Abedi weeps for Ghana football

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Wanlov 11 years ago

Everything is right on the money.

Everything is right on the money.
GA MAN 11 years ago

Abedi is 1000% right.

Abedi is 1000% right.
Nana Osie Tutu Akufo Ado Cocain 11 years ago

this guy is getting too known. Was his time different? in any case, if there exist a succession plan, will abedi know if he did not enquire of this? He is just making this statement to let people know he will be a better choi ...
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this guy is getting too known. Was his time different? in any case, if there exist a succession plan, will abedi know if he did not enquire of this? He is just making this statement to let people know he will be a better choice. Crook that causes confusion more than cohersion
NIPA 11 years ago

This guy is saying it as it is and that is what most Ghanaians hate ti hear.

This guy is saying it as it is and that is what most Ghanaians hate ti hear.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 11 years ago

WAT OPINIONS DOES ABEDI HVE TO STOP GAP THIS ISSUE. U CAN TALK ABOUT ISSUES, BUT THINK ABOUT SOLUTIONS AS WELL. THE GFA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR HELPING YOUTH PLAYERS SEEK PLAYING CONTRACTS ABROAD. TELL JORDAN TO GO N PLAY FOR ...
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WAT OPINIONS DOES ABEDI HVE TO STOP GAP THIS ISSUE. U CAN TALK ABOUT ISSUES, BUT THINK ABOUT SOLUTIONS AS WELL. THE GFA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR HELPING YOUTH PLAYERS SEEK PLAYING CONTRACTS ABROAD. TELL JORDAN TO GO N PLAY FOR METEORS. HE IS NOT GBSTAR QUALITY...
ROMANO 11 years ago

JUST THE FUCK UP AND LISTEN TO WHAT ABEDI IS SAYING NA TRUE -TALK YOU ARE TOO BOOM BOOM.

JUST THE FUCK UP AND LISTEN TO WHAT ABEDI IS SAYING NA TRUE -TALK YOU ARE TOO BOOM BOOM.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Hmm, I like Dede but his father was just too ambitious and opportunist. Does he remember what he did to AA at Senegal when AA was the Black Stars captain? Some of you are too young to understand why Tony Yeboah never wanted t ...
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Hmm, I like Dede but his father was just too ambitious and opportunist. Does he remember what he did to AA at Senegal when AA was the Black Stars captain? Some of you are too young to understand why Tony Yeboah never wanted to pass a ball to Abedi to score. If you are young, ask why even Tony Baffoe did not like Abedi. Yes, Abedi was dedicated but he was not the only one.
Kwame Danso 11 years ago

Abedi has spoken something sensible and instead of you commenting on that,you creating confusion on GhWeb.When will you grow up?.

Abedi has spoken something sensible and instead of you commenting on that,you creating confusion on GhWeb.When will you grow up?.
Hp 11 years ago

Hmmm ! tell him la.

Hmmm ! tell him la.
Easy Sunday Sistim 11 years ago

The future lies in youth academy football, replicated in all the regions like Marcel Desailly Academy got going in the country.

We want our colt system, and curtain raisers back! Therein lies the future, period! However, A ...
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The future lies in youth academy football, replicated in all the regions like Marcel Desailly Academy got going in the country.

We want our colt system, and curtain raisers back! Therein lies the future, period! However, Akwasi Nyantakyi is bereft and only scheming, plotting on how to get his winning bonus in dollars, and not cedis - what a patriot.

As for developing football in the country, he's as stale as they come. No news ideas but always promising to bring home trophies. Guess after all, a promise is a comfort to a fool, but somebody said Ghanians have a short memory, so what's new?

GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 11 years ago

BAN GIFTS TO COACHES!!!
AA IS STUPID N DATS WHY HE IS LOSING SLEEP. IF HE SELECTS PLAYERS STRICTLY ON MERIT (FITNESS, FORM, NUMBER OF CLUB GAMES PLAYED, CONSISTENCY, JUSTIFY YOUR INCLUSION).
HE WONT HVE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. NA ...
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BAN GIFTS TO COACHES!!!
AA IS STUPID N DATS WHY HE IS LOSING SLEEP. IF HE SELECTS PLAYERS STRICTLY ON MERIT (FITNESS, FORM, NUMBER OF CLUB GAMES PLAYED, CONSISTENCY, JUSTIFY YOUR INCLUSION).
HE WONT HVE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. NATIONAL TEAM COACHES MUST BE BANNED/ILLEGAL FROM ACCEPTING GIFTS FROM PLAYERS.
THIS IS NOT CHRISTMAS OR AA'S BIRTHDAY!
THEY GET LAZY TO WORK HARDER AFTER U1 11 years ago

