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OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

Who cares about whatever you say? We just want your meat.

Who cares about whatever you say? We just want your meat.
Rastafara"I" 10 years ago

you played very well against Equi Guinea...very tactical, good passes and ball control...Black Stars were very disciplined and it paid off...If you play similarly today and the coach correctly reads the games as it progresse ...
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you played very well against Equi Guinea...very tactical, good passes and ball control...Black Stars were very disciplined and it paid off...If you play similarly today and the coach correctly reads the games as it progresses...the cup will be in Accra..do not worry about the big names on the Ivory Coast roaster...Real Madrid got wiped 4-0 last night...even Zambia beat Ivory Coast before
YES,THE FORM 4 PROF 10 years ago

DO NOT HIT YOUR BALL LIKE JOHN MENSAH WC PENALTY SHOOT,MUST BE WISELY HARDER KICKING.

DO NOT HIT YOUR BALL LIKE JOHN MENSAH WC PENALTY SHOOT,MUST BE WISELY HARDER KICKING.
AMERICA LOVER 10 years ago

I sensed in my spirit that the cup is on the way to Ghana.

I sensed in my spirit that the cup is on the way to Ghana.
Kojo Agatebe, Oregon 10 years ago

Go Black Stars! Bring the Nations Cup home and I swear I'd dance Azonto at work tomorrow. I think I am going to be fired from work tomorrow.

Go Black Stars! Bring the Nations Cup home and I swear I'd dance Azonto at work tomorrow. I think I am going to be fired from work tomorrow.
Edem Lasisi, Atlanta, USA 10 years ago

Hahaaa! Keep it simple Bro and everything will be fine at work. Just wear your Black Stars jersey to work and silently hum some azonto or "lolo" songs.

Go Black Stars!! Go for the Cup!

Hahaaa! Keep it simple Bro and everything will be fine at work. Just wear your Black Stars jersey to work and silently hum some azonto or "lolo" songs.

Go Black Stars!! Go for the Cup!
Once govina KojoLee 10 years ago

Our Black Star shines when you don't expect them to shine. I became attached & addicted after 06 and since then govina KojoLee has known no peace. For the first time that I really feels scared that the table can turn against ...
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Our Black Star shines when you don't expect them to shine. I became attached & addicted after 06 and since then govina KojoLee has known no peace. For the first time that I really feels scared that the table can turn against us but the momentum has shifted unto our side and if things goes well, we will all celebrate after the 90 minutes.
I am vehemently believes Gyan, Dede, Wakaso, Atsu, Akewasi Appiah and the rest will deliver victory for Ghanaians today. Go Black Star!

Haaa to daff is something hard for me but I have to.
lawson 10 years ago

Go Ghana Go BS

Go Ghana Go BS
yamaha 10 years ago

Ghana is one of the earliest known Negro empires in recorded history It was first mentioned by an Arab geographer, Al-Fazari, in AD 773 in his book Al-Masudi, where he referred to it as "a Land of Gold".Ghana is also found on ...
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Ghana is one of the earliest known Negro empires in recorded history It was first mentioned by an Arab geographer, Al-Fazari, in AD 773 in his book Al-Masudi, where he referred to it as "a Land of Gold".Ghana is also found on the first Islamic world map produced by a Persian geographer, Mohammed Khwarizmi, in the ninth/9'th Century. The Arab traveler Al-Bakri, writing in AD 1067, tells us that the name "Ghana" was the title of the Soninke kingdom called Aoukar. The title means "war chief". It was visiting Arabs and people from other parts of the Sudanwho referred to the kingdom by the title of its kings; and by the ninth Century,The Wangara are a central element of a Soninke diaspora and go back for centuries in history, namely to the Soninke kingdom of Ghana.
They were known as Wakoré, who probably obtained royal trade privileges. Certain groups holding the imamates in key settlements such as the Sa(gha)nogo, Kamaghaté, Diaba(gha)té, Timité, Cissé- Haidara, Fofana and Bagayogo are of Soninke origin, but other people identify themselves with them claiming "Wangara" status. Certain identity markers remain stable over the centuries: long-distance trade in precious commodities, Moslem, scholars and imams; the ethnic groups identified with them do shift and are often not Mande but assimilated to their group identity aspiring to integration in the trade network: Bambara, Bobo, Senoufo, Songhay, Hausa, Gonja and others.
Note: The name "Ghana" was suggested by Dr. J.B. Danquah before 1957 Independence to be changed from British Protectorate of "Gold Coast" to Ghana.

