Five players who could rescue Ghana’s 2018 World Cup hopes

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Enemies Are Not God, New York Boy 9 years ago

Something must be done to recall all these players to help Black Stars qualify to the WC.

Something must be done to recall all these players to help Black Stars qualify to the WC.
anokwa 3tw3 y3d3 papaapa 9 years ago

very truth we should call up these players if we wanna go to Russia

very truth we should call up these players if we wanna go to Russia
Avogadro 9 years ago

I am convinced nobody wants to hear this, but I will write it anyway. Our WC hopes are gone! They went away when we played a draw at home with Uganda. We actually do not deserve to be in the next WC.

This is the time to ...
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I am convinced nobody wants to hear this, but I will write it anyway. Our WC hopes are gone! They went away when we played a draw at home with Uganda. We actually do not deserve to be in the next WC.

This is the time to reorganize and identify young up-coming talents and get them ready for 2022! It's been over for us for a while!! Let's stop daydreaming!!!
The Stallion 9 years ago

You are right. We should start building a new team instead of day-dreaming.

You are right. We should start building a new team instead of day-dreaming.
Slimzay ***The Unshakable Shaker*** 9 years ago

What was wrong with the team which Grant presented against Egypt besides, there was no striker? That was a good team. We were defeated for the fact that we couldn't score to change the tempo of the game. What we need are stri ...
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What was wrong with the team which Grant presented against Egypt besides, there was no striker? That was a good team. We were defeated for the fact that we couldn't score to change the tempo of the game. What we need are strikers to take the mantle from Asamoah Gyan and we all have realized that Jordan Ayew is still struggling to take it. To me, that team played well. Harrison Afful's mistake to bring the penalty was an elementary defensive mistake. If he were to leave the Egyptian player after he was beat, Egypt couldn't have scored because we had about three players who closed in well before Afful tripped the opponent.

To me, it is not that we don't have the players and so should depend on the experoenced one mentioned for call-ups. We do and could play better if we concentrate on grooming them well. Bringing Kwadwo Asamoah, calling back Asamoah Gyan, if fit, and giving KPB the chance to come in with his experience instead of his attitude, to join the team we have now, I think that will be a good blend. Muntari at the moment, I don't see his matches therefore, I can't say a lot about him. However, Essien, is done. We have to respect that and allow him to rest like we did for Stephen Appiah.

That is my say on this issue of calling
POW@ R. DWAMENA 4 B/STARS 9 years ago

Slim the team was good they'd have won the match. Why select a team for a high profile match such as this with make shift strikers? In the Australian 2nd tier league competition for instance, there's a 21 year old Ghanaian pl ...
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Slim the team was good they'd have won the match. Why select a team for a high profile match such as this with make shift strikers? In the Australian 2nd tier league competition for instance, there's a 21 year old Ghanaian player by name Dwamena Raphael who is the leading scorer with 16 goals. Why can we try him? We can say that's a 2nd tier but Samuel Tetteh plays in the same league and he gets calling for every match, why?
Avogadro 9 years ago

Qualification for WC from the African Region at this stage of the competition allows no second chances. Cruel, but a true. Therefore, the situation in which we have put ourselves will take an 'Act of God' to fix! But, God ...
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Qualification for WC from the African Region at this stage of the competition allows no second chances. Cruel, but a true. Therefore, the situation in which we have put ourselves will take an 'Act of God' to fix! But, God is busy!! He has more important and pressing issues to address!!!

In Africa (at this stage), the moment a team plays and the result is only a back-to-back Draw and a Loss, it's over! Yes, we can still win everyone of our games!! But that is not a given!!! Do you remember the last time Ghana scored a goal in International play? Aha! It means, if it even comes down to goal differentials, we will still be lacking!!

The fact of the matter is, Egypt and Uganda have better chances of winning all the rest of their matches than we do. It is okay to be or sound patriotic! Patriotism comes from the heart!! Realism comes from the mind (AKA brains)!!! Which one trumps the other?

The writing is on the wall! Don't flog a dead horse!!
Avogadro 9 years ago

Qualification for WC from the African Region at this stage of the competition allows no second chances. Cruel, but true. Therefore, the situation in which we have put ourselves will take an 'Act of God' to fix! But, God is bu ...
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Qualification for WC from the African Region at this stage of the competition allows no second chances. Cruel, but true. Therefore, the situation in which we have put ourselves will take an 'Act of God' to fix! But, God is busy!! He has more important and pressing issues to address!!!

In Africa (at this stage), the moment a team plays and the result is only a back-to-back Draw and a Loss, it's over! Yes, we can still win everyone of our games!! But that is not a given!!! Do you remember the last time Ghana scored a goal in International play? Aha! It means, if it even comes down to goal differentials, we will still be lacking!!

The fact of the matter is, Egypt and Uganda have better chances of winning all the rest of their matches than we do. It is okay to be or sound patriotic! Patriotism comes from the heart!! Realism comes from the mind (AKA brains)!!! Which one trumps the other?

