goes to Brazil and gets hurt and leaves us short a player. This could be costly in a situation where we need depth. Imagine a tough game against a powerful European or South American side in the knockout stages and the game is in extra time and we need to use all the substitutes. There might be someone not called who might have been perfect fit for that particular game and was left out because of KPB.
mohammed amin abdallah,adenta,fafraha 12 years ago

sorry mate,you have no clue,if you had followed his career progression critically,he said in absolute terms that,he opted to play for ghana,because Germany would not give him the chance,remember he is older than his sibling a ...
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sorry mate,you have no clue,if you had followed his career progression critically,he said in absolute terms that,he opted to play for ghana,because Germany would not give him the chance,remember he is older than his sibling and yet the younger sibling was rated above him.he himself admitted that Ghana saved his career.good luck.mate.
Shaka 12 years ago

Good dialog...void of insults ...keep it up guys.

Good dialog...void of insults ...keep it up guys.

Alex Kwame USA 12 years ago

You got that right....KPB is a very good player dont forget his game with the USA at the WC....in this case the egyptians dont know him and he can cause havoc to them.....i tust Kevin will give off his best in Egypt if he com ...
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You got that right....KPB is a very good player dont forget his game with the USA at the WC....in this case the egyptians dont know him and he can cause havoc to them.....i tust Kevin will give off his best in Egypt if he comes to play and he better come this time. He is a good player and I like him.
AKAKPO 12 years ago

The journalist who wrote this piece is not up to date for KPB no longer plays for AC MILAN but German side Schalke. Be updated before publishing your articles.

The journalist who wrote this piece is not up to date for KPB no longer plays for AC MILAN but German side Schalke. Be updated before publishing your articles.
Kofi 12 years ago

The writer said ex AC Milan star... The writer go it right!

The writer said ex AC Milan star... The writer go it right!
sonkofa 12 years ago

Akakpo,

Please read the article once more before you disgrace yourself. ( The ex AC Millan star)

Akakpo,

Please read the article once more before you disgrace yourself. ( The ex AC Millan star)
Shaka 12 years ago

Reading and comprehension is a must Sir.

Reading and comprehension is a must Sir.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

I love your comment! 1000 chances indeed. People didn't know what they were talking about. The player is good and you telling me to avoid him. Both Polo and Tony Yeboah were talking with their eyes closed. They were not looki ...
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I love your comment! 1000 chances indeed. People didn't know what they were talking about. The player is good and you telling me to avoid him. Both Polo and Tony Yeboah were talking with their eyes closed. They were not looking at the big picture. Tony Yeboah should be the last person to talk about patriotism. A player the country used to beg before he puts on the national jersey and had the nerve to say a word in this matter. If he was to be a coach and wants to win, do you think he would have omitted KPB from his squad? What a hypocrite he is.

Like I said, this has nothing to do with patriotism. The player provided all the necessary document to excuse him from playing those matches. He who doesn't understand should take a hike.

He is back and will play. If he is injury prone and so not fit to play, that is understandable. However, if one is beating about the bush with that patriotism junk, that person has a long way to go in advocating against the player's inclusion.
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 12 years ago

Haaaaaaa, just stay cool and see what's coming in 2014. May your eyes be opened to see afar off.

Haaaaaaa, just stay cool and see what's coming in 2014. May your eyes be opened to see afar off.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

POW, first of all you are not God and so your pronouncing of doom upon Kevin Prince Boateng wouldn't work. Secondly, most of the fans have forgotten so soon of their pronouncement of doom upon this same player when he announc ...
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POW, first of all you are not God and so your pronouncing of doom upon Kevin Prince Boateng wouldn't work. Secondly, most of the fans have forgotten so soon of their pronouncement of doom upon this same player when he announced his retirement from national duty. Is he not alive? Which one of you have even created even a nose before? Because he wants to play for his country, you want him to get hurt? Waow POW!

Oh well, if your wish comes to pass, I wouldn't be the only one affected by the player's inability to represent his country. We will be affected as well.
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 12 years ago

I'm a small God if you don't know. Life and death lies on my tongue. I've got what it takes to call the things that be not as though they are and they'll be. You claimed a lot of people said so many things and they never came ...
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I'm a small God if you don't know. Life and death lies on my tongue. I've got what it takes to call the things that be not as though they are and they'll be. You claimed a lot of people said so many things and they never came to pass but note that they're not me. I've never created a nose before, yes and I won't even dare because that rest in the hands of the Mighty One who invested this authority and power in me. Don't dare me oooo Massa, I know how effective my prayer works. KPB is so annoying and I can see him laughing in his backyard, taking us for fools. No way
The Stallion 12 years ago

I mean, you don join the V-Power wagon? Do you have 3 eyes now?

I beg you, I only need 6 numbers (numero) from 1 to 58 to commot for here! I dey inside wahala for dis contry wey my house dey rot for Ghana!!!

I mean, you don join the V-Power wagon? Do you have 3 eyes now?

I beg you, I only need 6 numbers (numero) from 1 to 58 to commot for here! I dey inside wahala for dis contry wey my house dey rot for Ghana!!!
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 12 years ago

Give them a shot and you'll smile. Haaaaaaaaaa

Give them a shot and you'll smile. Haaaaaaaaaa
Ern 12 years ago

Slim, forget the arguments about patriotism..... what about fairness? Do you think it is fair that someone should play the qualifiers and someone else take their spot for the world cup?
Polo and T. Yeboah have the right to v ...
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Slim, forget the arguments about patriotism..... what about fairness? Do you think it is fair that someone should play the qualifiers and someone else take their spot for the world cup?
Polo and T. Yeboah have the right to voice their opinion, as do you and I. This shows the diversity there is in human nature. I for one agree 100% with Polo and T. Yeboah... you and a lot of other people do not...that is fine.
Ern 12 years ago

I was discussing this issue with a friend last weekend.
Point 1: I agree that KPB is a great addition to ANY team, and he will make a positive contribution to the Black Stars if he plays.
Point 2: I do not believe it is fai ...
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I was discussing this issue with a friend last weekend.
Point 1: I agree that KPB is a great addition to ANY team, and he will make a positive contribution to the Black Stars if he plays.
Point 2: I do not believe it is fair that someone who suffered to play qualifiers is dropped for KPB to play.
I told my friend I have left the decision completely to AA and I will accept his choice.....PERSONALLY I would NOT have called KPB, but if AA decides to call him, I will support him. AA could have gone 50:50 on this decision, so if he has decided to give KPB another chance let us hope, for the sake of Ghana as a whole, that KPB will justify the decision of the coach.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Detail me with the meaning of fairness in your own understanding before I come in.

Detail me with the meaning of fairness in your own understanding before I come in.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Bro, read my comment, "Look who is talking about Justice for that will answer your question.

Bro, read my comment, "Look who is talking about Justice for that will answer your question.
Ern 12 years ago

Slim, your comment "Look who is talking about Justice" is missing the point.
No one called for his exclusion from the national until HE started playing smart.
Of course, once some people noticed that he wanted to play certa ...
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Slim, your comment "Look who is talking about Justice" is missing the point.
No one called for his exclusion from the national until HE started playing smart.
Of course, once some people noticed that he wanted to play certain games and not play certain games, they called for his exclusion as we want players who are willing to play in whichever game and not certain games of their choice.
You say to define fairness. Ill tell you.... fairness is where someone who works towards a goal has the opportunity to reap the benefits of their hard work. So Slim, you are telling me you honestly do not have any regard for the player who has played throughout the qualifiers to get Ghana to the WC, who is then dropped for KPB to play?
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Ern, I have regard for all the players. On the other hand, some players are better than others and when the most important tournament is ahead of us, whether you played from 20 years ago or just started playing, once you are ...
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Ern, I have regard for all the players. On the other hand, some players are better than others and when the most important tournament is ahead of us, whether you played from 20 years ago or just started playing, once you are part of the country and holds that passport, you should be given the opportunity to represent your country.

The national team doesn't belong to a particle citizen. It is like the presidential candidates. The best is supposed to be picked to rules us. Whether one has worked his way to the top or not, if he is not the best, why pick him?

Have you read my comment, "Benefit from Retirement"? please do so. Some are capable in taken us higher but that doesn't mean they can take us to the highest. Besides, not that Kevin didn't want to play after his renouncement. He wanted to play and my witness is his coming down during Zambia match. Who ruled him out? Was it his club medical specialist? It was our own, fitness specialists. So whose fault was that? Then why blame the player?

Like I said, I think it is more than fair for him to participate in his nation's assignment. For us to take him out would rather portray unfairness because he is a citizen of the country. It is just that he gets hurt often. That is not his fault.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

Fairness in this case is about who will help us to achieve our GOAL and not some spurious definition to soothe some ego. You don't seem to understand this simple principle because you are a typical African endued with backwar ...
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Fairness in this case is about who will help us to achieve our GOAL and not some spurious definition to soothe some ego. You don't seem to understand this simple principle because you are a typical African endued with backwardness, vindictiveness and foolish pride. To you, fairness, responsibility and patriotism should be a prerequisite for participating in soccer but not needed to lead the country. With a mentality like that...

