Upsetting the odds: Black Stars’ near-impossible job

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famey3 12 years ago

why, u de talk from your anus ? wo maame tw3 wai

why, u de talk from your anus ? wo maame tw3 wai
star black 12 years ago

absolutely NO NEED for insults...its a contribution form an observation and as such we (all Ghanians must and will)respect either view points.This does not give one the floor to cast insults...your eye no open kraaaa...just c ...
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absolutely NO NEED for insults...its a contribution form an observation and as such we (all Ghanians must and will)respect either view points.This does not give one the floor to cast insults...your eye no open kraaaa...just counter this writers argument or view point with a constructive and reason fed one...and not ...and not freely casting insults....what a shame???it doesn't speak well of our "DEMOCRACY" all...
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 12 years ago

WHEN I SAID AA NEEDS A TD TO HELP HIM. WE ALL SAW HOW PPL WERE HURLING INSULTS AT ME. I TOLD THEM THAT THEY WILL EAT THEIR INSULTS. THEY R BEGINNING TO PICK UP THESE INSULTS N PUT THEM IN THEIR MOUTHS. THEN THEY WILL CHEW N T ...
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WHEN I SAID AA NEEDS A TD TO HELP HIM. WE ALL SAW HOW PPL WERE HURLING INSULTS AT ME. I TOLD THEM THAT THEY WILL EAT THEIR INSULTS. THEY R BEGINNING TO PICK UP THESE INSULTS N PUT THEM IN THEIR MOUTHS. THEN THEY WILL CHEW N THEN SWALLOW...
IF U THINK AA IS READY FOR THESE EUROPEAN TRICKS, THEN U ARE HIGHLY NAIVE. WATCH EURO SOCCER, CHAMPS LEAGUE ETC. LOOK AT HOW THEY ATTACK, SET PIECES, FREEKICKS, ETC. HMMM, U PPL ARE NOT SERIOUS.
PLS, DONT EVEN COUNT SAM NKUM'S NAME HERE. HE IS A DUMMY. HE DOESENT EVEN HAVE A CLUB AND U THINK HE DESERVES TO GO TO BRASIL? HE BETTER FIND A COMPETITIVE CLUB TO PLAY FOR N DO WELL CONSISTENTLY IN THE NEXT 6 MTHS BEFORE THE WCUP. OTHERWISE, TOAST. OPARE N AFFUL WILL PLAY THE 2.
kwaku 12 years ago

"In recent World Cup history, the Portuguese have come up against only one African side -- Angola -- in Germany 2006. That match ended 1-0 in Portugal’s favor, and was more of a compliment to their former colony who were ma ...
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"In recent World Cup history, the Portuguese have come up against only one African side -- Angola -- in Germany 2006. That match ended 1-0 in Portugal’s favor, and was more of a compliment to their former colony who were making a historical appearance".
If you are going to write an article where everybody in the whole world can read, you need to do a better research than this. In fact, Portugal played the Ivory Coast in 2010 world cup in South Africa. That game ended 0-0.Please check your facts!!!!
kofi Melbourne 12 years ago

Check your facts-Christain Astu is playing every day since he received his work permit.

Check your facts-Christain Astu is playing every day since he received his work permit.
Tony 12 years ago

Check your facts Mr., Germany were not in the semi-finals in the last four world cups- They were knocked out at quarterfinals by Croatia in France 1998 and same in USA 94 by Bulgaria .

Check your facts Mr., Germany were not in the semi-finals in the last four world cups- They were knocked out at quarterfinals by Croatia in France 1998 and same in USA 94 by Bulgaria .
NANA KUFUOR 12 years ago

I dont think there is any problem about Ghana qualifying to the second round. My problems with them are they forget to play fluid passing game,they cant run into open spaces and Kwarassay must replace the bench warmer Fatau. ...
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I dont think there is any problem about Ghana qualifying to the second round. My problems with them are they forget to play fluid passing game,they cant run into open spaces and Kwarassay must replace the bench warmer Fatau. If they are going to play Germany and Portugal, the philosophy is if they get even one chance, they must score.
HARD REPLY 12 years ago

The writer was talking about Portugal but I want to tell him that Ghana has better team than Portugal because football is not one person but eleven people. Again if Portugal is good, they will not play 1-1 and 3-3 with Israel ...
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The writer was talking about Portugal but I want to tell him that Ghana has better team than Portugal because football is not one person but eleven people. Again if Portugal is good, they will not play 1-1 and 3-3 with Israel during the world cup qualifying series. Maybe some time ago Portugal was good not now because when playing a team like the Black Stars, one player being good is not enough but the whole team. Black Stars will not sit down for Israel to put 3 goals in their net.
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 12 years ago

Yep, the man is right. Ivory Coast was in Portugal's group in WC 2010, the group labelled the group of death. Well spotted

Yep, the man is right. Ivory Coast was in Portugal's group in WC 2010, the group labelled the group of death. Well spotted
BB 11 years ago

Overall a nice piece, if you ignore the little mistakes.
However, I must say that I disagree with a lot of people who think that a technical bench full of big egos is good for a team. KA should be allowed to choose who he w ...
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Overall a nice piece, if you ignore the little mistakes.
However, I must say that I disagree with a lot of people who think that a technical bench full of big egos is good for a team. KA should be allowed to choose who he wants on his techno team, and how many. He has already said he will send Stephen Appiah. Too many "too known" people on board and there is no direction, only finger-pointing. You know how Ghanaians like " I told you so".

