Grant discusses future with Ghana after AFCON

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jt 8 years ago

well done Grant,you have done your part,football is about win or lose,life is always about trying new things when you are not satisfy with where you are, there shld be someone who will take over from where you stop,Ghanaians ...
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well done Grant,you have done your part,football is about win or lose,life is always about trying new things when you are not satisfy with where you are, there shld be someone who will take over from where you stop,Ghanaians love you and wish you best as you move with another challenge
AMERICA LOVER 8 years ago

Thanks for your wonderful comments.God bless you jt!!

Thanks for your wonderful comments.God bless you jt!!
Ghanab 8 years ago

TO ME THE WAY WE CHOOSES GHANA PLAYERS IS NOT OKAY,NOW WE NEED TO REFORM THE PLAYERS BECAUSE ALWAYS ABOUT 60% OF THE BOYS LACK GOOD HEIGHT ALSO TOO TINY NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO COMPETE,SO MANY OF OUR CHANCES DO GO WASTE.SO WE GH ...
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TO ME THE WAY WE CHOOSES GHANA PLAYERS IS NOT OKAY,NOW WE NEED TO REFORM THE PLAYERS BECAUSE ALWAYS ABOUT 60% OF THE BOYS LACK GOOD HEIGHT ALSO TOO TINY NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO COMPETE,SO MANY OF OUR CHANCES DO GO WASTE.SO WE GHANA NEED START AFRESH AND SEARCH FOR YOUNG GUYS WHO ARE STRONG AND AND HAS HEIGHT AND TRAIN THEM FOR COMING NEAR FUTURE THANKS.
NON-ALIGNED 8 years ago

NOTHING TO DISCUSS!!! Go in perfect peace!

You have achieved nothing for Ghana but, made money for yourself. Your team selection - with unfit, undisciplined, arrogant, selfish players, lack of reading games and your wr ...
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NOTHING TO DISCUSS!!! Go in perfect peace!

You have achieved nothing for Ghana but, made money for yourself. Your team selection - with unfit, undisciplined, arrogant, selfish players, lack of reading games and your wrong substitutions was your downfall.

Please don't forget to take Kwasi Nyantakyi and Braimah with you.

And if possible, push for the Commission's Enquiry held after the Brazil world cup debacle to be implemented......to hopefully save our football. That is if you are even capable of doing that.

GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
$aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 8 years ago

Grant should hve been fired right after losing to cameroon. The fact that nyantakyi continues to entertain grant shenanigans tells you they working in together for mutual benefit

Grant should hve been fired right after losing to cameroon. The fact that nyantakyi continues to entertain grant shenanigans tells you they working in together for mutual benefit
darius99 8 years ago

Did Grant ever play football anywhere? So what are his real credentials? When are black people going to learn anything. You pay this clown 600K plus and expenses to make a fool of us.

Did Grant ever play football anywhere? So what are his real credentials? When are black people going to learn anything. You pay this clown 600K plus and expenses to make a fool of us.
ansah 8 years ago

I even suspect that if he were not there at all we would have done even better

I even suspect that if he were not there at all we would have done even better
JJ 8 years ago

I think you are right.

I think you are right.
$aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 8 years ago

This foolishness must end today. From henceforth we must invest in ourselves and emulate what premier soccer nations do. The fault is with the useless fa. They are all fools driving drunk. That toad nyantakyi wears glasses bu ...
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This foolishness must end today. From henceforth we must invest in ourselves and emulate what premier soccer nations do. The fault is with the useless fa. They are all fools driving drunk. That toad nyantakyi wears glasses but blind as a bat
Kkk 8 years ago

He took over a prepared team by A.A and reached afcon finals.

He took over a prepared team by A.A and reached afcon finals.

Omanhene 8 years ago

Yes, indeed, Ghana’s Black Stars suck and has become the proverbial “sick man of the West, here West Africa).” The Ivory Coast beat us in the 2015 AFCON finals. In Gabon, these youthful nitwits from Cameroon (14 of thei ...
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Yes, indeed, Ghana’s Black Stars suck and has become the proverbial “sick man of the West, here West Africa).” The Ivory Coast beat us in the 2015 AFCON finals. In Gabon, these youthful nitwits from Cameroon (14 of their players never played in AFCON or World Cup before) beat the hell out of the Black Stars to the tune of 2-0 and of all kookooase teams, Burkina Faso also took the Stars to the cleaners for them to return home “empty handed.” What a waste??