THROUGH a very hard worked ABEDI PELE became one of the African Legends on football in the world.
These boys are all now VERY LAZY to work HARDER even more than like GEORGE WEAH or ABEDI PELE or ROGER MILLER and others did i ...
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THROUGH a very hard worked ABEDI PELE became one of the African Legends on football in the world.
These boys are all now VERY LAZY to work HARDER even more than like GEORGE WEAH or ABEDI PELE or ROGER MILLER and others did in their time.
THESE are the facts and not because of not lack of a successful plan, though your point is also a fact interns of progressive or more successful results football.
WEAH, ABEDI, MILLER and others did not had any LAY DOWN SUCCESSFUL PLAN at the tender age.
But once they went professional football their worked harder and became what they were.
OUR BOYS should work more hard and then have the successful plan you are talking about too.
BUT NOT JUST ONLY TO FOLLOW A LAY DOWN STRUCTURE ALONE
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Kwasea and a damn fool. Do you know that Abedi demanded to captain the BS or will not play in senegal? Aboa. Ask Tony Yeboah, Tony Baffoe for the truth to be confirmed. I ws a grown up person and watched those senegal encount ...
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Kwasea and a damn fool. Do you know that Abedi demanded to captain the BS or will not play in senegal? Aboa. Ask Tony Yeboah, Tony Baffoe for the truth to be confirmed. I ws a grown up person and watched those senegal encounters live. Is it not true he wanted to captain the BS before he will play after AA had done the qualification series? Can you account for the rift b/n him and AA?
Sien 11 years ago

Frank,
What's your point in bringing up that 22-year division those idiots, Tony Baffoe, Abedi and Yeboah, caused in our National Team? What they all did back then had nothing to do with developing REAL young players for Gha ...
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Frank,
What's your point in bringing up that 22-year division those idiots, Tony Baffoe, Abedi and Yeboah, caused in our National Team? What they all did back then had nothing to do with developing REAL young players for Ghana. Where are all those Ghana players that placed third, bronze, in last year's Under-20 world cup? I know we develop slowly but if we find the right aged people, we may build a lasting and successful senior team. Let's to this together for mother Ghana, please.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

KWASEA. When can you tolerate contrary views? I will grow up when you grow out from your stupidity and ignorance.

KWASEA. When can you tolerate contrary views? I will grow up when you grow out from your stupidity and ignorance.
Alhaji Rasheedmulor 11 years ago

What do you mean by Tony Yaboah never wanted to pass a ball to Abedi?.Who gave Abedi the final pass to go and score the second goal against Congo in Senegal?.Can I ask a question?.Between the players(Appiah and Absedi),who st ...
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What do you mean by Tony Yaboah never wanted to pass a ball to Abedi?.Who gave Abedi the final pass to go and score the second goal against Congo in Senegal?.Can I ask a question?.Between the players(Appiah and Absedi),who started playing for black stars first?.By the way, if Abedi had a problem with Appiah what has that got to do with Anthony Yaboah.Who told you Tony baffoe did not like Abedi?Please don't just write what you don't know.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

What do you know? I watched the game live on GBC/TV at that time.Just explain the cause of rift b/n AA and Abedi. Tony Baffoe and Yeboah are still alive. Contact them.

What do you know? I watched the game live on GBC/TV at that time.Just explain the cause of rift b/n AA and Abedi. Tony Baffoe and Yeboah are still alive. Contact them.
Alhaji Rasheedmulor 11 years ago

Do not deviate from the main issue my brother.Yes, the captainship was taken from Appiah and given to Abedi,that is a fact.How many Matches did appiah play in Senegal?.You claimed Tony never wanted to passs the ball to Abedi ...
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Do not deviate from the main issue my brother.Yes, the captainship was taken from Appiah and given to Abedi,that is a fact.How many Matches did appiah play in Senegal?.You claimed Tony never wanted to passs the ball to Abedi and I asked you simple question,but you did not answer me.Who gave Abedi the final pass to go and score our second goal against Congo in Senegal?.You also claimed that Tony does not like Abedi and that is not true.They have been good firends even after Senegal 92.I know was a littele misunderstanding between Tony Baffoe and Abedi which has nothing to do with what happened in Senegal.They quickly resolved it and they are now the best of friends.I know them very well.
mugu1 11 years ago

Tony Yeboah and Tony Baffoe were selfish and savages they didn't understood what team work was about,they betrays ghana and them self as professionals

Tony Yeboah and Tony Baffoe were selfish and savages they didn't understood what team work was about,they betrays ghana and them self as professionals
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 11 years ago

“We go to juvenile tourneys – U-17 and U-20 – with the sole aim to win trophies, so the players who win the tournaments get contracts and in no time they vanish into thin air.

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“We go to juvenile tourneys – U-17 and U-20 – with the sole aim to win trophies, so the players who win the tournaments get contracts and in no time they vanish into thin air.

ok, so wat sgould be done to rectify the situation? wat should be done so these u17. u20 players dont vanish into thin air like adiyiah...we need solutions. we are all aware of the issues.

