Coach Appiah, Gyan & Boateng make history

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akwamu the wise man 12 years ago

bring in an experience tactical coach to assist just for the world cup and let Akwasi Appiah take all the glory...that is fine. the way we played there was no team cohesion just individual player skills.

bring in an experience tactical coach to assist just for the world cup and let Akwasi Appiah take all the glory...that is fine. the way we played there was no team cohesion just individual player skills.
KKKKK 12 years ago

Hiwever says MRAA is not a good coach does not understand the game. In both matches he used his knowlegde of the game and the Egyptian to beat them. He done what most coaches could not do. For my money Akwai is a great coach. ...
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Hiwever says MRAA is not a good coach does not understand the game. In both matches he used his knowlegde of the game and the Egyptian to beat them. He done what most coaches could not do. For my money Akwai is a great coach. The problem with us we never appreciate what we have.
Ojam 12 years ago

kwesi appiah has not won anything yet ,nothing in the form gold or even a silver cup, so stop the bull crap and let him win at least a single copper cup before calling him a great coach.

kwesi appiah has not won anything yet ,nothing in the form gold or even a silver cup, so stop the bull crap and let him win at least a single copper cup before calling him a great coach.
DIAMOND 12 years ago

"kwesi appiah has not won anything yet"

He won the All Africa Games gold.
As for "great", it's relative.

KKKKK perhaps thinks he is "great" because:

a. of our expectations of the team after Afcons 2012 and 2013;
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"kwesi appiah has not won anything yet"

He won the All Africa Games gold.
As for "great", it's relative.

KKKKK perhaps thinks he is "great" because:

a. of our expectations of the team after Afcons 2012 and 2013;

b. of the phobia we had of the Zambia, Egypt and, to some extent, Sudan oppositions going in;

c. he is just caught up in our collective sigh of relief that this monster of an African-football-power, Egypt, is finally removed from our path, because people do feel superlative emotions at times like these.

Appiah is not yet great in the global context, not even in the continental context (not in my view, not yet), but, boy, he has done a great job scaling the preliminaries and finally, the knockout.

I think he will out-perform many coaches in Brazil.
I see him taking, at worst, Bronze.
We can then begin to re-visit his "greatness".
GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 12 years ago

DEFENCE WINS TROPHIES, TOURNAMENTS
CAN GH WIN THE WCUP? YES!
HOWEVER, THE LACK OF POSITIVE TEAM PSYCHOLOGY. COACHES LACKING ENOUGH TECHNICAL ABILITY TO COMPETE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL ARE THE 2 MAIN ISSUES.
SOLUTION: PLAY MOR ...
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DEFENCE WINS TROPHIES, TOURNAMENTS
CAN GH WIN THE WCUP? YES!
HOWEVER, THE LACK OF POSITIVE TEAM PSYCHOLOGY. COACHES LACKING ENOUGH TECHNICAL ABILITY TO COMPETE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL ARE THE 2 MAIN ISSUES.
SOLUTION: PLAY MORE FRIENDLIES BETWEEN EURO N S AMERICAN TEAMS BEFORE THE WCUP. AA NEEDS PROFESSIONAL HELP. HE LACKS DISCIPLINE N ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN COACHING AT THE ELITE LEVEL.
GFA MUST CONTACT FRANK RIJKAARD ASAP!
THIS IS WAT NAIJA SAW IN AMODU N DECIDED TO LET HIM GO. WE CANT GET RID OF AA, BUT BRING IN A REPUTABLE TECH DIRECTOR TO ASSIST OR WORK WITH HIM.
OTHERWISE, GH WILL GET SMOKED LIKE HIGHGRADE NTAMPE IN BRASIL.
DEFENCE WINS TROPHIES, TOURNAMENTS
THE BEST WAY TO ATTACK IS TO DEFEND!
AA SAID "THE BEST WAY TO DEFEND IS TO ATTACK". THIS IS WRONG. I DONT KNOW IF HE WAS BEING SARCASTIC/ME BOAPA AS U SAY IN TWI, BUT HE IS WRONG.
THE BEST WAY TO ATTACK IS TO DEFEND.E.G COUNTER ATTACKING, GOOD DEFENSIVE TEAMS WITH TOURNAMENTS.
THE TEAMS WITH THE BEST DEFENCES WIN TROPHIES DURING TOURNAMENTS. TEAMS THAT CONCEEDE LESS GOALS IN TOURNAMNTS WIN THE TROPHY. E.G..U17 NAIJA TEAM HAD A VERY GOOD DEFENCE.
U20 WCUP WINNERS FRANCE CONCEEDED THE LEAST GOALS IN THE TOURNEY. POGBA IS IN THE FRENCH NATIONAL TEAM, BUT AA WONT CALL YIADOM AND ASSIFUAH? HOW?
NAIJA WON THE AFCON 12 BCOS OF THEIR DEFENCE. CAMEROON N EGYPT WON THEIR AFCON TROPHIES BCOS OF THEIR DEFENCE. POGBA OF FRANCE U20 IS NOW WITH THE SENIOR FRENCH TEAM. WHY HAS AA DROPPED YIADOM AND ASSIFUAH FROM GBSTARS?
LOOK AT MOURINHO? LOOK AT ANCELOTTI.
THE BEST WAY TO DEFEND IS TO ATTACK, IS WHAT IS OFTEN SAID BY EXPERTS LIKE AA, AND YET IN BIG TOURNAMENTS, GAMES AS WAS IN THE CASE UNDER FERGIE/FERGUSON, AND NOW DAVID MOYES. MAN U HAS HAD TO ADAPT TO
COUNTER THREATS OFFERED BY THE OPPOSITION. INSTEAD OF THE OPPOSITION ALTERING THEIR PLAY TO COUNTER MAN UNITED.
K.K 12 years ago

Stop this st.upid propaganda. We didn't need Boateng's goal to qualify for the world cup. Wasn't Egypt coach a white man? What makes dumb people think the white man is always better?

Stop this st.upid propaganda. We didn't need Boateng's goal to qualify for the world cup. Wasn't Egypt coach a white man? What makes dumb people think the white man is always better?
ABROKYIRE Y3 FUCKEN! 12 years ago

All of a sudden, Kevin is a hero!! Where's that fool who was going to lead a demonstration against Kevin's selection? Why didn't he come to play---let alone come go to Egypt? Huh?

All of a sudden, Kevin is a hero!! Where's that fool who was going to lead a demonstration against Kevin's selection? Why didn't he come to play---let alone come go to Egypt? Huh?
LARRY OBENN 12 years ago

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS.AS I SAID FOUR PLAYERS WITH PKB DETERMINATION WILL MAKE GHANA PROUD IN BRAZIL.