It is about acquiring the TOP of the CREME as a Nation to achieve our GOAL. Every Nation does it when it comes to achieving their GOALS, be it in WAR (POLITICS), SCIENCE or GAME. The USA needed scientists to advance and guess what they did, gave automatic citizenship to EINSTEIN, a German Jew to achieve that goal-to win the war. They have a policy whereby PhD holders don't need to wait for years to become citizens. Why? Because they need them to build their economy. The same goes with athletes, we know how advanced nations give automatic citizenship to top athletes so that they can run for them. Canadians did that to Ghanaian athletes who refused to go back after commonwealth games. And for your information, when these top athletes give them any excuses, they are still willing to give them the chance to participate, because all they care is- achieving their GOAL.

It is only idiotic Africans basking in their stupid pride when they don't even have any morals but still sitting on their holy high horses demanding respect, fairness, and patriotic from top people to achieve a goal that will bring an honor and glory to the whole Nation. Had Essien joined us in the 2010 world cup, our story would have been different, but he is now in our camp, because we need him. Click on the health blog by Dr. Joseph Boateng on the left hand side of this website and read how medical doctors who are trained outside find it difficult to go and help in Ghana. To you, because they are not in Ghana or were trained in Ghana but left, they should not be allowed back because they were not patriotic, huh?

Like I said, our aim should be our GOAL. If the person is good and he will help us to achieve our Goal, everything should be done to pursue him to come and join the team. It would be different when he comes in and not willing to participate or try to "destroy" the team, that is when we can say that he is not patriotic or irresponsible. But we know KPB what he does on the field. If the Coach thinks he is a good fit, who are you to demand fairness and responsibility?
Ern 12 years ago

I was going to stop talking about this matter, but I feel I must reply to your post above.
You seem to be getting your facts confused. There are TWO separate issues here
1. is the issue of fairness
2. is the issue of the b ...
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I was going to stop talking about this matter, but I feel I must reply to your post above.
You seem to be getting your facts confused. There are TWO separate issues here
1. is the issue of fairness
2. is the issue of the best resources to help us achieve our goal.
These 2 issues are inter-linked in this case but not the same.
Achieving the goal does not necessarilly mean it will be FAIR for ALL parties involved. This is where the terms "by hook or crook" or "win at all costs" come in. These terms suggest that mankind has known that it is possible to achieve a goal in various ways, some of which may not be as straight forward as they seem.
So the argument is should we be fair, or should we do what we percieve to be the best way to achieve our goal even if that means there will be some collateral damage along the way. Therefore for you to say "Fairness in this case is about who will help us to achieve our GOAL" is not right..... I had ALREADY raised this debate.. see my comment RE @ Slim where I talk about having this debate with a friend last weekend.
However, I must commend you for going on to conclude that I am a backward, vindictive, foolish, idiotic and stupidly prideful typical African just because I have an opinion........look who's talking about high horses!
Nyansasem 12 years ago

Don't take this personal. It is about how we Africans deal with situation. I don't know you and can't possible tell you that you are backward or vindictive. However, that is most Africans solve their problems.

The world ha ...
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Don't take this personal. It is about how we Africans deal with situation. I don't know you and can't possible tell you that you are backward or vindictive. However, that is most Africans solve their problems.

The world has not been fair and if you don't know this, then I don't know how I can help you. Sometimes, it is about it is about race. other times it is about tribe. And another time is about CLASS. This is a case about CLASS. The same reason why a special plane would be ready to pick up Michael Jordan from his party to the basketball court during playoff games. Not all the players get that chance. Get that and stop talking about fairness.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

We need everyone in the team, at least to be able to get to the quarter finals. With Essien, KPB, Muntari, Gyan and Ayew, the sky is our limit.

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We need everyone in the team, at least to be able to get to the quarter finals. With Essien, KPB, Muntari, Gyan and Ayew, the sky is our limit.

Even if he does not show up for the Egypt match, we should give him another chance to play in the world cup.

Those who are demanding patriotism, should take their patriotism to the the stupid leaders who do nothing for Ghana but are being paid astronomically.
JOJO 12 years ago

NICE ONE APPIAH,WE NEED THESE GUY FOR THE WORD CUP,WE WANT TO GO FAR THIS TIME,SO WE DEFINATELY HAVE TO BRING IN THE BEST FOR THE WORLD NOT SOME INESPERIENCE PLAYERS

NICE ONE APPIAH,WE NEED THESE GUY FOR THE WORD CUP,WE WANT TO GO FAR THIS TIME,SO WE DEFINATELY HAVE TO BRING IN THE BEST FOR THE WORLD NOT SOME INESPERIENCE PLAYERS
wise 12 years ago

APPIAH IS SPOILLING THE TEAM,WHO IS BABOON? GOD IS WATCHING U,HE WILL INJURE AGAIN IF U DONT FORGET ABOUT HIM

APPIAH IS SPOILLING THE TEAM,WHO IS BABOON? GOD IS WATCHING U,HE WILL INJURE AGAIN IF U DONT FORGET ABOUT HIM
HAAAAAABA!!! 12 years ago

Hey, Mr. Wise, I have one question for you, is there any fix position for anyone in soccer and therefore the Black Star team in general? KPB is a player qualify to be part in the team and as long as Ghana Black Stars is alive ...
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Hey, Mr. Wise, I have one question for you, is there any fix position for anyone in soccer and therefore the Black Star team in general? KPB is a player qualify to be part in the team and as long as Ghana Black Stars is alive.
mugu1 12 years ago

aa apiah,tell those ignorance fools to shut_up tell them ghana need kpb.even if he choose to play only in the wc ghana would have accept it.

aa apiah,tell those ignorance fools to shut_up tell them ghana need kpb.even if he choose to play only in the wc ghana would have accept it.
Alex Kwame USA 12 years ago

YOU WHO CALL YOURSELF MR WISE IF YOU WERE A CITIZEN OF GERMANY WOULD CHANGE YOUR NATIONALITY FOR AFRICAN. GIVE KPB A BREAK HES NOT USED TO AFRICA I BET HE EVEN DIDNT KNOW ABOUT GHANA THAT WELL UNTILL HE STARTED PLAYING FOR GH ...
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YOU WHO CALL YOURSELF MR WISE IF YOU WERE A CITIZEN OF GERMANY WOULD CHANGE YOUR NATIONALITY FOR AFRICAN. GIVE KPB A BREAK HES NOT USED TO AFRICA I BET HE EVEN DIDNT KNOW ABOUT GHANA THAT WELL UNTILL HE STARTED PLAYING FOR GHANA....IF HE CANT COME PLAY EVERY MATCH LEAVE HIM ALONE WE NEED HIM AT LEAT FOR THE WC....AND HE NEEDS TO COME PLAY IN EGYPT BECAUSE WE NEED HIM THERE TO SURPRISE THE EGYPTIANS AND CAUSE AN UPSET KEVIN DESERVES A CHANCE IN THE BLACK STARS HE SACRIFICED HIS NATIONALITY FOR US HOW MANY GHANIANS WIL DO THAT.
Aex Kwaku USA 12 years ago

NO, We don't need him.
He sacrificed nothing.
The Germans rejected him.
You are a liar.
Don't spread lies, bastard!
What's our current status in qualifying?
What did he contribute?
Who should bow out for him to come en ...
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NO, We don't need him.
He sacrificed nothing.
The Germans rejected him.
You are a liar.
Don't spread lies, bastard!
What's our current status in qualifying?
What did he contribute?
Who should bow out for him to come enjoy the limelight?
Ungrateful bitches!
WOFA WOHOO 12 years ago

We need him and the rest of our top players in camp,this is time for unity not divisions,we have to beat Egypt no matter where the 2nd leg is played,God bless Ghana

We need him and the rest of our top players in camp,this is time for unity not divisions,we have to beat Egypt no matter where the 2nd leg is played,God bless Ghana
Alex Kwame USA 12 years ago

You are a wise guy you talk so much sense

You are a wise guy you talk so much sense
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 12 years ago

I completely agree with KA's decision, I think it is a good one. I from the onset believed that the guy is genuinely unfit to play most times due to his dodgy knee. When he is fit to play, we have to give him the chance, he i ...
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I completely agree with KA's decision, I think it is a good one. I from the onset believed that the guy is genuinely unfit to play most times due to his dodgy knee. When he is fit to play, we have to give him the chance, he is pure quality, the type we need to again have a serious impact in Brazil. Bring the guy back on board any day.
ekomdeboy 12 years ago

Is a coach decision but please don't abandon the boys that have work hard for the nation. And if KP give another excuse for Egypt return leg, I say enough is enough.

Is a coach decision but please don't abandon the boys that have work hard for the nation. And if KP give another excuse for Egypt return leg, I say enough is enough.
kwami 12 years ago

Who did he replace in the last wc without playing any qualifier..??, u guys getting personal for nothing..the gfa and the coach knows his worth.. didn't ghana performed better at the world cup when he was included.. Please gi ...
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Who did he replace in the last wc without playing any qualifier..??, u guys getting personal for nothing..the gfa and the coach knows his worth.. didn't ghana performed better at the world cup when he was included.. Please give me a break..he was not born in ghana and so therefore he not going to behave the same if ur ignorant ass don't know.. he is just like hiring a foreign coach.. so all the big shit u guys have in ur head should be erase.. it just don't fit. . To them on the low key.
ekomdeboy 12 years ago

Is he any different because he wasn't born in Ghana? And can u make a point without insults? I guess u really not educated enough to listen to others point of view. I pity your ignorance selfish self

Is he any different because he wasn't born in Ghana? And can u make a point without insults? I guess u really not educated enough to listen to others point of view. I pity your ignorance selfish self
Footballer 12 years ago

I agree with you ekomdeboy. One can make comments without insults. I really do not understand why some of us cannot debate without insults. Is it our upbringing,or culture ?

