I do not think, African countries need any extra slot for the WC. We have consistently shown that we are not worth it. Even the Concacaf region is better. At least, they are winning their games.
I do not think, African countries need any extra slot for the WC. We have consistently shown that we are not worth it. Even the Concacaf region is better. At least, they are winning their games.
tuy 9 years ago
That is what happened when players constantly demand higher bonus and threaten boycott if their demands are not met. Most of these players make millions of dollars a year playing in Europe. Therefore they are expected to be l ... read full comment
That is what happened when players constantly demand higher bonus and threaten boycott if their demands are not met. Most of these players make millions of dollars a year playing in Europe. Therefore they are expected to be less motivated by bonus but by patriotism. We have been told that money has diminishing marginal utility. But the African is irrational. To the African, money has increasing marginal utility.
SERVANT OF TRUTH 9 years ago
ISSUES OF MONEY HAVE TO BE SETTLED LONG BEFORE THE GAMES START.
IF YOU DONT HAVE $100,000 , DONT PROMISE THE PLAYERS THAT.
IF THE PLAYERS ARE GIVEN WHAT IS PROMISED THERE WOULD BE NO PROBLEMS.
DONT TRY TO CHANGE THINGS O ... read full comment
ISSUES OF MONEY HAVE TO BE SETTLED LONG BEFORE THE GAMES START.
IF YOU DONT HAVE $100,000 , DONT PROMISE THE PLAYERS THAT.
IF THE PLAYERS ARE GIVEN WHAT IS PROMISED THERE WOULD BE NO PROBLEMS.
DONT TRY TO CHANGE THINGS ONCE THE GAMES START.
A PROMISE IS A PROMISE.
Africans! 9 years ago
This obsession with bonuses and appearance fees is dooming Africa at both intra- and extra-African competitions, Nigeria and Cameroon especially.
Once you qualify and agree to show up, you must show up with the utmost prof ... read full comment
This obsession with bonuses and appearance fees is dooming Africa at both intra- and extra-African competitions, Nigeria and Cameroon especially.
Once you qualify and agree to show up, you must show up with the utmost professionalism, and then return home to fight your bonus wars.
African players fighting among themselves right there in front of the world was very embarrassing to me.
So the others tell us we're uncivilized and we get upset.
It's not because they're not exposed to the same emotions; it's that they will never show it by fighting each other on the pitch.
Cameroon has been Africa's black eye so far at the World Cup.
I would fire Ekotto and Song from the team and retire (honorably) Eto'o.
AGYEMAN! 9 years ago
"Africans"!!! In as much as I agree with you on those issues, lets not forget that the root cause of all these problems could be traced squarely to the management and even all the way up to the presidents desk!!
If even the ... read full comment
"Africans"!!! In as much as I agree with you on those issues, lets not forget that the root cause of all these problems could be traced squarely to the management and even all the way up to the presidents desk!!
If even these boys don't fight over their money and other petty shits, the officials would find a way to "cook the books" and every money due them would end up in their pockets!
Africans! 9 years ago
I totally agree with you.
All I'm saying is that they should go back home to fight their family wars, not fight them at the World Cup and on the pitch and disgrace me while I'm promoting Africa's advancement and soccer sur ... read full comment
I totally agree with you.
All I'm saying is that they should go back home to fight their family wars, not fight them at the World Cup and on the pitch and disgrace me while I'm promoting Africa's advancement and soccer surge at the office.
Thanks.
Jorj93 9 years ago
Because Moukandjo did not pass the ball to him. They got prbs.
Because Moukandjo did not pass the ball to him. They got prbs.
Soweto London 9 years ago
Assou-Ekotto is the poorest defender in the team in all their 2 matches played so far. He was at fault for the mexico game and played so badly yesterday; I wondered how and why he was still playing no wonder he lost his cool. ... read full comment
Assou-Ekotto is the poorest defender in the team in all their 2 matches played so far. He was at fault for the mexico game and played so badly yesterday; I wondered how and why he was still playing no wonder he lost his cool. This is a player who has been so poor that he sits on the bench at QPR, no wonder he is messing up. Its true arrogrance is causing the development of African teams.Cape Verd and Togo should ve been allowed to proceede through the African qualifiers as they represent hunger and development. Poor Cameroon.
Akamai 9 years ago
Moukandjo kept dribbling and not passing to team mates as if looking for a contract or be spotted by scouts... It was obvious but why blame him the game was already lost
Moukandjo kept dribbling and not passing to team mates as if looking for a contract or be spotted by scouts... It was obvious but why blame him the game was already lost
Ern # Brasil 2014 - Kick off!! 9 years ago
The problem is scouts in European clubs do not rate dribbling as much as they rate being able to read the game, the ability to make defence splitting passes, and the knack of getting into the right place at the right time. Me ... read full comment
The problem is scouts in European clubs do not rate dribbling as much as they rate being able to read the game, the ability to make defence splitting passes, and the knack of getting into the right place at the right time. Messi is practically the only player in Europe who dribbles past 5 defenders before scoring a goal, even Ronaldo does not do it that often........however Moukandjo and other stupid African players think they are doing their careers a favour by holding on to the ball when in actual fact, they are harming their chances.
