Jawula urges GFA to appoint a technical director for Black Stars

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• Krikri,, 12 years ago

  Did you ask for Technical Directors over the 2 Serbians who took the Black Stars to the world cup in 2006 and 2010? If not, why now?

  Did you ask for Technical Directors over the 2 Serbians who took the Black Stars to the world cup in 2006 and 2010? If not, why now?

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• Conqueror 12 years ago

  We can find plenty Technical Directors in Ghana. Just take Polo and Razak or Abedi and Yeboah. Some experienced old players or coaches like Adday and Tetteh.

  We can find plenty Technical Directors in Ghana. Just take Polo and Razak or Abedi and Yeboah. Some experienced old players or coaches like Adday and Tetteh.

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• DAVI 12 years ago

  How can Jawula of all the people have such an idea,it is vey wrong,do we need the technical director to win the world cup or WHAT?WILL MISTER WHITE AS A TECHINCAL DIRECTOR ALLOW GHANA TO TAKE THE WORLD CUP TO AFRICA,INCASE G ...
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  How can Jawula of all the people have such an idea,it is vey wrong,do we need the technical director to win the world cup or WHAT?WILL MISTER WHITE AS A TECHINCAL DIRECTOR ALLOW GHANA TO TAKE THE WORLD CUP TO AFRICA,INCASE GHANA MEET GERMANY OR ENGLAND AT THE FINALS?NO.NO MONKEY DEY WORK,BANBOO DEY CHOP BUSINESS IN 2014 WORLD CUP.AKWASI APPIAH ALL THE WAY,WIN OR LOSE.SAY IT LOUD,I AM BLACK AND PROUD.

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• Gbomo Bi 12 years ago

  just so you could take kick back from that person. GFA already has a Technical Director. What is de use Oti-Akenten.
  Those clamouring for Techniacl Director are just looking for ways to take their kick backin the name lobbyi ...
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  just so you could take kick back from that person. GFA already has a Technical Director. What is de use Oti-Akenten.
  Those clamouring for Techniacl Director are just looking for ways to take their kick backin the name lobbyist. JAWULA IS JUST CORRUPT, GFA ALREADY HAS A TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. CORRUPT THEIVES

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• Paapa Jackson 12 years ago

  What do technical directors do anyway. Anything different from the coach?

  What do technical directors do anyway. Anything different from the coach?

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• TRIBAL WATCH 12 years ago

  OSAM DUODU AND AFRANI ARE ALREADY DOING THE TECHNICAL JOB.WE DONT WANT ANY WHITE GUY AROUND OUR BLACKSTARS.THE LIKE OUR MONEY BUT HATE TO SEE A BLACK TEAM ADVANCING IN A WORLD CUP.

  OSAM DUODU AND AFRANI ARE ALREADY DOING THE TECHNICAL JOB.WE DONT WANT ANY WHITE GUY AROUND OUR BLACKSTARS.THE LIKE OUR MONEY BUT HATE TO SEE A BLACK TEAM ADVANCING IN A WORLD CUP.

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• JACK 12 years ago

  WE A NOT FOOLS AS U THINK,(JAWULA), EVERYBODY KNOWS IS A WAY OF MAKING MONEY

  WE A NOT FOOLS AS U THINK,(JAWULA), EVERYBODY KNOWS IS A WAY OF MAKING MONEY

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• Sarkodie 12 years ago

  If he is giving a specific role but not to interfere with the coach decisions then it may prove to be a master stroke. Or is it another avenue to amass wealth?

  If he is giving a specific role but not to interfere with the coach decisions then it may prove to be a master stroke. Or is it another avenue to amass wealth?

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• Alugu 12 years ago

  Captain Appiah was stripped before 1992 African cup. Coach Appiah is about to be stripped again before world Cup 2014. WOW! What a life?

  Captain Appiah was stripped before 1992 African cup. Coach Appiah is about to be stripped again before world Cup 2014. WOW! What a life?