Jeff 11 years ago

It is fools like you I'd rather not hear from. Abedi articulated a well thought out observation about a looming problem to hit the Stars, and this is your contribution, genius? Why don't you crawl back to whatever stupid roc ...
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It is fools like you I'd rather not hear from. Abedi articulated a well thought out observation about a looming problem to hit the Stars, and this is your contribution, genius? Why don't you crawl back to whatever stupid rock you came from under.
Kwabena 11 years ago

We can talk of David Addy, Jonathan Mensah, Rabiu Mohammed and Agyemang Badu not only Dede Mr. selfish, may be some of them made the wrong choice in the teams they decided to play. There is no other plan better than graduatin ...
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We can talk of David Addy, Jonathan Mensah, Rabiu Mohammed and Agyemang Badu not only Dede Mr. selfish, may be some of them made the wrong choice in the teams they decided to play. There is no other plan better than graduating from the junior teams into the BS. Ghana does participate and that is all the players need the next thing is how to develop from there and that lies solely on the players period! Even in your time where the BS was owned by you alone, you never weep. Now that no individual players can claim ownership you say what? What a hypocrite!!! With all that you did in football you never won any cup for Ghana because of your selfishness so please shut up!!!
Ntiako 11 years ago

Kwabena u r not good enough or else other teams will buy u if even Ghana black stars dont.Dede is one of the best player in black stars.Dont bring ur jealousy on Abedi.Abedi is the pride of Africa not only Ghana. ur

Kwabena u r not good enough or else other teams will buy u if even Ghana black stars dont.Dede is one of the best player in black stars.Dont bring ur jealousy on Abedi.Abedi is the pride of Africa not only Ghana. ur
kwami 11 years ago

He is right

He is right
kyere 11 years ago

Nana osei u must be so enviuos,or u are Tony yeboah.Always jealousing Abedi.U see Abedi is blessed bcos God saw he had true love for his country,he killed himself for The nation.In the history of black stars no one has achiev ...
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Nana osei u must be so enviuos,or u are Tony yeboah.Always jealousing Abedi.U see Abedi is blessed bcos God saw he had true love for his country,he killed himself for The nation.In the history of black stars no one has achieve the things he achieved.Is anyone talking of Yeboah.Abedi children will axcel.
Emmanuei 11 years ago

Nana osei tutu akufo-ado cocain's name says it all that he is mad and don't see anything in a football legend who advocacy, when taken into consideration, will help the GFA, and the black star team as a whole. Abedi doesn't ...
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Nana osei tutu akufo-ado cocain's name says it all that he is mad and don't see anything in a football legend who advocacy, when taken into consideration, will help the GFA, and the black star team as a whole. Abedi doesn't stand to lose a thing after all. CRAZY PEOPLE BROWSING THE INTERNET and say just anything without positive contribution.
him 11 years ago

Stop using your village termnology. The guy said the truth. This applies to the whole nation. hanicup society. 0000000 planning.

Stop using your village termnology. The guy said the truth. This applies to the whole nation. hanicup society. 0000000 planning.
Mr.N 11 years ago

Abedi Ayew Pele is right most Ghanaians are fool by Akwesi Nyantakyi's GFA success story of 3 world cup appearance. Akwesi Nyantakyi and his GFA had created anything our league is nothing to write about the are spending all t ...
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Abedi Ayew Pele is right most Ghanaians are fool by Akwesi Nyantakyi's GFA success story of 3 world cup appearance. Akwesi Nyantakyi and his GFA had created anything our league is nothing to write about the are spending all their energy on cow fat Black Stars and people with inward looking thinks we should leave them alone as long as we can qualify for the world cup. People do not want them to account for anything. How can you get your budget approve if you did not account for the money spent on 2006 and 2010 world cup? No one know the GFA budget they do not make it public we as the people must be able to see all the GFA budget.

The Washington Post had the whole US Soccer Federation budget publish for the years ending in 2015 an article written By Steven Goff included in the budget is 2014 world cup expense.

God have mercy on us.
Tuy 11 years ago

Yeah, Ghana is going to win every major tournament. And the inhabitants will live in abject poverty. Adedi,do your know the percentage of Ghanaians who live in filth? Failure in football is nothing compared with the hopelessn ...
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Yeah, Ghana is going to win every major tournament. And the inhabitants will live in abject poverty. Adedi,do your know the percentage of Ghanaians who live in filth? Failure in football is nothing compared with the hopelessness and failure that an average Ghanaian is destined. Ghana is a land of no economic opportunity.
COMANDO 11 years ago

U are one of the Ashantis who never like the true, Lern how to suport the truth in life okey.

U are one of the Ashantis who never like the true, Lern how to suport the truth in life okey.

Ghana 11 years ago

Watch your grammar and stop worrying about somebody's spelling, trokosi illiterate.

"U are one of the Ashantis who never like the true,"

Should read

U are one of the Ashantis who never like the true(TRUTH),

Watch your grammar and stop worrying about somebody's spelling, trokosi illiterate.

"U are one of the Ashantis who never like the true,"

Should read

U are one of the Ashantis who never like the true(TRUTH),
Bono 11 years ago

Blind leading the blind: lern=learn suport=support. Even your name/handle COMANDO=COMMANDO

Blind leading the blind: lern=learn suport=support. Even your name/handle COMANDO=COMMANDO
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

I just like your spellings and grammar. Keep it on.Hahahahahahaha

I just like your spellings and grammar. Keep it on.Hahahahahahaha
ROMANO 11 years ago

ABI NA TRUE TALK.