The Ancient Ghana Empire AD 300 - 1067
Ghana (Wagadu), the earliest known empire of the western Sudan, first entered the historical consciousness of North Africa near the end of the eighth century but probably originated long before. The empire's legacy is still celebrated in the name of the Republic of Ghana; apart from this, however, modern-day and ancient Ghana share no direct historical connections. Despite early texts that discuss ancient Ghana, such as The Book of Routes and Kingdoms by the eleventh-century Andalusian geographer Abu cUbayd al-Bakri, it remains very much an enigma. Famous to North Africans as the "Land of Gold," Ghana was said to possess sophisticated methods of administration and taxation, large armies, and a monopoly over notoriously well-concealed golf mines. The king of the Soninke people who founded Ghana never fully embraced Islam but good relations with Muslim traders were fostered. Ghana's preeminence faded toward the end of the eleventh century, when its power was broken by a long struggle with the Almoravids led by Abdullah ibn Yasin. Ghana subsequently fell to the expanding Soso kingdom The Wangara are a central element of a Soninke diaspora and go back for centuries in history, namely to the Soninke kingdom of Ghana. They were known as Wakoré, who probably obtained royal trade privileges. Certain groups holding the imamates in key settlements such as the Sa(gha)nogo, Kamaghaté, Diaba(gha)té, Timité, Cissé- Haidara, Fofana and Bagayogo are of Soninke origin, but other people identify themselves with them claiming "Wangara" status. Certain identity markers remain stable over the centuries: long-distance trade in precious commodities, Moslem, scholars and imams; the ethnic groups identified with them do shift and are often not Mande but assimilated to their group identity aspiring to integration in the trade network: Bambara, Bobo, Senoufo, Songhay, Hausa, Gonja and others.
Ghana (Wagadu), the earliest known empire of the western Sudan, first entered the historical consciousness of North Africa near the end of the eighth century but probably originated long before. The empire's legacy is still celebrated in the name of the Republic of Ghana; apart from this, however, modern-day and ancient Ghana share no direct historical connections. Despite early texts that discuss ancient Ghana, such as The Book of Routes and Kingdoms by the eleventh-century Andalusian geographer Abu cUbayd al-Bakri, it remains very much an enigma. Famous to North Africans as the "Land of Gold," Ghana was said to possess sophisticated methods of administration and taxation, large armies, and a monopoly over notoriously well-concealed golf mines. The king of the Soninke people who founded Ghana never fully embraced Islam but good relations with Muslim traders were fostered. Ghana's preeminence faded toward the end of the eleventh century, when its power was broken by a long struggle with the Almoravids led by Abdullah ibn Yasin. Ghana subsequently fell to the expanding Soso kingdomAoukar was popularly known as "Ghana" It is not yet certain how and when Ghana was founded. But from Arab sources, particularly; the Tarikh as Sudan , it appears to have been founded by a Soninke dynasty between AD 300-400. The Ghana Kingdom was situated on the grassland north of headwaters of Senegal & Niger . It's capital, Kumbi Saleh, is said to have been found by Kaya Maghan, who is reputed to have overthrown the immigrant minority ruling class of "white"(Products of Intermarriages between Berber Settlers and Negro indigenous) about AD 770 and established a pure Soninke dynasty. By AD 1000 the Soninke kingdom had extended its territory west to the river Senegal , south to Bambuk region, and east to the Niger and north to the Berber town of Audoghast on the southern edge of the Sahara desert. By the middle of the eleventh century, when Ghana was at the zenith of its imperial expansion, it controlled the area covering modern states of Senegal, Mali and Mauritania - a territory of roughly 650 000 square kilometers with a population of several millions.
History Of The Land & People Of Ghana Before Independence