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• kwame london 12 years ago

  the serbians didnt have directors so why now when Kwesi Appiah is doing better than them.

  the serbians didnt have directors so why now when Kwesi Appiah is doing better than them.

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• ffonky 12 years ago

  Stop thinking for AA, allow him to do his Job
  If you people trusted in the capacity and qualification of AA before giving him this Job then allow him to finish his Job in good faith.If AA has not requested for a technical Di ...
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  Stop thinking for AA, allow him to do his Job
  If you people trusted in the capacity and qualification of AA before giving him this Job then allow him to finish his Job in good faith.If AA has not requested for a technical Director, why are you people trying to push him in a new working situation.

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• Cholly P 12 years ago

  JAWULA IS MENTALLY ENSLAVED,PERIOD! By inference, this idiot is saying that a Black coach is not good enough to do well in the impending World Cup, unless he gets a White man's direction. This is baffoon as Coach Milo to get ...
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  JAWULA IS MENTALLY ENSLAVED,PERIOD! By inference, this idiot is saying that a Black coach is not good enough to do well in the impending World Cup, unless he gets a White man's direction. This is baffoon as Coach Milo to get White help? With such people in the helm of affairs that is why we are all in sh.t!

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• Asantenii 12 years ago

  Another tanii with tanii suggestion

  Another tanii with tanii suggestion

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• pala 12 years ago

  jawula is like that. anytime some success is in the offing, he throws in some of this obnoxious suggestions. when berekum chelsea got to the league stage of CAF champions league, he started the debate of change of name from C ...
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  jawula is like that. anytime some success is in the offing, he throws in some of this obnoxious suggestions. when berekum chelsea got to the league stage of CAF champions league, he started the debate of change of name from CHELSEA. his wishes has been granted. where is chelsea now? they are sunking into oblivion

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• OLIVER CROMWELL 12 years ago

  As much I respect my Chief The Lepowura,I sincerely disagree with him totally on this issue.
  You see I do not want us to be dragged into this Mentality of inferiority complex.The worrld has seriously gone beyond what my Uncl ...
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  As much I respect my Chief The Lepowura,I sincerely disagree with him totally on this issue.
  You see I do not want us to be dragged into this Mentality of inferiority complex.The worrld has seriously gone beyond what my Uncle has in mind.Football adminnistration has gone so many miles leaving my dear Uncle behind to catch up.There is nothing any Technical Director will ever come to teach the affable Coach Kwesi Appiah.I will rather prefer we set up our own(GHANAIAN)TECHNICAL GURUS who understand our culture to come around Kwesi to higher heights.We have lots of them around.The Abedi Peles,The Osam Doudus,The Marcel Desailles,The Tony Yeboahs,The ever Vigillant Sports Writers and analysts.They are unccountable.You my chief is still llivinng in the past when he was at thee helm of affairs in the GFA.We should not allow people like my Uncle to throw dust in our eyes.Yes lest I forgot Alhaji Abdul Kareem Grunsah is onne of the most valuable guys who can advise the honourablle Coach.If I amm givven the chance I can also give my support in my small way.Thannks.

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• KA NA WU 12 years ago

  Do we really need one? Apart from Mxwell Konadu and the technical team We should not bow down to any racist sentiments to the team. I believe psychologically, the team is well psyched up. Let's believe in ourselves and put aw ...
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  Do we really need one? Apart from Mxwell Konadu and the technical team We should not bow down to any racist sentiments to the team. I believe psychologically, the team is well psyched up. Let's believe in ourselves and put away any feelings of low self-esteem. We have a capable team

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• Nana 12 years ago

  GFA please send Coach AA for refresher course after the Egypt match. Attach him to one of English Premier League clubs for at 3 months and Ghana will reap the dividends instead of white T. director

  GFA please send Coach AA for refresher course after the Egypt match. Attach him to one of English Premier League clubs for at 3 months and Ghana will reap the dividends instead of white T. director

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• PEACE-MAKER 12 years ago

  Stupid Ghanaians and the penchant for thin air nationalism. Everything is black or white in the eye of the Ghanaian. They pontificate about patriotism but will steal from state coffers, cut corners, litter the streets, drive ...
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  Stupid Ghanaians and the penchant for thin air nationalism. Everything is black or white in the eye of the Ghanaian. They pontificate about patriotism but will steal from state coffers, cut corners, litter the streets, drive recklessly and look on while their neighbour starves themselves to rib level. It is known as EMPTY nationalism.
  