ABI NA TRUE TALK.
Keen Observer 11 years ago

Abedi talks sense!!!! Nyamtakyi and his cronies are only interested in stealing money and building big mansions at East Legon. So long as the Black Stars are doing well, they don't give a fuck about anything else. Sad state o ...
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Abedi talks sense!!!! Nyamtakyi and his cronies are only interested in stealing money and building big mansions at East Legon. So long as the Black Stars are doing well, they don't give a fuck about anything else. Sad state of Ghana soccer.
Henry Appertey S.A 11 years ago

you are perfectly right my hero,this young stars must not be rush into fake contract and prepare them not only for foreign based players but for our national team.

you are perfectly right my hero,this young stars must not be rush into fake contract and prepare them not only for foreign based players but for our national team.
JOEMOORE 11 years ago

so what did you do to help? apart from criticism. you were there before so whay cant you come on board and help build the team.

so what did you do to help? apart from criticism. you were there before so whay cant you come on board and help build the team.
paul siaw 11 years ago

Joe moore what at all did Abedi say in this statement to provoke your rage? are u really serious of your criticizms?

Joe moore what at all did Abedi say in this statement to provoke your rage? are u really serious of your criticizms?
Kanawu 11 years ago

Joe, in all spheres in Ghana, when you are not invited, you can't just go and give a helping hand without mistrust. It is in governing the country as well us soccer administration. Just because you would prevent them from ste ...
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Joe, in all spheres in Ghana, when you are not invited, you can't just go and give a helping hand without mistrust. It is in governing the country as well us soccer administration. Just because you would prevent them from stealing their daily bread.
paul siaw 11 years ago

Boss you have said it all .you have just nailed it there !!! THEY WILL NOT LET YOU DO ANYTHING FOR THEM BECAUSE OF THEIR STOMACH ! ABEDI AND ROGER MILLER WERE ABLE TO HELP MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO HOST THE WORLD CUP IN SOUTH AFRIC ...
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Boss you have said it all .you have just nailed it there !!! THEY WILL NOT LET YOU DO ANYTHING FOR THEM BECAUSE OF THEIR STOMACH ! ABEDI AND ROGER MILLER WERE ABLE TO HELP MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO HOST THE WORLD CUP IN SOUTH AFRICA .HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS SAYING.
JOEMOORE 11 years ago

what you just say is very true but what i mean is that we cant just stand and be pointing fingers without doing anything to stop them from destroying the team. especially people like ABEDI who know better.

what you just say is very true but what i mean is that we cant just stand and be pointing fingers without doing anything to stop them from destroying the team. especially people like ABEDI who know better.
Yaw 11 years ago

You make sense but Keadwo Asamoah,Agyemang Badu are not doing bad,
It's lack of commitment ,the will to win and inferiority complex ,If we especially the players believe they can win,why not?
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You make sense but Keadwo Asamoah,Agyemang Badu are not doing bad,
It's lack of commitment ,the will to win and inferiority complex ,If we especially the players believe they can win,why not?
When they get the contracts to play abroad and are making money,they must continue to work harder and not get carried away.
It doesn't making sense going to a tournament and not believing you can win.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is my hero 11 years ago

Kwadwo Asamoah was not part of the team that won the U-20 World Cup.

Kwadwo Asamoah was not part of the team that won the U-20 World Cup.
CEREBRAL 11 years ago

Out of 21 players who featured in the WC U20 2009 7 players are doing alright: Samuel Inkoom, Jonathan Mensah, David Addy, Agyeman Badu, Andre Ayew, Mohammed Rabiu, and Daniel Opare. They may not be playing in top-tier teams ...
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Out of 21 players who featured in the WC U20 2009 7 players are doing alright: Samuel Inkoom, Jonathan Mensah, David Addy, Agyeman Badu, Andre Ayew, Mohammed Rabiu, and Daniel Opare. They may not be playing in top-tier teams but at least they are gainfully employed. It makes sense to also not that actually it's the above players who featured most in the Black Stars WC qualification matches. It is rare to have all 21 players translate their performance into the senior team. Some players physically max out at 20 years and then diminishing returns set in...they cannot progress but decline.
CEREBRAL 11 years ago

'note' correction

'note' correction
Amanor ,Isaac USA 11 years ago

Those 7 you mentioned are struggling on their own.our best replacement for john mensah has been neglected,do you remember Daniel Addo?where is Quansah and look at how Adiyea is struggling.thanks Abedi.Assifuah shd be tried in ...
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Those 7 you mentioned are struggling on their own.our best replacement for john mensah has been neglected,do you remember Daniel Addo?where is Quansah and look at how Adiyea is struggling.thanks Abedi.Assifuah shd be tried in one of our friendlies.
CEREBRAL 11 years ago

What do you mean by they are struggling on their own? They are playing in international leagues. What can the GFA do if a player like Adiyiah has been called 18 times but only scored 4 goals. Yes he did well in the U20 but hi ...
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What do you mean by they are struggling on their own? They are playing in international leagues. What can the GFA do if a player like Adiyiah has been called 18 times but only scored 4 goals. Yes he did well in the U20 but his performance is poor at the moment. Waris is preferred because he has been called 9 times and he has scored 4 times. Performance statistics don't lie.