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS.AS I SAID FOUR PLAYERS WITH PKB DETERMINATION WILL MAKE GHANA PROUD IN BRAZIL.
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nii 1 12 years ago

This people with their village thinking can disgrace us oooooooooooooooooooo

This people with their village thinking can disgrace us oooooooooooooooooooo

YAW WASH. DC 12 years ago

This writer is so stupid to start playing the Ghana race card, being an akan I hate to see other akans still engage in such unwanted sickness within the akans, why should this stupid writer use words like this ' Kwesi Appiah ...
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This writer is so stupid to start playing the Ghana race card, being an akan I hate to see other akans still engage in such unwanted sickness within the akans, why should this stupid writer use words like this ' Kwesi Appiah the Ashanti born coach' why not the Ghanaian born coach? I'm calling on whoever in charge of this stupid writer or edition to bring him under control.
parker 12 years ago

I second your opinon I feel ashame sometimes on this forum with this "ashanti crusade"against other tribes,some of them even believe asantes are not Akans

I second your opinon I feel ashame sometimes on this forum with this "ashanti crusade"against other tribes,some of them even believe asantes are not Akans
jimy somer 12 years ago

SELLAS TETE TSEVI IS EWE MAN THAT WO COACHED NATIONAL UNDER 20 TEAM TO WIN AFRICA AND WORLD UNDER 20 CUP.STOP YOUR NOISE WITH ASHANTI BORN THING.TRIBALISM CAN NOT TAKE YOU TO ANYWHERE.

SELLAS TETE TSEVI IS EWE MAN THAT WO COACHED NATIONAL UNDER 20 TEAM TO WIN AFRICA AND WORLD UNDER 20 CUP.STOP YOUR NOISE WITH ASHANTI BORN THING.TRIBALISM CAN NOT TAKE YOU TO ANYWHERE.
Oh-Andy -K 12 years ago

A krobo not Ewe please!!!!

A krobo not Ewe please!!!!
zola (usa) 12 years ago

THANK YOU. THIS IS STUPIDITY

THANK YOU. THIS IS STUPIDITY
kpata 12 years ago

BUSH ENGLISH/JOURNALISM

BUSH ENGLISH/JOURNALISM
kofi 12 years ago

Akwasi Appiah is not Ashanti ask him

Akwasi Appiah is not Ashanti ask him
MY FUCKING PISTOL NEVER JAM 12 years ago

JAMES KWESI APPIAH IS NOT AN ASHANTI DESPIRE HE WAS BORN IN ASHANTI . KWESI IS DIFFERENT FROM ASHANTI KWASI AND AKWASI. SULLEY MUNTARI WAS BORN IN ASHANTI BUT HE'S NOT ASHANTI

JAMES KWESI APPIAH IS NOT AN ASHANTI DESPIRE HE WAS BORN IN ASHANTI . KWESI IS DIFFERENT FROM ASHANTI KWASI AND AKWASI. SULLEY MUNTARI WAS BORN IN ASHANTI BUT HE'S NOT ASHANTI
Oh-Andy -K 12 years ago

And Baba Yara is a Kumasi boy true and true.

And Baba Yara is a Kumasi boy true and true.
Bernard 12 years ago

you are spot on, man.

you are spot on, man.

Jojo 12 years ago

I am buffled by the naivety of fellow Ghanaians and Africans!! If the Black Starts need more expertise and more technical handling why should those individuals be white? Don't we can't we find fellow blacks qualified to assis ...
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I am buffled by the naivety of fellow Ghanaians and Africans!! If the Black Starts need more expertise and more technical handling why should those individuals be white? Don't we can't we find fellow blacks qualified to assist our head coach?
Wake up BLACK PEOPLE!
All that giltters is not GOLD!!
Get a healthy supporting cast and Akwesi and the boys will be just fine!
Pay them their due so money dose not disrupt the camp like the Togolese found out!! Good job Coach and the BS!!!1
Brazil here we come - Ghan.
Adongo Johnson Kukurubini 12 years ago

A VERY BIG SHAME UNTO YOU GHFUO! YOU HAVE CRITICIZED AND DISLIKED AKWASI APPIAH ALL ALONG!!! YOU,PAAPA APPIAH AND SOME OTHER FOOLS WERE ALWAYS PRAYING FOR GHANA NOT TO QUALIFY FOR BRAZIL SO THAT YOU WOULD TRAMP ON AKWASI APPI ...
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A VERY BIG SHAME UNTO YOU GHFUO! YOU HAVE CRITICIZED AND DISLIKED AKWASI APPIAH ALL ALONG!!! YOU,PAAPA APPIAH AND SOME OTHER FOOLS WERE ALWAYS PRAYING FOR GHANA NOT TO QUALIFY FOR BRAZIL SO THAT YOU WOULD TRAMP ON AKWASI APPIAH`S NECK. BUT YOUR FUCKEN DREAMS DID NOT WORK. YOU HYPOCRITE,YOU STARTED YOUR U-TURN AFTER THE 6-1 EGYPT THRASH. NOW AKWASI APPIAH HAS MADE IT AND THE WHOLE GHANA IS JUBILATING. SO,WHERE ARE U? SHUT UP WITH YOUR FOREIGN WHITE COACH IDEOLOGIES. MOURINHO,ANCELOTTI,TOPPMOLLER ETC.AND SO WHAT? WE ARE GOING TO BRAZIL WITH AKWASI APPIAH WHETHER U LIKE OR NOT,OK? YOU ARE ONLY ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!!!
Nyametsease 12 years ago

Stop glorifying Kwesi Appiah-he has won nothing to show for.
C.K Gyamfi and others won us the Afrcan Cup of nations.C.K.Gyamfi took over from Coach Ember and did a great job-not until Kwesi Appiah wins a championship or what ...
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Stop glorifying Kwesi Appiah-he has won nothing to show for.
C.K Gyamfi and others won us the Afrcan Cup of nations.C.K.Gyamfi took over from Coach Ember and did a great job-not until Kwesi Appiah wins a championship or whatever, he has done nothing.
DIAMOND 12 years ago

"In both matches he used his knowlegde of the game and the Egyptian to beat them".

He did not beat Egypt in the second match.
Your "truth" is a lie.

"In both matches he used his knowlegde of the game and the Egyptian to beat them".

He did not beat Egypt in the second match.
Your "truth" is a lie.
Banki 12 years ago

ESSIEN IS FINISH WHY ALLOW THIS DEAD PLAYER AS DEFENSIVE MIDFILEDER. I WISH RABUI SPEED RECOVERY. SITTING ON THE BENCH HAS DESTROYED ESSIEN WAAAH. GOD BLESS MUNTARI FOR THE JOB DONE

ESSIEN IS FINISH WHY ALLOW THIS DEAD PLAYER AS DEFENSIVE MIDFILEDER. I WISH RABUI SPEED RECOVERY. SITTING ON THE BENCH HAS DESTROYED ESSIEN WAAAH. GOD BLESS MUNTARI FOR THE JOB DONE
Ghanaboii 12 years ago

Didnt essien have a better game than muntari though? muntari gave the ball away so many times & thats why he was take off

Didnt essien have a better game than muntari though? muntari gave the ball away so many times & thats why he was take off
Krikri 12 years ago

the achievement of the Black Stars. THEY WORKED FOR EACH OTHER, FROM COACH, TECHNNICAL TEAM, GFA, SUPPORTERS, SPONSORS AND ABOVE ALL GOVERNMENT. They did not destroy each other through lies and burning of markets, threats to ...
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the achievement of the Black Stars. THEY WORKED FOR EACH OTHER, FROM COACH, TECHNNICAL TEAM, GFA, SUPPORTERS, SPONSORS AND ABOVE ALL GOVERNMENT. They did not destroy each other through lies and burning of markets, threats to throw bombs at school children etc. I hope stupid Jake, primitive Owusu Afriyie, in-experienced Bawumia and tribalist Lawrence Addai Kyei Mensah Bonsu will hear me
Johnson 12 years ago

if people talk like krikri do you think there would be peace in Ghana? Come on people, do not hide behind tecnicalities and insult people. I don't support either NDC or NPP but will never insult any of them. The two parties h ...
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if people talk like krikri do you think there would be peace in Ghana? Come on people, do not hide behind tecnicalities and insult people. I don't support either NDC or NPP but will never insult any of them. The two parties have nothing to offer Mother Ghana. Long live Ghana, long live Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of blessed memory.
RED-SOKOTO-GUDARI 12 years ago

