South Africa seeks to grab coach Avram Grant

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Abokyi 10 years ago

Why should South Africa do this to Brother Ghana? Wait until Ghana hired him and hike his salary to lure him away? Can a brother do this to a brother. Let's assume the the implanted story is not true.There're many coaches aro ...
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Why should South Africa do this to Brother Ghana? Wait until Ghana hired him and hike his salary to lure him away? Can a brother do this to a brother. Let's assume the the implanted story is not true.There're many coaches around in the world. Please South Africa poach on Chelsea's Jose Mourihno or the Manchester Coach not Ghana's if you have the money to spend.
John 10 years ago

Its not true even if he goes to SA he'll fail.South Africa do not have the talents to make him successful,do you remember those Serbs who left us mid-way they failed miserably when they went to Asia.

Its not true even if he goes to SA he'll fail.South Africa do not have the talents to make him successful,do you remember those Serbs who left us mid-way they failed miserably when they went to Asia.
anokwale 10 years ago

I am not so concerned. I have nothing against Grant but Asamoah Gyan saved him with that goal against Algeria. I think Grant knows that.

I am not so concerned. I have nothing against Grant but Asamoah Gyan saved him with that goal against Algeria. I think Grant knows that.
GOODLUCK GRANT 10 years ago

Tue, true, anokwale.

And we would have won the Cup if Gyan had been fit for the final.

You could tell that he wasn't fit as he tried so hard but could not have much impact because of the injury carry-over from the Guine ...
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Tue, true, anokwale.

And we would have won the Cup if Gyan had been fit for the final.

You could tell that he wasn't fit as he tried so hard but could not have much impact because of the injury carry-over from the Guinea game.

In my humble opinion, that Guinea goalkeeper's attack on Gyan in the quarter-finals ended our Cup hopes.

Much as he tried, his effectiveness in the final was just not there.
WISE-TALK, UK 10 years ago

ghana people you see everybody don't want to stay with you ghanas,hahaahaha!!!conconza people are worser than satan.

ghana people you see everybody don't want to stay with you ghanas,hahaahaha!!!conconza people are worser than satan.
anokwale 10 years ago

You are quite correct. Under normal circumstances, Gyan would have come up with a goal during the last 30 minutes or so. At minimum he would have created a penalty. It was too bad but I guess now we know that we really nee ...
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You are quite correct. Under normal circumstances, Gyan would have come up with a goal during the last 30 minutes or so. At minimum he would have created a penalty. It was too bad but I guess now we know that we really need a second striker who is truly prolific. I think we have to see if Assifuah or that other striker from the 2013 under 20 is ready.
UNCLE KOFI 10 years ago

IT IS NOT ONLY ABOUT A GOOD COACH BUT ABOUT THE TALENTS AVAILABLE. WHY DOESN'T MORINHO AND OTHER GOOD COACHES MAINTAIN THE RUBBISH PLAYERS AND TRANSFORM THEM BUT GO HUNTING FOR GOOD PLAYERS? GHANA HAS THE TALENTS AND MAKES IT ...
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IT IS NOT ONLY ABOUT A GOOD COACH BUT ABOUT THE TALENTS AVAILABLE. WHY DOESN'T MORINHO AND OTHER GOOD COACHES MAINTAIN THE RUBBISH PLAYERS AND TRANSFORM THEM BUT GO HUNTING FOR GOOD PLAYERS? GHANA HAS THE TALENTS AND MAKES IT EASY FOR ANY AVERAGE COACH THAT COMES ALONG. NOT SO WITH SOUTH AFRICA. LET THEM COME AND TAKE HIM AND WE SHALL STILL BE THE BEST
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 10 years ago

Grant has a terrible track record of finding ways to lose the big one. I never wanted him as ghana coach from day 1 anyway.

Grant has a terrible track record of finding ways to lose the big one. I never wanted him as ghana coach from day 1 anyway.
JJ 10 years ago

Ghana talent and dicipline is more important than the coach. Focus on that.In fact, if the coach is smart he'll realize that Ghana is making him popular and not the other way around.