I agree with you ekomdeboy. One can make comments without insults. I really do not understand why some of us cannot debate without insults. Is it our upbringing,or culture ?
Shaka 12 years ago

write intelligent English sir not vulgar lingo and insults. Let them know you are not an illiterate.Thanks

write intelligent English sir not vulgar lingo and insults. Let them know you are not an illiterate.Thanks
Fred 12 years ago

I absolutely agree with Appiah. He has to be given the chance becos of his quality! For those who think otherwise, i ask this question: Should Messi relinquish his nationality and want to play for Ghana at the world cup, wou ...
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I absolutely agree with Appiah. He has to be given the chance becos of his quality! For those who think otherwise, i ask this question: Should Messi relinquish his nationality and want to play for Ghana at the world cup, would we refuse? Anybody who can enhance our chances should be brought in. Even if another Ghanaian in the diaspora who never played for Ghana eg. Erabi or Memphis Depay! This guy has had similar injuries like Essien and that has plagued his career so if he is reluctant to play on a potholed pitch in Ghana which can exacerbate his injuries how can we blame him? If he was a politician, stealing Ghana's money or a highcourt judge taking bribes to throw out a high profile case, his patrotism wouldnt have been brought into question. Let him play Akwasi!!!
Kwaku B 12 years ago

I don't care if our pitch had several manholes in them, if it's good enough for the rest of our team to play on he should play on it as well. Secondly, your point about Messi is true, but KPB does not possess the skill of Lio ...
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I don't care if our pitch had several manholes in them, if it's good enough for the rest of our team to play on he should play on it as well. Secondly, your point about Messi is true, but KPB does not possess the skill of Lionel so I see no point of putting up with his nonsense. We have a formidable team as is and we don't need Boateng messing with the chemistry. Integrity over everything.
The Stallion 12 years ago

I agree with you. Fred's argument is nonsense. If we accept Messi and he wants others to play in the qualifiers for him to play in the WC, do you think we are fools?
Consider the formidable side that spanked Egypt 6-1. If KP ...
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I agree with you. Fred's argument is nonsense. If we accept Messi and he wants others to play in the qualifiers for him to play in the WC, do you think we are fools?
Consider the formidable side that spanked Egypt 6-1. If KP takes the position of one of them in the WC proper, where is the justice there?
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 12 years ago

Stallavodkamus, well one thing we all have to bear in mind is that, we should not expect life to be fair. We can't use "FACT(S)" to justify "JUSTICE"

Haaa your side face dey paa and they strike your stomach.

Stallavodkamus, well one thing we all have to bear in mind is that, we should not expect life to be fair. We can't use "FACT(S)" to justify "JUSTICE"

Haaa your side face dey paa and they strike your stomach.
Rasheed 12 years ago

I will make sure The stallion is flogged properly to deter him from drinking vodka.

I will make sure The stallion is flogged properly to deter him from drinking vodka.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Look who is talking? You should be the last people to talk about fairness because I don't think you have any clue when justice comes to mind.

Were you thinking about fairness when you people were asking for his exclusion f ...
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Look who is talking? You should be the last people to talk about fairness because I don't think you have any clue when justice comes to mind.

Were you thinking about fairness when you people were asking for his exclusion from his own country's national team? A citizen of the country, great in the area of the sport, where he is needed most by his country, and you wanted the authorities to seize that opportunity from him? Would that be fair to you, since you are now talking about fairness? Think about it.
Sarskoberta 12 years ago

Son, BO-hO-bio!
one time:=Huh.
Two times:=huh, huh.
Three times:=huh, huh, huh.
Good God! I can't stand it.
Menntumi nnyina. (JB wanna be)

Here is one:
Success means many wonderful, positive things. Success means p ...
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Son, BO-hO-bio!
one time:=Huh.
Two times:=huh, huh.
Three times:=huh, huh, huh.
Good God! I can't stand it.
Menntumi nnyina. (JB wanna be)

Here is one:
Success means many wonderful, positive things. Success means personal prosperity; a fine home, vacations, travel, new things, financial security, giving your children maximum advantages and above
all; the GBS scoring more goals with the ever popular MRAA applications. whatchugot?

In simple terms, success is winning, admiration, freedom from worries that translate into achievements that makes one walk up chest high.
Is MRAA a success story?
To be contd. 4 want of time and space.

In the mean time, Kae oo kae.
Just remember, and once remembered it don't chew, pour pass and forget.
"3nny3 barima ne barima, barima ne de3 y3sO ne batiri hunu dwam"
How you like MRAA now?

Y'aduru Brasil dadaada.
Obiara nsisi fam.
All roads lead to the stadium.
Did you say Rio-De-Janeiro?
OOPS! my watch must have stopped in the night. Pardon me.
FIFA, here we come.
Beats Me.
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 12 years ago

Massa, whether he plays in the Egypt match or not, he'll not be part of our squad for 2014. He'll get injured prior to the W/C and will be sidelined for some months. He'll be back after the W/C and retire from the senior nati ...
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Massa, whether he plays in the Egypt match or not, he'll not be part of our squad for 2014. He'll get injured prior to the W/C and will be sidelined for some months. He'll be back after the W/C and retire from the senior national team as a Ghanaian citizen. Haaaa, if we take pass up wey im no work, we go take pass down. Haaaaaaa, ns3m fon y3 ehi paaaaaa.
Rasheed. 12 years ago

No Kevin no black stars.POW.Kevin is the one controlling black stars buddy,so save your breadth and find some koko and drink.

No Kevin no black stars.POW.Kevin is the one controlling black stars buddy,so save your breadth and find some koko and drink.
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 12 years ago

How come you couldn't see that my mouth bi gun? I'm telling you what's going to happen 8 months before time. Put it in writing and compare notes when our final squad for Brazil 2014 is released. You'll be shocked but to find ...
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How come you couldn't see that my mouth bi gun? I'm telling you what's going to happen 8 months before time. Put it in writing and compare notes when our final squad for Brazil 2014 is released. You'll be shocked but to find no KPB. You guys have up to the end of October to plead on KPB's behalf lest I strike.
Sarskoberta 12 years ago

Is this another prophecy?
I beg make you pray say we use the boy finish so we can disown, OOPS! my bad. I mean, to discard him. Haaaa
Dat gonbe ateka-ateka.
Beats Me.

Is this another prophecy?
I beg make you pray say we use the boy finish so we can disown, OOPS! my bad. I mean, to discard him. Haaaa
Dat gonbe ateka-ateka.
Beats Me.
Sarskoberta 12 years ago

Are You kidding me!
Aren't you aware that the MRAA Law favours the boy KPB nito-nito?

Yep, thats what any law does or behaves: It favours a cross section of the community whilst it disfavours the other.
The only snag is ...
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Are You kidding me!
Aren't you aware that the MRAA Law favours the boy KPB nito-nito?

Yep, thats what any law does or behaves: It favours a cross section of the community whilst it disfavours the other.
The only snag is that if you fail to vote, you end up with foolish people making decisions for you.

MRAA wants to win.
He sees the potential in KPB and wouldn't want to miss him for the
sake of his shortcomings.

To Appiah, KPB is 'santrofie anoma', wofa no a, w'afa musuo, wogyae no nso a, w'agyae srade3"
What would you do if it were you?
To be or not to be?
Beats Me.
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 12 years ago

"A citizen of the country, great in the area of the sport, where he is needed most by his country, and you wanted the authorities to seize that opportunity from him?

Pastor Do Good, I wondered why you keep trying to sabota ...
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"A citizen of the country, great in the area of the sport, where he is needed most by his country, and you wanted the authorities to seize that opportunity from him?

Pastor Do Good, I wondered why you keep trying to sabotage what is real and facts. Do you think going to Brazil is where and when we needed KPB most, or you are just joking. When we went to Gabon and South Africa Afcon and the time we were playing W/C qualifiers was the time that we needed him most but not now.
Can you specify plainly why we need him now more than the Afcon and W/C qualifies time?

Just hanza me and I dey wait for your hanza, please.

