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Askantwi 12 years ago

I just couldn't fault you in anyway. I agree with 100%.

I just couldn't fault you in anyway. I agree with 100%.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

First of all, Nathan Sinkala is not a midfielder but a defender so how in the world Zambia will play him in the midfield. Oh well, like he said, it is his opinion. That is good to hear. In Mazembe, yes Sinkala plays in the de ...
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First of all, Nathan Sinkala is not a midfielder but a defender so how in the world Zambia will play him in the midfield. Oh well, like he said, it is his opinion. That is good to hear. In Mazembe, yes Sinkala plays in the defensive midfield but in the national team, they have better midfielders than Sinkala. Expect Rainford Kalaba to be positioned between Chisamba Lungu and Francis Kasonde. For this one, I could bet my last cent on it. Upfront would contained Christopher Katonga, Jacob Mulenga, and Emmanuel Mayuka.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

IS AFFUL A NATURAL LEFTBACK? HE DOESNT EVE PLAY LEFTBACK FOR HIS CLUB? ARE U HIGH? KASA AS A MIDFIELDER? HE IS A LIABILITY IN MIDFIELD, ALWAYS AFRAID OF HIS FEET. PUT HIM ON THE RIGHT WING, SO HE CAN HAVE MORE ROOM TO MANEUVE ...
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IS AFFUL A NATURAL LEFTBACK? HE DOESNT EVE PLAY LEFTBACK FOR HIS CLUB? ARE U HIGH? KASA AS A MIDFIELDER? HE IS A LIABILITY IN MIDFIELD, ALWAYS AFRAID OF HIS FEET. PUT HIM ON THE RIGHT WING, SO HE CAN HAVE MORE ROOM TO MANEUVER N DISH PASSES. USE DEDE AS AN ATTACKING MIDFIELDER, THE SAME POSITION HE PLAYED AS AN U20 PLAYER. KPB, GYAN N ESSIEN MUST NOT START, BUT COME OFF THE BENCH.
TOGBE FIAWORSIMEH 12 years ago

Askantwi, please who, in your opinion, should be taking penalties awarded to us if any?

Askantwi, please who, in your opinion, should be taking penalties awarded to us if any?
DIAMOND 12 years ago

"KPB, GYAN N ESSIEN MUST NOT START, BUT COME OFF THE BENCH".

KPB and Gyan are so hot now that it will be a big mistake, in my view, not to start them.

Each of them must stay in for the 90, unless we're ahead by at least ...
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"KPB, GYAN N ESSIEN MUST NOT START, BUT COME OFF THE BENCH".

KPB and Gyan are so hot now that it will be a big mistake, in my view, not to start them.

Each of them must stay in for the 90, unless we're ahead by at least 5 by 85.

We need to start the harvest (hopefully so) early, because the Bullets will be out of the gates with fire and brimstone, so our antidote should be to kill them off quickly.

Essien can come from the bench for the last 30, or even the last 15; he's not seen enough action since Madrid.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

THIS IS A HOME GAME. SECONDLY, IT HELPS TO RESERVE UR BEST WEAPONS WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH. IF U USE GYAN, KPB N ESSIEN EARLY N THEY GET INJURED EARLY ETC...WAT DO U HAVE TO RELY ON? WE ARE PLAYING AT HME, SO WE HAVE CROWN ...
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THIS IS A HOME GAME. SECONDLY, IT HELPS TO RESERVE UR BEST WEAPONS WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH. IF U USE GYAN, KPB N ESSIEN EARLY N THEY GET INJURED EARLY ETC...WAT DO U HAVE TO RELY ON? WE ARE PLAYING AT HME, SO WE HAVE CROWN SUPPORT. AA MUST GO WITH DEDE N THE REGULARS LIKE KASA, WAKASSO AND LET THEM START. THE VET CAN SIT N WATCH HOW THE TIDE OF THE GAME IS GOING N USE THAT AS A WEAPON. THEY CAN COME IN CORRECT THE MISTAKES.
DIAMOND 12 years ago

"IF U USE GYAN, KPB N ESSIEN EARLY N THEY GET INJURED EARLY ETC...WAT DO U HAVE TO RELY ON?"

1. Why go in with the attitude that they'll be injured (assuming Gyan will be ready from his current scrape)?

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"IF U USE GYAN, KPB N ESSIEN EARLY N THEY GET INJURED EARLY ETC...WAT DO U HAVE TO RELY ON?"

1. Why go in with the attitude that they'll be injured (assuming Gyan will be ready from his current scrape)?

But I can adapt to the idea that we should start with those who have brought us so far.