Thus Boateng guy came on for only ten minutes, he has only played for ten minutes for the Black Stars qualifiers and happened to score a goal,which was good enough. But that does not make him a hero among the sited persons th ...
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Thus Boateng guy came on for only ten minutes, he has only played for ten minutes for the Black Stars qualifiers and happened to score a goal,which was good enough. But that does not make him a hero among the sited persons that need recognition in this bias article! If there is any glory, it goes to all the players except Boateng! We love him, he is good but apportion praise where it is due! What about those who have been toilling from the beginning for the stars to reach the finals?
kwami 12 years ago

Did u score the last goal?? Ur hatred and jealousy will lead u know where.. we love you KPB

Did u score the last goal?? Ur hatred and jealousy will lead u know where.. we love you KPB

SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 12 years ago

Where were you when the same Akwesi Appiah led his team to thrash the same Egyptian team 6-1? Did you think he needed tactical help then? Or by your estimation, a top tactician has lost his tactical brain in three weeks ah? T ...
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Where were you when the same Akwesi Appiah led his team to thrash the same Egyptian team 6-1? Did you think he needed tactical help then? Or by your estimation, a top tactician has lost his tactical brain in three weeks ah? The man delivered the WC qualification he was contracted to do, do you consider that non tactical in any sense? Mr Appiah has the what it takes at any level, so, leave him alone to do his job that he has done brilliantly so far.
Slimzay@The Unshakable Shaker 12 years ago

How in the world would you give points without giving any reason? Please allow me to come in.

Handing Fatau Dauda 8pts is not right. This means he did everything almost right. The keeper caused us our first goal, so I beli ...
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How in the world would you give points without giving any reason? Please allow me to come in.

Handing Fatau Dauda 8pts is not right. This means he did everything almost right. The keeper caused us our first goal, so I believe Appiah would go for Adam in our next match to access him too just to make sure he also is backed with confidence. One hand punch of the ball that beat Dauda's both hands could have changed the game. I will give him 6pts for performing averagely because nothing extraordinary was saved a keeper of his standard couldn't have.

Harrison Afful performed to my satistaction. He wasn't that great but was at the offense to earn the 8 points, since 8 in this article is classified as the highest point. He did well for his standard. He was running like chicken with no head. I mean in a good way. He was all over his area of setting. His setting up for our goal was a superb pass to Asamoah Gyan before it got to KPB.

Daniel Opare played well though his area kept crushing because his backup midfielders, Kwedwo Asamoah and later Wakaso Mubarrack, weren't coming regularly to help as they were supposed it. This made Daniel Opare's moving forward to help offensively, in the process of overlapping, wasn't effective. The second goal for instance, came from that left side of the pitch, moved into the middle of our defensive line, and came back again to the left side. When the Egyptian was bringing the ball to the middle of our defense, most of our players were following him to the middle whilst left the left side wide open. My question was where were those players needed to protect that side of the pitch? At that time Kwedwo Asamoah was already out so it was Wakaso and Daniel Opare's reponsibilities to hold there? Here was another example. Sakabala, the Zamalek's midfielder nearly score a 3rd goal for the Egyptians which was also coming from this same leftside of our area. The opponent saw that there was some kind of weakness in there. Therefore, I can't give Daniel Opare an 8pt for he fell short in this match. 6pts is my max.

Rashid Smailia and Jerry Akaminko, even though, made few mistakes throughout the match, they also held on and was able to handle the constant pressure upon them throughout the match. One of the inexperienced mistake nearly caused us a goal in the first half. This happened just at the eadge of the 18 line at the left side of our field. I don't blame them though. We all know thay are not that experienced. For that reason, I will consider them with 7pts each.

The midfield department was where all our problems rested.

Micheal Essien and Sulley Ali Muntari, who were suppossed to be the engine of the team, not because of the experience among the players, although, it is part of it, but basically the position they were tasked to handle, couldn't hold on to possessions. For a strange reason, they couldn't handle the presure from Aboutrika and his crew. I was shocked! That made me asked myself, can we handle the world if we can't handle a nation? I finally concluded with a statement, "it just wasn't their day."

Any way, I hand Essien with 6 pts. for he came around in the second half but wasn't one of his best.

Andrea Ayew was the worse player on the pitch, yesterday. His movements for possessions were uncalculated; his spacing to receive balls, wasn't the Dede I knew; his long range passess also were wrongly timed so it couldn't reach his intended team mates; his coming back to help the defence was a bit okay. I couldn't believe my eyes. For that, I give him 4pts because I know what he is capable of doing.

Asamoah Gyan coudn't get the balls he needed to execute. As soon as he got to the ball, two, three defenders were all over him. Majeed Waris should have taken advantage of that but he too couldn't due to lack of experience. Kevin came in just few minutes and for a reason that he was able to position himself with good timing, he was able to score. You see, a good attacker has to know how to separate himself from opponent's defense; he has to know when to get to the right position to receive; he has to know how to receive a pass, when and where to place the ball for the net to speak, goooooooooal! Watch Ibrahimovic in this areas. He is good at it.

Asamoah Gyan, I give him 8pt flat for his good assist and forceful attitude.

Majeed Warris was strugling though forceful. We will certainly need him in the WC. His 6pts given by the article, to me, it is right.

Wakaso timing to come into the match wasn't that successful like the last time. He brought is some stability at the left side of our field came in too little too late. Therefore his 6pts is fair.

I give Kevin 6pts and here are my reasons. He came in late and so it wasn't his fault. Secondly, Kevin Prince Boateng was showing the weaker side of him, which is his injury. That was his fault. He couldn't challenge balls when it was 50/50. It was good he wasn't positioned at the heart (Defensive Midfield) of the field like some folks were predicting. The number 9 jersey he had on, if it were in the olden days, it would have fitted him so well because, in those days, center forwards usually were not to come back but stays up for the ball. For today's formations, a striker is not supposed to stay one place. Unless he wants to be a #9 playing in the 60s, he would need to come, at least, at the middle of the field to collect a pass. He has to be involved during attacking like he did and eventually scored.

Here is his strongest side. As for his spacing, passed, receiving, possession, delevering, and timing, the guy is one of its kind. He reminds me of Roger Miller of Cameroon in the 90s, and as such can't be afford to leave behind when heading toward the big stage.

This was how I saw the match yeaterday.
Papanea 12 years ago

Thought I saw it alone. KPB has the eye for goals. Also your points on the players seems accurate. You are good, misterman!