Haaa I daff with wonders never ceases
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

When we were playing at Gabon and South Africa, was he part of the team? That is the question you need to ask yourself. The player was retired at that time. So how do you expect one who is retired to come back to play if he h ...
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When we were playing at Gabon and South Africa, was he part of the team? That is the question you need to ask yourself. The player was retired at that time. So how do you expect one who is retired to come back to play if he hasn't renounced his comeback? When Asamoah Gyan retired, did you see him in the match Ghana played in US? When Andrea and his brother temporary retired, did you see them play for the nation? Didn't we need all of them at the time they were retired? What are you talking about?
anokwale 12 years ago

I think that KPB is simply an injury prone player and definitely should not start. If he is not fit, he should not be brought on to take someone's spot. If I am correct, we can bring 23. I suspect we will bring 3 GK, 4 CB ...
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I think that KPB is simply an injury prone player and definitely should not start. If he is not fit, he should not be brought on to take someone's spot. If I am correct, we can bring 23. I suspect we will bring 3 GK, 4 CB 4 Lateral defenders, 9 midfielders and 3 forwards. We cannot afford to have midfielders who get injured easily because we might be in situations where a forward gets injured and one of the midfielders has to move up front. Spots cannot be wasted. Right now, this is who I pick:

GK Kwarsey, Dauda, Braimah
CB: Vorsah, Boye, Mensah, Akaminko
Lat Def: Opare, Afful, Addy, Baba
Midfielders: Wakasso, Muntari, Rabiu, Dede, Agyemang Badu, Essien, Atsu, Kwadwo Asamoah, Adomah
Forwards: Gyan, Waris, Boakye-Yiadom

No room for KPB unless we sacrifice a forward or defender. Why should we?
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 12 years ago

"I think that KPB is simply an injury prone player and definitely should not start. If he is not fit, he should not be brought on to take someone's spot." ***Anokwele***

Hur, the 'Truth' hurt badly but it is the Truth!
A ...
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"I think that KPB is simply an injury prone player and definitely should not start. If he is not fit, he should not be brought on to take someone's spot." ***Anokwele***

Hur, the 'Truth' hurt badly but it is the Truth!
Anokwele Bosummru, now I gave you the 3 stars (***). Injury prone player for a W/C, we better think twice before it will be toooooo late like Afcon 08 at Ghana!
Keep on speaking and doing the good work for Black Star, I go get you, your nick-name soon, haaaa I daff.

Well said.
anokwale 12 years ago

We are just too talented in the midfield to waste a spot. If he were an out and out striker he could get away with always being injured. But not as a versatile midfielder because we have many players like that.

We are just too talented in the midfield to waste a spot. If he were an out and out striker he could get away with always being injured. But not as a versatile midfielder because we have many players like that.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Appiah is not that stupid to pick a player who is not fit to a whole WC tournament. If KPB is not fit, I wouldn't agree of picking either. However, if he is fit, and ready to play, why not allow him?

Appiah is not that stupid to pick a player who is not fit to a whole WC tournament. If KPB is not fit, I wouldn't agree of picking either. However, if he is fit, and ready to play, why not allow him?
Ern 12 years ago

And which of the midfielders or forwards that Anokwale has mentioned would you drop?
And after the world cup is over and KPB starts choosing his games again or retires from National duty for Ghana, would you go back to pick ...
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And which of the midfielders or forwards that Anokwale has mentioned would you drop?
And after the world cup is over and KPB starts choosing his games again or retires from National duty for Ghana, would you go back to pick them again?
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 12 years ago

"And after the world cup is over and KPB starts choosing his games again or retires from National duty for Ghana, would you go back to pick them again?" ***Ern***

Haaa brother 'Ernamours' say that again! Those young fellow ...
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"And after the world cup is over and KPB starts choosing his games again or retires from National duty for Ghana, would you go back to pick them again?" ***Ern***

Haaa brother 'Ernamours' say that again! Those young fellows who has toiled with their time, energy and had gone through many difficulties to bring the team to the edge of qualifying for W/C have to sit down aside for the W/C tournament "Prince" to show case his ability. What a pity!
It is clear that KPB would NOT feature for Ghana even 2 games after the W/C before his resignation letter.

Well said.
Ern 12 years ago

Bro Kojo has baptise me a new name "Ernamours".......... I have to invite you all (including Slim) to the outdooring....... but due to the threath of physical violence, I shall not invite KPB!!

Bro Kojo has baptise me a new name "Ernamours".......... I have to invite you all (including Slim) to the outdooring....... but due to the threath of physical violence, I shall not invite KPB!!
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 12 years ago

I hope this will silence you for now. KPB will not be fit to play in the world cup period.

I hope this will silence you for now. KPB will not be fit to play in the world cup period.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

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SUPER SPORT DEAL FOR GPL TELEVISION COVERAGE
HOW DO U SELL THE LEAGUE RIGHTS TO SUPER SPORT FOR $700,000 A YR, NOW GFA SAYS ITS 2.1 MILLION?. JESUS CHRIST, THIS GUY IS TOO STUPID TO BE GFA HEAD. SUPERSPORT WILL NOW SELL SOME OF THE GAMES TO TV COMPANIES/NATIONS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING/WATCHING GH LEAGUE GAMES. IS 700,000 DOLLARS A GOOD ENUFF FIGURE FOR GFA N OUR LEAGUE CLUBS? LOOK AT THE POPULARITY OF GH SOCCER IN AFRICA N ALL OVER THE WORLD. ON WAT BASIS/CRITERIA DID SUPERSPORT N GFA REACH TO DECIDE ON THIS MEAGRE FIGURE? LOOK, GH LEAGUE IS NOT LIKE THE TANZANIAN OR MALAWI LEAGUE TO COMMAND SUCH LOW FIGURES. WE HAVE MADE A NAME FOR OUR BRAND OF SOCCER OVER THE YRS.
FOLKS, THIS IS WHAT THE PREMIER LEAGUE IN UK DOES....LOOK AT HE SUPERSPORT FIGURES FOR NAIGERIA AND KENYA? WHY ARE WE GETTING LESS MONEY, LESS GAMES PER WEEK COMPARRED TO KENYA AN NAIJA?
PRIMITIVE GH, GFA...U SEE $2.1 MILLION for 3 yrs FROM SUPERSPORT, U LOSE UR REASONING. WHEN U COULD HVE GOTTEN MORE. GYIMI MPANIN TOTO GFA! KENYA N NAIJA ARE GETTING 10 TIMES MORE!
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The combined value of Puma's contribution will total US$34,000. Meanwhile KPL champions Ulinzi Stars, a soccer team made up of the country's military servicemen, have signed a US$17,000 deal with Metropolitan Life Insurance.
The Zambian Super Division is also sponsored by MTN Zambia, which in June announced a 2.4 billion kwacha (about US$480 000), as their sponsorship package this year for both Chipolopolo and the top-flight league with the winner of the championship race getting about US$50 000.
With Dynamos collecting US$75 000, for winning the Premiership title last year under the sponsorship deal between the PSL and Delta Beverages through their Castle Lager brand, it appears the domestic Premiership is still, to some extent, better sponsored compared to the one in Zambia.
The Kenyan Premier League is operated and run as a private limited company incorporated in October 2003 under the Companies Act of Kenya. It is fully owned and managed by the 16 member clubs with each club being a shareholder
KPL and SuperSport signed a $5.5 million four-year partnership deal, the biggest football sponsorship in the country and in the region. The deal
which is expected to expire in 2011 will see a renegotiated contract double that amount to $11 million.
Efui Tamakloe, Secretary, NDC Dallas 12 years ago

Wao!ghfuo, am with you on this,hopefully your facts and figures are true, can you furnish this info to the GFA?

Wao!ghfuo, am with you on this,hopefully your facts and figures are true, can you furnish this info to the GFA?
mma 12 years ago

Qualifying for the World Cup is the one side and getting a good result in it, is another. We surely will need a 100% fit Boateng in our team. The Guy is still labouring his knee injury, was forced to play against chelsea in t ...
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Qualifying for the World Cup is the one side and getting a good result in it, is another. We surely will need a 100% fit Boateng in our team. The Guy is still labouring his knee injury, was forced to play against chelsea in the champions league which gave his team no good result and is about to play today against dortmund. let's see what what happens.
GOD BLESS GHANA 12 years ago

EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE. SO APPIAH IS RIGHT ON THE SPOT FOR GIVING KPB ANOTHER CHANCE. GOOD MOVE.

EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE. SO APPIAH IS RIGHT ON THE SPOT FOR GIVING KPB ANOTHER CHANCE. GOOD MOVE.
the truth 12 years ago

second or a sixth chance?

second or a sixth chance?
fii 12 years ago

if KPB wants to play in the finals so what? Ghanaians shd know that we are not going to the world cup to add up to the numbers. i have nothing against Solomon Asanti, but at the world stage will you choose him over KPB?

if KPB wants to play in the finals so what? Ghanaians shd know that we are not going to the world cup to add up to the numbers. i have nothing against Solomon Asanti, but at the world stage will you choose him over KPB?
Bronzmee(SA) 12 years ago

Aahh my men, just like you said I've got nothing against Solomon Asanti either, but according to his structure he does not deserve to play for the national team as we are not going to Brazil to make numbers but to make name f ...
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Aahh my men, just like you said I've got nothing against Solomon Asanti either, but according to his structure he does not deserve to play for the national team as we are not going to Brazil to make numbers but to make name for our beloved country Ghana and her son Black Stars
I personally don't know why Kwasi Appiah keeps on selecting this guy to for the national team. Please... People.
GYE NYAME 12 years ago

The question one must ask is if we fail to bring him on board and one of our top midfield guys gets injured last minute , what do we do?

The question one must ask is if we fail to bring him on board and one of our top midfield guys gets injured last minute , what do we do?
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 12 years ago

... And "What if" we also included him and play one match and couldn't play again for the whole W/C tournament because he used to be an injury prone player?

