Gyan eager to see Muntari and Essien return to the Black Stars

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Fabs 10 years ago

Essien and Muntari have been good servants for the BS BUT it's time to move on. Wakaso, Acquah, Asamoah are core, but there's Aboagye Salifu to name a few.... the young ones have it.
We have the players there just need the ...
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Essien and Muntari have been good servants for the BS BUT it's time to move on. Wakaso, Acquah, Asamoah are core, but there's Aboagye Salifu to name a few.... the young ones have it.
We have the players there just need the faith to allow them to play (see how Rahman who was also from U20 2013 squad has done).

The 2015 squad is getting experience and Grant or whoever is at AFCON 2017 needs to incorporate some of the gems from the youth set up.
The Don 10 years ago

Fabs, Well said. These players have served us well, but there is a time for everythig. I believe that we have a young crop of players who are hungry for laurels, so it is time to part ways with the old and make way for the ne ...
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Fabs, Well said. These players have served us well, but there is a time for everythig. I believe that we have a young crop of players who are hungry for laurels, so it is time to part ways with the old and make way for the new. Clifford Aboagye, Ebenezer Assifua, Daniel Lartey, Frank Acheampong to name a few, are patiently waiting in the wings. It is time t give them a chance to end our trophy drought. We thank Essien, Boateng, Panstil, Mensah, Annan, Muntari,Laryea brothers & co. sincerely for their services to mother Ghana.
Neutral Zone 10 years ago

Fans, ure right. Let's move on with matured players who want to play as a team without all the drama.

Fans, ure right. Let's move on with matured players who want to play as a team without all the drama.
Baba 10 years ago

Asamoah Gyan must join them instead. They did very well for the Blacks Stars (Ghana for that matter).

Asamoah Gyan must join them instead. They did very well for the Blacks Stars (Ghana for that matter).
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 10 years ago

Gyan, Essien, Muntari, Kpb must all be left off bstar. Use the current young ones and add the yiadom etc...

Gyan, Essien, Muntari, Kpb must all be left off bstar. Use the current young ones and add the yiadom etc...
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

Have you checked out how teams like Ivory Coast drop their experience players? Yes, they do it gradually. I can tell you we lost the AFCON because almost all of our players were inexperienced. The same thing happened in the 2 ...
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Have you checked out how teams like Ivory Coast drop their experience players? Yes, they do it gradually. I can tell you we lost the AFCON because almost all of our players were inexperienced. The same thing happened in the 2010 finals. Check out what happened to England when they dropped all their experienced players. This is why Germany is always a great team.
mugu yaro 10 years ago

you know good and well that if those two guys were in the picture the snap would have been a total different story and you might probably score more then dozen goals but hey such is life sometimes you must pave way for others ...
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you know good and well that if those two guys were in the picture the snap would have been a total different story and you might probably score more then dozen goals but hey such is life sometimes you must pave way for others to prevail. they will surely miss the tournament as well. anyways thanks for your concern about them mokola soldier Gyan Asamoah.
ag 10 years ago

This is wisdom. Absolutely behind and support you

This is wisdom. Absolutely behind and support you
Abinnah 10 years ago

Forget about them. Give the young players more playing time to gain more experience.

Forget about them. Give the young players more playing time to gain more experience.
MotherGhana 10 years ago

Ghana need these fools lol so badly cuz we could have won this tournament which pains me like hell. Oh Ghana!

Ghana need these fools lol so badly cuz we could have won this tournament which pains me like hell. Oh Ghana!