So, Ghana has to do three things immediately: (1) Fire (sack) the Jewish coach and NEVER hire any more Serbians or other foreign coaches. They’re not worth the tons of Cedis heaped on them. They’re non-Ghanaians, but make more money than our presidents. What the heck are we doing people?? Ghana wouldn’t let Ghanaians abroad run to become MPs and for other positions in government, forget it, while embracing foreigners to work in Ghana at higher salaries—WHY?

2) Ghana should revamp, as a matter of urgency, the GFA—for new direction and ideas; and

3) Ghana should begin, right now, to “scout out local talent and develop their skills” to replace the “overpaid, nonperforming, arrogant and disrespectful so called “foreign-based players.” Even, why do these players claim to be making huge salaries playing abroad, but fight over meager $10,000 wining bonuses?? A word to the wise is enough. They’ve SHAMED Ghana beyond repair by destroying our position as football (soccer) giants in Africa.
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Emma 8 years ago

Please bring Back Kwasi Appiah no more European coach we want our own coach.

Please bring Back Kwasi Appiah no more European coach we want our own coach.
Akamai 8 years ago

League...you guys are funny

League...you guys are funny
JJ 8 years ago

Can Ghanaweb get a story straight? Grant leaving after AFCON, Grant won't renew contract, and now Grant to discuss what? Which is which?

Can Ghanaweb get a story straight? Grant leaving after AFCON, Grant won't renew contract, and now Grant to discuss what? Which is which?
Zongo boy 8 years ago

Good luck avran take John Boye and razak with you they their contracts run out as well or they need to be deported to Kenya or somewhere in a jungle

Good luck avran take John Boye and razak with you they their contracts run out as well or they need to be deported to Kenya or somewhere in a jungle
Zongo boy 8 years ago

Please give us abedi ayew as Ghana new coach

Please give us abedi ayew as Ghana new coach
Awuni Mohammad 8 years ago

based on what?

based on what?
Faster Faster 8 years ago

Let's learn from our bad habit of sacking a coach after loosing in a tournament.It only leads to another obstacles to cross.

Let's learn from our bad habit of sacking a coach after loosing in a tournament.It only leads to another obstacles to cross.
JJ 8 years ago

You must be Grant's beneficiary, and not a Ghanaian football fan who has the interest of Ghana football at heart.

You must be Grant's beneficiary, and not a Ghanaian football fan who has the interest of Ghana football at heart.
Awuni Mohammad 8 years ago

Even if GFA wants him, he will not stay

Even if GFA wants him, he will not stay

$aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 8 years ago

Their squinty eyes can't see how tactically inept this old FOOL is? Lol

Their squinty eyes can't see how tactically inept this old FOOL is? Lol
Kwaku Eric. 8 years ago

Gfa is trying to negotiate another contact with Avram grant.

Gfa is trying to negotiate another contact with Avram grant.
Emperor Rasheed 8 years ago

Please do not come back to Ghana again.You can go to Britain and have fun. We will "fly" your money to you.

Please do not come back to Ghana again.You can go to Britain and have fun. We will "fly" your money to you.
???(DARKERTHANBLUE) 8 years ago

I'LL BE THE SENDER IN JESUS NAME.

I'LL BE THE SENDER IN JESUS NAME.
Emperor Rasheed 8 years ago

I will give you ogoglo to drink, okay?

I will give you ogoglo to drink, okay?
M.A.N Speedy ! 8 years ago

If we love our Black Stars to win then we need to invest more in our local coaches to go abroad and learn from the best coaches for say half a year. Lets pay what it takes to train our coaches. I have always spoken about get ...
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If we love our Black Stars to win then we need to invest more in our local coaches to go abroad and learn from the best coaches for say half a year. Lets pay what it takes to train our coaches. I have always spoken about gettin 2 sets of teams under 2 different coaches then selecting the best of the 2 teams to represent the nation. In addition, we need to select the local players early and give them training to become a winning side. Please, Please, Please Ghana has no strickers, and no scoring stategies. Why do all the forward players bunch up together when they can take the defenders out of the penalty box as a decoy? Mr Nyatekyi, please ask the next national coach to reveal at least 10 scoring strategies for scoring quick goals before being hired. Our scoring chances a limited because the forwards don't play as a team. No one wants to contribute to Asamoah Gyan's or whoever is in the lead's goal scoring feat. Lets revamp the Black stars on real merit and use the younger ones too.M.A.N Speedy !
Banger 8 years ago

Give him a 2year extension so that he finishes his world cup campaign but restrict his frequent European vacations.