Ghana talent and dicipline is more important than the coach. Focus on that.In fact, if the coach is smart he'll realize that Ghana is making him popular and not the other way around.
mensah abrampa 10 years ago

Bad mouthing and unwarranted criticism will hurt this country unless we put a stop to this unhealthy practice. There are serial callers and serial Ghanaweb contributors who will not just criticize but bad-mouth anything or an ...
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Bad mouthing and unwarranted criticism will hurt this country unless we put a stop to this unhealthy practice. There are serial callers and serial Ghanaweb contributors who will not just criticize but bad-mouth anything or anyone who appears on their radar. Obi mpe a obi pe.

Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 10 years ago

South Africa should invest in homegrown coaches just like they have done with their local soccer. Until they find success within themselves. Outsiders will simply be coming to get rich off their hardwork..South Africa collaps ...
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South Africa should invest in homegrown coaches just like they have done with their local soccer. Until they find success within themselves. Outsiders will simply be coming to get rich off their hardwork..South Africa collapsed at afcon for 3 reasons. 1. They were in a very tough group. 2. The team hadn't played for even 2yrs as a nucleus . All new players. 3. The team was simply complacent. Look at how they played Algeria and Senegal. They could have won those games by sticking to theirncounter attacking game plan. But theybdidnt and wanted to play open. Invest in coaches with a strategic approach to coaching and South Africa will be successful. Look at mayele. He is not a strategic coach and dats why ghana failed under him.
WHAT'S THIS? 10 years ago

"highly-respected coach Avram Grant".

SO NO CREDIT TO KONADU AND APPIAH, WHO QUALIFIED THE TEAM?

"The former Chelsea manager"

WHAT ABOUT THE FORMER PORTSMOUTH MANAGER (RELEGATED) OR THE FORMER WEST HAM MANAGER (RELEG ...
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"highly-respected coach Avram Grant".

SO NO CREDIT TO KONADU AND APPIAH, WHO QUALIFIED THE TEAM?

"The former Chelsea manager"

WHAT ABOUT THE FORMER PORTSMOUTH MANAGER (RELEGATED) OR THE FORMER WEST HAM MANAGER (RELEGATED), OR THE FORMER ISRAEL MANAGER (FIRED)?

" ’s showing was so impressive"

MEDIOCRE GOAL-SETTING IN EVERYTHING IN GHANA. JUST GO AND "DO WELL" AND GET A $76,000 OVER-PRICED JEEP In ADDITION TO THE $90,000 CASH.

"he managed to rejig the squad"
"REJIG", HUH? UUUUUUUUUU!

"It is not clear if the Ghana coach has been approached"

YET YOUR SPIN IS IN OVERDRIVE.
FOOLS AT GHANA MEDIA!

DO BAFANA EVEN HAVE THE TALENT HE CAN WORK WITH?
JK 10 years ago

What is impressive about Grant? Lok at the lineup of the first five players for the penalty shootouts! He is so slow in reading games and making effective changes. He is not that good of a coach.

What is impressive about Grant? Lok at the lineup of the first five players for the penalty shootouts! He is so slow in reading games and making effective changes. He is not that good of a coach.
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

Let him go. What has Grant achieved for Ghana? Ghana has been in the semis several times in the AFCON. Losing in penalties is nothing new to Ghana and he did nothing to fix it.

Let him go. What has Grant achieved for Ghana? Ghana has been in the semis several times in the AFCON. Losing in penalties is nothing new to Ghana and he did nothing to fix it.
YANKEY BOY 10 years ago

Grant has achieved nothing.K Appiah built and Grant is reaping. He is nothing new!!

Grant has achieved nothing.K Appiah built and Grant is reaping. He is nothing new!!
Brofoyedur 10 years ago

You and osei Tania are full of crap.

You and osei Tania are full of crap.
KDUA 10 years ago

Who told you South Africa is a brother
They mention Africa when it suits them . Xenophobic lot

Who told you South Africa is a brother
They mention Africa when it suits them . Xenophobic lot
Brian Williams 10 years ago

Demand is higher than supply price goes up. If Grant leaves the Black Stars, Ghana will find an equally good coach. The Black Stars players are naturally good.