  I would like to ask a question: what happens if a white coach naturalizes or is born in Ghana hence holds a Ghana passport, gets a Ghana then applies for the Black Star coaching role? Would it still be down to race? I bet it would.
  
  Kwesi Appiah has proven his credentials as an excellent coach but it is clearly evident that he needs technical help with regards to studying opponents and devising appropriate tactics to counteract theirs. You need a wise technical head to do the legwork for you. This is the status quo in modern football and has proven effective for celebrated coaches like Mourinho. It doesn't matter if the technical head/assistant is Black or White. He just needs to gain the position through merit, something Ghanaians don't know diddly squat about.
  
  Shut your gobs about mental slavery, patriotism blah blah, put your heads down and get on with it.

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• HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 12 years ago

  Get technical help for your wife. Idiot.

  Get technical help for your wife. Idiot.

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• C.O.D 12 years ago

  This Leponwura Jawula, is helping to create unecessary friction in our national team. We did same thing in 1992 and it backfired on us so not again. When we were virtually qualified for Senegal-1992 under German, Burkhard Zie ...
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  This Leponwura Jawula, is helping to create unecessary friction in our national team. We did same thing in 1992 and it backfired on us so not again. When we were virtually qualified for Senegal-1992 under German, Burkhard Ziese, this technical director post idea was floated, gained currency, and we bitterfly suffered from that move. Why again, Mr. Jawula? Why did`nt you and cohorts suggest that when the coach, Kwasi Appiah, was firstly appointed? It is a very toxic bad idea and must be rejected outright by GFA. We will be doomed to make such an appointment. Let us support the players, coach and handlers to continue dishing out the surprises.

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• Joe 12 years ago

  Assistant coach is supposed to be the person the coach contact if it comes to technical direction.

  Assistant coach is supposed to be the person the coach contact if it comes to technical direction.

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• ATLANTA FUN 12 years ago

  MR JAWULA I respect skills when it comes finance but doubt your current soccer knowledge sir.Akwasi Appiah and Maxwell Konadu are currently two of the finest coaches in Ghana. Again Don,t forget Konadu is one of the best tac ...
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  MR JAWULA I respect skills when it comes finance but doubt your current soccer knowledge sir.Akwasi Appiah and Maxwell Konadu are currently two of the finest coaches in Ghana. Again Don,t forget Konadu is one of the best tacticians Ghana currently have. Why ask for technical director at this time. YES I agree we need some soccer experts to do "spying" of our opponents for us during the world cup.We have coach OSAM, ADEY, OTI AKENTEN, TETTEH, and also PLAYERS like ABEDI, YEBOAH, PREKO, STEVE APPIAH and commentators like KWABENA YEBOAH etc, etc,. The GFA can pick any TWO of these soccer HEAVYWEIGHTS to go and assist the coaches with the "spy" work and advice our AA and MAX. However this shouldn,t be done without coach Appiah,s concern. MR JAWULA we do not need any TECHNICAL DIRECTOR.

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• pala 12 years ago

  KONADU SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THERE
  in his playing days he did not even get a call up into the blackstsars

  KONADU SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THERE
  in his playing days he did not even get a call up into the blackstsars

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• AA 12 years ago

  Jawula pls let black man
  lead us we dont want white man to take credit
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  take black star

  Jawula pls let black man
  lead us we dont want white man to take credit
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  take black star

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• Soccerbenz New York 12 years ago

  Ghana FA had Technical Directors working at the FA already. Mr, Oti and Ben Koufie and Mr, Edusei there, they can help the Coach.