Give him a 2year extension so that he finishes his world cup campaign but restrict his frequent European vacations.
Awuni Mohammad 8 years ago

he does not want the job
he has better offers from China

he does not want the job
he has better offers from China
Emperor Rasheed 8 years ago

I hope Grant has not hired you to fight for him. Please come again.

I hope Grant has not hired you to fight for him. Please come again.
Quabne 8 years ago

My friend banger r u on something strong. this guy has no knowledge of ghana football and has to go.we need home grown coaches with knowledge of the basic football.that is what will bring us results not idol worship.

My friend banger r u on something strong. this guy has no knowledge of ghana football and has to go.we need home grown coaches with knowledge of the basic football.that is what will bring us results not idol worship.

Awuni Mohammad 8 years ago

Corrupt GFA

Corrupt GFA
Onlycastro 8 years ago

[2/5, 1:48 PM] Victor Narwortey: Sorry but I think we need a new FA chairman as well
[2/5, 1:49 PM] Victor Narwortey: We need somebody who believe in and will concentrate on football at all levels and not just the black Star ...
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[2/5, 1:48 PM] Victor Narwortey: Sorry but I think we need a new FA chairman as well
[2/5, 1:49 PM] Victor Narwortey: We need somebody who believe in and will concentrate on football at all levels and not just the black Stars
[2/5, 1:51 PM] Victor Narwortey: The reasons why we are not doing well at the black Stars level is simply because we are not well at all the junior levels
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

Who has the responsibility to train the Stars the best technics of preventing freekick goals?Ofcourse,it's the coach so what détails is Grant talking about?I don't remember the last time Stars scored with a free kick or a co ...
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Who has the responsibility to train the Stars the best technics of preventing freekick goals?Ofcourse,it's the coach so what détails is Grant talking about?I don't remember the last time Stars scored with a free kick or a corner.
Sheriff 8 years ago

Go with the GFA'S and replace them with sullay and kpb. RASHIDA MALAFUCKA

Go with the GFA'S and replace them with sullay and kpb. RASHIDA MALAFUCKA
afrikasa.me 8 years ago

Ghana has a bright future is a line we have heard over and over again. When is the future going to be here?

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Ghana has a bright future is a line we have heard over and over again. When is the future going to be here?

www.afrikasa.me
the cainer 8 years ago

fOOLISH BLACKMEN; WILL NEVER LEARN: fOOLISH LEADERS; FOOLIST POLICY MAKERS: wHEN WILL YOU LOVE YOURSELF?

fOOLISH BLACKMEN; WILL NEVER LEARN: fOOLISH LEADERS; FOOLIST POLICY MAKERS: wHEN WILL YOU LOVE YOURSELF?
Mensah 8 years ago

This guy has taken GFA and Ghanaians in general for a ride. Collecting $50,000.00 a month and virtually residing abroad. Failed to develop local content and showed gross disrespect to the GFA and the nation. I am sure he is l ...
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This guy has taken GFA and Ghanaians in general for a ride. Collecting $50,000.00 a month and virtually residing abroad. Failed to develop local content and showed gross disrespect to the GFA and the nation. I am sure he is less concern about renewing his contract. He goes smiling all the way to the bank and leaves us in sorrow, tears and blood. GFA can be said to have caused financial loss to the nation. Shine your eyes Ghana. We have been cheated for too long.
Kwame Adu Gyamfi 8 years ago

I like Grant but he's obviously not what Ghana needs. He didn't bring any new blood in to the team. Look at Inaki Williams, Gideon Jung, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Alhassan Wakaso, I can go on. Look at guys even in the local league ...
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I like Grant but he's obviously not what Ghana needs. He didn't bring any new blood in to the team. Look at Inaki Williams, Gideon Jung, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Alhassan Wakaso, I can go on. Look at guys even in the local leagues like Latif Blessing and Amos Frimpong. We need a coach who will bring new blood in to the team and have a real passion for Ghana to succeed. I like Sellas Tetteh, Herve Renard, Ibrahim Tanko, Otto Addo, and Marcel Desailly
Kay 8 years ago

Mr reporter for your information there was no AFCON in 2014. Please try as much as you can to get some basic facts right. Some of you are really dragging the profession into gutter. Too bad.