The writing is on the wall! Don't flog a dead horse!!
Slimzay 9 years ago

POW. Dwamena is not that good either because he was supposed to play for Salzburg Red Bulls, which is the Bundeslege 1 or let me say, the first division in the Austrian league. However, he couldn't cut it. The club he is play ...
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POW. Dwamena is not that good either because he was supposed to play for Salzburg Red Bulls, which is the Bundeslege 1 or let me say, the first division in the Austrian league. However, he couldn't cut it. The club he is playing for now has no competition in that league. That is why he is scoring that many goals. It is like coming from Kotoko or Hearts to play in the second division league. The Austrian second division league is weak compare to the England second division league.

To me, make Andre Ayew a striker and bring in Albert Adomah for the right wing to compete with Christian Atsu. Jordan and Warris shouldn't be called for the next three matches and see how they perform clubwise before extending another invitation. They need to know how serious this is.
Speedy Gonzales 9 years ago

I have always stated that we should have 2 national teams like Kwame Nkrumah's Republicans and the Black Stars. Keep all the old dogs in one team with a few young ones and pitch them against the young talents coming up. The ...
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I have always stated that we should have 2 national teams like Kwame Nkrumah's Republicans and the Black Stars. Keep all the old dogs in one team with a few young ones and pitch them against the young talents coming up. The competition will bring the best out of them to justify their inclusion in the national team. Let Desaille coach one team and Grant coach the other. This will help us tremendously. Building a winning national team side requires starting them as early as 15 and monitoring their growth and skills;we should send them abroad to compete and develop their talents. We should not wait till the last minute to start looking for the best to represent the nation.

Bring back our bad boys! 9 years ago

Essien is dead, Sulley and Kevin deserve a recall and Kwadwo Asamoah needs to return at all cost. Asamoah should recuperate fully to play.
Football is a bad boy business, in order to succeed you need to man manage these bad ...
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Essien is dead, Sulley and Kevin deserve a recall and Kwadwo Asamoah needs to return at all cost. Asamoah should recuperate fully to play.
Football is a bad boy business, in order to succeed you need to man manage these bad boys to work for you.
one area GFA, has no clue in dealing with.
Failure of Ajkwasi Appiah is due to lack of confidence.
In any organization, bad boys tend to be outrageous but a leader must focus on executing his job by managing these boys to work for him.
Off course players will laugh at your inefficiencies compared to what they have learned before. That should not be an excuse discipline or banned one forever.
Our stupidity is based on assumption. Seeing a player laugh coincidentally at your presence does not necessarily mean he is laughing at you. you need to ask questions, resolve the situation and get over with it. But leaders, will not but assume and groan over such behaviors at disrespectful.
Again bring back our bad boys!
Mr K 9 years ago

You are right. Not Essien. I will add Nana Poku playing in Egypt at the moment.

You are right. Not Essien. I will add Nana Poku playing in Egypt at the moment.
Sammy the Sheriff 9 years ago

Dwamena playing and leading the goal king race in Austria with his structure, ball control ability is at the moment the best striker we have in Ghana.

Dwamena playing and leading the goal king race in Austria with his structure, ball control ability is at the moment the best striker we have in Ghana.
$aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 9 years ago

ONLY KPB AND ASAMOAH NEED TO BE INCLUDED. THE REST ARE WITHOUT COUBS AND EVEN GYAN WONT MAKE IT IN MY BOOK BCOS HE PLAYS IN A VERY LOW STANDARD LG. WHERE IS NII ADJEI, NANA POKU AND JOHN ANTWI? U ARE NEGATING YOUR OWN CHANCES ...
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ONLY KPB AND ASAMOAH NEED TO BE INCLUDED. THE REST ARE WITHOUT COUBS AND EVEN GYAN WONT MAKE IT IN MY BOOK BCOS HE PLAYS IN A VERY LOW STANDARD LG. WHERE IS NII ADJEI, NANA POKU AND JOHN ANTWI? U ARE NEGATING YOUR OWN CHANCES OF SUCCESS WHEN U FAIL TO GIVE TROPHY WINNING PLAYERS AN EQUAL CHANCE OF PLAYING FOR THEIR COUNTRY
POW@ R. DWAMENA 4 B/STARS 9 years ago

Sammy. you're 100 percent right. I've been hitting on this for sometime. We need to go get him period.

Sammy. you're 100 percent right. I've been hitting on this for sometime. We need to go get him period.
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

austrian lg is for minnows. must be given bstar invite but not as a starter but a sub..

austrian lg is for minnows. must be given bstar invite but not as a starter but a sub..
Sammy the Sheriff 9 years ago

If we have to call Essien to Blackstars, then we must as well call back Abedi Pele and Tony Yeboah.

Essien has been to three teams the last three years and has been released each time because he can't stay fit due to old a ...
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If we have to call Essien to Blackstars, then we must as well call back Abedi Pele and Tony Yeboah.

Essien has been to three teams the last three years and has been released each time because he can't stay fit due to old age.

Muntari and Kevin can help Blackstars but they need to be humble.

The real missing link is Kwadwo Asamoah. We really need him.
Emperor Rasheed 9 years ago

Invite Sulley who? We might as well invite John Painstil, at least he is coaching and training with a club.What are the criteria for inviting players? Players without club and benchwarmers?