Demand is higher than supply price goes up. If Grant leaves the Black Stars, Ghana will find an equally good coach. The Black Stars players are naturally good.
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago

Go after the soccer guru Dr. Kwesi Appiah instead.

Go after the soccer guru Dr. Kwesi Appiah instead.
Rastafara 10 years ago

leave him in peace.....South Africa just has a bad team..they can go for the Barcelona or Real Madrid coach and they will still lose...

leave him in peace.....South Africa just has a bad team..they can go for the Barcelona or Real Madrid coach and they will still lose...

Akadu Mensema in Ghana 10 years ago

Fake one!

Fake one!
KUKRUDU-USA 10 years ago

DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO REPORT ABOUT ?SEEMS LIKE YOU HEARD SOME RUMOUR AND JUST WRITING SOME NEWS OR WHATEVER

DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO REPORT ABOUT ?SEEMS LIKE YOU HEARD SOME RUMOUR AND JUST WRITING SOME NEWS OR WHATEVER
Ghanaman 10 years ago

Avram Grant will make 900,000 dollars this year. Shakes Mashaba will only take home about 400,000... So Unless they are willing to offer Grant a record 1.8 million dollars a year I doubt he will leave.

Avram Grant will make 900,000 dollars this year. Shakes Mashaba will only take home about 400,000... So Unless they are willing to offer Grant a record 1.8 million dollars a year I doubt he will leave.
GEORGE 10 years ago

I really do not think grant will stand so low, even he refused an offer from prince Williams of England to guid one of their teams. Besides grant will never talented Ghanaian players and go for South Africa which is low in fo ...
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I really do not think grant will stand so low, even he refused an offer from prince Williams of England to guid one of their teams. Besides grant will never talented Ghanaian players and go for South Africa which is low in football.
TEX 10 years ago

Avram is not leaving the most talented team in Africa (Ghana) that has the most potential to be the first African team to win the world cup, for a less talented team (South Africa) that might pay more money. You make your nam ...
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Avram is not leaving the most talented team in Africa (Ghana) that has the most potential to be the first African team to win the world cup, for a less talented team (South Africa) that might pay more money. You make your name with the talent (Ghana) you have not the money you might offer (South Africa). A rubbish story.
director 10 years ago

It's just the wind pass. Grant isn't going anywhere.

It's just the wind pass. Grant isn't going anywhere.
Mr. Mensah 10 years ago

AVRAM KNOWS WHAT IS GOO FOR HIM.SOMETIMES MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING.
FAME AND ACHIEVEMENT AND REPUTATION ARE KEY FOR SUCCESS AS A JEW HE IS PRINCIPLE AND I KNOW GRANT WILL NOT BLACK STAR UNLESS AFTER THE TWO YEARS.

AVRAM KNOWS WHAT IS GOO FOR HIM.SOMETIMES MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING.
FAME AND ACHIEVEMENT AND REPUTATION ARE KEY FOR SUCCESS AS A JEW HE IS PRINCIPLE AND I KNOW GRANT WILL NOT BLACK STAR UNLESS AFTER THE TWO YEARS.
Ekow Samuel-Paris. 10 years ago

The coach is good for Ghana Black stars think.

The coach is good for Ghana Black stars think.
Famu 10 years ago

Ghana has talented players our boys are good. I will call Akwasi Appiah back to take Ghana Black Star he will do better than Avram

Ghana has talented players our boys are good. I will call Akwasi Appiah back to take Ghana Black Star he will do better than Avram
KOFI 10 years ago

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nana beyin 10 years ago

who cares?he can go to wherever- gfa and counterpart in south africa are all manipulators.Who said this is a hihly respected coach and by whom?Chelsea perhapsbut does deserve the black stars. apu tweak3e

who cares?he can go to wherever- gfa and counterpart in south africa are all manipulators.Who said this is a hihly respected coach and by whom?Chelsea perhapsbut does deserve the black stars. apu tweak3e
???(GYAN SAY GOODBYE2BS) 10 years ago

NOT TRUE.