Mr reporter for your information there was no AFCON in 2014. Please try as much as you can to get some basic facts right. Some of you are really dragging the profession into gutter. Too bad.
namiji 8 years ago

His real credentials are sending football clubs to relegation

His real credentials are sending football clubs to relegation
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Victor A. Young 8 years ago

Coach Avram Grant is a good coach, except that the Black Stars didn't shine this time around. Unfortunately, there's also divisions within the GFA camp; lots of back biting going on. The previous govt and the Minster for Spor ...
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Coach Avram Grant is a good coach, except that the Black Stars didn't shine this time around. Unfortunately, there's also divisions within the GFA camp; lots of back biting going on. The previous govt and the Minster for Sports created an antagonistic atmosphere within our camp, esp targeting FA boss, Kwasi Nyantakyi, including lots of unnecessary criticisms against our players that dampened their spirit.

These things don't create the right atmosphere for success. Although the players tried to put things behind them, luck eluded them during the WC qualifiers continuing into the AFCON-2017. Winners of the tournament had bonus issues too, but were able to resolve things quickly even during the tournament.

But Ghanaians, noted for their unnecessary criticisms have also contributed, in no small way, to the unsatisfactory result at the tournament. Just imagine how some folks are hurtling insults at the Black Stars, Coach Avarm Grant and FA Boss, Mr. Kwasi Nyantakyi even before the end of the tournament. The very some coach who took our national team to the finals--just 3 weeks before the start--is now being insulted by ungrateful, disrespectful and abusive Ghanaians. It's as if Ghana is the only country who knows how to play football. Gone are the days when we could beat other countries by 5-0, 9-0 and 3-0 margins; these days everybody knows how to play good football.

If Zimbabwe, Equitorial Guinea and lesser-known football countries could qualify for AFCON, then Ghana needs to go back to the drawing board and find ways to improve.

Expectations were very high; everyone, including the Black Stars wanted to lift the Cup. Sadly, football doesn't follow logic! Just because we reached the finals in 2015 doesn't mean we're guaranteed the trophy this year. Cameroon have shown character, strong team spirit among others to win AFCON-2017. Enough of the hype within our camp and start re-grouping and grooming of new talents for the next tournament, esp. WC-2018 in Russia. So far, things look tricky. We've played 2 qualifying games without a win. We'll have to win the rest of our matches, while hoping Egypt would lose somewhere.

Coach Avram Grant has done his part; he's a good coach and deserves space to fix our team. Our AFCON experience wasn't bad, except that Ghana was over-anxious to win. The many, many missed chances attests to the fact that we as a nation, thought winning the CUP was a "done deal!"

We've learnt good lessons; let's start planning for the next tournament, esp. the WC-2018 in Russia and stop spewing garbage on social media and the internet.
Maree Stopes 8 years ago

balls for you to urinate? you took unfit, old horses to war. spill out your controllers, you poodle!

balls for you to urinate? you took unfit, old horses to war. spill out your controllers, you poodle!
Conrad Bolgatanga 8 years ago

I think it is high time we invest in some of the ex players that have interest of coaching and some of the serious local coaches. The GFA pays hthis old man(Arvam Grant) huge sums of money only for him to be travelling unces ...
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I think it is high time we invest in some of the ex players that have interest of coaching and some of the serious local coaches. The GFA pays hthis old man(Arvam Grant) huge sums of money only for him to be travelling uncessarilly out of the country all in the name of scouting players. With all due respect the GFA should not think of renewing Mr Grant's contract. Some of the players need a good coach to help develop and become more consistent. Some of the players also need to be dropped from the national team. If One knows what it means to be a die hard supporter of a National Team, You will not be on this platform sympathizing with Mr Grant
SON OF GOD 8 years ago

Why don't we select some of our old players and sponsor them for training and development outside the country to come back and take charge of the national teams? No foreign coach has won any cup for Ghana in football. Never, ...
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Why don't we select some of our old players and sponsor them for training and development outside the country to come back and take charge of the national teams? No foreign coach has won any cup for Ghana in football. Never, 1963,1965,1979,1982 were all won by Ghanaian coaches. Train our own coaches please

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