Nii Lante Vanderpuye fails to pay courtesy call on Black Stars ahead of Rwanda clash

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Bosak 9 years ago

Nii's days are already numbered.
Period .

Nii's days are already numbered.
Period .
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Rastafara"I" 9 years ago

he is minister of sports, not of black stars ....the world is bigger than black stars

he is minister of sports, not of black stars ....the world is bigger than black stars
EBBY 9 years ago

...and Blacak Stars is not part of the sports he oversees? SMH. Your warped line of thinking shows you belong to NDC. No brains at all.

...and Blacak Stars is not part of the sports he oversees? SMH. Your warped line of thinking shows you belong to NDC. No brains at all.
Kwame 9 years ago

WHAT MOTIVATION DO THE BLACK STARS NEED FROM THE SPORTS MINISTER TO PERFORM IN A MATCH WHICH IS PRACTICALLY IRRELEVANT TO THEIR QUALIFICATION? HOW MANY OTHER SPORTS DISCIPLINES GET COURTESY CALL FROM THE MINISTERS, WHETHER ND ...
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WHAT MOTIVATION DO THE BLACK STARS NEED FROM THE SPORTS MINISTER TO PERFORM IN A MATCH WHICH IS PRACTICALLY IRRELEVANT TO THEIR QUALIFICATION? HOW MANY OTHER SPORTS DISCIPLINES GET COURTESY CALL FROM THE MINISTERS, WHETHER NDC, NPP, PNDC, AFRC, PP, SMC ETC.?
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

RETIREMENT SAVINGS...MUAHAHAHAAAAAA

RETIREMENT SAVINGS...MUAHAHAHAAAAAA
Andrew Naija 9 years ago

... Ghanasoccernet

And what is shocking here? Is it mandatory for a whole minister to visit a national team before an inconsequential football match? How many sports ministers around the world even visit national teams? ...
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... Ghanasoccernet

And what is shocking here? Is it mandatory for a whole minister to visit a national team before an inconsequential football match? How many sports ministers around the world even visit national teams? Ghanasoccernet is trying so hard to paint this man black and doing the dirty job of the GFA but Ghanaians are not fools. They can see the good job the minister is doing. I don't like this present NDC govt but the minister is doing a very great job and that's why he's facing stiff opposition from those who benefit from the status quo and control the media like Saanie Daara who owns Ghanasoccernet.
Solomon 9 years ago

Nii Lante, how did you become a passenger of this vehicle called arrogance? and now, its speed is unsafe, I doubt if you even know your destination. 'Eii', you can easily go down as the worse sports minister in the last 2 dec ...
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Nii Lante, how did you become a passenger of this vehicle called arrogance? and now, its speed is unsafe, I doubt if you even know your destination. 'Eii', you can easily go down as the worse sports minister in the last 2 decades ..ooh..
EBBY 9 years ago

The behaviour of the sports minister is a microcosm of the general attitude of his employers, the NDC administration. He's not doing all these in a vacuum. Every utterances and actions coming from him is fully sanctioned by M ...
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The behaviour of the sports minister is a microcosm of the general attitude of his employers, the NDC administration. He's not doing all these in a vacuum. Every utterances and actions coming from him is fully sanctioned by Mahama who appointed him.
charles 9 years ago

you r stupid

you r stupid

Jav 9 years ago

Who cares what have he done?have he stop collecting his pay as a minister, he can choose to stay home who cares

Who cares what have he done?have he stop collecting his pay as a minister, he can choose to stay home who cares
atwei 9 years ago

That is very childish of the sports minister. Very childish indeed. "The ball belongs to me. If i am not allowed to take part in the game, then nobody gets to play". That is the cry of a small boy. We need matured men at t ...
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That is very childish of the sports minister. Very childish indeed. "The ball belongs to me. If i am not allowed to take part in the game, then nobody gets to play". That is the cry of a small boy. We need matured men at the helm of affairs who can grow the sports sector. With this kind of attitude, we are doomed.
Benito. 9 years ago

How could he have gone to pay Courtesy call on a team he didn't want to play in the first place? It's a shame.

How could he have gone to pay Courtesy call on a team he didn't want to play in the first place? It's a shame.
DR TRUTH 9 years ago

HE IS THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AND SPORTS AND NOT MINISTER OF BLACK STARS. THERE ARE MILLIONS OF YOUTH IN GHANA WHO NEEDS TO BE ATTENDED TO NOT THESE OVERAGE AND OVER PAMPERED FOREIGN BASED BLACK STARS PLAYERS

HE IS THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AND SPORTS AND NOT MINISTER OF BLACK STARS. THERE ARE MILLIONS OF YOUTH IN GHANA WHO NEEDS TO BE ATTENDED TO NOT THESE OVERAGE AND OVER PAMPERED FOREIGN BASED BLACK STARS PLAYERS
Manny 9 years ago

He is a disgrace to ministers. He can not handle matters within the ministry, all he does is media war. Sit down with the players to discuss their bonuses and stop gashing out trash on airwaves. Treat people with respect. Nob ...
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He is a disgrace to ministers. He can not handle matters within the ministry, all he does is media war. Sit down with the players to discuss their bonuses and stop gashing out trash on airwaves. Treat people with respect. Nobody knows your salary/allowances so don't discuss other people's income on radio.
bob 9 years ago