Invite Sulley who? We might as well invite John Painstil, at least he is coaching and training with a club.What are the criteria for inviting players? Players without club and benchwarmers?
Mr.N 9 years ago

We must forget about 2018 and plan for 2022 by re-building get rid of lazy coach Grant, Kwesi Nyantakyi and the whole EXCon replace the with forward thinking. Make Marcel Desailly coach Stephen Appiah his assistant and Rashee ...
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We must forget about 2018 and plan for 2022 by re-building get rid of lazy coach Grant, Kwesi Nyantakyi and the whole EXCon replace the with forward thinking. Make Marcel Desailly coach Stephen Appiah his assistant and Rasheed the GFA President you have a winning team.
Emperor Rasheed 9 years ago

That is certainly a winning team.

That is certainly a winning team.

Slimzay ***The Unshakable Shaker*** 9 years ago

Majed Warris and Jordan Ayew are not cutting it. Therefore, we need to scout for at least 4 new strikers. The team is okay and could get better when we have better goal hunters.

Majed Warris and Jordan Ayew are not cutting it. Therefore, we need to scout for at least 4 new strikers. The team is okay and could get better when we have better goal hunters.
POW@ R. DWAMENA 4 B/STARS 9 years ago

Jordan has been playing for the B/Stars since october 10, 2010 and he's still not experienced enough. The guy is only a better striker in bed when he's with the likes of Amanda Acquah, Let's go for Dwamena.

Jordan has been playing for the B/Stars since october 10, 2010 and he's still not experienced enough. The guy is only a better striker in bed when he's with the likes of Amanda Acquah, Let's go for Dwamena.
Hovah 9 years ago

Hahahaha this mathafucka said Pele and Yeboah. Thats just too funny. love those thow legends non the less

Hahahaha this mathafucka said Pele and Yeboah. Thats just too funny. love those thow legends non the less
Sammy the Sheriff 9 years ago

Go fuck your mother, you son of a two cedis prostitute.

Go fuck your mother, you son of a two cedis prostitute.
PR! 9 years ago

My brother, Essien can help. He doesn't have to play 90 minutes. ... and it's only 4 games left. We need to call all great football minds that are still playing even if for 30 strategic minutes.
What we lack at the moment is ...
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My brother, Essien can help. He doesn't have to play 90 minutes. ... and it's only 4 games left. We need to call all great football minds that are still playing even if for 30 strategic minutes.
What we lack at the moment is a great ball distributor, a great ball winner whose job is to win it and pass it out. Great wing backs like Milo's time and we bounce back. Honestly I think the coach's strategy doesn't suite us. We need s younger and more desirable coach who wants to make a name for himself as well. It's only when a coach's ambition equals that of the team BStsrs will we achieve the desired results. As at now, I won't recommend any local coach because there is too much mediocrity in Ghana and with Ghanaians. We have excuse for everything and accept excuses when heads has to roll and people fired for others to sit up. The west understand this principle so well and so are ready to quit or get fired when the results hold the country or team to ransoms.
Cheers!
Sammy the Sheriff 9 years ago

Thanks for your matured response, I still stand by my Essen exclusion, he is a spent force.

Thanks for your matured response, I still stand by my Essen exclusion, he is a spent force.
Fine boy 9 years ago

Essien cannot do anything again

Essien cannot do anything again
Joe 9 years ago

SORRY THEY ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH! GHANA MUST MOVE ON WITH THE YOUNG PLAYERS WE HAVE - INCLUDING LOCAL PLAYERS....

SORRY THEY ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH! GHANA MUST MOVE ON WITH THE YOUNG PLAYERS WE HAVE - INCLUDING LOCAL PLAYERS....
A good citizen 9 years ago

Yes you are right that is the exactly what I personally believe.

Yes you are right that is the exactly what I personally believe.
Tomorrow no dey 9 years ago

Apart from Brazil which other country has qualified for all the World Cup tournaments. Recalling them would not solve the problems they have caused the nation. We are out n should wait till 2022. This oldmen cannot help us i ...
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Apart from Brazil which other country has qualified for all the World Cup tournaments. Recalling them would not solve the problems they have caused the nation. We are out n should wait till 2022. This oldmen cannot help us in any way. We have been cursed
.n need repentance.

K Man 9 years ago

If missing out on the world cup will help cleanse the nonsense that is occurring within the GFA and the player set up then so be it. Not many countries can qualify for 4 world cups in a row, and even if we by some miracle qua ...
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If missing out on the world cup will help cleanse the nonsense that is occurring within the GFA and the player set up then so be it. Not many countries can qualify for 4 world cups in a row, and even if we by some miracle qualify if it's not going to change the mentality in Ghana football then what's the point.

Last point. Ghana does not need to go chasing Muntari, KPB and Essien. These guys have had their time....it's time for fresh young players and using players who are playing well currently but are being ignored due to bribes or special interests.
Max.Canada 9 years ago

Some of these guys have had their day's and they never be in the form that we need so let's forget them and move on.if we cannot qualify this year then we need to plan towards next 4 years.