How about that too Mr. Nyame?

... And "What if" we also included him and play one match and couldn't play again for the whole W/C tournament because he used to be an injury prone player?

How about that too Mr. Nyame?
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

You still don't get it, and due to that, you will continue to beat about the bush on this topic.

Did he play for the qualifying matches prior to the WC 2010? Why then did you receive him since he didn't take part in any of ...
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You still don't get it, and due to that, you will continue to beat about the bush on this topic.

Did he play for the qualifying matches prior to the WC 2010? Why then did you receive him since he didn't take part in any of those matches? Why are you crying now, when the same thing is happening? I could go back to 2010 and copy some of your comments and paste it here for you to recall you complements toward him at the time though didn't play a single match before the WC 2010. Today you are here talking trash just because he wasn't able to play any of the qualifying matches. Were we not the ones who created that atmosphere for him? Think about it.

Like it was 4 years ago, it will be the same this time around whether you like it or not. Just get use to it for this is just the beginning. You haven't seen anything yet.

Now, allow me to answer your question for you. According to you, what if he comes and couldn't play for the entire WC matches then what are we going to do? How many midfielders can we take to the WC tournament? Can you answer me that? The minimum would be 8 midfielders. If he gets injured, don't we have 7 others who also are capable of taken his place? Some of these 7 players or midfielders may not have the same quality KPB has, which is a fact, they can still do their best to handle the task. Whatever the case may be, the best is to be taken to any tournament. That is why he is needed in the team.

Now let me ask you this, haven't you seen and player who usually doesn't get hurt, however, got hurt in the middle of a tournament? How about that? Nothing is guaranteed, Sir.
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 12 years ago

"Did he play for the qualifying matches prior to the WC 2010? Why then did you receive him since he didn't take part in any of those matches? Why are you crying now, when the same thing is happening?"
***Day Time Pastor***
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"Did he play for the qualifying matches prior to the WC 2010? Why then did you receive him since he didn't take part in any of those matches? Why are you crying now, when the same thing is happening?"
***Day Time Pastor***

Haaaa D.T.P. you made me daff. Just have a moment and re-ponder on all the kw3sions that you wanted me to hanza you again, and see for yourself you & me who was a real traitor for a simple word "Principles" over here! So you meant, KPB was here purposely only for W/C tournaments right? I guess you may be one of those men whose doesn't care whether a woman loves them for their money sake only and I won't be surprise about that.

What kind of Standard, Rules, Regulations, Examples, Dignity, Discipline etc, are we trying to instil in the team for the future valuable players born out side the country to abide by? Oh W/C is just around the corner so NOTHING MATTERS anymore. And do you think after the W/C all the top players ask GFA to give them break until the next W/C, would you agree to that? We are all human beings but we can't behave and tolerate things as the same. Some men would accept infidelity on their partners side and others may be not. So in this case, which side can you say is right than the other. We are behaving as if without KPB, we cannot achieve nothing at Brazil if we do kwalify. Do you expect Dignity in the team or just because of W/C, nothing matters?

Remember, what goes round will definitely come round sooner or later!

Haaa I daff with shock.
Parker 12 years ago

Without discipline nothing will work effectively.

Without discipline nothing will work effectively.
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

"What kind of Standard, Rules, Regulations, Examples, Dignity, Discipline etc, are we trying to instil in the team for the future valuable players born out side the country to abide by?" KojoLee crying now!

What rule and r ...
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"What kind of Standard, Rules, Regulations, Examples, Dignity, Discipline etc, are we trying to instil in the team for the future valuable players born out side the country to abide by?" KojoLee crying now!

What rule and regulations are you talking about? Did we have any none of us didn't know? Why now are you hiding under rules and regulations? Don't go there, Boss, because there was nothing like that there. Don't begin to formulate one.

When you talk about rules and regulations set without a good foundation, you make mistakes. You were here with us all and Kevin was recruited into the stars when he hadn't play a single qualifying match. You accepted him. You praised him. You were happy for his inclusion. Why now you're crying for the same thing you were happy about 4 years ago? Why didn't you stop it at the beginning? That is my question to you. Is it because we have the players now? Didn't we have even better players 4 years ago?

Rules and regulations are set to be followed? The moment you ignored the rules and regulations, you wouldn't find it easy to get everything back to normal within a day. It will take time. This is when there are rules to follow. In this case there was none! Since there were no rules to begin with, you can't make one in the middle of a season. After the coming WC and you want to implement rules regarding qualifying matches and WC games, then you can do so.

Now allow me to draw your attention to some points you and others are missing. Look at this situation from a microscopic view and you would understand. Usually when players are unavailable for national assignments, the citizens tend to overlook at the benefits of the situation. One may not understand the reasons of a situation but when a microscopic apparatus is set on such a situation, good materials become apparent to the naked eyes. Here are some examples.

Michael Essien got hurt in Afcon 2010, and couldn’t participate in the following national assignments. This was the same time Emmanuel Agyemang Babu was called to step into Bison’s shoes. Not that Badu had not been invited. He had for several occasions but could not get the opportunity to represent. As it is obvious, Badu has become one of our core midfielders in that department today. Essien is back, yes, however when one looks at the Black Stars bench, Badu is seen and always ready to contribute.

Kevin Prince Boateng announced his retirement from the national duty in November 4th, 2011. In his absent, Rabiu Mohammed was called. As a witness, Rabiu is now an unmovable pillar in the Black Stars midfield department. It wasn’t only Rabiu. Through Kevin’s retirement, Wakaso Mubarrack has as well had the opportunity to play for the Black Stars and now is one of the utility players the team possesses.

Asamoah Gyan took a brief vacation, I wouldn’t call his break a retirement. With him out, Majeed Warris and Richmond Boakyie Yiadom were invited into the Stars fold. Even with the invitations, they couldn’t get the chance to present their case as being Black Stars materials, especially Warris, until both Jordan and Andrea Ayew were injured and couldn’t make it to a friendly match in Chester, Pennsylvania. Today, one of our reliable strikers, is seen in the name of Majeed Warris, whom according to the Stars goal machine, Asamoah Gyan, loves playing with.

With the examples above, whom among us could be bold enough to say the country hasn’t benefited from all these retirements, breaks or whatever you will call it? Those who brought their retirement slips came back and together have formed a formidable squad with the new-comers. In other words, because of their retirement, we could brag today of having a solid bench.

There are always positive sides of every situation.

Mohammed Polo isn’t the only public figure condemning KPB. Kofi Manu, Aduana Stars Chief Executive Officer has as well vowed to demonstrate against any invitation handed to the player. Tony Yeboah too added his. A player some time ago, the country had to beg before he would respond. Today has the nerve to also criticize.

Here are few humble questions to these football gurus and the fans. Which one of them the nation, Ghana, belongs to? Is Kevin not a Ghanaian anymore? If he is then why stop him from serving his country?
Ern 12 years ago

Did he play for the qualifying matches prior to the WC 2010?...........
No he didnt, but he had not pledged allegiance to Ghana prior to the WC 2010. Ghanaians accepted him in good faith ONCE HE DECLARED THAT HE WOULD LIKE T ...
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Did he play for the qualifying matches prior to the WC 2010?...........
No he didnt, but he had not pledged allegiance to Ghana prior to the WC 2010. Ghanaians accepted him in good faith ONCE HE DECLARED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO PLAY FOR GHANA that he would be available to Ghana from that day onwards. He has breached this trust by retiring and then attempting to come back just before the WC.........and even then, still trying to pick and choose which games he plays in.... this is what is different this time Slim.... you are the one who doesnt get it.
odoom 12 years ago

It is good that mr appiah invite kp boateng again,because Ghanas need his appearance since he left the stars

It is good that mr appiah invite kp boateng again,because Ghanas need his appearance since he left the stars
SUAME MAGAZINE 12 years ago

He is not playing for love of country. He is playing to enhance his career. The question is do we need him more than he needs us? If we need him, then we should just include him. If not, we should not use him.

He is not playing for love of country. He is playing to enhance his career. The question is do we need him more than he needs us? If we need him, then we should just include him. If not, we should not use him.
Kwame Angel 12 years ago

I guess Boateng will be playing for his club this weekend. If he does not show up for the 2nd leg WC qualifier in Egypt, no one in Ghana should even think about sending the guy to Brazil. He is not smarter than anyone in Ghan ...
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I guess Boateng will be playing for his club this weekend. If he does not show up for the 2nd leg WC qualifier in Egypt, no one in Ghana should even think about sending the guy to Brazil. He is not smarter than anyone in Ghana.
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 12 years ago

"He is not smarter than anyone in Ghana." (Kwame Angel)

Haaa Wofa Kwame, you made me daff. But the answer to your above quotation is, Yes he does!

KPB is going to Brazil WHETHER he shows up or not at the second match a ...
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"He is not smarter than anyone in Ghana." (Kwame Angel)

Haaa Wofa Kwame, you made me daff. But the answer to your above quotation is, Yes he does!

KPB is going to Brazil WHETHER he shows up or not at the second match against Pharaos. Mark my word.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

When did you demand accountability, honesty and patriotism from your wicked leaders (politicians), let alone a footballer who looses nothing if he refused to play for the country.