Can he tell us how much he earns b4 disclosing others pls

Can he tell us how much he earns b4 disclosing others pls
Jav 9 years ago

Good job thanks

Good job thanks
Osafo Kantanka 9 years ago

Those supporters supporting the GFA should shine their eyes to see where the blame lies. How could you justify the cost of playing a tournament already won with bench-warming over-rated over-bloated foreign based Black Stars ...
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Those supporters supporting the GFA should shine their eyes to see where the blame lies. How could you justify the cost of playing a tournament already won with bench-warming over-rated over-bloated foreign based Black Stars players? haba! The GFA could have assembled local players and save cost and offer opportunity to the local players to shine instead, the unbridled corruption has engulfed the GFA so deep that they another "chop chop" and coefficient nyama nyama. I am in full support of the Minister although he talks too much this time around he's spot on the money and must do all in his power to save the public purse.
charles 9 years ago

the best minister we ever had

the best minister we ever had
Kofi 9 years ago

He dares not. If he had, he'd hv bn de most exponentially shameless being I'hv ever known.

He dares not. If he had, he'd hv bn de most exponentially shameless being I'hv ever known.

nana ama 9 years ago

TO BE HONEST AND BRIEF I LIKE THIS SPORTS MINISTER.HE IS BOLDEST AND COURAGEOUS SPORTS WE HAVE NOT HAD FOR MANY YEARS.HE SAYS THE RIGHT STUFF IN THE DIRECT AND PROPER WAY THAT IT SHOULD BE SAID.BRAVO NII I LOVE YOU K3K3

TO BE HONEST AND BRIEF I LIKE THIS SPORTS MINISTER.HE IS BOLDEST AND COURAGEOUS SPORTS WE HAVE NOT HAD FOR MANY YEARS.HE SAYS THE RIGHT STUFF IN THE DIRECT AND PROPER WAY THAT IT SHOULD BE SAID.BRAVO NII I LOVE YOU K3K3
PASTOR,,OGOGLO QUARTER,,!!! 9 years ago

HE IS NO OBLIGATED TO ANY CAMP VISITS.WE VALUE THE BLACK STARS TOO MUCH AND THEY GAVE US NOTHING TO BE PROUD OFF,,,

HE IS NO OBLIGATED TO ANY CAMP VISITS.WE VALUE THE BLACK STARS TOO MUCH AND THEY GAVE US NOTHING TO BE PROUD OFF,,,
charles 9 years ago

its over n the GFA should be ready to deal with it

its over n the GFA should be ready to deal with it
What 9 years ago

Apart from the black stars there are no other significant sports that the country does well in internationally so have respect for our lads who actually kick the ball

Apart from the black stars there are no other significant sports that the country does well in internationally so have respect for our lads who actually kick the ball
worla 9 years ago

what is wrong about that, or it means Ghana can't play? we are making useless comments, this is wrong publication. if you love Ghana let's give him support

what is wrong about that, or it means Ghana can't play? we are making useless comments, this is wrong publication. if you love Ghana let's give him support
charles 9 years ago

you are making sense

you are making sense
Vicent Jasikan 9 years ago

Is Nii Lante a oluman or what? What's the differences btn Nii Lante's face and Akuffo Addo as Nana is older than him.Akuffo Addo and Hon. Sampson Ahi who is short? I 'm waiting for the stupid lawyers for Mugabe to help him ...
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Is Nii Lante a oluman or what? What's the differences btn Nii Lante's face and Akuffo Addo as Nana is older than him.Akuffo Addo and Hon. Sampson Ahi who is short? I 'm waiting for the stupid lawyers for Mugabe to help him open fire again ,then ppl will hear best GUMBE than his.
charles 9 years ago

don't play politics here

don't play politics here
Abeiku SW2 London 9 years ago

What the Fu*k is wrong with this so called Sports Minister ... an adult behaving like a spoilt Brat cos he's not getting no where with his stupidity ... setting a very bad example for the youth ... who ever appointed this ...
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What the Fu*k is wrong with this so called Sports Minister ... an adult behaving like a spoilt Brat cos he's not getting no where with his stupidity ... setting a very bad example for the youth ... who ever appointed this man should reconsider .. it's not too late ... started with the GFA now the players ... don't ruin our national team please ... Just Fu*k Off if u r not happy with things the Black Stars belong to Ghanaians not You ...
Emperor Rasheed G F 1 Accra. 9 years ago

Please are you insulting Nii because he did not waste his time to visit our players?

Please are you insulting Nii because he did not waste his time to visit our players?