Some of these guys have had their day's and they never be in the form that we need so let's forget them and move on.if we cannot qualify this year then we need to plan towards next 4 years.
anokwale 9 years ago

If we are so weak that we have to keep calling old players and some disrespectful players back then we do not have a program. We really need to take stock and realize that this is a necessary transition period and come back ...
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If we are so weak that we have to keep calling old players and some disrespectful players back then we do not have a program. We really need to take stock and realize that this is a necessary transition period and come back strong for 2022. I see this AFCON as a chance to have a new coach and test some new players. If we can even just get out of the group at AFCON that will be a plus.
Emperor Rasheed 9 years ago

The best comments so far.

The best comments so far.
J.K. FYNN 9 years ago

Sorry, then why not OSEI KOFI the "WIZARD DRIBBLER", and all those who won trophies for Ghana,to go and do what they know best?

Sorry, then why not OSEI KOFI the "WIZARD DRIBBLER", and all those who won trophies for Ghana,to go and do what they know best?
mohamed 9 years ago

we need good players

we need good players
Papa Alajo 9 years ago

Essien is done my brother, if kojo and sulley are in good shape why not.

Essien is done my brother, if kojo and sulley are in good shape why not.
Sinclear 9 years ago

CALL THE GUYS IMMD AND LETS START WINING

CALL THE GUYS IMMD AND LETS START WINING
The Don 9 years ago

Michael Essien is well past his sell by date.Sulley Muntari has no club. There is a reason why he does not play active football now. Asamoah Gyan is also not the player he once used to be, and it is about time we started givi ...
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Michael Essien is well past his sell by date.Sulley Muntari has no club. There is a reason why he does not play active football now. Asamoah Gyan is also not the player he once used to be, and it is about time we started giving younger players a chance to break in to the first teamHe is not good enough. I do agree that we desperately need Kodjo Asamoah back in the team, and possibly Kevin Boateng, but he has serious discipline problems which could disrupt team morale
A concerned citizen......... 9 years ago

This a step in a right direction

This a step in a right direction
elorm 9 years ago

stupid and idiotic senseless people, can ur stupid father's play like michael

stupid and idiotic senseless people, can ur stupid father's play like michael
Mr K 9 years ago

Essen is a yesterday soccer player. We are looking for Nana Poku

Essen is a yesterday soccer player. We are looking for Nana Poku
My York 9 years ago

That's true. these players are the pillars of blackstars no doubt about it. A lot of Ghanaians especially the media will object it that these players are ageing but in the field of play experience count. Stephen Appiah can ...
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That's true. these players are the pillars of blackstars no doubt about it. A lot of Ghanaians especially the media will object it that these players are ageing but in the field of play experience count. Stephen Appiah can still play but he will not be allowed. The media forced him to retire he should have been the captain as at now.
joe lartey, 9 years ago

Not that Black Stars don't have the right players,but it's the corrupted officials that handle the team to blame,and some of the players are also corrupt,so corrupted officials always choosing corrupt players to play,will alw ...
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Not that Black Stars don't have the right players,but it's the corrupted officials that handle the team to blame,and some of the players are also corrupt,so corrupted officials always choosing corrupt players to play,will always give you a bad result,never blame the coach,these corrupt officials never allowed to do his proper work,the truth will come out one day
Kobby J 9 years ago

Calling these players is a step towards a right direction.Essien can still play better than some of these so called young players.

Calling these players is a step towards a right direction.Essien can still play better than some of these so called young players.
the bitter truth 9 years ago

so sad that Ghanaian fans still leaving in past glory. then England should recall steven Gerard and frank lampard. so pathetic.

so sad that Ghanaian fans still leaving in past glory. then England should recall steven Gerard and frank lampard. so pathetic.
Revelation + Rationality = Truth 9 years ago

Were these guys not around when Ghana got humiliated at the last world cup?

Were these guys not around when Ghana got humiliated at the last world cup?
vl 9 years ago

Nope,
we don't need these players

Nope,
we don't need these players
Shak 9 years ago

Ghana can not continue to live in de Stone Age, we must move on wit de young players whether we qualify or not. Those ugly players must be thought a lesson dat ders a price to pay for indiscipline

Ghana can not continue to live in de Stone Age, we must move on wit de young players whether we qualify or not. Those ugly players must be thought a lesson dat ders a price to pay for indiscipline
Dezy 9 years ago

they should do well to bring the mentioned named players back to the team

they should do well to bring the mentioned named players back to the team
Kwasi 9 years ago

This is absolute nonsense!

This is absolute nonsense!
Kofi 9 years ago

Their time is long passed.
Why are they not doing well in their clubs?
Give your article a better thought.
Not useful recalling them to destroy the team.

Their time is long passed.
Why are they not doing well in their clubs?
Give your article a better thought.
Not useful recalling them to destroy the team.
perfect square 9 years ago

Foolish n stomach writer, how many of the players u named are in action football? Why don't we call osei Kofi n abedi pele? is only the 2 asamoah's that might make an impact in the future if u don't have anything to eat don't ...
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Foolish n stomach writer, how many of the players u named are in action football? Why don't we call osei Kofi n abedi pele? is only the 2 asamoah's that might make an impact in the future if u don't have anything to eat don't misled the nation
Dezy 9 years ago

Inaiki Williams should also be called, Atletico club striker

Inaiki Williams should also be called, Atletico club striker
Nkwarehene 9 years ago

Innaki is very good, but like Ofosu Mensah Innaki doesn't want to play for Ghana.