Askantwi 12 years ago

We don't need ignorant and idiots like you to publish such idiotic articles online ok? You are full of biased. Your deliberate distortion of facts will crack upon your own head.

We don't need ignorant and idiots like you to publish such idiotic articles online ok? You are full of biased. Your deliberate distortion of facts will crack upon your own head.
tsa 12 years ago

No insults.

No insults.
Sarkodie 12 years ago

We shall overcome the odds.

We shall overcome the odds.
GC/USA 12 years ago

THE GUY IS TELLING WHAT IS OBVIOUS AND IN THE END COMPLACENCY IS WHAT MAY CAUSE A POOR PERFORMANCE BY THE BLACK STARS.

THE GUY IS TELLING WHAT IS OBVIOUS AND IN THE END COMPLACENCY IS WHAT MAY CAUSE A POOR PERFORMANCE BY THE BLACK STARS.
Rootsman 12 years ago

When Ghana was drawn against Egypt , some of these "armchair pundits" were saying ,there is no way Ghana will go pass Egypt and we did.

When Ghana was drawn against Egypt , some of these "armchair pundits" were saying ,there is no way Ghana will go pass Egypt and we did.
billy mo 12 years ago

i think this guy is so stupid to write this article . because he dont know what is football also he is not patriotic. such guys should not be given chance to write in this coloum because it discourage our boys.u fool.

i think this guy is so stupid to write this article . because he dont know what is football also he is not patriotic. such guys should not be given chance to write in this coloum because it discourage our boys.u fool.
Kofi 12 years ago

Having an opinion is different from a wacky distortion of facts. Your hatred of the Coach Appiah is so obvious in this poor write-up. This team is better than 2010 team. A team that scores goals is one to be reckoned. This is ...
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Having an opinion is different from a wacky distortion of facts. Your hatred of the Coach Appiah is so obvious in this poor write-up. This team is better than 2010 team. A team that scores goals is one to be reckoned. This is the first time we have real competition in every department of the team. The defense would be OK with Boye and Vorsah coming back. Aside of Dauda, every player has seen some action for their teams, many of them regulars. It is OK to hate the coach, but you would not be allowed to distort facts because many of us follow the progress of these players and we believe they can stand toe to toe with any national team because they are already doing just that at club level. Give me break! I do not know the "rhythm" you chose for your "thoughts" but it sure sounds distorted.
owoahene 12 years ago

stars 2 1 germany and qualify yes

stars 2 1 germany and qualify yes
KOFI OF AFRICA 12 years ago

THIS IS A TYPICAL NAYSAYER PIECE. THERE IS NO ANALYTICAL BENEFIT IN IT TO HELP THE BLACK STARS.

WHY? BECAUSE IT IS WRITTEN BY A TYPICAL EUROCENTRIC FOOTBALL ANALYST, WHO IS BIASED TO THE MAX ABOUT THE SUPERIORITY OF EUROPE ...
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THIS IS A TYPICAL NAYSAYER PIECE. THERE IS NO ANALYTICAL BENEFIT IN IT TO HELP THE BLACK STARS.

WHY? BECAUSE IT IS WRITTEN BY A TYPICAL EUROCENTRIC FOOTBALL ANALYST, WHO IS BIASED TO THE MAX ABOUT THE SUPERIORITY OF EUROPEAN FOOTBALLERS OVER AFRICANS.

I REJECT ALL ARGUMENTS HERE.

THE BLACK STARS MUST GO TO BRAZIL TO SLAY THE SO-CALLED GIANTS OF FOOTBALL - GERMANY AND PORTUGAL. PERIOD.
DUAH 12 years ago

Ghana can make it to the semi-final in BRAZIL 2014.There is history behind this world cup and is gona revealed later

Ghana can make it to the semi-final in BRAZIL 2014.There is history behind this world cup and is gona revealed later

MENSAH 12 years ago

GHANA WILL WIN IT ALL.
WE can't settle for mediocrity,by just accepting being a participant in SEMI-FINALS,but not being the champs.
WE DESERVE BETTER THAN JUST REACHING THE SEMI-FINALS OF THE 2114 WORLD CUP.
Let's have th ...
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GHANA WILL WIN IT ALL.
WE can't settle for mediocrity,by just accepting being a participant in SEMI-FINALS,but not being the champs.
WE DESERVE BETTER THAN JUST REACHING THE SEMI-FINALS OF THE 2114 WORLD CUP.
Let's have the fullest,uncompromising ,unshakable faith in our boys to deliver.
THE BLACK STARS WILL SHOCK THE WORLD,TO MAKE AFRICA,GREAT.
MENSAH 12 years ago