KOFI YESU 9 years ago

AN OPEN LETTER TO SULLEY ALI MUNTARI
Dear Sulley,
I am writing this letter to invite you to the camp of the Black Stars. This Nii Lante man needs a dirty slap similar to the one you gave at the world cup. I have already sen ...
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AN OPEN LETTER TO SULLEY ALI MUNTARI
Dear Sulley,
I am writing this letter to invite you to the camp of the Black Stars. This Nii Lante man needs a dirty slap similar to the one you gave at the world cup. I have already sent a letter to Dede Ayew to buy you a ticket so dont worry.And If you get into trouble after slapping Nii Lante don't worry Mahama has been notified to give presidential pardon to you. Thank you Yours sincerely, Bra Kofi Yesu !
God is watching 9 years ago

Sule should try it on Nii and die

Sule should try it on Nii and die
Sulley Muntari 9 years ago

Thank you very much. I am Sulley and on my wy to Ghana. I think this Nii needs a dirty slap from me.They fear to call me back to the Black Stars b'co they know I won't tolerate this nonsense. Sulley.

Thank you very much. I am Sulley and on my wy to Ghana. I think this Nii needs a dirty slap from me.They fear to call me back to the Black Stars b'co they know I won't tolerate this nonsense. Sulley.
Maj. Genearal Saagbul GHQ 9 years ago

Bra Kofi Yesu, I can't stop laughing

Bra Kofi Yesu, I can't stop laughing
KOFI YESU 9 years ago

Major General Saagbul, we have to laugh ooo if not we will get mad and the ministers will just keep on `chopping` money.

Major General Saagbul, we have to laugh ooo if not we will get mad and the ministers will just keep on `chopping` money.
SALVATION DELIGHTs. 9 years ago

Oil cheap. Telephone cheap. Spread his banking all over the places. Sulley Muntari is rich, and one of the achieved footballers in Ghan ghanasoccernet.com. traitors who set their country men to be used for lies. Whitemen wor ...
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Oil cheap. Telephone cheap. Spread his banking all over the places. Sulley Muntari is rich, and one of the achieved footballers in Ghan ghanasoccernet.com. traitors who set their country men to be used for lies. Whitemen worshippers. I will be in Ghana to tell jak ghana was mine before colonisation.
SALVATION DELIGHTs. 9 years ago

Adonkorfourma, affinaama, amanfrafourma in USA.

Adonkorfourma, affinaama, amanfrafourma in USA.
SALVATION DELIGHTs. 9 years ago

In victors house every morning. Well he lived in a beautiful house, but broke arse. Many of you who support these guys do not really knew them. Because of their past glories. I know many of them. Africa will always be poor an ...
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In victors house every morning. Well he lived in a beautiful house, but broke arse. Many of you who support these guys do not really knew them. Because of their past glories. I know many of them. Africa will always be poor and behind, because, we have such in the country. They can see their idiotic thoughts. A good leaders, they do not know. USA want to repatrate all monies of their citizens offshore into the country for their well being. Why are we sending ours to better others. Don't Ghanaians want good things for themselves? Why do you hate yourselves for others gain out of your expense. I came to USA, and did so much good deed, by the help of some Africans they are changing scriptures to pin wrongful person for the Lord God design. Rev13 is superpower and leadership with their followers. Against the Savior who died on calvary ministry call salvation, not christianity. You cannot find christianity in scriptures, neither whitemen christianity. Who is christ in christianity? KNOWING THERE IS ONLY ONE CHRIST WHO DIED ON THE CROSS AS THE HIGHPRIEST OF HIS MINISTRY? WHY DO WE HAVE OTHER HIGHPRIEST
?
God is watching 9 years ago

talk like a human being.

talk like a human being.
charles 9 years ago

you are stupid

you are stupid
Paul siaw 9 years ago

Only in Ghana! a mere commentator becomes sports minister. nawaa ooo

Only in Ghana! a mere commentator becomes sports minister. nawaa ooo
Emperor Rasheed 9 years ago

Please do not follow blindly and criticize because some people are attacking Nii. Do you know the meaning of the word "illiterate", and do you also know the job of a commentator? Please do not expose your ignorance. Kwabena A ...
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Please do not follow blindly and criticize because some people are attacking Nii. Do you know the meaning of the word "illiterate", and do you also know the job of a commentator? Please do not expose your ignorance. Kwabena Agyapong of NPP is graduate and an engineer, but used to run sports commentary on GTV.He later on became the presidential spokesman.
Pesco 9 years ago

Please don't just comment without cross checking your facts. Nii lante Vanderpuye ia a degree holder from the University of Ghana.

Please don't just comment without cross checking your facts. Nii lante Vanderpuye ia a degree holder from the University of Ghana.
kakuchie 9 years ago

You are right but he behaves like an illiterate. It has been like that since his days as a sports commentator and boxing ring announcer. Though educated, he is a real 'bushman'.

You are right but he behaves like an illiterate. It has been like that since his days as a sports commentator and boxing ring announcer. Though educated, he is a real 'bushman'.
yaw 9 years ago

you are right a mere commentator who is wise and knowledgeable than the layer who is the FA boss and thief.

I now who you are. Sit down and Think brother. oh no I pray God open your eyes

you are right a mere commentator who is wise and knowledgeable than the layer who is the FA boss and thief.

I now who you are. Sit down and Think brother. oh no I pray God open your eyes
Kwesi Akonu 9 years ago

This is a typical behavior of Prez Mahama's appointees. They acts like colonial masters especially most of the MCE's. Ghanians make a better choice this time.