Unlike your useless and selfish leaders, t ...
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When did you demand accountability, honesty and patriotism from your wicked leaders (politicians), let alone a footballer who looses nothing if he refused to play for the country.

Unlike your useless and selfish leaders, this guy owes nothing to Ghana. He is here to help us. Even if he "used," to get to where he is, who does not use Ghana and when do we demand respect, accountability, honesty, and patriotism from them, let alone discipline them.

Use your brains. Go and discipline Mahama and his bunch of thieves first before thinking of any disciplinary action towards this guy.
Parker 12 years ago

He is here to help who,himself or ghana please live by your name,if you are truly nyansasem.must we condone to this level of unpatriotic and irresponsible behavior just becos our politicians are not doing well.The politicians ...
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He is here to help who,himself or ghana please live by your name,if you are truly nyansasem.must we condone to this level of unpatriotic and irresponsible behavior just becos our politicians are not doing well.The politicians has been given a mandate and if they don't live up to our expectations,ghanaians will decide when the time comes,I am afraid you can't make an honest comparison between this two.
Nyansasem 12 years ago

You don't seem to understand this simple principle because you are a typical African endued with backwardness, vindictiveness and foolish pride. To you, fairness, responsibility and patriotism should be a prerequisite for par ...
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You don't seem to understand this simple principle because you are a typical African endued with backwardness, vindictiveness and foolish pride. To you, fairness, responsibility and patriotism should be a prerequisite for participating in soccer but not needed to lead the country. With a mentality like that...

It is about acquiring the TOP of the CREME as a Nation to achieve our GOAL. Every Nation does it when it comes to achieving their GOALS, be it in WAR (POLITICS), SCIENCE or GAME. The USA needed scientists to advance and guess what they did, gave automatic citizenship to EINSTEIN, a German Jew to achieve that goal-to win the war. They have a policy whereby PhD holders don't need to wait for years to become citizens. Why? Because they need them to build their economy. The same goes with athletes, we know how advanced nations give automatic citizenship to top athletes so that they can run for them. Canadians did that to Ghanaian athletes who refused to go back after commonwealth games. And for your information, when these top athletes give them any excuses, they are still willing to give them the chance to participate, because all they care is- achieving their GOAL.

It is only idiotic Africans basking in their stupid pride when they don't even have any morals but still sitting on their holy high horses demanding respect, fairness, and patriotic from top people to achieve a goal that will bring an honor and glory to the whole Nation. Had Essien joined us in the 2010 world cup, our story would have been different, but he is now in our camp, because we need him. Click on the health blog by Dr. Joseph Boateng on the left hand side of this website and read how medical doctors who are trained outside find it difficult to go and help in Ghana. To you, because they are not in Ghana or were trained in Ghana but left, they should not be allowed back because they were not patriotic, huh?

Like I said, our aim should be our GOAL. If the person is good and he will help us to achieve our Goal, everything should be done to pursue him to come and join the team. It would be different when he comes in and not willing to participate or try to "destroy" the team, that is when we can say that he is not patriotic or irresponsible. But we know KPB what he does on the field. If the Coach thinks he is a good fit, who are you to demand fairness and responsibility?
Alex Kwame USA 12 years ago

HE DEF. MUST SHOW UP THIS TIME AROUND

HE DEF. MUST SHOW UP THIS TIME AROUND
GORDON YEBOAH,USA 12 years ago

why would you compare kpb tricky way to to PASTORS?what kind of example is that?

why would you compare kpb tricky way to to PASTORS?what kind of example is that?
time for bripe 12 years ago

u are all fucking idoit people.

u are all fucking idoit people.
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

Joe wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. He didn't even remember how he got home from the party. As bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he did something wrong.

Joe had to force him ...
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Joe wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. He didn't even remember how he got home from the party. As bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he did something wrong.

Joe had to force himself to open his eyes, & the first thing he saw is a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table. And, next to them, a single red rose! Joe sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean & pressed. He looks around the room & sees that it is in perfect order, spotlessly clean.

So is the rest of the house. He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge black eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror.
Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written in red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick:

"Honey, breakfast is on the stove, I left early to get groceries to make you your favorite dinner tonight. I love you, Darling! Love, Ghana"

He stumbles to the kitchen & sure enough, there is hot breakfast, steaming hot coffee and the morning newspaper. His son is also at the table, eating. Joe asks, "Son, what happened last night?"

"Well, you came home after 3 A.M drunk & out of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, then you puked in the hallway, and got that black eye when you ran into the door."
Confused, he asked his son, "So, why is everything in such perfect order and so clean? I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me?"

His son replies, "Oh THAT!... Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, 'Leave me alone bitch, I'm married to Mrs Ghana'"
CHris 12 years ago

I think giving KP another chance is a wise decision in the sense that the player is good and we need his services. Having said that i will be disappointed if it turns out that he is faking all these injuries just to avoid pla ...
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I think giving KP another chance is a wise decision in the sense that the player is good and we need his services. Having said that i will be disappointed if it turns out that he is faking all these injuries just to avoid playing on African terrain.
K. Appiah should shine his eyes.
Let's see what will happen against Egypt in the second leg.
Kofi 12 years ago

I do not think he is playing games, he may have genuine concerns. Brazil 2014 is our dream, we want to use it to make a statement to the world in our effort to reduce racism in foot ball, I think Boateng knows that. We can't ...
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I do not think he is playing games, he may have genuine concerns. Brazil 2014 is our dream, we want to use it to make a statement to the world in our effort to reduce racism in foot ball, I think Boateng knows that. We can't stop racism entirely because it went on far too long, 400 years. All whites feel superior and all blacks feel inferior especially Nyantakyi and many of our leaders. Human kind have all become IDIOTS as a result of slavery.
Avogadro 12 years ago

Kofi, I really don't know what you are trying to say. What has race got to do with KPB playing for Ghana? Not everything in the world has something to do with racism or slavery.

Kofi, I really don't know what you are trying to say. What has race got to do with KPB playing for Ghana? Not everything in the world has something to do with racism or slavery.
KWABENA OBENN 12 years ago

THIS YOUNG MAN NEEDS TO BE WELCOME,AND GIVEN NATIONAL LOVE.FOUR OF HIS TYPE WILL MAKE GHANA GREAT.

THIS YOUNG MAN NEEDS TO BE WELCOME,AND GIVEN NATIONAL LOVE.FOUR OF HIS TYPE WILL MAKE GHANA GREAT.
ANANSE KWAKU 12 years ago

Yes, he will play this time "of course". Almost every football pitch in Egypt is relatively better or "softer" than any pitch in Ghana. So he will play this time. One thing we need to remember is that, every human being is an ...
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Yes, he will play this time "of course". Almost every football pitch in Egypt is relatively better or "softer" than any pitch in Ghana. So he will play this time. One thing we need to remember is that, every human being is an "economic man"-I mean every human being seek to exploit every system to his or her advantage based on the kind of asset, knowledge, skill or any other thing that person has. KPB only wants to play "comfortable" matches because he thinks he can "call the shots"-so he gives some kind of excuses to avoid "uncomfortable" matches. Akwasi Appiah, the Coach also wants to be an "economic man" by ignoring KPB's inconsistencies so he (AA) can get KBP to play in the World Cup. Akwasi Appiah knows that he needs good players because if "things don't go all that well" at the World Cup, he is going to share part of the blame. So he is going to be an "economic man" by ignoring millions of accusation and criticism about KBP and invite the guy to play. After all the end justifies the means. If Akwasi Appiah can still manage the perceived discontent among the players (because of the "monkey dey work and baboon dey chop" problem)then that's fine. Any other player in the team can also make up his mind whether to play or not because KPB is back in the team. All these issues could be settled before the World Cup.
Shaka 12 years ago

Good analogy great one!!!

Good analogy great one!!!
Parker 12 years ago

The best way to solve a problem is to avoid it and not the other way round.Why creating a problem to look for answers later? It's insane and totally absurd.

The best way to solve a problem is to avoid it and not the other way round.Why creating a problem to look for answers later? It's insane and totally absurd.
OKOROMANSA 12 years ago

KEVIN IS ONE OF MY FOOTBALL IDOLS, BUT I AM VERY MUCH WORRIED ABOUT HIS ATTITUDE TOWARDS GHANA. GFA SHOULD TESTIFY TO HIS SO-CALLED INJURY FOR ALL TO BELIEVE IN THAT EXCUSE. NOW, WILL THIS CALL BE THE LAST CHANCE, OR ANOTHER ...
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KEVIN IS ONE OF MY FOOTBALL IDOLS, BUT I AM VERY MUCH WORRIED ABOUT HIS ATTITUDE TOWARDS GHANA. GFA SHOULD TESTIFY TO HIS SO-CALLED INJURY FOR ALL TO BELIEVE IN THAT EXCUSE. NOW, WILL THIS CALL BE THE LAST CHANCE, OR ANOTHER CHANCE? AND IF WE QUALIFY FR BRAZIL, WILL THE COACH CALL HIM OR NOT?
Magic joe 12 years ago

we talk to much why let give the guy another chance may be it will be a help to ghanaians,let take him us a siner and forgive him all his sine.
God bless your only Land Ghana

we talk to much why let give the guy another chance may be it will be a help to ghanaians,let take him us a siner and forgive him all his sine.
God bless your only Land Ghana
K BEDU 12 years ago

MR. APPIAH, WHY? WHY? WHY?, WHAT ROLE HAS THIS GUY PLAYED FOR GHANA SINCE WE FIRST GAVE HIM A CHANCE AT THE WORLD STAGE? WHAT ABOUT THOSE BOYS WHO HELPED US GET HERE?