Thought I saw it alone. KPB has the eye for goals. Also your points on the players seems accurate. You are good, misterman!
frankie 12 years ago

Right on the money. Ayew sh. have been sub in the first half. why sh the coach waite for Dede to request a substitution after that little tackle. He knew he was having a bad day. On the other hand,we can't provide real analys ...
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Right on the money. Ayew sh. have been sub in the first half. why sh the coach waite for Dede to request a substitution after that little tackle. He knew he was having a bad day. On the other hand,we can't provide real analysis of their performances base on this match b'cus they had already "cross the Rubicon" At least we gave the Egyptians something to celebrate while we walk away with our heads up high and our limbs intact.
Mark 12 years ago

Akwasi Appiah has been a good manager for sorting things out with Sulley, The Ayews, Essien, KPB. However, he needs to be more reactive. If somebody is having a bad day, change him immediately. Don't wait for the player to te ...
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Akwasi Appiah has been a good manager for sorting things out with Sulley, The Ayews, Essien, KPB. However, he needs to be more reactive. If somebody is having a bad day, change him immediately. Don't wait for the player to tell you to substitute him. If the game is tough, ask yourself why that is, and make some sensible changes before its too late. My best advice to the managers of the team is this: work on the defense. Ghana has 24 million people or so. I'm sure we can find good defenders. For now, our best defenders are Afful, Jonathan Mensah, Vorsah, and Akamenko. Maybe we can do better. Keep looking. I think Fatau is good, but needs some additional coaching on dealing with areal threats. Play lots of friendlies, and learn from the mistakes we make in those friendlies. We can win this cup with the players we have. The coach, technical team, and GFA need to do what they need to do. If we win the cup, I'll give them full credit.
Al Hajj AAA-Rashid(OH. USA) 12 years ago

It is absolutely childish if not absurd to introduce this tribal nonsense into our Black Stars.

Who care if AA is born Ashanti or Frafra?

Come to think of it, is AA not from Brong Ahafo ? So what makes him an Ashanti? C ...
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It is absolutely childish if not absurd to introduce this tribal nonsense into our Black Stars.

Who care if AA is born Ashanti or Frafra?

Come to think of it, is AA not from Brong Ahafo ? So what makes him an Ashanti? Can some one please tell me what I am missing here?
Tankoko 12 years ago

We Should just stop this tribalism hullabaloo and focus on the team. Those trying to do that should stop it as soon as possible…it wouldn't take us anywhere.

We Should just stop this tribalism hullabaloo and focus on the team. Those trying to do that should stop it as soon as possible…it wouldn't take us anywhere.
OGOGLO QUARTER 12 years ago

THAS IS GHWEB FOR YOU..THE CRAB/CRAPS OF GHWEB ....ALL I DO NOW IS DRINKING SOME OGOGLO WHILES READING,SO I CAN IGNORE SOME THINGS....SIMPLE....

THAS IS GHWEB FOR YOU..THE CRAB/CRAPS OF GHWEB ....ALL I DO NOW IS DRINKING SOME OGOGLO WHILES READING,SO I CAN IGNORE SOME THINGS....SIMPLE....
KATAKYIE OF ST LUKE HOUSE 12 years ago

TRIBALISM IS EATING DEEP INTO THE GHANAIAN CITIZENSHIP WHICH IS VERY BAD.SO FAR AS A PERSON IS A GHANAIAN AND CHOSEN OR ELECTED TO WORK FOR GHANA,LET US SUPPORT HIM/HER.NOTE THAT NOT ALL APPIAHS ARE ASHANTIS AND SAGOES FANTIS ...
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TRIBALISM IS EATING DEEP INTO THE GHANAIAN CITIZENSHIP WHICH IS VERY BAD.SO FAR AS A PERSON IS A GHANAIAN AND CHOSEN OR ELECTED TO WORK FOR GHANA,LET US SUPPORT HIM/HER.NOTE THAT NOT ALL APPIAHS ARE ASHANTIS AND SAGOES FANTIS.
NO NONSENSE 12 years ago

WHAT IS WRONG IF THE WRITER WRITES THAT HE IS FROM ASHANTI.

WHAT IS WRONG IF THE WRITER WRITES THAT HE IS FROM ASHANTI.
ABU 12 years ago

There is nothing wrong if he should call the whole team Ashanti because we are having a Ghanaian population made up exclusively of Ashantis.

There is nothing wrong if he should call the whole team Ashanti because we are having a Ghanaian population made up exclusively of Ashantis.
OSOFO ATOPA 12 years ago

My bro, if there is nothing with his choice of words, was it relevant to what he wanted to say?.

My bro, if there is nothing with his choice of words, was it relevant to what he wanted to say?.
Jiyong 12 years ago

Fatau dauda took in two goals, there was nothing much he could do about second goal, but i personaly think he could have done better for the first goal, 8pts for kevin is too much, he spent just 10 mins on the field its not ...
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Fatau dauda took in two goals, there was nothing much he could do about second goal, but i personaly think he could have done better for the first goal, 8pts for kevin is too much, he spent just 10 mins on the field its not enough to asses his, he even did shy away for 50/50 balls that needed hard tackles, however i think we can still use him on the big stage in brazil only if choosing him will not affect team cohersion and camp spirit.
him 12 years ago

Drop dauda or blackstars will be jinxed

Drop dauda or blackstars will be jinxed
Moro 12 years ago

I believe Kwasi Appiah should know that Kwarasey should have been in the post. He is our best keeper not Dauda. Dauda is even not keeping for his team in S.Africa. Why not Kwarasey who has been voted the best keeper in Norway ...
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I believe Kwasi Appiah should know that Kwarasey should have been in the post. He is our best keeper not Dauda. Dauda is even not keeping for his team in S.Africa. Why not Kwarasey who has been voted the best keeper in Norway.He also made a wrong move by substiting Sulley, something serious could happen if we meet top class players from Europe etc.
akwamu the wise man 12 years ago

Many sports journalists supported the GFA idea since so many,
foreign coaches have come to handle Ghana and proved nothing.

we reached the QF and if not for Gyan we would have made it to semi...and he says foreign coach ...
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Many sports journalists supported the GFA idea since so many,
foreign coaches have come to handle Ghana and proved nothing.

we reached the QF and if not for Gyan we would have made it to semi...and he says foreign coach did nothing? we played with more purpose and structure under the serbians!
KKKKK 12 years ago

which is better?

which is better?
bb 12 years ago

Yes akwasi appiah needs help

Yes akwasi appiah needs help
baba oruma 12 years ago

fataw dawda's timing is not good he need to do better. he sbould stay in his poles when he is not Sure he can reach thecrossing.

fataw dawda's timing is not good he need to do better. he sbould stay in his poles when he is not Sure he can reach thecrossing.
dk 12 years ago

your player points on the performance sheet are so wrong. you should revise it

your player points on the performance sheet are so wrong. you should revise it
DIAMOND 12 years ago

Don't just say they're wrong.
Give us your numbers.
That's a debate.