This is a typical behavior of Prez Mahama's appointees. They acts like colonial masters especially most of the MCE's. Ghanians make a better choice this time.
Grow up 9 years ago

He wants to save GFA money while his master Mahama is over spending Ghana money..Go figure!!! At least the foreign players are working for their money.. Misplaced priority..

He wants to save GFA money while his master Mahama is over spending Ghana money..Go figure!!! At least the foreign players are working for their money.. Misplaced priority..
Ayiku 9 years ago

Nii's problem was no money to bring the players down. if by God's grace the players have bought their own tickect, which is first in Ghana's history what stops nii from apreciating what the players have done and encourage the ...
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Nii's problem was no money to bring the players down. if by God's grace the players have bought their own tickect, which is first in Ghana's history what stops nii from apreciating what the players have done and encourage them to do more since the ministry is broke. he has shifted the goal post and is a clear indication that he has a hidden agenda to destroy the black stars simple else you cannot all along be talking about patriotism and people showed patriotism and still you dont see it. is he having problems with the players too.
Okponglo Guy 9 years ago

Why should the Sports Ministry fund the Black Stars? What happened to gate proceeds, endorsements, FIFA monies for AFCON and World Cup, and sponsorships?

Why should the Sports Ministry fund the Black Stars? What happened to gate proceeds, endorsements, FIFA monies for AFCON and World Cup, and sponsorships?
C Ronaldo 9 years ago

Precisely. If the GFA is so important and Football is so sacred and popular etc in Ghana, and the team a national asset blah blah blah, forgetting that it is only of interest to male audience for a start! then the GFA should ...
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Precisely. If the GFA is so important and Football is so sacred and popular etc in Ghana, and the team a national asset blah blah blah, forgetting that it is only of interest to male audience for a start! then the GFA should have and can develop it so they earn money from it instead of constantly draining the resources of the sports ministry who have a responsibility to the ENTIRE NATION AND ITS YOUTH NOT JUST FOOTBALL FANS!So what he didn't pay a visit. They're just football players? does the Minister of sport from UK or US or France Or Germany go to the locker room before every game? NO! It's not mecca for goodness sake! We're not supposed to pay homage to football players! And since they are so important and wealthy and deserve so much how about asking them to pay some taxes in the country?! Do any of them pay a penyy of taxes in Ghana? How about asking them to set up a foundation or something to give back to Ghana! All they do is take and the GFA acts like they're god or something. I for one hope the Minister stands up to them and deals with them and then after that the other Federation 'Gods' also. They're sickening! They're supposed to work for the sport and for the people, not the other way round. It's like a feudal nightmare!
kusasi 9 years ago

about time to get rid of nyantatyi or dissolve the gfa

about time to get rid of nyantatyi or dissolve the gfa
TULA 9 years ago

Massa; I find it rather dishonest and rather unpatriotic till today we still find people attempting to justify this GFA criminasls and this our Black stars who never win anything but are pleased to go out there waste our reso ...
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Massa; I find it rather dishonest and rather unpatriotic till today we still find people attempting to justify this GFA criminasls and this our Black stars who never win anything but are pleased to go out there waste our resources take home big bonus from the Ghanaian tax payer ; some body tell in all honesty when was the last this Black star team won anything ; they always playing second fiddle or second best in any competetition the go into ;you have people like Kwesi Nyantakyi ans Sanni all nother thiffs who are always seeking to promote the Black statrs to the detriment of other sports ; why should we pay these useless Black star players these huge bonuss whoich they as shopping money for the wives ; Ghanaians are so stoooooopid they do not think and what is wrong with these players who earn good money abroad paying their plane fares because for years they have looted our cash and won nothing for Ghana ; as fas I am concerned Nii Late should put his foot down and tell these Northner thidd Kwesi Nyatakyi and Sanni to GO HELL !!!!!!; we want people who can deliver and win cups not the leeches who want still our monies ; BRAVO TO NII LANTE : DO NOT MINED THESE TRAINED KRIMINALS !!!!!!!!!!!; if they want they way you run the place they can go and burn the SEA -PERIOD !!!!!!!-NO NUNSENSE !!!!!!
EDUARDO DOMINGO. 9 years ago

I WANT TO ADVICE THE SPORTS MINISTER TO BE READY TO FIGHT THE MAFIA IN THE GHANA SPORTS! THEY ARE VERY DANGEROUS AND REMEMBER THAT I TOLD YOU THEY SAID YOU WILL LEAVE IN COFFIN! NOW YOU SEE THEM, ANY REASONALBLE GFA SHOULD HA ...
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I WANT TO ADVICE THE SPORTS MINISTER TO BE READY TO FIGHT THE MAFIA IN THE GHANA SPORTS! THEY ARE VERY DANGEROUS AND REMEMBER THAT I TOLD YOU THEY SAID YOU WILL LEAVE IN COFFIN! NOW YOU SEE THEM, ANY REASONALBLE GFA SHOULD HAVE THOUGHT OF THE WELFARE OF THE LOCAL PLAYERS , THIS WAS AN OPORTUNITY TO GIVE THEM A SHARE OF THE CAKE , BUT THE GFA DOES NOT GIVE BLACK STARS JERSEY FREE OF CHARGE THEY SELL THEM, SO THEY CAN NOT ALLOW THE LOCAL PLAYERS THIS CHANCE! EVERY GHANAIAN MUST UNDERSTAND WHAT THE SPORTS MINISTER IS TALKING ABOUT, THE GFA IS A MONSTER AND THE PRESIDENT MUST BACK THE SPORTS MINISTER TO WIN THIS WAR. LET THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT WADE INTO THIS AND ATTACH THE FIFA IN THE SUIT AGAINST THE GFA, AND WE SOLVE THIS EMPASS ONCE AND FOR ALL!!
Mini 9 years ago