KUKRUDU-USA 10 years ago

DO YOU REMEMBER THE OLD GHANAIAN SAYING "POOR AND PROUD"IF SULLEY AND ESSIEN HAD TAKEN THOSE PENALTY KICKS DONT YOU THINK THE RESULT MIGHT HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT ?
LOL,WE ARE TOO STUPID AND JEALOUS OF THEM TO SEE QUALITY PLAYER ...
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DO YOU REMEMBER THE OLD GHANAIAN SAYING "POOR AND PROUD"IF SULLEY AND ESSIEN HAD TAKEN THOSE PENALTY KICKS DONT YOU THINK THE RESULT MIGHT HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT ?
LOL,WE ARE TOO STUPID AND JEALOUS OF THEM TO SEE QUALITY PLAYERS AND KNOW THEIR WORTH.WELL WHAT THEY DID WAS RIGHT AND WRONG!!!NKWASIAFO,DONT YOU ALL THINK WE OUTTA PUT THIS BEHIND US AND GET ALL THE BEST WE CAN GET ?OH NO WE DONT SEE IT THAT WAY COS OF HATE.
WE COULD HAVE BETTEN IVORY COAST EASILY HAD KWARASEY,KEVIN BOATEN,SULLEY AND ESSIEN HAD BEEN IN THE TEAM
BUT YOU KNOW WHAT ? THERE ARE SOME BOTTLE-NECK FOOLS CALLING THE SHOTS.I KNOW THE COACH WANTED THEM IN BUT WAS PERHAPS TOLD HE STAY AWAY FROM THEM !!!
THANK YOU ASAMOAH YOU SAID IT ALL
I REST MY CASE
MotherGhana 10 years ago

We would not have gone to the penalties in the place my brother. This is because Asamoah Gyan can well score goals but he need these guys to pass him the ball and without them he couldn't do it by himself. Is that simple? Sm ...
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We would not have gone to the penalties in the place my brother. This is because Asamoah Gyan can well score goals but he need these guys to pass him the ball and without them he couldn't do it by himself. Is that simple? Smfh
They Say They Say 10 years ago

Why did Asamoah fail to score the perfect pass from Atsu? Stop crying over spilled milk. People shouldn't be afraid to look to the future. The youth is the future.

Why did Asamoah fail to score the perfect pass from Atsu? Stop crying over spilled milk. People shouldn't be afraid to look to the future. The youth is the future.
They Say They Say 10 years ago

Not to criticize him, Asamoah is not consistent. He has the habit of lifting hope when there's none and disappointment when expected to step up at crucial time. Yes without his goal with Algeria we won't be at final but look ...
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Not to criticize him, Asamoah is not consistent. He has the habit of lifting hope when there's none and disappointment when expected to step up at crucial time. Yes without his goal with Algeria we won't be at final but look at how he missed the perfect pass from Atsu. This tells you people have limitations. We should look to the future and nurture these young ones.
Truth 10 years ago

Asamoa Gyan realised the need to bring maturity into the team. BS is not a colt team . Look at how the CIV mixed the matured with the young. Look at how England Germany and Spain mix it up too.

Asamoa Gyan realised the need to bring maturity into the team. BS is not a colt team . Look at how the CIV mixed the matured with the young. Look at how England Germany and Spain mix it up too.
Emmanuel ( Hamburg 10 years ago

Essien and muntari are coming to replace which players? Without them, black stars are still black stars.

Essien and muntari are coming to replace which players? Without them, black stars are still black stars.
They Say They Say 10 years ago

Good question.

Good question.
anoba 10 years ago

Suley and muntari must retire to give the zoung and coming but talented ones the opportunity to improve, No matter how big the stage is, those boys must be used and stop bringing the old ones who will always see things differ ...
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Suley and muntari must retire to give the zoung and coming but talented ones the opportunity to improve, No matter how big the stage is, those boys must be used and stop bringing the old ones who will always see things differently and have the tendency to cause chaos in the camp.
gbeng 10 years ago

This article got me thinking; we went to finals without the duo In 2010 Afcon, Angola. Ghana hosted 2008 Afcon with a star studed black stars including Essien and Muntari but we became 3rd. For me I think Ackwah and has reall ...
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This article got me thinking; we went to finals without the duo In 2010 Afcon, Angola. Ghana hosted 2008 Afcon with a star studed black stars including Essien and Muntari but we became 3rd. For me I think Ackwah and has really managed the Ghanaian midfield. We lost the finals owing to sheer Hardluck. Let's move on and encourage these boys. The future is very bright!
SALINSA 10 years ago

just as i kept praying for afriyie acquah to make it into the first team ahead of maxwell konadu's rabiu & badu, now i am on my knees again praying that a certain kofi bekoe be called into the blackstars to partner afriyie ac ...
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just as i kept praying for afriyie acquah to make it into the first team ahead of maxwell konadu's rabiu & badu, now i am on my knees again praying that a certain kofi bekoe be called into the blackstars to partner afriyie acquah and the required balance the team requires will have reached it peak.