Don't just say they're wrong.
Give us your numbers.
That's a debate.
KING 12 years ago

he scored a tap-in...get over it

he scored a tap-in...get over it
George 12 years ago

You are not good on rating, try and learn more

You are not good on rating, try and learn more
Trust Jesus 12 years ago

Some of you analyse and watch football with your eyes closed.Was it not the same Appiah team that mesmerised the Pharoahs? Egypt is not a small team.Even Almighty Spain lost to South Africa yesterday.Does their coach need hel ...
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Some of you analyse and watch football with your eyes closed.Was it not the same Appiah team that mesmerised the Pharoahs? Egypt is not a small team.Even Almighty Spain lost to South Africa yesterday.Does their coach need help?Egypt played the match of their lives.They went in for hard tackles so our players played cautiously.The referee allowed them to have a field day.What is the role of Arday and Akenten in the stars,supporting Appiah of course.Stop those suggestions..They are counter-productive
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

Fatau Dauda must be taught how to use his legs to block goal-bound shots. He also needs to be coached to use his hands to punch away goal-bound in any mid-air tussle. Dauda may have done well, it should however be pointed out ...
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Fatau Dauda must be taught how to use his legs to block goal-bound shots. He also needs to be coached to use his hands to punch away goal-bound in any mid-air tussle. Dauda may have done well, it should however be pointed out that the two goals score by the Egyptians could easily have been prevented. Dauda's anticipation is poor and he needs to work on that else Kwarasey should also be given the opportunity to prove himself. Generally, I think the Black Stars did their best although there's a lot more to be done. Congratulations to the Black Stars, Coach Kwasi Appiah, Maxwell Konadu, team doctor and the entire technical bench. I'm all smiles from 9,000kms in far way Lloydminser, Saskatchewan, Canada. May God bless our team so they may shine for all the world to see, to the glory of his Mighty name. Amen!
Wuorfei 12 years ago

Goal keeping is still our problem. It's now apparent that Dauda may be good but his short width span is doing him in. For trial matches, I suggest we rotate them to see who is best qualified for the job. Brazil should not be ...
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Goal keeping is still our problem. It's now apparent that Dauda may be good but his short width span is doing him in. For trial matches, I suggest we rotate them to see who is best qualified for the job. Brazil should not be the place for Ghana to have goalkeeping issues.
THE TRUTH 12 years ago

al the rating is wrong all can agree that the stars were not at their best in cairo either for the fact that they have already qualified or problem with the pitch or more so for fear of problems in egypt to me fatau can be ra ...
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al the rating is wrong all can agree that the stars were not at their best in cairo either for the fact that they have already qualified or problem with the pitch or more so for fear of problems in egypt to me fatau can be rated 6 but the rest are all below the 6 rate
Pure Ewe 12 years ago

Until you guys see Ghana without division,s our development will always be derailed. What is this nonsense. I cant believe people who have spent some time in the class room to acquire read and writing skills chat this ashanti ...
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Until you guys see Ghana without division,s our development will always be derailed. What is this nonsense. I cant believe people who have spent some time in the class room to acquire read and writing skills chat this ashanti shit
OSOFO ATOPA 12 years ago

Pure Ewe, please do not alarmed by this guy, I bet you he is not Ashanti. He one of those poeple the Ashantis call "Anomaa Kokonekone". This bird goes uptream to muddy the river and comes downstream to asks who muddied the ri ...
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Pure Ewe, please do not alarmed by this guy, I bet you he is not Ashanti. He one of those poeple the Ashantis call "Anomaa Kokonekone". This bird goes uptream to muddy the river and comes downstream to asks who muddied the river.I attended Secondary School in the North and Sixthform in the Volta Region, I was never illtreated because I was an Ashanti.During long Vacs I used to stay with my Ewe friends just to learn to speak the language.You should hear me speaking.People like this writer are the reason we will never develop. Akwasi Appiah himself would like known as a Ghanaian. Aren't all Ghanaians rejoycing now. Look at the composition of the Black Stars, A true reprentation of GHANA.
OSOFO ATOPA 12 years ago

Dear Readers, Please forgive my mistakes, as you can see my BP is hitting the roof after reading the article. Me koko tua so. "Se oba kwasea ka n'ano tum a yebu no Nyansafuo".

Dear Readers, Please forgive my mistakes, as you can see my BP is hitting the roof after reading the article. Me koko tua so. "Se oba kwasea ka n'ano tum a yebu no Nyansafuo".
Ben T 12 years ago

Thanks Appiah & his Boys,Ghaha said thank U oooo

Thanks Appiah & his Boys,Ghaha said thank U oooo
MOMO 12 years ago

Michael played extremely well

Michael played extremely well
apicolo 12 years ago

after rating the players, what about Badu agyeman? dont try to cofuse us with that bogose rating. guday

after rating the players, what about Badu agyeman? dont try to cofuse us with that bogose rating. guday
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 12 years ago

When I saw the Ivory Coast team being led by an Ivorian coach recently, I felt so proud for him and his country. I wondered if that would ever happen with Ghana. Thank God it did happen and our own Kwesi Appiah has made histo ...
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When I saw the Ivory Coast team being led by an Ivorian coach recently, I felt so proud for him and his country. I wondered if that would ever happen with Ghana. Thank God it did happen and our own Kwesi Appiah has made history by leading us to the WC. It does not often get better than this. Congratulations to our own Kwesi Appiah and sincerely hope he gets his preparations under way in time and I believe Ghana will make serious waves in sunny Brazil come 2014. We done guys.
Taller uk 12 years ago

Egypt v Ghana: player ratings
by Taller UK: 20 November 2013, 06:59
Ghana made it to a third straight World Cup on Tuesday despite losing 2-1 to Egypt.
The play was characterized by large spells of Egyptian domination, wi ...
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Egypt v Ghana: player ratings
by Taller UK: 20 November 2013, 06:59
Ghana made it to a third straight World Cup on Tuesday despite losing 2-1 to Egypt.
The play was characterized by large spells of Egyptian domination, with intermittent moments of goodness from the Black Stars.

Supersport.com's Gary Al-Smith rates the playersm who were generally not great.

Fatau Dauda - 6/10: He got the job done, but his dauy will be remembered for poor decision making, especially for the first goal from Amr Zaki. The Fatau of 2012 would have been sharper, but this version needs a club ASAP. That said, who can forget some of the point-blank saves he made?

Jerry Akaminko - 8/10: Short of one error or two, he probably had his best game for the national team. He anticipated situations superbly and was physically present on the ground and in the air.

Rashid Sumaila - 7/10: His potential has not been in doubt, but his temperament has. And in every game, he ticks another box. Egypt will remember him for some nerves, but he fought very well in the air and was not afraid to get his body in the way.

Harrison Afful - 5/10: Usually one of Ghana's brightest, he became the target to be tactically exploited by Bob Bradley. Egypt realized early that the experienced Abdel Shafy could bully him. Overlapped on the few occasions Kwadwo Asamoah was not in the picture and contributed an assist's assist for Ghana's goal.

Daniel Opare - 3/10: He would want to forget this one in a hurry. Was absolutely killed by Hazem Emam, who caused his yellow card, and the speedy Mohammed Salah. Opare will look at the video and notice he was the reason Gedo was played onside for egypt's second.

Michael Essien - 5/10: Quiet day for the Bison, surprisingly. Could not find his feet and miscued plenty balls. Essien was easy pickings for Egypt's central midfield pair of Aboutreika and Hossam Ghaly.

Sulley Muntari - 5/10: The start of the game - speedy, intense and end-to-end - did not put him in a good light. He elected to be on set-piece duty, which did not also turn up well. Like Essien, he was not comfortable on the ball.