  Ghana FA had Technical Directors working at the FA already. Mr, Oti and Ben Koufie and Mr, Edusei there, they can help the Coach.

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• Akwasi 12 years ago

  It's unnecessary to talk about this now; the assistant coach complements Appiah perfectly. No need to appoint tech director unless Appiah and his assistant see it fit. At the moment they're operating in a relatively tranquil ...
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  It's unnecessary to talk about this now; the assistant coach complements Appiah perfectly. No need to appoint tech director unless Appiah and his assistant see it fit. At the moment they're operating in a relatively tranquil atmosphere let's "make do" with what we have.

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• Me 12 years ago

  Is Jawula one of those GFA men who Kwesi Appiah mentioned as those who did not trust him to do job. You see all those people have been shamed. Why did they not appoint him a technical director when he started. Were those one ...
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  Is Jawula one of those GFA men who Kwesi Appiah mentioned as those who did not trust him to do job. You see all those people have been shamed. Why did they not appoint him a technical director when he started. Were those one goal project whites given technical directors. If no then why now. Jawula should appoint a whiteman to manage his own home for him and also a whiteman to manage his wife for him and if the white succeeds then we will tow the line.
  All these suggestions rather bring confusion to the technical group and does not not auger well for Ghana.
  Instead of advising on how Black stars will overcome the Egypt security threat he is making useless talk. What did Jawula accomplished when he was the GFA boss? His statement answers the question. Shame on Jawula. No 10% this time.
  
  
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• Kofi 12 years ago

  The man look like a gorilla.

  The man look like a gorilla.

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• Yao 12 years ago

  Mr. Jawula, Please first lay down the Job description for the Technical Director position that you are guessing that Mr. Appiah needs for him to be successful in the Brazil 2014 World Cup. Without it stop confusing people and ...
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  Mr. Jawula, Please first lay down the Job description for the Technical Director position that you are guessing that Mr. Appiah needs for him to be successful in the Brazil 2014 World Cup. Without it stop confusing people and your fantasy dreaming.

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• ensuren 12 years ago

  Stupid slave

  Stupid slave

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• Ekuma 12 years ago

  Jawula. After u finish eating ur 'tuo zaafi' , u can better take care of ur grand children , instead of poking ur bloody nose in the affairs of the Black stars. Nonsense.
  
  U couldn't achieve nothing but chop chop. So shut u ...
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  Jawula. After u finish eating ur 'tuo zaafi' , u can better take care of ur grand children , instead of poking ur bloody nose in the affairs of the Black stars. Nonsense.
  
  U couldn't achieve nothing but chop chop. So shut ur stinking mouth. Nonsense

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• Truth 12 years ago

  Listen to this man. To bring in vampires to come and reap where they did not sow. Which technical director? Are they not the same recycled coaches? Leave Appiah alone. GFA please do not listen to this foolish suggestion.

  Listen to this man. To bring in vampires to come and reap where they did not sow. Which technical director? Are they not the same recycled coaches? Leave Appiah alone. GFA please do not listen to this foolish suggestion.

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• HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 12 years ago

  Jawula is an idiot. He has achieved nothing under his watch.

  Jawula is an idiot. He has achieved nothing under his watch.

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• liberty 12 years ago

  corrupt people

  corrupt people

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• JOSIAH 12 years ago

  A black Technical Director? fine! but a white man will be very wrong.

  A black Technical Director? fine! but a white man will be very wrong.

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• CEREBRAL 12 years ago

  German Klaus Toppmoller whose name keeps coming up has been fired 5 times in his coaching career, why even mention him. At this point, it is common sense to stick with Appiah and Konadu. Give them all the necessary help and l ...
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  German Klaus Toppmoller whose name keeps coming up has been fired 5 times in his coaching career, why even mention him. At this point, it is common sense to stick with Appiah and Konadu. Give them all the necessary help and logistics. If Ghana fails in Brazil, blame GFA.....why?....they are in charge!!!...If Ghana succeeds in Brazil...give credit to GFA......as simple as that.
  