Innaki is very good, but like Ofosu Mensah Innaki doesn't want to play for Ghana.
Gyakabram 9 years ago

No one needs these two (2) bad influenec and dead wood in the Black Stars team. The rest are ok and can be managed.

No one needs these two (2) bad influenec and dead wood in the Black Stars team. The rest are ok and can be managed.
Daniel asare 9 years ago

I perfectly agree, We actually need them for the rest of the matches and Afcon

I perfectly agree, We actually need them for the rest of the matches and Afcon
Teacher Eric, From Akroso 9 years ago

I think you are right. No matter what the situation is, these five players needs to be called into the team so that we the supporter can also be happy.
In fact, without Sulley, Essien, Kelvin, Gyan and Asamoah, Ghana will ne ...
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I think you are right. No matter what the situation is, these five players needs to be called into the team so that we the supporter can also be happy.
In fact, without Sulley, Essien, Kelvin, Gyan and Asamoah, Ghana will never be in any big competition.
The technical team of the BLACK STARS should also sit GYAN and DEDE down and settle any dispute between them.
TJ 9 years ago

Most of these players have no clubs and most of them are benchwarmers, so I suggest we use players who are active n seeing action.

Most of these players have no clubs and most of them are benchwarmers, so I suggest we use players who are active n seeing action.
zico 9 years ago

My dear ghanafo we need to watch the cote d voire team.Now the only old player in the team is kano and they neary beat France in their friendly at PARIS.The NEW SYSTEM of football now is call SPREAD OUT. you must have a treme ...
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My dear ghanafo we need to watch the cote d voire team.Now the only old player in the team is kano and they neary beat France in their friendly at PARIS.The NEW SYSTEM of football now is call SPREAD OUT. you must have a tremedous speed of moving forward and returning and need young guys.
kk 9 years ago

you are mad!we prefer to play minus these disrespectful guys

you are mad!we prefer to play minus these disrespectful guys
Rich -U.K. 9 years ago

Rubbish who said Essen is injured free to play even 45 mns

Rubbish who said Essen is injured free to play even 45 mns
James Naru 9 years ago

no please remove Essien from it

no please remove Essien from it
Timtimhwe 9 years ago

crap , Essien can never be beneficial in our squad. he is an old man

crap , Essien can never be beneficial in our squad. he is an old man
Misterfootball 9 years ago

Ghana should search for up & coming good players these five wont play football for ever so why bringing them back and after 2018? whats happens to these five? We have good&fine players like Samuel Tette , Oduro who plays in t ...
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Ghana should search for up & coming good players these five wont play football for ever so why bringing them back and after 2018? whats happens to these five? We have good&fine players like Samuel Tette , Oduro who plays in the USA these boys must be given the chance to play let there be competition among players we have never have a good coach , the GFA believes in names when looking for coaches Avram Grant is no good at his post he lacks changes, strategies always with the same group of eleven players, what is the use of calling players if these will be sitting at the tochline & never given the chance to play? GFA should look for a strattegique coach with an ability to read a match but not the likes of APPIAH or GRANT these two has nothing to offer Ghana football. APPIAH was our woes at the 2014 wc in Brasil so while comming back these two lack the sense to put up good players for matches like that of Ghana/ Germany&Usa 2014 and our just recently Ghana -Egypt2016 The Black Stars problems lyes within GFA and it lack of searching for good coach. So folks while dont we try our own MARCEL DESSAILLY he is a good anallyist during these champions leauge & french first division matches at the French Televisions
Zico 9 years ago

Hummmmm.....I wander what we Ghanaians today see football to be, when we use to be treat to most countries today our leaders chooses players without considering our oppornent football experience. How can one pick players from ...
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Hummmmm.....I wander what we Ghanaians today see football to be, when we use to be treat to most countries today our leaders chooses players without considering our oppornent football experience. How can one pick players from unprofessional league teams am saying this because Ghanaian leagues are not valued thus why inverters don't spend on it am sorry to say but that's the truth.
Victor A. Young. 9 years ago

Until govt changes its hostile attitude towards the Black Stars, they can't bring glory to Ghana. The same hostile attitude prevailed during the 19 years of bitter AFRC/P-NDC regime during which Ghana could not qualify for an ...
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Until govt changes its hostile attitude towards the Black Stars, they can't bring glory to Ghana. The same hostile attitude prevailed during the 19 years of bitter AFRC/P-NDC regime during which Ghana could not qualify for any WC tournament. But things changed when the next govt under Kuffour started treating our players well, with the right motivation, through good incentives etc, Ghana qualified for WC-2006 hosted by Germany. Players bonuses became a big problem at WC-2014 in Brazil. Recently the players had to pay for their own air tickets to play in a match because of govt's hostile attitude. André Ayew opted to pay tickets for some players when it became necessary. This is not the way to run a National Team. It doesn't help in building team spirit; it brings our players down. Yet some people go about blaming the Coach and insult our players. They are even saying that GFA boss, Kwasi Nyantakyi, under whose admin, Ghana qualified for 3 consecutive WC has stolen money withoutany proof. Ghanaians are not honest; many of us are hypocrites. It's time for govt to do the right things and help our Black Stars shine once more. Enough of the antagonistic stance by govt and the lies..!!!
kb 9 years ago