slimmart 10 years ago

Do we want confusion again in the Black Stars camp due to the bloated egos of dinosaurs Muntari and Essien? The young ones have shown that they are capable of doing the job. Why rock the boat now? What experience? Each day th ...
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Do we want confusion again in the Black Stars camp due to the bloated egos of dinosaurs Muntari and Essien? The young ones have shown that they are capable of doing the job. Why rock the boat now? What experience? Each day the young ones play, they are also building experience... Forward Ever, Backward Never.... No Essien, No Muntari needed in Stars setup.
Mama Tula 10 years ago

Yes, the question is do we still need them?? Forget about them especially Muntari, as of course they are almost worn out and will soon be useless to any other team anyway. With the present team you can see a lot of discipline ...
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Yes, the question is do we still need them?? Forget about them especially Muntari, as of course they are almost worn out and will soon be useless to any other team anyway. With the present team you can see a lot of discipline displayed and I think we should encourage these young and promising lads.
Kuffour 10 years ago

When was the last time u watched them played

When was the last time u watched them played
Santaclausian, Croydon 10 years ago

I think what you need to do right now is find out how you can give your all to the BS. You ducked a penalty kick, as a captain, that is a let down. Don't get involved in who comes in or who goes out. Not your decision to make ...
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I think what you need to do right now is find out how you can give your all to the BS. You ducked a penalty kick, as a captain, that is a let down. Don't get involved in who comes in or who goes out. Not your decision to make. Let the coach do his thing. Discipline played a big part in taking the team to the finals. We want that to continue. The GFA and Grant have their role to play. Leave them alone to do their job
king 10 years ago

No way, they are not even playing that great

No way, they are not even playing that great
BOY KOFI 10 years ago

Black Stars is not your property,sir.You have done your best,Kindly retire.We appreciate what you have all done but please you don't have what it takes to win a trophy for us so kindly retire honourably now like the past skip ...
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Black Stars is not your property,sir.You have done your best,Kindly retire.We appreciate what you have all done but please you don't have what it takes to win a trophy for us so kindly retire honourably now like the past skippers did.Thank you.
OKOROMANSA 10 years ago

YOU MISS THEM, BUT DO THEY MISS THE TEAM? ARE THEY READY TO RETURN IN THE FIRST PLACE? LOOK AT MUNTARI, WHY CAN'T HE RENDER AN APOLOGY FOR WHAT HE DID, AND HAVE YOU DJAN TRIED TO TALK TO THOSE TWO COLLEAGUES? AS LONG AS THEY ...
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YOU MISS THEM, BUT DO THEY MISS THE TEAM? ARE THEY READY TO RETURN IN THE FIRST PLACE? LOOK AT MUNTARI, WHY CAN'T HE RENDER AN APOLOGY FOR WHAT HE DID, AND HAVE YOU DJAN TRIED TO TALK TO THOSE TWO COLLEAGUES? AS LONG AS THEY SHOW INTEREST IN THE TEAM AND DO THE RIGHT THING, SURELY THE COACH WOULD ALSO MAKE SOME GESTURES.
Kofi 10 years ago

Why should the Captain and a striker run away from penalty kicks? Let's compare Gyan to some of the great Ghanaian strikers of the past. He has NEVER impress me with the way he plays. He don't attack. He don't dribble. He loo ...
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Why should the Captain and a striker run away from penalty kicks? Let's compare Gyan to some of the great Ghanaian strikers of the past. He has NEVER impress me with the way he plays. He don't attack. He don't dribble. He look lazy and confused on the field. He is a poor penalty taker for a striker. Above all, he scores a goal each after several good chances which any good striker will never miss target. In fact, he is an opportunist player who depends on others hard work. You may applaud him for his goal against Algeria but is this strange for a player we see as a great striker? He was a total waste during the AFCON.
SALINSA 10 years ago

i don't want to endorse or take away anything you have spewed out here.
but you have really poured out.