  In the WC no country can succeed without an efficient organization. Yes players count, but when you have countries like Spain, Argentina, Netherlands, Brazil, Germany, Italy, competing with top class players...what makes the difference is 'NUANCE' often associated with organizational systems. The margin of errors in the WC are very slim...everything counts: a single Zidane head butt cost France in 2006 WC final....MAYBE NOT? but losing your captain and playmaker at such a crunch moment in a WC final can be disturbing to the French team, the fans and destiny!!! Ghana can succeed purely based on how we organize from top to bottom!!!!!!!

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• Nana Kantamanto 12 years ago

  Another visionless person! You lack perspective-(nti na fugu aka wokon mu no). Isn't it about time Africans take charge of their own affairs? All you know is chewing cola; shame on you-'bese ama wose ahye"

  Another visionless person! You lack perspective-(nti na fugu aka wokon mu no). Isn't it about time Africans take charge of their own affairs? All you know is chewing cola; shame on you-'bese ama wose ahye"

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• Alah 12 years ago

  "We can get a good technical director around him to correct him (Appiah)". Who then corrects the technical director when he makes a mistake? Please for goodness sake, let him technically direct the affairs of his country's na ...
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  "We can get a good technical director around him to correct him (Appiah)". Who then corrects the technical director when he makes a mistake? Please for goodness sake, let him technically direct the affairs of his country's national team if is that good to correct our Ghanain coach. Do not let this be A CHOP TIME FOR US ISSUE.

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• ABREDU 12 years ago

  It's about time we appreciated & respected our local sports experts. Once our players & Officers/Politicians get to show their respect to their local managers, we shall always do better than having the so called White Technic ...
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  It's about time we appreciated & respected our local sports experts. Once our players & Officers/Politicians get to show their respect to their local managers, we shall always do better than having the so called White Technical directors.We rather need Foreigners to take some decisions or work with our Ministers & the Government to be able to move forward in the right direction. Our Country's decision makers lack vision, are mostly selfish & need some Foreign intervention. Long live the Ghana Black Stars, God Bless Ghana.

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• MINTAG 12 years ago

  YOU SEE OUR LEADERS,WE ARE STILL THINKING AS SLAVES.WHEN THE WHITEMAN COACH WAS AROUND BEFORE 2010,WHY DID HE NOT SAY THAT.KWAME NKRUMAH WILL CRY IN HIS GRAVE.WE ALREADY HAVE TECHNICAL PEOPLE THERE.WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE ...
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  YOU SEE OUR LEADERS,WE ARE STILL THINKING AS SLAVES.WHEN THE WHITEMAN COACH WAS AROUND BEFORE 2010,WHY DID HE NOT SAY THAT.KWAME NKRUMAH WILL CRY IN HIS GRAVE.WE ALREADY HAVE TECHNICAL PEOPLE THERE.WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE ASSISTANT COACH.OH AFRICA WE CANNOT EVEN PLAY OUR OWN FOOTBALL UNLESS A WHITEMAN GETS INVOLVE.HAPPENING

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• Wuorfei 12 years ago

  I'm not sure where Jawula is taking this but I get the impression he is thinking of deja vu with regards to Asamoah Gyan's famous penalty kick. If that's the case then may be he his right. Personally I don't believe it was Gy ...
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  I'm not sure where Jawula is taking this but I get the impression he is thinking of deja vu with regards to Asamoah Gyan's famous penalty kick. If that's the case then may be he his right. Personally I don't believe it was Gyan's fault. I think the technical team (if we had one) is to blame for failing to advice the team on who should have taken that crucial spot kick. It was clear again that we lacked technical vision when the same player elected himself to take another spot kick within months of the first disaster which almost alienated him from the star's squad. If it's really necessary to have a technical team it should be people AA himself can trust and not people imposed on him. They must be brutally frank and objective in their opinion but they must be made to understand that they are working for AA who would have the final say in the end. May not be a bad idea if managed properly and could create opportunities for the coaches to develop their technical abilities. In the same vane it could create division and confusion within the team especially with T. team members who would like to favor some players