NOT TRUE.
Awabyedys 10 years ago

We are lucky and he will deliver our hopes

We are lucky and he will deliver our hopes
Sly A 10 years ago

Avram is more than determine to achieve what can't be achieved with our rigid Black stars. Allow him to do what he does best. We will just pray for good health for him and leave the rest to God to take over.

Avram is more than determine to achieve what can't be achieved with our rigid Black stars. Allow him to do what he does best. We will just pray for good health for him and leave the rest to God to take over.
God Bless Ghana. 10 years ago

South Africa seeks to grab coach Avram Grant,
My God sometimes you read a new from here like we Ghanaians are stupide.
1 did coach Avram sing contract with G F A?
2 Did he play football for Black Stars?
Something here i ...
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South Africa seeks to grab coach Avram Grant,
My God sometimes you read a new from here like we Ghanaians are stupide.
1 did coach Avram sing contract with G F A?
2 Did he play football for Black Stars?
Something here is very fishy I think that the G F A want o eat money and they don’t know why and so saying that coach Avram want to go that means we have to add morning so that they can eat.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is my hero 10 years ago

South Africa will never hire Grant due to Israel's support of the Apartheid regime.

Lies.

South Africa will never hire Grant due to Israel's support of the Apartheid regime.

Lies.
achimorazo 10 years ago

anybody can be a coach anyday,anytime,but is at stack is the discipline & how well you bring professionalism into your job,that wat grant bring on board compare to appiah. not that appiah cant coach. so let get these straight ...
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anybody can be a coach anyday,anytime,but is at stack is the discipline & how well you bring professionalism into your job,that wat grant bring on board compare to appiah. not that appiah cant coach. so let get these straight.
Addey Cephas Dela 10 years ago

Grant is going anywhere .
So i think is better for SA to look else where to solve their long-term problem.
Grant for life !!!!!

Grant is going anywhere .
So i think is better for SA to look else where to solve their long-term problem.
Grant for life !!!!!
Kwesi 10 years ago

Africans and white things!

Africans and white things!
kofi ba 10 years ago

It's not true

It's not true
nana kofi 10 years ago

ghanaians believe the whiteman can do better for them in sports, why can't these so called politicians admit the white man can do the same for the country when it come to running the government? how hard is it to realize thi ...
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ghanaians believe the whiteman can do better for them in sports, why can't these so called politicians admit the white man can do the same for the country when it come to running the government? how hard is it to realize this? do away with the parliament and find a handful of whitemen to shape this crappy economy. guys rise up!
Kofi B 10 years ago

Avram is probably just another mercenary looking for his pension money in Africa.

Avram is probably just another mercenary looking for his pension money in Africa.
Nana 10 years ago

Grant is going nowhere, a man of integrity. After helping glorious Black Stars qualify for the World Cup, may extend his stay in Ghana? God be the glory.

Grant is going nowhere, a man of integrity. After helping glorious Black Stars qualify for the World Cup, may extend his stay in Ghana? God be the glory.
Mars1 10 years ago

So you mean to tell me that South Africa FA is so daft that they would like to consider a coach under contract to skip that contract so that they can sign him up! I thought the SAFA is smarter than that, but apparently not. D ...
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So you mean to tell me that South Africa FA is so daft that they would like to consider a coach under contract to skip that contract so that they can sign him up! I thought the SAFA is smarter than that, but apparently not. Don't they even have a sense of shame! As they say, out of Africa there is always something new, but this one takes the cake.
STEPHEN OSEI,NORWAY 10 years ago

GYAN SAVE AVRAM FROM DANGER ,THAT ALGERIA GOAL,IF NOT THE COACH WILL BE IN BIG TROBLE,LET THEM TAKE HIM WE STILL HAVE OUR BOYS

GYAN SAVE AVRAM FROM DANGER ,THAT ALGERIA GOAL,IF NOT THE COACH WILL BE IN BIG TROBLE,LET THEM TAKE HIM WE STILL HAVE OUR BOYS

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