i don't want to endorse or take away anything you have spewed out here.
but you have really poured out.
Haile Mengistus Manasseh V11 10 years ago

Skipper Gyan ! I agree that the duo have a lot to offer but they also have the greatest lesson to learn: HUMILITY.
Pride is the road map to falling and no matter how endowed one may be, it must be remembered that we have the ...
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Skipper Gyan ! I agree that the duo have a lot to offer but they also have the greatest lesson to learn: HUMILITY.
Pride is the road map to falling and no matter how endowed one may be, it must be remembered that we have the responsibility to serve society to the best that we can with humility. This the lesson Essien, Muntari have to learn.

Truth Hurts 10 years ago

Gyan, I agree with you 100% that we missed those two experienced players. The BS needs a good blend of both experienced and young and upcoming players. There is a lot of rot in the administration of the BS and if anything we ...
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Gyan, I agree with you 100% that we missed those two experienced players. The BS needs a good blend of both experienced and young and upcoming players. There is a lot of rot in the administration of the BS and if anything we should be grateful to Sulley for bringing it to light. Could it have brought out in a better way? Sure, but he did what he had to do under those circumstances. If they express the interest to come I think the coach should give the chance.
By the way where is the report of the Dzamesi commission? Gathering dust like all other reports.
Yaw Brefo, Bechem 10 years ago

GYAN has not talked to the duo because of the captaincy problem. These guys are more senior than GYAN but he wrestled the skippers role from them. Now catching up on him .
GYAN has done a lot for us but has no leadership abi ...
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GYAN has not talked to the duo because of the captaincy problem. These guys are more senior than GYAN but he wrestled the skippers role from them. Now catching up on him .
GYAN has done a lot for us but has no leadership abilitirs(aside dancing). At the moment, he has outgrown his usefulness as evidenced by AFCON . His presence in a game is longer felt by the opposition.
We humbly ask him to retire from the national team after a year at the most. Just be there temporarily to guide the young ones. We may not depend on him for the 2017 AFCON . Let us groom the up and coming
luca 10 years ago

He wrestled the captaincy from them????...hey wat drug are you on?
The rest of your comment I won't bother to touch on.

He wrestled the captaincy from them????...hey wat drug are you on?
The rest of your comment I won't bother to touch on.
Abdulai Abdul Mumin 10 years ago

it will be a much pleasure for them to come back. Sulley Muntari opted for what is right. Because it is an agreed terms for them to play and be paid some amount. if there's going to be another deductions it should be another ...
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it will be a much pleasure for them to come back. Sulley Muntari opted for what is right. Because it is an agreed terms for them to play and be paid some amount. if there's going to be another deductions it should be another consensus. Some people are not just fair about assien and sulley. We all know that reductions in the so called MPs and ministers salaries without their notice we generate chaos although they are rich already including you as a talker.
King George 10 years ago

This reminds me of the Akan adage that if u are afraid of divorce u will not get a good spouse. These players though without them the team will get no where. Now the team is even stronger and there is unity and discipline amo ...
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This reminds me of the Akan adage that if u are afraid of divorce u will not get a good spouse. These players though without them the team will get no where. Now the team is even stronger and there is unity and discipline among the players. Their positions have now been occupied. We thank them for their contribution to the team. Let us keep this team and move on.
Soothsayer 10 years ago

Keep this team and add accam, warris and kwadwo asamuah.leave out fatau and bring back kwara.

Keep this team and add accam, warris and kwadwo asamuah.leave out fatau and bring back kwara.
Boat, Boat, the New Yorker 10 years ago

If Jordan stop being selfish and release the ball to others to score, the BS can do without Muntari and Essien. Until then, Gyan and many others will definitely miss the duo.