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• pala 12 years ago

  THE GFA HAS DONE THE RIGHT THING BY ROPING IN PROFESSOR MINTAH.
  NOW THE GFA MUST DO OUR WITH KONADU, SABAN QUAYE & NASAMU YAKUBU.
  THE GFA MUST IN THEIR INSTEAD BRING ON EX PLAYERS LIKE JOSEPH CARR, SIMON ADDO, JOE ADDO, OPO ...
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  THE GFA HAS DONE THE RIGHT THING BY ROPING IN PROFESSOR MINTAH.
  NOW THE GFA MUST DO OUR WITH KONADU, SABAN QUAYE & NASAMU YAKUBU.
  THE GFA MUST IN THEIR INSTEAD BRING ON EX PLAYERS LIKE JOSEPH CARR, SIMON ADDO, JOE ADDO, OPOKU NTI(TEAM MANAGER)

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• steve 12 years ago

  there is no need for any technical director. he is doing fine

  there is no need for any technical director. he is doing fine

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• pala 12 years ago

  there is no need for a technical director. that is why i think the roles being played by oti akenteng should be scrapped. again it is not too obvious but it seems ex coaches like sam adday, afranie, ben kwofie seemed to bwe p ...
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  there is no need for a technical director. that is why i think the roles being played by oti akenteng should be scrapped. again it is not too obvious but it seems ex coaches like sam adday, afranie, ben kwofie seemed to bwe playing some technical directorships. all those roles should be scrapped. if kwesi appiah decides to consult them in private so be it. but their roles should not be institutionalised.
  the GFA must rather aim at revamping the technical bench of the blackstars. in my estimation, maxwell konadu, saban quaye and nasamu yakubu need not to be there. nasamu yakubu for instance should be replaced by either joseph carr or simon addo. maxwell konadu and saban quaye should be replaced by an ex blackstars player with repute. maxwell konadu, saban quaye and nasamu yakubu are not ex blackstars players. nigeria's bench is replete with ex super eagles players who have even played in the world cup and afcon. i can remember saban quaye or maxwell konadu or nasamu yakubu ever played in an afcon tournament.

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• kwesi - Tema 12 years ago

  I am beginning to disrespect this gentleman Alhaji. Why now? If Appiah need training - give it to him. When is the blackman growing up and how does he feel saying what he said. He was there at GFA, did his bit - his time is g ...
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  I am beginning to disrespect this gentleman Alhaji. Why now? If Appiah need training - give it to him. When is the blackman growing up and how does he feel saying what he said. He was there at GFA, did his bit - his time is gone. Mr. Nyantekyi; Appiah is doing a good job and we must rather build his confidence and knowledge. I am disappointed in you, Alhaji.

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• pala 12 years ago

  the german bukhard ziese kicked against the establishment of a technical directorate headed by nana CK Gyamfi.
  even milo kicked against it.
  i suggest that the position being occupied by oti akenteng be scrapped because it a ...
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  the german bukhard ziese kicked against the establishment of a technical directorate headed by nana CK Gyamfi.
  even milo kicked against it.
  i suggest that the position being occupied by oti akenteng be scrapped because it amounts to interference in the work of the head coach. oti, adday, afranie when given the job could not perform. i remember adday went chasing a technical director when he was given the job. as for oti he only came on the scene because coach adday pulled him up with his undue recommendations. we don't need a technical director both local or foreign. coach kwesi appiah may seek council privately from the older coaches but there should be no institutionalised office for them.

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