The present boundaries of Ghana, enclosing an area of about 240,000 km sq., and with a population of about 18 million in 1998, were carved out in stages from nineteenth century, by foreign powers when they began spreading their sphere of influence in West Africa. Until the country's present frontiers took shape, what is today the Republic of Ghana comprised of many independent states and kingdoms. Through a number of "treaties" of "Friendship" and forced annexations, the independent states were merged as one territory under the British imperial rule. In 1874, after a long period of loose association with the people, the British formally proclaimed as a colony the southern part of the country, from then on has been called the "Gold Coast" colony. Two years later, the British moved the headquarters from Cape Coast to Accra , which was since remained the capital of the country. On 1'st January 1902, both Asante and Brong-Ahafo Regions and what became the Northern territories were annexed by the British as a crown Colony and a Protectorate Territory respectively. After World War I(1914-1918), the western portion of the former Germany colony of Togo was ceded to the British under the mandate system of the League of Nations . This territory later became known as the Trans-Volta Togo Thus, by 1920, the present frontiers of the country had taken complete shape. The main groups of the people of Ghana are distinguished largely by language and, to a lesser degree, by the political, social and other cultural institutions. The Akan constitute more than half the country's population. The Ga-Adangbe and the Ewe both inhabit the southern part of the country, while in the northern half of the country are the Mole-Dagbani, comprising the Mamprusi Mossi, Dagomba and Gonja. Other groups in the north include the Dagarti, Sisala, Kusasi, Lobi, Konkomba and Nanumba.
Piilolo 10 years ago

Are you drunk or something?

Are you drunk or something?

Edem Lasisi, Atlanta, USA 10 years ago

I guess he thought this is an African history forum.

I guess he thought this is an African history forum.
OwusuP 10 years ago

In our hearts and mind you have already won.My fears that you were going to turn out to be another arrogant and racist Milo has completely been dispelled.I wish you the best in your endeavors here in Ghana.Go Avram.Go Ghana.

In our hearts and mind you have already won.My fears that you were going to turn out to be another arrogant and racist Milo has completely been dispelled.I wish you the best in your endeavors here in Ghana.Go Avram.Go Ghana.
The Truth 10 years ago

That is good for us.

That is good for us.
Ogbo 10 years ago

I thought you wanted Ghana to loose

I thought you wanted Ghana to loose
Owuraku 10 years ago

Amenooooooooo

Amenooooooooo
DR. ADDO 10 years ago

IBELIEVE GHANA WILLCARRY THE DAY. WIN WIN SITUATUATION IS EMINENT

IBELIEVE GHANA WILLCARRY THE DAY. WIN WIN SITUATUATION IS EMINENT
JK 10 years ago

Appiah has disappointed today. And our crosses have been poor.

Appiah has disappointed today. And our crosses have been poor.
Sapathy 10 years ago

gyan2 -0toure

gyan2 -0toure
samuel 10 years ago

ghana\ will win by 3-1

ghana\ will win by 3-1
ib 10 years ago

Ghana will win at all cost.gud luck boys

Ghana will win at all cost.gud luck boys

JK 10 years ago

Gyan looks sick and Dede and Appiah a quiet. Appiah is looking for Gyan too much.
Acheampong needs to come in.