If Jordan stop being selfish and release the ball to others to score, the BS can do without Muntari and Essien. Until then, Gyan and many others will definitely miss the duo.
KING LOMOTEY 10 years ago

Stupid reason. You guys must stop hating Jordan.

Stupid reason. You guys must stop hating Jordan.
Boat, Boat, the New Yorker 10 years ago

I Insist.

I Insist.
Truth 10 years ago

Jordan must "grow". He kicks to the side netting when he could have passed the ball. Coaches have been giving him the chances but he still does not impress. He has the potential to get to the top. He must not delay

Jordan must "grow". He kicks to the side netting when he could have passed the ball. Coaches have been giving him the chances but he still does not impress. He has the potential to get to the top. He must not delay
KING LOMOTEY 10 years ago

JORDAN plays for first division team in France called L'Orient. If he is as horrible as his haters in Ghana allege, he wouldn't have made it.

JORDAN plays for first division team in France called L'Orient. If he is as horrible as his haters in Ghana allege, he wouldn't have made it.
john blay 10 years ago

is good for asamoah gyan to wlcm two of them

is good for asamoah gyan to wlcm two of them
KING LOMOTEY 10 years ago

GFA & politicians can not and should not determine who is a Blach Star. That decision rests with the coach and his technical staff alone.

Essien & Muntari as Black Stars, in my opinion, would have made a hell lots of diffe ...
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GFA & politicians can not and should not determine who is a Blach Star. That decision rests with the coach and his technical staff alone.

Essien & Muntari as Black Stars, in my opinion, would have made a hell lots of difference with their experience, to win the AFCON final.
M.D 10 years ago

Is long over due Gyan is even hippocrete shame on to u Gyan.

Is long over due Gyan is even hippocrete shame on to u Gyan.
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FREEMAN 10 years ago

We had the best available. Those absent could have done better or WORSE. We got hard-working stamina-filled players like Wakasu, Baba Rahaman, Amartey and Kswesi Appiah. If Gyan wanted Essien and Muntari then it was for some ...
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We had the best available. Those absent could have done better or WORSE. We got hard-working stamina-filled players like Wakasu, Baba Rahaman, Amartey and Kswesi Appiah. If Gyan wanted Essien and Muntari then it was for some other reasons like camaraderie, age group/Senior Players association, or respect. I would rather sympathize with those injured - Kwadwo Asamoah and Waris but not M.Essien and S.Muntari.
Amissah 10 years ago

Sometimes,you simply don't understand Ghanaians.The team is ok now but they still want to blend the old stars to destroy the team's formation again.
Anyone,who bring in these two must be ready to bear the consequences.All th ...
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Sometimes,you simply don't understand Ghanaians.The team is ok now but they still want to blend the old stars to destroy the team's formation again.
Anyone,who bring in these two must be ready to bear the consequences.All that essien know is to insight the team against the officials.Avram should be made to know that these elements are uncontrollable.
miss kay 10 years ago

but you paaa for wot reason? the black stars performed uniquely without those two. or do you want to join them? certainly they are not welcome wae. without them the team is excellent so please sir!

but you paaa for wot reason? the black stars performed uniquely without those two. or do you want to join them? certainly they are not welcome wae. without them the team is excellent so please sir!
Justman 10 years ago

THIS IS FOOLISH TALK FROM ASAMOAH GYAN.ARE WE GOING BACKWARDS?EVEN GYAN HIMSELF IS STRUGGLING TO KEEP FORM HOW MUCH MORE THE AGED ESSIEN.THE THREE OF YOU-GYAN, MUNTARI & ESSIN ARE OVER THE HILLS. YOU WILL ONLY SEE DECLINE. IT ...
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THIS IS FOOLISH TALK FROM ASAMOAH GYAN.ARE WE GOING BACKWARDS?EVEN GYAN HIMSELF IS STRUGGLING TO KEEP FORM HOW MUCH MORE THE AGED ESSIEN.THE THREE OF YOU-GYAN, MUNTARI & ESSIN ARE OVER THE HILLS. YOU WILL ONLY SEE DECLINE. IT IS NATURE. KEEP QUIET & ENJOY.
Mohammed Faisal. wa 10 years ago

Infact, Mother Ghana needs their service despite the uncouth behavioural attitude.