On the other hand if the GFA can come up with a strategy that actually makes a vigilant effort to monitor at least the best performers of the U20 competition such as Acheampong, Assifuah, Odjer, Rahman, Clifford Aboagye and absorb them into the senior team that will be great. The difficulty is that those players from the U20 who fail to find contracts abroad may often be at a disadvantage because Ghanaians look down upon local players in addition to the fact that the Ghana league is not vigorous enough.

Is it possible for the GFA to organize 'exhibition matches' between recent U20s against local Black Stars or even against the senior National team and see who can cope. There are so many permutations that can be tried but at the end of the day it's about FUNDS and how they are managed and who runs the show. Abedi has experience so if he has seen a problem he should suggest detailed solutions, or at least make recommendations.
lee 11 years ago

True talk GFA does not know anything about BRANDING, considering the ugly jersey they want us to wear to the WC... When you look good, you feel good, and you play well... Good soccer and Nice appearance goes hand in hand towa ...
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True talk GFA does not know anything about BRANDING, considering the ugly jersey they want us to wear to the WC... When you look good, you feel good, and you play well... Good soccer and Nice appearance goes hand in hand towards branding...
Emmanuel Osei 11 years ago

A bed is very right.. GFATV thinks all is about the black stars.

A bed is very right.. GFATV thinks all is about the black stars.
OKOROMANSA 11 years ago

IT IS NOT ONLY DEDE WHO IS DOING WELL AMONG HIS GROUP, OPARE, INKOOM, RABIU, AGYEMANG BADU AND A FEW OYHERS ARE ALSO DOING WELL. HOWEVER, YOU ARE RIGHT WITH RESPECT TO THE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE BLACK STARS. JUST ASK GFA ...
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IT IS NOT ONLY DEDE WHO IS DOING WELL AMONG HIS GROUP, OPARE, INKOOM, RABIU, AGYEMANG BADU AND A FEW OYHERS ARE ALSO DOING WELL. HOWEVER, YOU ARE RIGHT WITH RESPECT TO THE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE BLACK STARS. JUST ASK GFA TO REVERT TO OHENE DJAN'S METHOD - COLTS, ACADEMICALS, NEW HORIZON THEN BLACK STARS. IN FACT THE NATIONAL ACADEMICALS TEAM COULD EASILY STAND IN AND PLAY AT THE CHAN TOURNAMENT. IN THE SAME WAY, THE NEW HORION COULD STAND IN FOR THE BLACK STARS WHENEVER NECESSARY. OSEI KOFI, MALIK, ATTUQUAYEFIO, OLIVER ACQUAH, THE PAHA BROTHERS, WILLIE EVANS AMONG SEVERAL OTHERS WERE ALL PRODUCTS OF THE ACAEMICALS - NEW HORIZON AND THE BLACK STARS. IT IS NOT TOO LATE, GFA.
Coach 11 years ago

Jonathan Mensah, Adjei the goalkeeper are all doing well. The problem is that, the team that won the under 20 world cup were full of twenty five year olds masquerading as under twenty guys maybe except Dede.

Jonathan Mensah, Adjei the goalkeeper are all doing well. The problem is that, the team that won the under 20 world cup were full of twenty five year olds masquerading as under twenty guys maybe except Dede.
Berima Nana Kweku 11 years ago

I have admired Abedi for so many years throughout his playing career and sometimes i wonder if his great exposure and experience of the field is of no value to the country at all. He needs to be invited to do his part. The G ...
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I have admired Abedi for so many years throughout his playing career and sometimes i wonder if his great exposure and experience of the field is of no value to the country at all. He needs to be invited to do his part. The Ghanaian leader is scared of competition who knows if he invites abedi and he does more people might generate interest him and might even fight for him to be an F.A President.
mensah abrampa 11 years ago

Abedi is right but interestingly this is the way we conduct business this part of the world, whether it's politics, economy, social and infrastructure development, health, you name it. We love the good results but we fail to ...
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Abedi is right but interestingly this is the way we conduct business this part of the world, whether it's politics, economy, social and infrastructure development, health, you name it. We love the good results but we fail to recognize that it's inseparably connected with dreaming, planning, strategizing and working hard to achieve the desired results. How do we think we can compete with the developed world in football when development and organization of the sport is woefully lacking from the primary to the tertiary level. I was very impressed when on a visit to Port St Lucie in south Florida I saw a gym for a primary school. How many gyms do we have in our SHS system? Na waa oh! What do ghanaians really want? Do we have any dreams or are we just content with the also rans identity?
OGOGLO QUARTER ! 11 years ago

THEY SOLD EVERY LAND/PARKS AROUND WHERE I PLAYED B*A*L*L WHEN I WAS KID GROWING UP

I REMEMBER PLAYING AGAINST ABEDI ,ALABODI AND OTHERS AT A PARK NEAR ACHIMOTA NEOPLAN ROAD BY A WOOD SHOP..