MR. APPIAH, WHY? WHY? WHY?, WHAT ROLE HAS THIS GUY PLAYED FOR GHANA SINCE WE FIRST GAVE HIM A CHANCE AT THE WORLD STAGE? WHAT ABOUT THOSE BOYS WHO HELPED US GET HERE?
blackstar 12 years ago

Hey give the Club guys a chance call up someone who cares. This KB nonsense has been going on to long.

Hey give the Club guys a chance call up someone who cares. This KB nonsense has been going on to long.
AK47 IS MY FUCKING ADDRESS 12 years ago

KP BOATENG HAS BEEN PLAYING FOR GHANA SINCE THEREFORE HE DOESN'T DESERVE ANY INSULT .

KP BOATENG HAS BEEN PLAYING FOR GHANA SINCE THEREFORE HE DOESN'T DESERVE ANY INSULT .
NEWYORKNEWYORK 12 years ago

another reason akwasi appiah still remains the most dumbest coach in the world....why it is dat mancini could not coach man city for long???? ...cos he was a coward n dat is wat Akwasi appiah is..

another reason akwasi appiah still remains the most dumbest coach in the world....why it is dat mancini could not coach man city for long???? ...cos he was a coward n dat is wat Akwasi appiah is..
wagus 12 years ago

you are doomed appiah for giving him a chance.who will you drop then?a defender?insane

you are doomed appiah for giving him a chance.who will you drop then?a defender?insane
Parker 12 years ago

To sit on the bench as a substitute just like always,and will be ready and fit for the world cup,and I know that is where the problems will kick in in the camp among those who did their best to qualify,only to sit on bench an ...
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To sit on the bench as a substitute just like always,and will be ready and fit for the world cup,and I know that is where the problems will kick in in the camp among those who did their best to qualify,only to sit on bench and watch,this has been the problem with our local coaches,maybe that why we need a technical advisor.
Solomon SB,Canada 12 years ago

Africa under-represented at World Cup - Blatter

Fifa president Sepp Blatter wants more places at the World Cup for African and Asian countries.

For the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Europe has 13 places in the finals, Afric ...
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Africa under-represented at World Cup - Blatter

Fifa president Sepp Blatter wants more places at the World Cup for African and Asian countries.

For the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Europe has 13 places in the finals, African has five and Asian has four.

"This flawed state of affairs must be rectified," Blatter wrote in the governing body's new weekly magazine.

"Africa, the confederation with the most member associations (54), is woefully under-represented at the World Cup."

He added: "As long as this remains the case African sides may never win an intercontinental trophy, regardless of progress on the playing side.

"From a purely sporting perspective I would like to see globalisation finally taken seriously and the African and Asian national associations accorded the status they deserve at the Fifa World Cup.

"It cannot be that the European and South American confederations lay claim to the majority of the berths at the World Cup (18 or 19 teams) because taken together they account for significantly fewer member associations (63) than Africa and Asia (100).

"At the end of the day an equal chance for all is the paramount imperative of elite sport."
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fo kofi 12 years ago

this guy just wants to play in the world cup. i can bet you that he will not be fit to play in Egypt. And if he does not show up that will be adios to him. Appiah, depend on those have have sacrificed for your qualification a ...
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this guy just wants to play in the world cup. i can bet you that he will not be fit to play in Egypt. And if he does not show up that will be adios to him. Appiah, depend on those have have sacrificed for your qualification and forget about this fake guy, or other players will be demolarized! who are you going to sack and bring in these fake guy???
Parker 12 years ago

And I hope Akwesi Appiah is in no shaddy deal with this fake guy,why given him the chance to play the last encounter,of what good will this do to the black stars,I believe there are equally good players in this squad.everyone ...
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And I hope Akwesi Appiah is in no shaddy deal with this fake guy,why given him the chance to play the last encounter,of what good will this do to the black stars,I believe there are equally good players in this squad.everyone deserve a second chance but not in this situation,Mr coach.he will dump us again after the world cup, the guy is unpatriotic and selfish,kick his ass for good.
idiot 12 years ago

loyalty does't mean a shitt what matters is the ability to perform and win more honours.tell me about the old gays what did ghana did for them are collecting any pebsion from gfa or who.you think of your self at the end of th ...
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loyalty does't mean a shitt what matters is the ability to perform and win more honours.tell me about the old gays what did ghana did for them are collecting any pebsion from gfa or who.you think of your self at the end of the officials collecting huge somes of money do you think of the players as human.
Richie 12 years ago

idiots locals

idiots locals
Sariki Zongo 12 years ago

He faked his injury just to rest and play for Schalke 04. Mark my word, after the World Cup he will again retaire from Black Stars.

He faked his injury just to rest and play for Schalke 04. Mark my word, after the World Cup he will again retaire from Black Stars.
PHOBIA-PHOBIA--Leeds 12 years ago

I fully support the coach.Simply,AA is very intelligent and this explains why he is on the path of success.

I fully support the coach.Simply,AA is very intelligent and this explains why he is on the path of success.
sapel 12 years ago

To those who talk alot about KP saying he is not patriotic...i fynk those guys must be given the jersey to go play for him...n if the ve something better to say they should go talk to balotelli,Danny welbeck and those black a ...
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To those who talk alot about KP saying he is not patriotic...i fynk those guys must be given the jersey to go play for him...n if the ve something better to say they should go talk to balotelli,Danny welbeck and those black ass guys playing for other countries instead of Ghana..
kojo 12 years ago

I DON'T THINK HE WILL AVAIL HIMSELF FOR THE RETURN LEAGUE. BECAUSE EGYPT WILL BE TOO DANGEROUS FOR THE TEAM. HE WILL USE THAT AS AN EXCUSE.

I DON'T THINK HE WILL AVAIL HIMSELF FOR THE RETURN LEAGUE. BECAUSE EGYPT WILL BE TOO DANGEROUS FOR THE TEAM. HE WILL USE THAT AS AN EXCUSE.
michael Boye Marquaye. 12 years ago

That,s the best thing to do and say Mr APPIAH, ive always said kevin prince Boateng will make a bigger impact in Ghana,s big time football but the player must be given the chance to prove he can do what it takes to win a worl ...
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That,s the best thing to do and say Mr APPIAH, ive always said kevin prince Boateng will make a bigger impact in Ghana,s big time football but the player must be given the chance to prove he can do what it takes to win a worldcup for Ghana and I think Ghana is going to pull a surprise in june next year in RIO THE JANAERO.The return match against Egypt in cairo will be the decider and am sure kevin ll do just that for the people of Ghana.i like kevin so do the vast majority of Ghanaians who feels and think kevin prince boating,s presence for Ghana will be a big boost and overwhelming spirit that ll lift the Stars morale and go further for that big price and that is winning the 2014 world cup for the first time from Africa as pele once predicted. Well done mr appiah.
Efia Saa 12 years ago

Yes, no one is arguing that KPB is not a good player but I believe it is unfair for the other players to play all the games and he comes in for the glory.
He is not the only footballer with ongoing injuries therefore he shou ...
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Yes, no one is arguing that KPB is not a good player but I believe it is unfair for the other players to play all the games and he comes in for the glory.
He is not the only footballer with ongoing injuries therefore he shouldn't be treated differently from other players.
Blessed 12 years ago

We Ghanaians often tends to be too sentimental. Look, we needs KPB more than he needs us. As for me, I am in full support of his inclusion in the Black Stars. The guys was injured, and this was certified by a medical report. ...
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We Ghanaians often tends to be too sentimental. Look, we needs KPB more than he needs us. As for me, I am in full support of his inclusion in the Black Stars. The guys was injured, and this was certified by a medical report. so what do you expect? Please leave KPB alone!
HAWA YAKUBU 12 years ago