This loose canon of a minister does not have the pedigree to man the ministry. It is only in this NDC era that such rough shod guy as Nii Lante can be a minister. He really typifies the character of his party. The coup menta ...
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This loose canon of a minister does not have the pedigree to man the ministry. It is only in this NDC era that such rough shod guy as Nii Lante can be a minister. He really typifies the character of his party. The coup mentality has gotten stuck in their psyche so anything that is not reflecting their opinion has to be gotten rid of. He forgets that football in Ghana is a much more unifying factor than the dirty administration being churned by the NDC.
Dr. Pink sheet 9 years ago

Why should the sports minister waist his time on unproductive, useless, cup less team whom are always burnt on milking the nation?
We are for You NII.We support you fully!! Didn't GFA said they own BLACK STARS?
MARAFACKER ...
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Why should the sports minister waist his time on unproductive, useless, cup less team whom are always burnt on milking the nation?
We are for You NII.We support you fully!! Didn't GFA said they own BLACK STARS?
MARAFACKER!!
Edward Maryland. 9 years ago

Now I see why this Nil Lante guy is adamant in refusing good advice. He has his own set of supporters and advisers. If you see corruption in GFA and want to right issues, you are going about it in a wrong way. Mark my words, ...
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Now I see why this Nil Lante guy is adamant in refusing good advice. He has his own set of supporters and advisers. If you see corruption in GFA and want to right issues, you are going about it in a wrong way. Mark my words, your 'modus operandi' is totally unacceptable to Ghanaians, and you can not win this way. We have seen this before in Rehoboam of biblical times. He forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men who had grown up with him, and who stood before him. His reply to Israel was, "My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions". Good luck, Nii Lante. Between you and the Black Stars, even if they have won nothing in centuries, I will still choose the Black Stars, and so will many Ghanaians. Let's see who will be left standing after the dust settles, Nil Lante or the Black Stars. Thank you.
Abeiku SW2 London 9 years ago

U said it bruv .. going about it the wrong way

U said it bruv .. going about it the wrong way
Sammy the Sheriff 9 years ago

How do you "waist" your time? These ndc and Hearts illiterate fans.

How do you "waist" your time? These ndc and Hearts illiterate fans.
ATTIVOR 9 years ago

waist or waste, marafacker. Dr. please I can't stop laughing.

waist or waste, marafacker. Dr. please I can't stop laughing.
Ghanaman 9 years ago

this is a minister who will dump you after he has got what he want from you. he has forgot that after AFCON preparations comes the main event

this is a minister who will dump you after he has got what he want from you. he has forgot that after AFCON preparations comes the main event
OSABERIMA 9 years ago

I don't blame this useless minister-- I blame his hopeless boss Mahama

I don't blame this useless minister-- I blame his hopeless boss Mahama
Nii Lante 9 years ago

NDC mafia exposed once again -period. The Black Stars and the handlers (the GFA and the coaches) have shown extreme professionalism in handling this rogue.

NDC mafia exposed once again -period. The Black Stars and the handlers (the GFA and the coaches) have shown extreme professionalism in handling this rogue.
Nokwarehene 9 years ago

NDC will lose the election as a result of this nonsense.

NDC will lose the election as a result of this nonsense.
Araba Thompson 9 years ago

The least said about this gragra of a minister the better.

The least said about this gragra of a minister the better.
Fine boy 9 years ago

Dede Ayew and Co. Should pray hard if not this man can ban them from playing for black stars because their shot....
For Mahama and NDC every creature can be a minister which is very unfortunate. What qualify this man to be a ...
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Dede Ayew and Co. Should pray hard if not this man can ban them from playing for black stars because their shot....
For Mahama and NDC every creature can be a minister which is very unfortunate. What qualify this man to be a minister ?? Someone should ask Mahama_ Bole for me.
Ayeh j 9 years ago

so what he help everybody to get job stupid

so what he help everybody to get job stupid
hannover 9 years ago

The local Players are all ghanians we have to give them chance to form a second Team since we have already qualify

The local Players are all ghanians we have to give them chance to form a second Team since we have already qualify
Edward Maryland. 9 years ago

Dummy, we already have a second team that can't win anything internationally. Where have you been?

Dummy, we already have a second team that can't win anything internationally. Where have you been?
Edward Maryland. 9 years ago

My dear, we already have a second team that can't win anything internationally. Where have you been?