Gyan looks sick and Dede and Appiah a quiet. Appiah is looking for Gyan too much.
Acheampong needs to come in.
PENALTIES 10 years ago

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Recent live reporting posts

BREAKING NEWS

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IVORY COAST WIN THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

GOAL

Ivory Coast 9-8 Ghana

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stated are UK

Recent live reporting posts

BREAKING NEWS

Posted at

IVORY COAST WIN THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

GOAL

Ivory Coast 9-8 Ghana

Posted at

HE'S DONE IT! Boubacar Barry is the hero for Ivory Coast. He scores the winning penalty, after making a crucial save, by striking his effort high past Razak Braimah.

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Barry is getting the special spray, but had got up and been kissed by Yaya Toure. What scenes!

MISSED PENALTY

Ivory Coast 8-8 Ghana

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Ghana keeper Braimah steps up and... his kick is saved by Barry. Now Barry can't get up - again.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 8-8 Ghana

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Serey Die, who looked a tad bit nervous, slots his effort in.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 7-8 Ghana

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Is it goodnight John Boye? No. The Black Star scores, but Barry did get a hand to it.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 7-7 Ghana

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Bailly, who's been on the floor a lot, has enough energy to slot his kick past Braimah. Good accuracy.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 6-7 Ghana

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Rahman slides it past Barry. How are the nerves?

GOAL

Ivory Coast 6-6 Ghana

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If anyone can Kanon can (I've used that already) - another cool effort high past Braimah.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 5-6 Ghana

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Very cool from Afful - high past Barry, who went the wrong way.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 5-5 Ghana

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Kolo Toure steps up and... scores with a bullet of a kick. That's his last kick in international football.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 4-5 Ghana

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Badu just about sneaks it is. Barry got a hand to it. Not another 11-10?

GOAL

Ivory Coast 4-4 Ghana

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A veteran in these situations, Kalou slots into the bottom corner.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 3-4 Ghana

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Mensah passes this mental challenge and it's advantage Ghana in sudden death.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 3-3 Ghana

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This could be it... and... Yaya Toure levels. He wasn't going to miss was he?

GOAL

Ivory Coast 2-3 Ghana

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Andre Ayew slots his effort past Barry. Sends him the wrong way.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 2-2 Ghana

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Absolutely leathers it. Doumbia smashes his spot-kick past Braimah. Ivory Coast keeper Barry appears to have cramp. What next?

MISSED PENALTY

Ivory Coast 1-2 Ghana

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Ghana's Acheampong strikes his effort miles wide - it's turned in the space of a few kicks.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 1-2 Ghana

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Serge Aurier comes across as a confident fellow and strikes his spot-kick high past Braimah.

MISSED PENALTY

Ivory Coast 0-2 Ghana

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A lifeline for The Elephants. Barry dives to his right and saves from Acquah.

MISSED PENALTY

Ivory Coast 0-2 Ghana

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It's all going Pete Tong for the Ivorians. Tallo strikes his effort horribly wide.

GOAL

Ivory Coast 0-2 Ghana

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He didn't look confident on approach, but Jordan Ayew strokes his effort past Barry.

MISSED PENALTY

Ivory Coast 0-1 Ghana

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Bony's effort crashes off the bar. Wow!

GOAL

Ivory Coast 0-1 Ghana

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Mubarak fires past Barry. Cool as you like.

Ivory Coast 0-0 Ghana

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Ghana's Mubarak will take the first penalty. Boubacar Barry is ready.
JK 10 years ago

There was not quality thinking from you today. The worst decision: Dede not taking that third kick and basically killing the game off.

There was not quality thinking from you today. The worst decision: Dede not taking that third kick and basically killing the game off.
dramani mahama 10 years ago

I'm sad very sad....... But my beloved fellow Ghanaians will not agree with me that with dramani Mahama in the flagstaff house there is no way for Ghana to win any tournament....Now go ahead insult me but surely you will see ...
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I'm sad very sad....... But my beloved fellow Ghanaians will not agree with me that with dramani Mahama in the flagstaff house there is no way for Ghana to win any tournament....Now go ahead insult me but surely you will see in future.

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