ALL THOSE PARKS ARO ...
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THEY SOLD EVERY LAND/PARKS AROUND WHERE I PLAYED B*A*L*L WHEN I WAS KID GROWING UP

I REMEMBER PLAYING AGAINST ABEDI ,ALABODI AND OTHERS AT A PARK NEAR ACHIMOTA NEOPLAN ROAD BY A WOOD SHOP..

ALL THOSE PARKS AROUND NIMA,ALADJO,KOTOBEBI AND ACHIMOTA AREAS WERE A GOOD BREEDING GROUNDS FOR SOCCER.

THE LIKES OF ABU MORO ,IBRAHIM DOTSE ,ABEDI,YAYA KASSUM AND LOTS OF OTHERS ALL GREW UP ON THESE PARKS ...

TODAY TODAY,ALL THESE PARKS ARE NO MORE.THEY SOLD THEM FOR CASH..
FOR THIS REASONS, YES I SAID THE GA PEOPLE REALLY GOT ON MY LAST NERVE ....
Alhaji Rasheedmulor 11 years ago

What is your problem OGOGLO QUARTER?.The name is Olabode and ALABODE,

What is your problem OGOGLO QUARTER?.The name is Olabode and ALABODE,
OGOGLO QUARTER ! 11 years ago

YOU FUNNY LUCKY SON OF HAJJIA...I WANT THOSE LANDS BACK .. OR ELSE,ANYWHERE I MEET YOU I WILL FORCE A QUARTER INTO YOUR TROAT ....

YOU FUNNY LUCKY SON OF HAJJIA...I WANT THOSE LANDS BACK .. OR ELSE,ANYWHERE I MEET YOU I WILL FORCE A QUARTER INTO YOUR TROAT ....
ABOOBAKER ABDULHAMEED 11 years ago

The truth is all Abedi has spoken but I disagree with him to refer the Black Stars as a global brand. Black Stars is not even a continental brand yet because another country rules presently African Continental Championship. G ...
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The truth is all Abedi has spoken but I disagree with him to refer the Black Stars as a global brand. Black Stars is not even a continental brand yet because another country rules presently African Continental Championship. Global brand is grossly an overstatement because it doesn't just take quarter final exploit to lay claim to Global brand status. Camerron and Senegal's quarter finals achivements were not less spectacular than what Ghana did, yet they never were so noisy as Ghana makes us want to errorneously believe as though African football starts and ends with the Black Stars late entrance into African world cup family. Enough of this celebrations of mediocrity Ghana has involved itself with; in the last four years since South African world cup quarter finals exploit.
ROGUE LAWYER 11 years ago

GIVE KANTANKA 4x4 MADE IN GHANA CARS ARE THE WINNING BONUS TO ALL THE BLACKSTAR PLAYERS

GIVE KANTANKA 4x4 MADE IN GHANA CARS ARE THE WINNING BONUS TO ALL THE BLACKSTAR PLAYERS
Agbey 11 years ago

Thank you for such a good observation. Ghana need people like you to be on board to assist in this direction. Keep dreaming of how Ghana Soccer can succeed. Even though you have plaid your part, more is still required of you ...
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Thank you for such a good observation. Ghana need people like you to be on board to assist in this direction. Keep dreaming of how Ghana Soccer can succeed. Even though you have plaid your part, more is still required of you to develop Ghana Football. We love you.
jamp62 11 years ago

This place stink people have the nerve to call Abedi a scumbag what a shame

This place stink people have the nerve to call Abedi a scumbag what a shame
Kwame Adu-Gyamfi 11 years ago

What does he mean apart from Dede? I'm pretty sure Adiyiah,Agyemang-Badu,Opare,Rabiu,Inkoom,Agyei, Mensah are all doing alright. Some players will naturally fall out of the spotlight but for the most part Ghana does very well ...
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What does he mean apart from Dede? I'm pretty sure Adiyiah,Agyemang-Badu,Opare,Rabiu,Inkoom,Agyei, Mensah are all doing alright. Some players will naturally fall out of the spotlight but for the most part Ghana does very well when it comes to producing top talents for the national team. Some people just talk to talk.
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

A very logical and somewhat cold calculating professor of mathematics sent this fax to his wife:

Dear Wife:

You must realize that now you are 54 years old, and I have certain needs which you are no longer able to satisf ...
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A very logical and somewhat cold calculating professor of mathematics sent this fax to his wife:

Dear Wife:

You must realize that now you are 54 years old, and I have certain needs which you are no longer able to satisfy. I am otherwise happy with you as a wife, and I sincerely hope you will not be hurt or offended to learn that by the time you receive this letter, I will be at the Intercontinental Hotel with my 18 year old teaching assistant. I'll be home before midnight.

Your Husband,

Professor Kwame Bonsu

When he arrived at the hotel, there was a faxed letter waiting for him that read as follows:

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Dear Husband:

You, too, are 54 years old and by the time you receive this letter, I will be at the Breakwater Hotel with the 18 year old pool boy. Since you are a mathematician, you will appreciate that 18 goes into 54 more times than 54 goes into 18.