Infact, Mother Ghana needs their service despite the uncouth behavioural attitude.
kiss my ass 10 years ago

Asamoah gyan bull shit why you didn't say that before your stupid afcons? after you fucking lost the cup and you realized there is essien and muntari? they not coming to ungrateful country again!!! NEVER AGAIN!!!

Asamoah gyan bull shit why you didn't say that before your stupid afcons? after you fucking lost the cup and you realized there is essien and muntari? they not coming to ungrateful country again!!! NEVER AGAIN!!!
CNN 10 years ago

We don't need those two amigos.. especially Essien, he is way past his prime and has nothing to offer the Black Stars. I think the team can benefit from a changed muntari but I see no reason why the coach should be pursing hi ...
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We don't need those two amigos.. especially Essien, he is way past his prime and has nothing to offer the Black Stars. I think the team can benefit from a changed muntari but I see no reason why the coach should be pursing him until he shows a great deal of remorse.
ATO KWAMENA, USA. 10 years ago

LET'S LEAVE THE PRESENT TO THE NEXT GENERATION. THE ESSIEN'S AND THE MUNTARI'S HAVE SERVED THEIR TIME AND IS TIME TO GIVE THE NEW GENERATION THEIR TIME TO PICK UP. WHAT THEY SHOWED AT THE ENDED AFRICAN CUP IS GOOD ENOUGH TO C ...
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LET'S LEAVE THE PRESENT TO THE NEXT GENERATION. THE ESSIEN'S AND THE MUNTARI'S HAVE SERVED THEIR TIME AND IS TIME TO GIVE THE NEW GENERATION THEIR TIME TO PICK UP. WHAT THEY SHOWED AT THE ENDED AFRICAN CUP IS GOOD ENOUGH TO CONTINUE WHAT THE OLD PLAYERS REACHED.
STEVE 10 years ago

Gyan is the captain of the Black Stars, and in my opinion, his comments on the issue of Muntari & Essien did not go down well. Are they the only players who currently have issues with the national team after the WC in Brazil? ...
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Gyan is the captain of the Black Stars, and in my opinion, his comments on the issue of Muntari & Essien did not go down well. Are they the only players who currently have issues with the national team after the WC in Brazil? As captain, I expect to speak on behalf of K P Boateng & Kwarasey as well. Kwarasey may be right to say he was dropped in Brazil because some of the players made a request to the former coach of his inability to speak twi. Gyan misses only the trio, and not the other two, hope you understand me. He is BIAS towards K P Boateng & Adam Kwarasey.
libaski (abenfuo) 10 years ago

you now realise our big mistake,in football or any sport you have to blend the old and the new players to achieve results.in high profile games you need maturity,charater and experience to achieve results.but now i think the ...
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you now realise our big mistake,in football or any sport you have to blend the old and the new players to achieve results.in high profile games you need maturity,charater and experience to achieve results.but now i think the boys have gain experience and can move on without essien,muntari and kpb that my opinion.
Opanin Koo Kwakye 10 years ago

Asamoah Gyan, you may mean well, but please stay out of it. These players including Kelvin might be good players but we don't need their indisciplined behaviour in the team to spoil the crop of young, innocent and good player ...
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Asamoah Gyan, you may mean well, but please stay out of it. These players including Kelvin might be good players but we don't need their indisciplined behaviour in the team to spoil the crop of young, innocent and good players we have in the Black Stars now.
Peter 10 years ago

Oh no.

Oh no.
Alhassan abdul rashid 10 years ago

Is good for their come back, if they are have the qualities the best coach is in need.

Is good for their come back, if they are have the qualities the best coach is in need.
Tony S. 10 years ago

They are bad influence. Keep them way!

They are bad influence. Keep them way!

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