Kwadwo Asamoah - 5/10: Another player who had a baffling game. The shine of his play came as he helped Harrison Afful with defensive duties. That aside, he overcooked things when simpler options were fine.

Andre Ayew - 4/10: Looked petrified in the first quarter hour in the hostile environment. Also guilty, like others, of poor play but his major sin was not tracking back.

Abdul Majeed Warris - 6/10: Without great service, the Russian-based man put in a good shift, running at balls and chasing them down.

Asamoah Gyan - 6/10: He gave Kevin-Prince a fine assist for the killer blow for Egypt, but was one of those who did not have a good game. Marking exactly ten years of Black Stars service came with a slow day at the office.

Substitutes

Mubarak Wakaso - 5/10: Yellow card was expected after he came on for Dede Ayew. Showed more energy and should start for the team next time.

Kevin-Prince Boateng - 6/10: Did great for the length of time he was on. The goal was a poacher's finish and a relief.

Emmanuel Agyeman-Badu: 5/10 - He has played as a sub in all his games this qualifying series. Did not impose himself on the game but his runs were needed to help those who were tired, especially in the middle.
Ern 12 years ago

Taller UK, I agree with your article more than I do with the main Ghanaweb article.
The main Ghanaweb article here has just been put on to create controversy between those who think KPB should be on the team and those who th ...
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Taller UK, I agree with your article more than I do with the main Ghanaweb article.
The main Ghanaweb article here has just been put on to create controversy between those who think KPB should be on the team and those who think not.
Your article is a much more balanced reflection of the game.
I think the low scores across the board reflects the fact that the stars felt they simply needed to turn up to qualify, and to be honest, we cannot fault them for that as they put in the hard work in the first leg.
I think Dauda came off his line too many times, yes he made some good interceptions, but for a lot of the game, he simply started running off his line before he had properly judged the flight of the ball. The first Egyptian goal was his fault in my opinion. He run off his line, flapped at the ball, the ball actually went past him as he flapped at it and HIT the Egyptian (was it Zaki?) to go into the goal.
Also agree with your rating of Harrison Afful. I didnt really see him in the game, and I wonder if those who demanded that Inkoom be taken off were happy with the alternative.
I disagree with your rating of Andre Ayew though....... he should have got a 5 or 6. Im not his greatest fan, but I do see him tracking back, and also pointing to others for his teammates to mark. I call him a "traffic director" because of that, but to be honest, he DOES track back. He needs to calm down on the rash tackles though (free kick which led to first goal was as a result of a tackle from him). I also think he needs to weigh in with some goals though. He scores week in, week out for Marseille, maybe plays in a different position, but I think he can and should be scoring goals for the Black Stars.
Anes Wiesbaden German 12 years ago

Oh

Oh
4-3-3 12 years ago

the highest I'll give to anyone on the pitch is a 6.

the highest I'll give to anyone on the pitch is a 6.
A concerned citizen 12 years ago

I will like to cogratulate the Stars but their last performance was very bad though the scoreline was fair to both sides to calm nerves. Before the match i suggested that KPBoateng should replace Majeed to start so Majeed cou ...
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I will like to cogratulate the Stars but their last performance was very bad though the scoreline was fair to both sides to calm nerves. Before the match i suggested that KPBoateng should replace Majeed to start so Majeed could start from the bench just to change tactis but it fell on their deaf ears. Did you see what happened? Egyptians might have studied the Kumasi match to find solutions to all Akwasi Appiah's tactics and to find antidotes to them. See how they pressured the Stars and the Stars were only defendind to prevent more goals been scored by the Egyptians. Technical bench should be blamed for not changing tactics to counter attack. Some players themselves need to be blamed too..How can they be loosing the balls easily to their opponents? Was it a fear factor?..just a simple pass they can not give.."EBEI"..@ Our free flow soccer disappeared and needs to restored before world cup.
Our set pieces were very bad..Look at the number of free kicks we had but could not be translated into goals.
This defiecies should be rectified before the World Cup. @Goalkeeping was not the best Dauda made some technical mistakes and there is the need to try Kwarasey too.@Dan Opare needs to improve upon his performance..you can not give a back pass deep into the 18 when the presuure is still on..look at how Akaminko was struggled to save the situation @ Sulley Muntari must becareful tackling outside the penalty box because he likes heckling opponentswn,probably he is good at the wings than the midfield.@Kwasi Appiah has to line up more friendly international to improve upon our game before the world cup. Does Kwasi Appiah need a helping hand? These international friendly matches will tell.
nii 1 12 years ago

RUBBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISH. This people with their village thinking oooooooooooo noooooooooooooooo.

RUBBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISH. This people with their village thinking oooooooooooo noooooooooooooooo.
HE`S NOT AFRAID 12 years ago

COACH APPIAH,GYAN & BOATENG MADE HISTORY

COACH APPIAH,GYAN & BOATENG MADE HISTORY
IKE 12 years ago

This is one of the cheapest thing i have read on this network,did the players and technical team had their ethnic background endorsed on their shirts?please whoever you are Ghana does not need this.

This is one of the cheapest thing i have read on this network,did the players and technical team had their ethnic background endorsed on their shirts?please whoever you are Ghana does not need this.
Joseph Bonsu-Akoto 12 years ago

This comment stinks. Give credit when is due. These guys risk their life to represent Ghana. Lets rejoice their achievement. Essein by the way is still among the top 5 players in Ghana today. These deserve praise not insult u ...
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This comment stinks. Give credit when is due. These guys risk their life to represent Ghana. Lets rejoice their achievement. Essein by the way is still among the top 5 players in Ghana today. These deserve praise not insult under the fear, and anxiety they have been through not knowing what they should expect . If you have nothing good to say, shut up your mouth. Good job Black Dtars for a job well done.
guess 12 years ago

"ASHANTI BORN KWASI APPIAH:" What does the phrase mean? Couldn't the Author simply say Kwasi Appiah ? What a moron!

"ASHANTI BORN KWASI APPIAH:" What does the phrase mean? Couldn't the Author simply say Kwasi Appiah ? What a moron!
wadada 12 years ago

Stupid writer, what does he want to achieve by this type of Ashanti born writing. We should stop this type of divisional writing. At the end of the day we are or Ghanaians

Stupid writer, what does he want to achieve by this type of Ashanti born writing. We should stop this type of divisional writing. At the end of the day we are or Ghanaians
Akanvae Joseph Akubiyamga 12 years ago

Black stars did well in both legs. we now need to strategically plan very well for the world cup. with that I am sure we can go far in the world cup. the plays and the entire team need our support.

Black stars did well in both legs. we now need to strategically plan very well for the world cup. with that I am sure we can go far in the world cup. the plays and the entire team need our support.
congo 12 years ago

black star play nothing in EGYPT.there was a lapping at the mid field.and MUNTARY whateva is name is,wasnt supposed to be subtitued.sulley was playing well by holding down the egyptians.next time appiah should make good sub.

black star play nothing in EGYPT.there was a lapping at the mid field.and MUNTARY whateva is name is,wasnt supposed to be subtitued.sulley was playing well by holding down the egyptians.next time appiah should make good sub.
Ras Kumar 12 years ago

To lead, to be led, and to have lead; those are the questions

To lead, to be led, and to have lead; those are the questions
Ghanaba 12 years ago

What's the relevance of 'Ashanti born' in this write up if not to stoke tribal sentiments I dare ask?