Karratha 9 years ago
is a big shame for our continent. No discipline everyone thinks they can do what they like
is a big shame for our continent. No discipline everyone thinks they can do what they like
KHOPIA 9 years ago
a similar fate awits us on Saturday...
a similar fate awits us on Saturday...
OMANBA 9 years ago
The players are highly indisciplined and the present indomitable team should be dissolved.They are a bunch of puff-headed,unpatriotic rebels with no respect for authority.
The players are highly indisciplined and the present indomitable team should be dissolved.They are a bunch of puff-headed,unpatriotic rebels with no respect for authority.
Kwame 9 years ago
Assou-Ekotto never uses his brains when he plays anyway, why not use his skull. He has to use something since coaches keep putting him on the field from premier league to world cup.
Assou-Ekotto never uses his brains when he plays anyway, why not use his skull. He has to use something since coaches keep putting him on the field from premier league to world cup.
Foxnews 9 years ago
All the african teams are still playing 80's soccer.Football is now technical and they are finding it heard to adopt because most of our footballars are elementary school drop-outs.
All the african teams are still playing 80's soccer.Football is now technical and they are finding it heard to adopt because most of our footballars are elementary school drop-outs.
AGYEMAN! 9 years ago
Appiah can't even sign his name----let alone write it---yet he's a coach!!! Huh? A square peg in a triangular hole!!!
Appiah can't even sign his name----let alone write it---yet he's a coach!!! Huh? A square peg in a triangular hole!!!
Real Ghanaian 9 years ago
Respect yourself and people before demanding the same of others. A.A. attended Opoku Ware High School, an elite school at that. I suggest you save your emotional rants for the gutters where you belong, because you will need i ... read full comment
Respect yourself and people before demanding the same of others. A.A. attended Opoku Ware High School, an elite school at that. I suggest you save your emotional rants for the gutters where you belong, because you will need it there for sure.
Mama Africa
I do not think, African countries need any extra slot for the WC. We have consistently shown that we are not worth it. Even the Concacaf region is better. At least, they are winning their games.
That is what happened when players constantly demand higher bonus and threaten boycott if their demands are not met. Most of these players make millions of dollars a year playing in Europe. Therefore they are expected to be l ...
read full comment
ISSUES OF MONEY HAVE TO BE SETTLED LONG BEFORE THE GAMES START.
IF YOU DONT HAVE $100,000 , DONT PROMISE THE PLAYERS THAT.
IF THE PLAYERS ARE GIVEN WHAT IS PROMISED THERE WOULD BE NO PROBLEMS.
DONT TRY TO CHANGE THINGS O ...
read full comment
This obsession with bonuses and appearance fees is dooming Africa at both intra- and extra-African competitions, Nigeria and Cameroon especially.
Once you qualify and agree to show up, you must show up with the utmost prof ...
read full comment
"Africans"!!! In as much as I agree with you on those issues, lets not forget that the root cause of all these problems could be traced squarely to the management and even all the way up to the presidents desk!!
If even the ...
read full comment
I totally agree with you.
All I'm saying is that they should go back home to fight their family wars, not fight them at the World Cup and on the pitch and disgrace me while I'm promoting Africa's advancement and soccer sur ...
read full comment
Because Moukandjo did not pass the ball to him. They got prbs.
Assou-Ekotto is the poorest defender in the team in all their 2 matches played so far. He was at fault for the mexico game and played so badly yesterday; I wondered how and why he was still playing no wonder he lost his cool. ...
read full comment
Moukandjo kept dribbling and not passing to team mates as if looking for a contract or be spotted by scouts... It was obvious but why blame him the game was already lost
The problem is scouts in European clubs do not rate dribbling as much as they rate being able to read the game, the ability to make defence splitting passes, and the knack of getting into the right place at the right time. Me ...
read full comment
is a big shame for our continent. No discipline everyone thinks they can do what they like
a similar fate awits us on Saturday...
The players are highly indisciplined and the present indomitable team should be dissolved.They are a bunch of puff-headed,unpatriotic rebels with no respect for authority.
Assou-Ekotto never uses his brains when he plays anyway, why not use his skull. He has to use something since coaches keep putting him on the field from premier league to world cup.
All the african teams are still playing 80's soccer.Football is now technical and they are finding it heard to adopt because most of our footballars are elementary school drop-outs.
Appiah can't even sign his name----let alone write it---yet he's a coach!!! Huh? A square peg in a triangular hole!!!
Respect yourself and people before demanding the same of others. A.A. attended Opoku Ware High School, an elite school at that. I suggest you save your emotional rants for the gutters where you belong, because you will need i ...
read full comment
Assou-Ekotto is a disgrace to African Race.