Nope, nada! We don't need all of them. A good coach will just be needing KAsa, Gyan and Sulley, only if he's fit, so it's not even going to be possible. Because he's playing actively now. Maybe during the Afcon itself, if he ...
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Nope, nada! We don't need all of them. A good coach will just be needing KAsa, Gyan and Sulley, only if he's fit, so it's not even going to be possible. Because he's playing actively now. Maybe during the Afcon itself, if he's active, by then. But for now, like I keep saying, the blackstars team has been too static, no competition in all positions and obviously there is grant. Hence, not giving chances to different style of play, the bane of team's losing state. Again a good coach can take and read each match. My point is we may not need Essen and Kpb per say, we can get players who play equally as they might do. Again, it takes a descent coach with a special eye for scouting great prospects, and bold enough to give them the chance and also someone who is highly devoted. We don't need any high profile superstar coach with huge pay demands, learnt from grant. For instance, two astronomical issues facing the team now are the goalkeeping, and reliable strikers. And a good coach can easily notify these things and will search every corner of this globe to get just two reliable pair of hands and add only one of what we already have. And I think Kwarasey can be the one, with the right support n encouragement, I think grant favorite is not good. Should be allowed to go. Then this devoted coach can be on the prior to bring out tons of various strikers all over, to select 4 taller and stronger finishers to add to Gyan and Assifuah now. Jordan plays better as a right winger, can compete with Astu and Joe Dodoo/ Lloyd Sam/Owusu Abayie. Not as a striker, it may take a good coach to know it. And Waris plays like Accam and Assifuah and Accam and are better finishers. Another factor, we never had taller strikers, and its not because we can't get them. It is because none of coaches are really devoted to look around, especially at this time period, taller and stronger can be used alternatively, a good coach will have that in mind. Having our versions of the Lukaku's, Benteke's can only be a plus. Cant have Waris and Asiffua at the same damn time! And there's no way this grant guy would take his time to Google and find out from the various home and abroad players performances that some of these journalists, like Akyereko, researchs and writes about every week. Because within that roster, regular fans like I am are able to follow some of these potential strikers as they play week in week out. Kwame karikari, William Owusu, Rapheal Dwamena, Kevin Tano, Eric Warden, Greyjohn kyei, Nana Poku, John Antwi, Isaac Sackey,
Theophilus (Mispah) 9 years ago

I agree with you for sulley,Kelvin, Asamoah and Kwadwo, but for Essien,I think he's out from pitch now coz of injuries.

I agree with you for sulley,Kelvin, Asamoah and Kwadwo, but for Essien,I think he's out from pitch now coz of injuries.
Tex 9 years ago

Essien is a broken horse, Muntari is clubless, KPB only plays for himself...the ship has sailed, time to rebuild with the youngsters

Essien is a broken horse, Muntari is clubless, KPB only plays for himself...the ship has sailed, time to rebuild with the youngsters
Omega 9 years ago

All these guys are 'have beens', lets think about the now and the future. there are enough good players around who are willing to give their all to ensure qualification. all Ghana needs is good management. GFA should have a c ...
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All these guys are 'have beens', lets think about the now and the future. there are enough good players around who are willing to give their all to ensure qualification. all Ghana needs is good management. GFA should have a complex with training and boarding facilities and house for the management of the stars that belong to the State and revolved as management team revolves. similar to a secondary or a tertiary institution, run with monies the stars earn from their games. if the Black stars are of any worth, with good management they can be a success unit that has capital which will be revolving and capital which can be invested in the health, training, social(after playing days are over) for loyal and patriotic players and personnel who commit their careers and life to Ghana football. Its all about good management not bringing in arrogant old-boned players who are past their prime.
Nun 9 years ago

Do you understand football? These players are either playing in the second division or have no regular playing time in their teams. They are old and have lost form. Names don't sell, it is your current form and your experienc ...
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Do you understand football? These players are either playing in the second division or have no regular playing time in their teams. They are old and have lost form. Names don't sell, it is your current form and your experience that should determine who plays.
Anas! 9 years ago

This is my candid position..
Let this be the starting line up of the next match..
Kwarasey
Afful
Rahman
Mensah
Boye
Muntari
Kwadwo
Gyan
Andre
Kevin
Atsu
This should then be repped this way

...
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This is my candid position..
Let this be the starting line up of the next match..
Kwarasey
Afful
Rahman
Mensah
Boye
Muntari
Kwadwo
Gyan
Andre
Kevin
Atsu
This should then be repped this way

Kwarasey
Afful. Boye. Mensah. Rahman

Muntari. Kwadwo

Atsu. Kevin. Andre

Gyan

Sub's..
Wakaso
Afriyie
Jordan
Amartey
Schlupp
Badu
Warris
Brimah
Rauf Usman Issah 9 years ago

yes these players must be called to help gh qualify to Russia 2018 wc

yes these players must be called to help gh qualify to Russia 2018 wc
Ayitey Emmanuel Mixpa 9 years ago