What's the relevance of 'Ashanti born' in this write up if not to stoke tribal sentiments I dare ask?
KWESI 12 years ago

ALL THE PLAYERS MADE HISTORY.ASAMOAH KILLED MANY GHANAIANS IF YOU DONT KNOW.HE MADE PEOPLE SUFFER FROM HEART UP TILL NOW.STOP THE BIASE.

ALL THE PLAYERS MADE HISTORY.ASAMOAH KILLED MANY GHANAIANS IF YOU DONT KNOW.HE MADE PEOPLE SUFFER FROM HEART UP TILL NOW.STOP THE BIASE.
parker 12 years ago

why the need to remind your readers where the coach comes from,ashanti born so what?sooner or later asantehehe will invite him to award him chieftaincy title.

why the need to remind your readers where the coach comes from,ashanti born so what?sooner or later asantehehe will invite him to award him chieftaincy title.
TRUTH 12 years ago

WHY MENTION HIS TRIBE WE ARE ALL GHANAIANS,EVEN HE IS NOT ASHANTI HE IS FROM BRONG AHAFO REGION,KWASI IS FROM DOMAA AHENKRO AND MAXWELL FROM NKORANZA THE SAME B/A,WE ARE ALL GHANAIANS.

WHY MENTION HIS TRIBE WE ARE ALL GHANAIANS,EVEN HE IS NOT ASHANTI HE IS FROM BRONG AHAFO REGION,KWASI IS FROM DOMAA AHENKRO AND MAXWELL FROM NKORANZA THE SAME B/A,WE ARE ALL GHANAIANS.
TRUTH 12 years ago

KWASI APPIA,MAXWELL KONADU,ASAMOAH GYAN ,KEVIN BOATENG,ALL OF THEM FROM B/A

KWASI APPIA,MAXWELL KONADU,ASAMOAH GYAN ,KEVIN BOATENG,ALL OF THEM FROM B/A
Mark 12 years ago

So what if they are all from B/A? This is no less divisive than the writer's post.

So what if they are all from B/A? This is no less divisive than the writer's post.
Richard Nkrumah 12 years ago

Congrats Black Star players. May the Lord strengthen you and see you through with boldness

Congrats Black Star players. May the Lord strengthen you and see you through with boldness
Agyaku NYC 12 years ago

Akwesi Appiah is so adamant he initially thought he could carry black star without the super stars like Ayew, Kevin, Essien and Muntari. He has now realized and know the difference.Akwesi, reminder, event though you qualified ...
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Akwesi Appiah is so adamant he initially thought he could carry black star without the super stars like Ayew, Kevin, Essien and Muntari. He has now realized and know the difference.Akwesi, reminder, event though you qualified for Brazil don`t refuse to bring in the squad John Boye,Issac Vorsa and Jonathan Mensah to reinforce the defense as so as they recuperate.
LARRY OBENN 12 years ago

KWESI APPIAH MUST HAVE MORE TIME TO LOOK AT THE GERMANY GAME WITH ENGLAND,GHANAIANS MUST SUPPORT HIM NOT BE AFRAID TO PRAISE HIM.FORGET ABOUT FOREIGN COACH.........

KWESI APPIAH MUST HAVE MORE TIME TO LOOK AT THE GERMANY GAME WITH ENGLAND,GHANAIANS MUST SUPPORT HIM NOT BE AFRAID TO PRAISE HIM.FORGET ABOUT FOREIGN COACH.........
Osamanba 12 years ago

The most important part is that Kwesi Appia is a Ghanaian

The most important part is that Kwesi Appia is a Ghanaian
JJ 12 years ago

Appiah is not a good,we are fortunate because this current black star team is full of talents and experience players, pls do not hype this guy for he is handling a good side.

Appiah is not a good,we are fortunate because this current black star team is full of talents and experience players, pls do not hype this guy for he is handling a good side.
Osman 12 years ago

good job!

good job!
Kwame 12 years ago

The writer of this article is a damn fool. Kevin Boateng made history how? His goal was not needed for Ghana to qualify. So many other players played the other qualifying matches to get us to this stage.
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The writer of this article is a damn fool. Kevin Boateng made history how? His goal was not needed for Ghana to qualify. So many other players played the other qualifying matches to get us to this stage.
As usual he appeared just in time to play in the world cup. And just wait and see if he will ever appear for a Ghana match after the world cup.
And it was totally unnecessary to point out that Coach Appiah is an Ashanti. The black stars represent the whole country. Grow up!
kwame usa 12 years ago

what a poor journalism, as a matter of fact why do you need to bring Ashanti born instead of first Ghanaian coach. anyway on your correction akwasi appiah is not Ashanti born he is a brong born from dormaa and don't bring div ...
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what a poor journalism, as a matter of fact why do you need to bring Ashanti born instead of first Ghanaian coach. anyway on your correction akwasi appiah is not Ashanti born he is a brong born from dormaa and don't bring division into Ghana team because remember the whole team is a collective of different tribe forming great team. oh black man be unite not about tribe for years we still haven't reach any where because of tribe.
ObjectiveMan 12 years ago

Good for appiah. But don't mislead people. Who said foreign coaches did nothing. Appiah worked as assistant under 2 of them. I don't also like the bit ; Asante born.

Good for appiah. But don't mislead people. Who said foreign coaches did nothing. Appiah worked as assistant under 2 of them. I don't also like the bit ; Asante born.
Joe Turkey 12 years ago

What is the relevance of that? Nonsense.

What is the relevance of that? Nonsense.
jkl'kj 12 years ago

jkl'

jkl'
Obibini 12 years ago

why tribalism here, this writer needs to be matured & know what to say when he is writing something about our nation, We are happy A.A is Ghanaian, thus all we need.

why tribalism here, this writer needs to be matured & know what to say when he is writing something about our nation, We are happy A.A is Ghanaian, thus all we need.
Obi 12 years ago

Kwasi Appiah is from Yaakrom near Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo Region.He only captain Kotoko and that doesn't make him an Ashanti born.In any case,he is a Ghanaian first and formost.Some Ashantis don't even know that the ...
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Kwasi Appiah is from Yaakrom near Dormaa Ahenkro in the Brong Ahafo Region.He only captain Kotoko and that doesn't make him an Ashanti born.In any case,he is a Ghanaian first and formost.Some Ashantis don't even know that they learnt their so called Ashanti culture from the Brongs.Go back and learn your history well.
KWESI 12 years ago

EMBEZZLEMENT IS RAMPANT AMONG THE AKAN PEOLPLE IN GHANA.MOST THE OF CRIMINAL MINISTERS ARE THE AKANS.WHO RESPECT THEM IN GHANA??