Left to me Appiah should replace Boat with Clifford

Left to me Appiah should replace Boat with Clifford
BRO DAN- TRC 12 years ago

NOBLE PEOPLE OF AFRICA, BLESSED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, GOD USES ALL OF IS RAW MATERIALS AND HAS NO WASTE. YES, THERE ARE NO GARBAGE CANS IN HEAVEN YET THE PLACE IS SO CLEAN THAT THE STREET ...
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NOBLE PEOPLE OF AFRICA, BLESSED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, GOD USES ALL OF IS RAW MATERIALS AND HAS NO WASTE. YES, THERE ARE NO GARBAGE CANS IN HEAVEN YET THE PLACE IS SO CLEAN THAT THE STREETS ARE MADE OF -PURE GOLD. PROBABLY THERE ARE ONLY -THREE 'R'S IN HEAVEN IN THE STEAD OF WASTE AND GARBAGE CANS. LAUGH. THEREFORE, REPRODUCE, RE-USE AND RECYCLE. PULSE. A TIME TO THINK. O' GHANA AND MAKE FULL USE OF ALL THAT GOD HAS BLESSED THE DEAR NATION WITH. TO THE BLACK STARS OF GHANA HAVE I BLESSED WITH THIS "PEACE" OF WISDOM.
YES, NOBLE ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, -IF- THERE IS ANY AUTERITY MEASURE TO REDEEM ANY NATION OUT OF THIS GLOBAL MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE" THEN IT IS THAT- THE NATION LEARNS TO MAKE FULL USE OF "ALL": NO MATTER HOW INSIGNIFICANT OR INSURFICIENT AT HER DISPOSAL AND NEVER WASTE ANY! PULSE. NOW, LET MY PEOPLE THINK. FOR "IT IS FINSHED" THEREFORE, "OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE CAN!! GOD BLESS AFRICA TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND MAKE FULL USE OF THE ABUNDANT RESOURCES: NATURAL AND HUMAN, BLESSED HER WITH BY GOD. GOD BLESS THE GREAT MAN, KELVIN PRINCE BOATENG FOR MAINTAINING A "WILLING MIND AND A PERFECT HEART- FOR SERVING GHANA. GOD BLESS ALL THE FOREIGN AND HOME BASED PLAYERS OF THE BLACK STARS FOR THEIR CONTINUOUS LAYING DOWN OF THEIR LIVES FOR GHANA.
GOD BLESS YOU TO BE "STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" TO STAND FOR YOUR DEAR NATION. AND, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
THE LORD BLESS THEE, AND KEEP THEE; THE LORD MAKE HIS FACE SHINE UTO THEE, AND BE GRACIOUS UNTO THEE; THE LORD LIFT UP HIS COUNTENANCE UNTO THEE, AND GIVE THEE PEACE.
Ackah Bangolame 12 years ago

This Boateng man is not wise and the coach is not sensible either. I do not know why he needs such an ingrate when he won 6-1 without him? Akwasi Appiah must be ST.P.D

This Boateng man is not wise and the coach is not sensible either. I do not know why he needs such an ingrate when he won 6-1 without him? Akwasi Appiah must be ST.P.D
Adongo Johnson Kukurubini 12 years ago

Kwasea,why do u insult the coach? Adwee,he is the coach and who are U? We are all Ghanaians and all we need is to go to Brazil.Exactly the same is what Akwasi Appiah wishes.If Boateng did not play in the 6-1 thrash and the co ...
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Kwasea,why do u insult the coach? Adwee,he is the coach and who are U? We are all Ghanaians and all we need is to go to Brazil.Exactly the same is what Akwasi Appiah wishes.If Boateng did not play in the 6-1 thrash and the coach needs him now,what is the stupidity in this? Egypt is not a very bad side,and it is not absolutely impossible for them to also thrash us the same way to qualify,ok? All is not yet done for us,so you and those who think like you should leave the coach in peace to concentrate and pick his best team to Egypt.Even we don`t know if the game will still be held in Cairo or not. That place would surely be a hell for us,even more than the South African penalty three yrs ago.Like the Captain,Asamoah Gyan himself have said,even our players are scared to play in Cairo! This is what fools like you should pray and think about,not insulting the coach who is doing a great job for us all to be happy. Aboa like that!
Samuel nketiah 12 years ago

It is good to come back.

It is good to come back.
Bronzemee(SA) 12 years ago

If Kwasi Appiah is trying to give KPB another chance Pls.... people leave the coach to do his job because KPB will be more better than Solomon Asanti at this particular tournament.

If Kwasi Appiah is trying to give KPB another chance Pls.... people leave the coach to do his job because KPB will be more better than Solomon Asanti at this particular tournament.
COSTELLO 12 years ago

BELL ME GABI

BELL ME GABI
Original Peter 12 years ago

KP, do not disappoint us this time for we need you; okay?

KP, do not disappoint us this time for we need you; okay?
GH LEXIS 12 years ago

FROM DAILY NEWS EGYPT

A glimmer of hope: Five things Bradley needs for a ticket to Brazil
Fady Ashraf / October 23, 2013 / 0 Comments / 150 Views
“The beauty of football is that David always has a chance of beating Gol ...
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FROM DAILY NEWS EGYPT

A glimmer of hope: Five things Bradley needs for a ticket to Brazil
Fady Ashraf / October 23, 2013 / 0 Comments / 150 Views
“The beauty of football is that David always has a chance of beating Goliath.”— Former England Captain Terry Butcher
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Egyptian fans watching the game with Ghana on 15 October 2013 – (Photo BY AHMED AL MALKY)
Few can deny that Egypt’s chances of overturning the odds and a five-goal-deficit in the match against Ghana in the return leg of the final round of World Cup qualifiers are minimal.
However, they are not impossible.
On 25 May 2005, Italian champions AC Milan faced off with English outfit from Merseyside, Liverpool, in Istanbul, Turkey in the final game of the European Champions League.
Milan scored three goals in the first 45 minutes, to the extent that the Italian fans began celebrating regaining the highest-profile European trophy.
However, Liverpool pulled off a superb comeback in the second half, scoring three goals and eventually winning the game on penalties.
In football, there is always hope. But hope cannot be present without analysing the reasons why the Egyptian team conceded six goals, and how would it turn the odds around.
In the Baba Yara stadium game, the Ghanaians used a deft trick, the deep-lying forward.
Spartak Moskow striker Abdul Majeed Waris always placed himself between Egypt’s left-back and centre-left back, creating space for Asamoah Gyan to mingle behind Egypt’s backline; this was employed to bring Ghana their first goal.
The same trick was used by Michael Essien in the second goal, but with a different technique. The Ghanaian midfielder exploited left-back Ahmed Shedid’s defensive vulnerabilities and centre-back Mohamed Naguib low pace and lack of concentration to run through the same space.
Every Ghana goal exploited that weak point in a way or another, the area between the left-back and the neighbouring centre-back, beside the weak point every Egyptian team in history had, air balls.
Enough with the past; there is a glimmer of hope in the future.
The trick in the 19 November game is creating a “fiesta” of efficient attacking football while being responsible at the back. To achieve this “fiesta”, at least five players should have pure attacking tasks, with the assistance of two more supporting players.
The Egyptian team does not lack the technical abilities to score five goals against the Black Stars; instead, the challenge is physical.
American head coach Bob Bradley should borrow some tactical tweaks from his predecessor Hassan Shehata’s playbook.
1. Two centre-backs and a sweeper
These two centre-backs should not lack speed or physical presence, as they would act as the last defensive line against Ghanaian attacks. The best candidates for this role are Wael Gomaa and youngster Rami Rabee’a.
A sweeper will act as a “water carrier”, picking the ball from the backline and giving it to the creative players with attacking tasks. However, this is not as easy as it sounds. This player will have to combat high Ghanaian pressure in the first third of the pitch, thus this player must be creative, technically adept and supportive of the midfielders. Hossam Ghaly fulfills these criteria, assuming he can overcome the obstacle of his inconsistent performances.
1. Supporting wing-backs
Those wing-backs are the key for a five-goal-difference win. The Ghanaians apply a high-defensive-line; this requires a quick, technical wing-back who can make accurate crosses without neglecting his defensive responsibilities during the Ghanaian attacks. This player is definitely not Ahmed Shedid. Sayed Moa’wad on the left and Ahmed El Mohammady on the right are safe – albeit not perfect – choices.
1. One ball-winning midfielder
To block goals, you should own the ball.
Ahmed Fathy pulled off a decent performance in Ghana; he can win the ball without conceding a foul in normal circumstances.
Then comes the question, how in the world can one player stand in front the likes of Sulley Muntari and Michael Essien in the Ghanaian midfield?
“Virtual midfielders” are the answer.
The sweeper will have to push forward in support of the ball-winning midfielder, while one of the attacking midfielders will have to help with the midfield’s defensive tasks, and receive the ball and transform defence to attack.
1. Four frontline players
This requires two attacking midfielders (Mohamed Salah and Mohamed Abu Trika) and two strikers.
One of the attacking midfielders (Probably Abu Trika) will have to pull back in assist to midfield, look to apply pressure on Ghanaian midfield and receive the ball to transform defence to attack.
Looking at three consecutive African Nations Cup trophies, Egypt’s frontline operates better when playing with two strikers.
The presence of two strikers gives a team many advantages, foremost of which is constant pressure on the weak Ghanaian backline. One of these strikers has to assist Ahmed Fathy in his difficult task of facing off against strong Ghanaian midfield. Mohamed Nagy “Gedo” is a natural striker who has the ability to fulfill such defensive tasks; he is a poacher who does not lack for goal-scoring talent. The other striker should be a well-built target man. A target man is a player who looks to receive balls in the final third of the pitch and feed it to other players as Salah and Abu Trika. This target man will have to lie deep and present a similar model to what Waris presented in the first game. This has Amr Zaki written all over it.
1. Faith
Bradley is no psychotherapist, but if he can give his players faith in themselves and in the possibility of overturning the odds, bolstered with the enthusiasm of 30,000 fans in 30 June stadium, the miracle just might happen.
Tugar tuko 12 years ago

please KPB we love you: please come back and play for your land, your lovery land of Ghana, please thak us to Blazil, may god be with you KPB.

please KPB we love you: please come back and play for your land, your lovery land of Ghana, please thak us to Blazil, may god be with you KPB.

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