Your Wife,
Yaw 11 years ago

Football players in Ghana are not patriotic because you alway charge our dear nation to represent us, so before you retire the nation coffers will be empty to support you, so safe your appearance fees and bonuses.for your ret ...
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Football players in Ghana are not patriotic because you alway charge our dear nation to represent us, so before you retire the nation coffers will be empty to support you, so safe your appearance fees and bonuses.for your retirement.
Sincerity 11 years ago

It is said that Negros [Black people]discuss events while caucacians [White people] discuss ideas...hence Monsieur Abedi Pele, you are right,but how? I would like to suggest that you and the current coach smoke peace pipe on ...
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It is said that Negros [Black people]discuss events while caucacians [White people] discuss ideas...hence Monsieur Abedi Pele, you are right,but how? I would like to suggest that you and the current coach smoke peace pipe on this idea and impending World Cup.I am currently in U.S.A. and I heard there is bad blood between the two of you. If there is anything like that je voudrais vous dire de quitter ca, et essayer de lui conseiller sur le Coupe Mondial.
Yaw 11 years ago

Footballer in Ghana use the nation's appearance us a stepping stone to acquire big contracts, but they charge us huge amounts before represent Us with appearance fees and winning bonuses, so before you retire there will be no ...
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Footballer in Ghana use the nation's appearance us a stepping stone to acquire big contracts, but they charge us huge amounts before represent Us with appearance fees and winning bonuses, so before you retire there will be nothing left in GFA budget to support you. Learn from other African country footballers patriotism. You can't charge 100,000 dollars appearance fees and winning bonuses and needs something after you retired, the country spend a lot to prepare for competition. Remember you guys are not the only people working for the nation the military are to received 135 dollars a day in peacekeeping but ask how much GAF paid them. Advice your junior one to be patriotic for your better future.
jahlove 11 years ago

THE OBSERVATION SHERIFF SURE IS WORTH TAKING NOTE OFF BY GFA BEFORE GHANA SOCCER STARTS TO NOSE DIVE AS HAPPENED TO IVORY COAST AND UNTIL RECENTLY NIGERIA.

THE OBSERVATION SHERIFF SURE IS WORTH TAKING NOTE OFF BY GFA BEFORE GHANA SOCCER STARTS TO NOSE DIVE AS HAPPENED TO IVORY COAST AND UNTIL RECENTLY NIGERIA.
Asibey 11 years ago

BLACK STARS NEED ABEDI FOR ITS MANA GEMENT!

BLACK STARS NEED ABEDI FOR ITS MANA GEMENT!
Cobby Joe,USA. 11 years ago

Most national coaches pay attention to their national leagues for the purpose of building their national teams.AA flies from country to country picking individual players to form the national team for whom he has no strategy. ...
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Most national coaches pay attention to their national leagues for the purpose of building their national teams.AA flies from country to country picking individual players to form the national team for whom he has no strategy. They therefore play as individuals.AA should start executing his own coaching plans with the local boys from the local league before he moves that plan to the senior team.
Alex Kojo Sammy-Paris! 11 years ago

Amen!, nd what do u have for us with....,after the explanation,nd the unification papa at this time, then! nd.... annaa erekoaa ba?,fr Samms!nd God bless oman Ghana! with.....

Amen!, nd what do u have for us with....,after the explanation,nd the unification papa at this time, then! nd.... annaa erekoaa ba?,fr Samms!nd God bless oman Ghana! with.....
Koffi parker 11 years ago

who dont want to pursue his career or dreams just as you did,you led the way for mass soccer exodus to Europe paving the way for them,look im head like football,these lads are doing exactly what you did,you let ghana for a gr ...
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who dont want to pursue his career or dreams just as you did,you led the way for mass soccer exodus to Europe paving the way for them,look im head like football,these lads are doing exactly what you did,you let ghana for a greener pasture, abi
Yaw 11 years ago

Abedi i for one have no doubt about your dedication and commitment to Ghana but your only shortfall during your playing days was your divisive manner which deprived you and the many talented chaps in the team to win more silv ...
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Abedi i for one have no doubt about your dedication and commitment to Ghana but your only shortfall during your playing days was your divisive manner which deprived you and the many talented chaps in the team to win more silverware for the nation.
You can put that right now by contributing through your vast experience,understanding and knowledge of the game to help Ghana which you're a proud citizen and love so much.
Remember,Maradona once said he will like to coach the Argentina national team for free.
That's the kind of attitude we expect from you and other past good players of the Black Stars.
Please put every differences you might have with GFA officials,your ex team mates and in fact everybody aside and join or offer what you have to help Ghana to win trophies.
Take inspirations from Stephen Keshi of Nigeria.Don't let your knowledge go wasted use it to help your country you love so much.
pk 11 years ago

I thought that's the rationale behind having the starlets, satellites, meteors to serve as feeders for the BS. While some players go through the ranks, others skip, others emerge from nowhere and a few through change of natio ...
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I thought that's the rationale behind having the starlets, satellites, meteors to serve as feeders for the BS. While some players go through the ranks, others skip, others emerge from nowhere and a few through change of nationality. And of course some will fade away. That's nature. It is the BS manager's responsibility to ensure that players at all levels are monitored and the prodigious given early trials at higher senior levels. As an example, the involvement of players like Assifuah and Clifford Aboagye in the BS should happen pretty soon. Interaction with the senior players will help boost their confidence.
football analyst. 11 years ago

A man of integrity anytimes he talks l become excited.He make a good comments GFA must takes lesson out of it.I always throw challenge to the entire Ghanaian sport fraternity that Abedi Ayew Pele was the overal player Ghana h ...
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A man of integrity anytimes he talks l become excited.He make a good comments GFA must takes lesson out of it.I always throw challenge to the entire Ghanaian sport fraternity that Abedi Ayew Pele was the overal player Ghana have ever produce since 1992 till today.I want somebody to chalenge me.
Mogya Mono 11 years ago

Who is to be blame? Everything must be put aside and pay attention to de word of de wise.