My dear, we already have a second team that can't win anything internationally. Where have you been?
Emperor Rasheed 9 years ago

It is you hungry journalists who creating the unnecessary tension in black stars.

It is you hungry journalists who creating the unnecessary tension in black stars.
.james 9 years ago

He is not qualify for this position.

He is not qualify for this position.
Prince-Goswen 9 years ago

What kind of arrogance is the sports minister trying to exhibit? I knew it from day one that this man call nii isn't going to give the gfa and other allied sports to strive. He's so arrogant and self-centered and always think ...
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What kind of arrogance is the sports minister trying to exhibit? I knew it from day one that this man call nii isn't going to give the gfa and other allied sports to strive. He's so arrogant and self-centered and always think of himself. What a f**K?
Ray 9 years ago

Bravo Nii am with u a 100%. They can go to hell because most Ghanaians don't give a fuck about them and my evidence would be stadium attendance for today's game

Bravo Nii am with u a 100%. They can go to hell because most Ghanaians don't give a fuck about them and my evidence would be stadium attendance for today's game
John John 9 years ago

Ga's don't like progress that's why they are what they are . All the Akan's should secede from Ghana and leave those who reject progress behind . Ghana is in a mess with these ntafo government , needless to say lol haaahaaaa ...
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Ga's don't like progress that's why they are what they are . All the Akan's should secede from Ghana and leave those who reject progress behind . Ghana is in a mess with these ntafo government , needless to say lol haaahaaaaaaa lol
say 9 years ago

Mr John John,you better watch your mouth okay Ga's have nothing to do with this issue so be careful or else you put your self in trouble.

Mr John John,you better watch your mouth okay Ga's have nothing to do with this issue so be careful or else you put your self in trouble.
Myname 9 years ago

Wii Lantey all the way.Screw this fucking Kotoko GFA all the way .We are solidly behind your good efforts. What it is the importance attached to this friendly afcon qualifying match.Instead of trying to test our local players ...
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Wii Lantey all the way.Screw this fucking Kotoko GFA all the way .We are solidly behind your good efforts. What it is the importance attached to this friendly afcon qualifying match.Instead of trying to test our local players for this match you just invited this foolish greedy players from abroad.Yes there is no money for their business class tickets. Ayew should have used this money for the blind and orphanage.How many of this players can't spend about $2000 for their tickets. How much have they been taking for a week.Foolish and greedy players indeed.Yes of course there is no money to fly them down.The local players should have used. Grant is just enjoying and laughing at the expense of the tax payer.We can't even pay our precious teachers let a lone the nurses and the doctors at our various institutions but there is always money for the blackstars without any achievements.GANYOBI Nii deal with them. We don't care if there is no Blackstars. Gone were those days.
Myname 9 years ago

Sorry for the typographical errors.

Sorry for the typographical errors.
Senior citizen BS ,Germany. 9 years ago

Mr Nii Lantey Vanderpuye is making mokery of himself by having his own way of administering the sports ministry unconventionally,to the policy of Sports in the country.I see him as some one who does not have time for executiv ...
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Mr Nii Lantey Vanderpuye is making mokery of himself by having his own way of administering the sports ministry unconventionally,to the policy of Sports in the country.I see him as some one who does not have time for executive work.It will be good on his part to humble himself to work under the President of GFA Mr Kwasi Nyantakyi, to undrstudy him for good Administration or quit to allow the flow of good administrative principles in the system.
don 9 years ago

This one is too much.He should give us a break.Am an NDC member bt your act is foolish y y y

This one is too much.He should give us a break.Am an NDC member bt your act is foolish y y y
kobby 9 years ago

panyin kwasia, thieves, create, loot and share party.

panyin kwasia, thieves, create, loot and share party.
Wise 9 years ago

No wonder its a GFA sponsored website,
can't you recognize the good work the minister is trying to do in sanitizing the corrupt GFA. Sani Darrah cannot continue throwing dust in our eyes.

No wonder its a GFA sponsored website,
can't you recognize the good work the minister is trying to do in sanitizing the corrupt GFA. Sani Darrah cannot continue throwing dust in our eyes.
BB 9 years ago

only fools will insult de minister stupid people playing politics in sports

only fools will insult de minister stupid people playing politics in sports
Tetteh 9 years ago

The Sports Minister is simply a jackass.

The Sports Minister is simply a jackass.
Ali, Toronto 9 years ago

Who "expected" him to? The Minister DOES NOT have to pay the Stars a so-called courtesy call. It's not necessary and it's not required of him as a duty. Whoever wrote this negative portrayal of the Minister should get real ab ...
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Who "expected" him to? The Minister DOES NOT have to pay the Stars a so-called courtesy call. It's not necessary and it's not required of him as a duty. Whoever wrote this negative portrayal of the Minister should get real about the role and expectations for a government Minister; the Minister's role is actually way bigger than football. As for the GFA, they have to understand that they are under the Ministry of Sports regardless of the ‘autonomy’ that FIFA might ascribe to them. GFA and football don't exist in a vacuum -- they exist and operate in the context of Ghana's constitution and governance.
mobile pot 9 years ago

The sports minister must grow beyond this pettiness to advance the course of the already enviable black stars of ghana.