Do you think we are fools and we do not know what is football Masa forget all those players only the number one striker will get chance .Tweaaa Saudi team even sack u ,all are club less

Do you think we are fools and we do not know what is football Masa forget all those players only the number one striker will get chance .Tweaaa Saudi team even sack u ,all are club less
JETMONEY 9 years ago

Best is to recruit young hungry players.... Who are fit to do the job

Best is to recruit young hungry players.... Who are fit to do the job
stone 9 years ago

we need them

we need them
Likam Joshua Sallam 9 years ago

A.Gyan, D.Ayew,Atsu,Mubarak and Wakassu.Muntari himself is suppose to be called.
In fact b4 GBS goes to Russia we must called back Kwesi Appiah and Sulley Muntari.
For the actual fact with these players and the expe ...
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A.Gyan, D.Ayew,Atsu,Mubarak and Wakassu.Muntari himself is suppose to be called.
In fact b4 GBS goes to Russia we must called back Kwesi Appiah and Sulley Muntari.
For the actual fact with these players and the experience Coach Appiah Ghana will go to Russia and perform very well. There was this fair guy call Appiah something his also deserved to be called.
Insha Allah all things shall be well.
Nayaki 9 years ago

yes we need them now.even their names can scared othe teams

yes we need them now.even their names can scared othe teams
Son Of Man 9 years ago

The writer of this post has shown that stupidity is a matter of birth. How can you call for players who are injured, some out of football and without clubs as savior of Ghana soccer. Only KPB plays football at any high level. ...
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The writer of this post has shown that stupidity is a matter of birth. How can you call for players who are injured, some out of football and without clubs as savior of Ghana soccer. Only KPB plays football at any high level. I won't touch him with a 100 feet pole. His past association with the national team tells me only a donkey will fall for his stupid tricks. Dude should not play for the national team. He is a cancer and you do everything to get rid of cancer. Egypt is a good national team. When was the last time Ghana won a match in Egypt?.
Didn't the writer know Asamoah is injured and cannot possibly play for Ghana? If he is healthy , he will play. But he is not the savior. Was he not involved in the Brazil debacle. Even Messi sometimes cannot save Argentina from defeat and the last time I checked, Asamoah is not Messi.
Any reasonable person, who follows soccer should realize we cannot depend on Essien and Muntari again. Yet people call for their inclusion. If you do, then you are a BOZO. These are the same people calling for Owusu Abeyie, Oduro and every Ghanaian plying his trade on the fringes somewhere. Since we are calling for players, lets call for Kwasi Owusu, Abubakari, Wilberforce Mfum.
Capito Gyan is a shell of his former self. Injuries taking its toll and I will not put him in even if he is fit. Time to move on. Stop going back and lets look at the future. Our success in football depends on the current squad not players like KPB, Muntari, Essien, Asamoah Gyan.
So writer, go back and come back with something new. This post is pure nonsense.
Awuni Mohammad 9 years ago

Mostly old legs who've not played football in the last 12 months

Mostly old legs who've not played football in the last 12 months
bkm 9 years ago

Keep on dreaming. They are not going anywhere. Thay do not have what it takes to go to Russia.

Keep on dreaming. They are not going anywhere. Thay do not have what it takes to go to Russia.
last card 9 years ago

what about frank amankwaa,daniel addo,emmanuel duah and osei kuffour?lol

what about frank amankwaa,daniel addo,emmanuel duah and osei kuffour?lol
Ambassador 9 years ago

No world cup siaaaaaa

No world cup siaaaaaa
NorbertAsante 9 years ago

The writing was always on the wall that Ghana's team lacked depth, seriously. We boast of how we can manage without Kevin, Sulley and co., only to fall back to our senses that we cannot. Now we see RED, always failing to pu ...
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The writing was always on the wall that Ghana's team lacked depth, seriously. We boast of how we can manage without Kevin, Sulley and co., only to fall back to our senses that we cannot. Now we see RED, always failing to put things in perspective ahead of time.....Good for nothing Ghanaians.
ado 9 years ago

EGYPT is better to play in world cup 2018

EGYPT is better to play in world cup 2018
Philemon Asante 9 years ago

Why do people keep on saying "Bring back Kevin, Muntari, blah blah blah?
Doesn't the GFA know? They just won't call them. Why waste your breathe? Ghana won't go to Russia n every Tom, Dick n Harry will be ashamed.
I for o ...
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Why do people keep on saying "Bring back Kevin, Muntari, blah blah blah?
Doesn't the GFA know? They just won't call them. Why waste your breathe? Ghana won't go to Russia n every Tom, Dick n Harry will be ashamed.
I for one is looking forward to 2022 in Qatar.
Serendipity 9 years ago

Hmm. I have an even more potent list of players to include: Mohammed Polo, Abdul Razak, Opoku Afriyie, George Alhassan, Adolf Armah. Got it?