Who is to be blame? Everything must be put aside and pay attention to de word of de wise.
ike 11 years ago

our GFA board members are not thinking about that...all they do is to think about money...

our GFA board members are not thinking about that...all they do is to think about money...
Mohammed Ibrahim 11 years ago

I agreed with Abedi Pele.Ghana GFA should Pay attention to the Colts League.Ghana GFA must invest more Money to train the Colts Players for the National Team the Black Stars.

I agreed with Abedi Pele.Ghana GFA should Pay attention to the Colts League.Ghana GFA must invest more Money to train the Colts Players for the National Team the Black Stars.
OGOGLO QUARTER ! 11 years ago

THE GIRLS HAVE WON THEIR FIRST MATCH.

THE GIRLS HAVE WON THEIR FIRST MATCH.
OGOGLO QUARTER ! 11 years ago

The girls have won their first match...

The girls have won their first match...
solomon 11 years ago

Abedi should take the hold problems of Ghanablackstars because what happens in 1992 about under 17 players your the person we put everything on your head because you. Didn't do righting on that time

Abedi should take the hold problems of Ghanablackstars because what happens in 1992 about under 17 players your the person we put everything on your head because you. Didn't do righting on that time
solomon 11 years ago

1992 where is abedi! 17&20 players playing black stars did you said any thing to gfa people

1992 where is abedi! 17&20 players playing black stars did you said any thing to gfa people
NII KELEKE 11 years ago

FOOL

FOOL
WASTY 11 years ago

ANY GHANAIAN JUST REMEMBER WHEN THE FOOD IS DONE BUT THEY DONT REMEMBER WHEN IT'S ON FIRE, APART FROM EGYPT AND GHANA MATCH ALL THE OUR MATCHERS WAS TRY YOUR LUCK,WHAT ABEDI IS SAY IF WE JOKE BRING OUR SHAMELESS BACK TO GHANA

ANY GHANAIAN JUST REMEMBER WHEN THE FOOD IS DONE BUT THEY DONT REMEMBER WHEN IT'S ON FIRE, APART FROM EGYPT AND GHANA MATCH ALL THE OUR MATCHERS WAS TRY YOUR LUCK,WHAT ABEDI IS SAY IF WE JOKE BRING OUR SHAMELESS BACK TO GHANA
WASTY 11 years ago

YOUR PEOPLE SAYING ABEDI SHOULD FUCK OFF,ABEDI DIDN'T KILL HISELF FOR HIS FAMILY LIKE THE WAY HE DID FOR GHANAIAN AND THE SAMETHING TO APPIAH,

YOUR PEOPLE SAYING ABEDI SHOULD FUCK OFF,ABEDI DIDN'T KILL HISELF FOR HIS FAMILY LIKE THE WAY HE DID FOR GHANAIAN AND THE SAMETHING TO APPIAH,
Vijay 11 years ago

oh my God, Ghana needs u is true talking oo yes...mmmh

oh my God, Ghana needs u is true talking oo yes...mmmh
Nana(RSA) 11 years ago

I've been following Ghana football for quiet sometime now but I've never seen a player who would sacrifice everything on the pitch for Ghana than Abedi Pele. Had Abedi played in the final in Senegal 92, Ghana won't be crying ...
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I've been following Ghana football for quiet sometime now but I've never seen a player who would sacrifice everything on the pitch for Ghana than Abedi Pele. Had Abedi played in the final in Senegal 92, Ghana won't be crying about trophy. It is not for nothing that Kwabena Yeboah named him the Maestro. When he talks he knows what he is saying. It is high time we respect men like Abedi and avoid insulting men who deserve our respect and pay heed to their advise.
bashings 11 years ago

but i thought players from the junior national teams should be promoted to the national senior team so why is Abedi crying????? i am surprised.

but i thought players from the junior national teams should be promoted to the national senior team so why is Abedi crying????? i am surprised.
mk 11 years ago

He has said it all. We shd learn to develop the younger ones and use our local coaches

He has said it all. We shd learn to develop the younger ones and use our local coaches
kk 11 years ago

It is for this reason that I always say Nyantakyi has not achieved anything for Ghana football. All that he does is to manage stars who have been groomed by Ben Koffie.

It is for this reason that I always say Nyantakyi has not achieved anything for Ghana football. All that he does is to manage stars who have been groomed by Ben Koffie.
Humphrey Hossoo 11 years ago

Abedi, you can say that again

Abedi, you can say that again

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