The sports minister must grow beyond this pettiness to advance the course of the already enviable black stars of ghana.
Ali, Toronto 9 years ago

Those who expect the Minister to call on the Stars are rather the petty ones. Why pay so much attention to silly, little and insignificant things? For the Lord's sake, it’s not as if the Stars are preparing to play in a Wor ...
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Those who expect the Minister to call on the Stars are rather the petty ones. Why pay so much attention to silly, little and insignificant things? For the Lord's sake, it’s not as if the Stars are preparing to play in a World Cup final. This match is even inconsequential. Instead of expecting the Minister to stop by, it’s to the GFA to prepare the team and go win matches, and for them to work very hard to win back the trust and love of Ghanaians that they so fretted away in Brazil.
sakatua old fireman 9 years ago

Leave nii alone.cant you ppl see he is doing a good thing.wow do I need to explain?these players are spoilt

Leave nii alone.cant you ppl see he is doing a good thing.wow do I need to explain?these players are spoilt
Frederick 9 years ago

As Ghanaians, we love our soccer so so much. I will humbly appeal to all involved with Ghana soccer not to do anything damaging to it (soccer). We need tthe intervention of Ghana parliament if the need be

As Ghanaians, we love our soccer so so much. I will humbly appeal to all involved with Ghana soccer not to do anything damaging to it (soccer). We need tthe intervention of Ghana parliament if the need be
sakatua old fireman 9 years ago

Thank you Frederick and the insults must stop

Thank you Frederick and the insults must stop
Ali, Toronto 9 years ago

Parliamentary intervention is not necessary. In fact there is no problem except for the attitude of the GFA. The GFA must understand that it is actually a Unit or Division within the larger sports ministry, and that the GFA i ...
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Parliamentary intervention is not necessary. In fact there is no problem except for the attitude of the GFA. The GFA must understand that it is actually a Unit or Division within the larger sports ministry, and that the GFA is subject and accountable to the Government of Ghana as represented by the Ministry of Sports. The independence that the FIFA stipulates for national football administrations is largely an operational, and does not remove them from governmental oversight. At the end of day, GFA is subject to Ghana’s laws and policy directions through the sports ministry. Even if the GFA were to be a truly independent entity (e.g. building and maintaining stadiums, financing the Stars etc.), it would still require the permission of the Government of Ghana (Ministry of Sports) through a formal agreement in order to operate in Ghana. The present situation is all because the current leadership of the GFA unrealistically refuses to see and accept this.. The mandate of the GFA
Mr. Truth 9 years ago

The minister must conduct himself very well

The minister must conduct himself very well
Happiness Mawulitegbe 9 years ago

No big deal. He is the worst sports minister ever. His absence is good riddance to bull shit rubbish.

No big deal. He is the worst sports minister ever. His absence is good riddance to bull shit rubbish.
Dennis 9 years ago

its obvious that the writer of this article is a thief and unpatriotic who only thinks about his pockect and pay master (mr Nyantakyi n his cohorts) to the detriment of the entire nation. Shame on you. God will surely expose ...
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its obvious that the writer of this article is a thief and unpatriotic who only thinks about his pockect and pay master (mr Nyantakyi n his cohorts) to the detriment of the entire nation. Shame on you. God will surely expose you
prince 9 years ago

I think bio has to fired

I think bio has to fired
Samson 9 years ago

It is not too late to replace Lantern Vanderpuye as sports minister. This man is unfit to head the sports ministry. He is too arrogant and pompous. His job can be handed over to one of the competent ministers like has been do ...
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It is not too late to replace Lantern Vanderpuye as sports minister. This man is unfit to head the sports ministry. He is too arrogant and pompous. His job can be handed over to one of the competent ministers like has been done with the Power ministry. His deputy can then run the day to day affairs. Mahama please remove him now.
kwame 9 years ago

This Minister must be replaced asap before he destroys the National Team

This Minister must be replaced asap before he destroys the National Team
Paa Tee 9 years ago

What symbolise Ghana is not German Jersey. It's so sad GFA expect us to support our football teams and they are portraying these jerseys to Ghanaians. We have Ministry of youth and sports not Football Ministry. Management ...
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What symbolise Ghana is not German Jersey. It's so sad GFA expect us to support our football teams and they are portraying these jerseys to Ghanaians. We have Ministry of youth and sports not Football Ministry. Management committee of the GFA are supposed to take care of their teams. Ghanaians love sports and football is part of sports. We have made the black stars look so special more than Ghanaians in other sectors of the economy. Bravo oooo Nii Lante and God be
PITO 9 years ago

Disgrace of a man. Who appointed him minister???