You have said it yourself,that the GERMANS could score Ghana,only by a long range,but could not break through the formidable wall our defenders created.
What did Schweinsteiger say after their win over GHANA,in an interview? ...
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You have said it yourself,that the GERMANS could score Ghana,only by a long range,but could not break through the formidable wall our defenders created.
What did Schweinsteiger say after their win over GHANA,in an interview?
HE SAID:
NOW THAT WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SCORE GHANA,WE HAVE THE FAITH TO BEAT THE OTHERS.
That means,GHANA stood tall(a hindrance,an impediment) in their way to succeed.
How Ghanaians see the BLACK STARS OF TODAY's performance,others see them far better,but we hardly know this.
IN ADVERSARIAL CONDITION,ONCE REWARD,PAY INCREASES,MULTIPLIES,MAGNIFIES,GAINS VALUE.
Ghanaians perform better when their backs are against the wall,in the grand stand/the big picture.
MARK IT ON THE WALL:
Ghana will do the impossible,come world cup 2014,under our able KWESI APPIAH,the coach..
Ras Kumar 12 years ago

We are never going to be able to afford a very good technical team. We will only be throwing good money at a mediocre technical team as such let us stick to what we have. They have brought us far so far.

We are never going to be able to afford a very good technical team. We will only be throwing good money at a mediocre technical team as such let us stick to what we have. They have brought us far so far.
Kwabena Usa 12 years ago

Are you really a sport analyst? How on earth can you say Portugal only played one African team which was Angola but you forgot they played Côte d'Ivoire in South Africa? You are no of a good! Get ya facts straight my brother ...
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Are you really a sport analyst? How on earth can you say Portugal only played one African team which was Angola but you forgot they played Côte d'Ivoire in South Africa? You are no of a good! Get ya facts straight my brother! Christian Atsu plays vitese not fc tweente idiot! Asamoah gyan play regular football and not to talk of Dede! You make me sick
Dade 12 years ago

I stopped reading here "In recent World Cup history, the Portuguese have come up against only one African side -- Angola -- in Germany 2006."

WC 2010: Ivory Coast 0: Portugal 0

Please check your facts well before you ex ...
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I stopped reading here "In recent World Cup history, the Portuguese have come up against only one African side -- Angola -- in Germany 2006."

WC 2010: Ivory Coast 0: Portugal 0

Please check your facts well before you expose your ignorance.
kwame 12 years ago

Before kick - off in every major tournament Ghana will always take the trophy with their mouth,that's why we barely win trophies. I am 32 and have never seen Ghana win any thing. ....complicency.

Before kick - off in every major tournament Ghana will always take the trophy with their mouth,that's why we barely win trophies. I am 32 and have never seen Ghana win any thing. ....complicency.
Gin 12 years ago

Stop exposing your ignorance...double check your fact well well..ok.

Stop exposing your ignorance...double check your fact well well..ok.
kojo 12 years ago

i am disppointed in the writer for the blame game, world renown players such as bebeto,careca,had missed penalty before leave gyan alone without his goals we wouldn't qualify

i am disppointed in the writer for the blame game, world renown players such as bebeto,careca,had missed penalty before leave gyan alone without his goals we wouldn't qualify
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 12 years ago

Well informed article I should say, but I do not agree with your insinuation first of all that Muntari is on the wane or that we do not have players playing in top European leagues. Muntari plays for AC Milan, Kevin Prince pl ...
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Well informed article I should say, but I do not agree with your insinuation first of all that Muntari is on the wane or that we do not have players playing in top European leagues. Muntari plays for AC Milan, Kevin Prince plays for Chalke, K. Asamoah plays for Juventus, Essien plays for Chelsea, Atsu plays for Chelsea, Andre Ayew plays for Marsailles and you dont think that is enough? You do have a point about concern for players not playing regularly for their clubs, having said that Atsu's performances against Egypt, Wakaso's displays for the BS completely defeats you viewpoint. We have playrs who have the desire to play for KA and the team. Yes, work needs to be done before the tournament commences but then, we have as good a chance as any of the "big teams" to go all the way if we prepare well.
Tee 11 years ago

believe in your own and it shall be well. boosting up the black stars confidence is much needed in this case. regardless of a player warming it's clubs bench or not. they are well fit and can compete in any level. once again ...
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believe in your own and it shall be well. boosting up the black stars confidence is much needed in this case. regardless of a player warming it's clubs bench or not. they are well fit and can compete in any level. once again have some sense of pride in your own. oh black man. when ?

4 Year Old 11 years ago

Akwasi Appiah himself admits that he needs help but instead of getting help from the right source, he is calling Stephen Appiah, the former Captain of the Black Stars.
World Cup is not a game for novices. It's a game of cha ...
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Akwasi Appiah himself admits that he needs help but instead of getting help from the right source, he is calling Stephen Appiah, the former Captain of the Black Stars.
World Cup is not a game for novices. It's a game of champions. Everyone is a master on the field. The skills of players are beyond the amateur.
For this reason, any club who desires to compete at the World Cup must have its act together.
Akwasi Appiah is a fine gentleman. However, he needs a good technical team who can better advice than Stephen Appiah

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