EMBEZZLEMENT IS RAMPANT AMONG THE AKAN PEOLPLE IN GHANA.MOST THE OF CRIMINAL MINISTERS ARE THE AKANS.WHO RESPECT THEM IN GHANA??
Obi 12 years ago

When Gyan missed the penalty, My Ashanti friends teased me that only a Brong man will miss such a crucial penalty.Now they want to claim Brong heroes like Akwasi Appiah, Maxwell Konadu,Asamoah Gyan, Kwadwo Asamoah, Agyeman Ba ...
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When Gyan missed the penalty, My Ashanti friends teased me that only a Brong man will miss such a crucial penalty.Now they want to claim Brong heroes like Akwasi Appiah, Maxwell Konadu,Asamoah Gyan, Kwadwo Asamoah, Agyeman Badu, Kevin Boateng who are all from Brong as ashantis.Brongs believe in ghana,not tribes.Go Ghana
concern ghanian 12 years ago

THE WRITER IS MOST MUMU IN AFRICA

THE WRITER IS MOST MUMU IN AFRICA
concern ghanian 12 years ago

ONLY GHANA WE HAVE PROPAGANDA MINISTRY

ONLY GHANA WE HAVE PROPAGANDA MINISTRY
Jazz of Spintex 12 years ago

The English premier league is purportedly the best league in the world, why? Because it’s full of foreigners who bring their skills to the league which the whole world tunes into on a weekly basis. Ghana is fortunate to hav ...
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The English premier league is purportedly the best league in the world, why? Because it’s full of foreigners who bring their skills to the league which the whole world tunes into on a weekly basis. Ghana is fortunate to have its players playing in England and across the globe, these players like Michael Essien, who has been a bit part player for his club Chelsea, nevertheless has the confidence of the coach to involve him in these qualifiers. Essien was instrumental in the second goal in Kumasi when Ghana beat Egypt 6-1. As a Ghanaian I am not interested when the player or coach was born, as long as they can contribute to the success of the team and the joys of the country. There are too many 21st Century Ghanaians who still have 18th Century mentality. Over the last few weeks I have heard some ridiculous comment about K.P. Boateng, but he comes on as a sub and scores an important away goal which kills of the tie in favour of Ghana. We should all get behind our boys as they travel to Brazil in 2014. Here’s hoping for great things in Brazil. STOP MOANING PEOPLE…or get treatment for it!!
EKO 12 years ago

Akwesi Appiah is a born Ghanian period

Akwesi Appiah is a born Ghanian period
Tak 12 years ago

we all made history

we all made history
chuol Deng 12 years ago

I am hereby informing you that, remember the 2010 world cup what was happen to you guys. I was not happy about what had happened and let it not repeat again. I wish you the success for 2014 world cup in Brazile. chuol Deng fr ...
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I am hereby informing you that, remember the 2010 world cup what was happen to you guys. I was not happy about what had happened and let it not repeat again. I wish you the success for 2014 world cup in Brazile. chuol Deng from South Sudan
Mark 12 years ago

Thank you Chuol for the pointer. Our players have to learn how to take penalty kicks too. Some of them are horrible at that.

Thank you Chuol for the pointer. Our players have to learn how to take penalty kicks too. Some of them are horrible at that.
vl 12 years ago

This was a very fine article about the Coach Kwesi Appiah who does deserver praise. My only worry was when the author referred him as an Ashanti.
On the international stage we are all Ghanaians and on the local stage we are ...
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This was a very fine article about the Coach Kwesi Appiah who does deserver praise. My only worry was when the author referred him as an Ashanti.
On the international stage we are all Ghanaians and on the local stage we are all Ghanaians as well, so we stand together. Emphasizing his tribe is irrelevant in this aspect.
Great 12 years ago

I really can't believe this. How on earth should something like this be published for the world to read. Are we moving forward or backwards? It's a shame to the writer and whatever tribe he came from.

I really can't believe this. How on earth should something like this be published for the world to read. Are we moving forward or backwards? It's a shame to the writer and whatever tribe he came from.
E-man. USA 12 years ago

stupid writer he is, and a complete idiot

stupid writer he is, and a complete idiot
eckow Amiss 12 years ago

this write should be banned from putting up such uneducative and outrageous article on the web. thought you guys will have some editors to check on what is posted. this article lacks substance and content.

this write should be banned from putting up such uneducative and outrageous article on the web. thought you guys will have some editors to check on what is posted. this article lacks substance and content.
Ellis Isaac A. Bruce jnr (ga-mantse V 12 years ago

kwadwo asamoah has nt being performing well....due to the position given to him...........

both the two legs dede was a floop............
fatau dawda was a suspect in the air balls..............
kwesi appiah needed to va ...
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kwadwo asamoah has nt being performing well....due to the position given to him...........

both the two legs dede was a floop............
fatau dawda was a suspect in the air balls..............
kwesi appiah needed to vary his tactics............
Awudu 12 years ago

you see how un professional journalist reports and create problems for themselves and for the country.
what at all came into your mind to not stopping at Kwesi Appiah born in Ghana but Ashanti?..what do you want to say?...r ...
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you see how un professional journalist reports and create problems for themselves and for the country.
what at all came into your mind to not stopping at Kwesi Appiah born in Ghana but Ashanti?..what do you want to say?...remember that so many people read and make meaning out of your writings which comes out of your taught and believes....remember...to consider every possibility before you write for publication.
kobby 12 years ago

was about to say the same thing when i saw your post. this certinly has nothing to do with ribalism. your nice article has just gone waste because of that. please be mindful of what u write for its not only Ashante's who read ...
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was about to say the same thing when i saw your post. this certinly has nothing to do with ribalism. your nice article has just gone waste because of that. please be mindful of what u write for its not only Ashante's who read. all including me also read. thanks
joel Appiah 12 years ago

ghana have very good misfilders but i couldn't understand when we get the ball we that hold it much longer does one of our problem in cairo

ghana have very good misfilders but i couldn't understand when we get the ball we that hold it much longer does one of our problem in cairo
AKARA 12 years ago

May see us through this competition successfully in Jesus Mighty Name!!!

May see us through this competition successfully in Jesus Mighty Name!!!
CHARLES KOFI,AFRICA 12 years ago

IT,S AMAZING HOW SOME GHANAIANS CAN BE SO STUPID.KKKK!HOW COULD YOU SAY APPIAH IS A GREAT COACH WHEN HE HAD WON NOTHING FOR GHANA.BS DO NOT PLAY ANY COHESIVE GAME IF YOU,VE NOTICED AND EVEN THE INDIVIDUAL SKILLS OF THE PLAYER ...
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IT,S AMAZING HOW SOME GHANAIANS CAN BE SO STUPID.KKKK!HOW COULD YOU SAY APPIAH IS A GREAT COACH WHEN HE HAD WON NOTHING FOR GHANA.BS DO NOT PLAY ANY COHESIVE GAME IF YOU,VE NOTICED AND EVEN THE INDIVIDUAL SKILLS OF THE PLAYERS IS NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT.WE ARE ONLY LUCKY TO BE WINNING SOME GAMES BUT THE MOMENT BS MEET AN ORGANIZED TEAM,THEY FUMBLE AND LOSE.
THIS SHOWS HOW DISORGANIZED BS ARE.SO SHONE COMPLACENCY AND RATHER PLAN.
Albert 12 years ago

Please let us edit our articles well before posting. Some of us also learn from such presentations. So many spelling mistakes. There is another article that says "ROUTE" for Kwasi Appiah instead of ROOT.

Please let us edit our articles well before posting. Some of us also learn from such presentations. So many spelling mistakes. There is another article that says "ROUTE" for Kwasi Appiah instead of ROOT.

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