Disgrace of a man. Who appointed him minister???
KWAKU AYIPEY 9 years ago

EII EII MR PRESIDENT,DE BUS STOPS AT YOUR END.GHANA VOTED FOR YOU AND NOT DE MINISTER OF SPORTS NII LANTE.YOUR EXCELLENCY,PLS SUMMONED DE MINISTER TO YOUR HUMBLE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY AFTER DE GHANA N RUWANDA MATCH.THERE'S WORLD ...
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EII EII MR PRESIDENT,DE BUS STOPS AT YOUR END.GHANA VOTED FOR YOU AND NOT DE MINISTER OF SPORTS NII LANTE.YOUR EXCELLENCY,PLS SUMMONED DE MINISTER TO YOUR HUMBLE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY AFTER DE GHANA N RUWANDA MATCH.THERE'S WORLD CUP QUALIFIER AHEAD AND I CAN TELL U FOR A FACT DAT,ALL IS NOT WELL WITH DE PLAYING BODY,GFA N DE MINISTRY. AM SADDEN.
Kwaku 9 years ago

Hahaha, which serious nation is built on sports. Even brazil or argentina is not built on sports. How many times have Canada gone to the world cup. There are so many stupid people in Ghana, that is why we are the way we are. ...
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Hahaha, which serious nation is built on sports. Even brazil or argentina is not built on sports. How many times have Canada gone to the world cup. There are so many stupid people in Ghana, that is why we are the way we are. And the whole of Africa is in poverty bcos of our thinking. Sports is just entertainment. A nation is built on Industrialization. What do we manufacture in Ghana?
nana ama 9 years ago

TO TELL WITH FOREIGN COACHES AND GFA THE SPORTS MINISTER IS MY MAN.THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SPEAK TO THEM DIRECT IN THE FACE.YOU SHOULD HAVE USED LOCAL PLAYERS FOR THIS GAME AS A WAY OF DEVELOPING LOCAL TALENT.

TO TELL WITH FOREIGN COACHES AND GFA THE SPORTS MINISTER IS MY MAN.THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SPEAK TO THEM DIRECT IN THE FACE.YOU SHOULD HAVE USED LOCAL PLAYERS FOR THIS GAME AS A WAY OF DEVELOPING LOCAL TALENT.
Kumi 9 years ago

I like the reaction of the minister

I like the reaction of the minister
Tony Boat. 9 years ago

Some people as soon as they get into higher positions then they start to bluff. What is the. meaning of 'they will pay their own winning bonuses after the match. Who thought him that? The president should kick him out. Enough ...
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Some people as soon as they get into higher positions then they start to bluff. What is the. meaning of 'they will pay their own winning bonuses after the match. Who thought him that? The president should kick him out. Enough of that pride.
Ben 9 years ago

Ghanasoccernet which belongs to saani diara spokesperson of gfa, be carefull what u write. We love u minister to bits. Keep on the good works.

Ghanasoccernet which belongs to saani diara spokesperson of gfa, be carefull what u write. We love u minister to bits. Keep on the good works.
kwabena Wiafe 9 years ago

He feel so ashame to go see the foreign base players shame on you minister.

He feel so ashame to go see the foreign base players shame on you minister.
Daniel 9 years ago

So is the PRESIDENT aware of all this behaviour of this minister?

So is the PRESIDENT aware of all this behaviour of this minister?
McGraw 9 years ago

Fuck ghanasoccernet,who told u his action could cause doom to Ghana football?Stupid GFA.we like wat he's doing.we re waitin 4 u in ksi

Fuck ghanasoccernet,who told u his action could cause doom to Ghana football?Stupid GFA.we like wat he's doing.we re waitin 4 u in ksi
charles 9 years ago

keep it up bro,we are saving Ghana

keep it up bro,we are saving Ghana
Papa Nii 9 years ago

You are moron for calling Hearts' fans illiterate.You would't spew such garbage if you were educated.Else you must be one of the numerous koko ase krachis- kose nyo.

You are moron for calling Hearts' fans illiterate.You would't spew such garbage if you were educated.Else you must be one of the numerous koko ase krachis- kose nyo.
NAT 9 years ago

NII. IS RIGHTS

NII. IS RIGHTS
Kwabena 9 years ago

Let's not bundle the issues and miss salient pointers. It becomes uneducated and murky if you say the man who was just a commentator or an illiterate cannot be a sports minister. No! It takes a well informed and read person t ...
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Let's not bundle the issues and miss salient pointers. It becomes uneducated and murky if you say the man who was just a commentator or an illiterate cannot be a sports minister. No! It takes a well informed and read person to be a commentator. The problem with Nii Lantey is that, he is a square team B minister in a round hole. We need a cool non political head to crack the whip on the whimsical FA who think accountability is a privilege. The unfortunate gestures from the minister is rather making a capricious FA more popular and a lesser of the two evil. Don't let these 2 big giants with egos fight till our already suffering sports development breaks down.
Kwaku 9 years ago

What is wrong with ghanasoccernet and their useless articles. And Ghanaweb will always pick them up. Saani Daara stop those nonsense.

What is wrong with ghanasoccernet and their useless articles. And Ghanaweb will always pick them up. Saani Daara stop those nonsense.
maxwell 9 years ago

this is the best sports minister Ghana has ever had, ahahaha I like this man

this is the best sports minister Ghana has ever had, ahahaha I like this man
ea 9 years ago

mahama must sack this arrogant man b4 he takes Ghana football back to the 90ties. populist ideas doesn't bring results.

mahama must sack this arrogant man b4 he takes Ghana football back to the 90ties. populist ideas doesn't bring results.

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