Hmm. I have an even more potent list of players to include: Mohammed Polo, Abdul Razak, Opoku Afriyie, George Alhassan, Adolf Armah. Got it?
Essien 2 9 years ago

I always miss the days of Essien, laryea.Appiah n sulley. its we the supporters who retire our good players. we need this guys to help our country qualify afterwards then we drop some of them for the young once.

I always miss the days of Essien, laryea.Appiah n sulley. its we the supporters who retire our good players. we need this guys to help our country qualify afterwards then we drop some of them for the young once.
kwaku 9 years ago

Three of these players are prone to injuries and would not be able to play

Three of these players are prone to injuries and would not be able to play
Ekow Samuel. 9 years ago

We preffer Essian Mr. AND Muntari with agreement of Muntari Mr.for never behaviing as he did and that two of them its okay and we think he will take a lesson on it of the behaviour of him and we do not support that and never ...
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We preffer Essian Mr. AND Muntari with agreement of Muntari Mr.for never behaviing as he did and that two of them its okay and we think he will take a lesson on it of the behaviour of him and we do not support that and never again the masses of ghana football fans and suppoters are need of him and them,the two!God bless you and oman ghana.
OPIDASH 9 years ago

They must come back, we need them all

They must come back, we need them all
kofi bonsu 9 years ago

how we criticise Ghana players about their age has brought us to this defeat why Essien can't play even if not full time,mkel obi and Victor mosses are even still playing for their national team is hard time we mind our mouth ...
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how we criticise Ghana players about their age has brought us to this defeat why Essien can't play even if not full time,mkel obi and Victor mosses are even still playing for their national team is hard time we mind our mouth on this
Misty collins 9 years ago

this is the only solution to black Star's,
all these players are better than the current players

this is the only solution to black Star's,
all these players are better than the current players
J.O 9 years ago

These are all dead horses

These are all dead horses
Bismark 9 years ago

Yes indeed ghanaians we really need the most experience sulley Ali muntari to stablise our midfield as well as Essien and kelvin

Yes indeed ghanaians we really need the most experience sulley Ali muntari to stablise our midfield as well as Essien and kelvin
bernard kumi 9 years ago

Quincy Owusu Abeyiey is another name to remember! The wizard dribbler has quietly been ignored for his disciplinary record. He remains committed to playing for Ghana and should not be relegated to nonentity. This guy has th ...
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Quincy Owusu Abeyiey is another name to remember! The wizard dribbler has quietly been ignored for his disciplinary record. He remains committed to playing for Ghana and should not be relegated to nonentity. This guy has the ablity to unlock any defence with his deft moves! Had he been used against Uganda and Egypt our fate wouldn't be so dire!
GODWIN 9 years ago

Everybody make mistakes just like this three players. Ghanaian let ask ourselves if where you or I who happen to fine ourselves in their shoes, what will we not have done. Let us be honest. Most Ghanaian insult even the the p ...
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Everybody make mistakes just like this three players. Ghanaian let ask ourselves if where you or I who happen to fine ourselves in their shoes, what will we not have done. Let us be honest. Most Ghanaian insult even the the president of the republic of Ghana, What charges do give to them?
Ajingox 9 years ago

Arguable indeed! But if is for experience, Ronaldinho would have been in 2014 WC.
Pls I will urge u to call for able bodied and the "I can do spirit big boys " for the game.

Arguable indeed! But if is for experience, Ronaldinho would have been in 2014 WC.
Pls I will urge u to call for able bodied and the "I can do spirit big boys " for the game.
Frimpong 9 years ago

LET CALL THE FIVE PLAYER RIGHT NOW.

LET CALL THE FIVE PLAYER RIGHT NOW.
Kojo wonders. Accra labadi 9 years ago

Yes we need them very much. We must do so

Yes we need them very much. We must do so
Kojo wonders. Accra labadi 9 years ago

Yes we need them very much .

Yes we need them very much .
Babs Carona 9 years ago

GFA is taking Ghanaian like thy own house ,the player thy want him to be call thy I'll be call not those who can do the job.we need change of adminstration in GFA.

GFA is taking Ghanaian like thy own house ,the player thy want him to be call thy I'll be call not those who can do the job.we need change of adminstration in GFA.
kofi 9 years ago

I agree to all but one. Essien won't be able to contribute much to my opinion. The other four I totally agree is a must

I agree to all but one. Essien won't be able to contribute much to my opinion. The other four I totally agree is a must
abdul Gafaru 9 years ago

This is true

This is true
Adam 9 years ago

I don't think esien can perform

I don't think esien can perform
blinks 9 years ago

I hope so ,because we are lacking expirence players to keep us going.

I hope so ,because we are lacking expirence players to keep us going.
Ansah Frederick 9 years ago

Yeah they are good and those who say they are not good should go out there to play

Yeah they are good and those who say they are not good should go out there to play
Ansah Frederick 9 years ago

Yes oo we need them paaaa.

Yes oo we need them paaaa.
Anayem Luiz 9 years ago

Something must to be done to recall all these players if not Ghana will not gualify to the WC.

Something must to be done to recall all these players if not Ghana will not gualify to the WC.
Lambert 9 years ago

Siaaaa which our current midfielders is better than Essian

Siaaaa which our current midfielders is better than Essian

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