2. Read again my take on Essien.
Edem Lasisi, Atlanta 12 years ago

I think GHFUO has a good point. Sometimes, using "tactical" substitutions is very effective, as long as everybody is on the same page.

I was encouraged to read that Badu indicated that he would not mind playing as a sub.

I think GHFUO has a good point. Sometimes, using "tactical" substitutions is very effective, as long as everybody is on the same page.

I was encouraged to read that Badu indicated that he would not mind playing as a sub.
pala 12 years ago

i don't get this craze about afful. i don't get it. he is a waste @ the left full back. the coach should bring quality competition to that position so that he can get a stabilizer there. he should start inviting nii addy now ...
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i don't get this craze about afful. i don't get it. he is a waste @ the left full back. the coach should bring quality competition to that position so that he can get a stabilizer there. he should start inviting nii addy now (not lee addy)i think kasa did a fairly good job @ that position but public criticism might have made the coach to shelve that idea of using kasa as a left full back. kasa was very prominent when he played @ thst position.
i like your comment about kwadwo asamoah
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

dont mind them. too many gyimi ppl in gh who dont UNDERSTAND SOCCER. afful is not even Natural leftback. AA MUST BRING IN NATURAL LEFTBACK WHO PLAY THE SPOT WOTH THEIR CLUBS FOR THAT POSITION. WE CANT AFFORD TO EXPERIMENT, E ...
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dont mind them. too many gyimi ppl in gh who dont UNDERSTAND SOCCER. afful is not even Natural leftback. AA MUST BRING IN NATURAL LEFTBACK WHO PLAY THE SPOT WOTH THEIR CLUBS FOR THAT POSITION. WE CANT AFFORD TO EXPERIMENT, ESP WITH CRUCIAL GAMES LIKE THIS. NANA ASARE IS HOT, I HAVE BEEN WATCHING HIM. SO IS DAVE ADDY. KASA NEEDS TO BE EMPLOYED ON THE WINGS BCOS OF HIS PACE N QUICKNESS. WHEN HE IS IN THE MIDFIELD, HE IS VERY JITTERY N HIS QUICKNESS MAKES IT A PROBLEM FOR HIM TO RELEASE BALLS TIMELY TO STRIKERS. THEREFORE, THE BEST WAY TO USE KASA IS ON THE RIGHT OR LEFT WING. WHERE IS AFFUM AND YIADOM? INSTEAD, U GO N CALL WARRIS, OTOO...TWEAA!

OSEI TAWIAH 12 years ago

Addy is very poor at defense, he is only good playing at the wings.

Addy is very poor at defense, he is only good playing at the wings.
Sulley 12 years ago

Rabiu is indeed better than Essien. Essien may have to work very hard to get a starting position. He is growing old, I'm sorry for him.

Rabiu is indeed better than Essien. Essien may have to work very hard to get a starting position. He is growing old, I'm sorry for him.
Joy 12 years ago

My selection: Dauda - goal; Afful and Inkoom - backs; Essien, Mensah, and Mohammed - mid-field; Ayew, Asamoah, Asamoah - Gyan, Muntari, Kevin P. Boateng - forwards

My selection: Dauda - goal; Afful and Inkoom - backs; Essien, Mensah, and Mohammed - mid-field; Ayew, Asamoah, Asamoah - Gyan, Muntari, Kevin P. Boateng - forwards
KK 12 years ago

The world is leaving you behind, get in the game!

The world is leaving you behind, get in the game!
DIAMOND 12 years ago

Which Muntari?

Which Muntari?
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

"I just couldn't fault you in anyway. I agree with 100%" Askantwi agreed.

Waow!!! Did you analyze what Christopher Opoku posted or you read it and went ahead and agreed to everything? Though the article is an opinionated o ...
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"I just couldn't fault you in anyway. I agree with 100%" Askantwi agreed.

Waow!!! Did you analyze what Christopher Opoku posted or you read it and went ahead and agreed to everything? Though the article is an opinionated one, it is publicly published and so needs to be analyzed to see whether the writer is good in the game or not. Don't forget, even thought it is his opinion, the writer is a sports analyst, and therefore, must know the game he daily analyzes.

I wouldn't say he is a 100% write because there are loop holes in his placement and the selection. For him to publish such an article, he should be evaluated as if he is the coach going into this match based on his article.

Now, reading from this article, the formation I came out with was 4-4-1-1. According to the article, Kwedwo Asamoah would be paired with the defensive midfielder, which in this case is Rabiu Mohammed, though, would move forward more than Rabiu when we have possession.

Hmmmm. This means, if Chris is the coach, he would placed Kwedwo Asamoah along ball winning midfielder, Rabiu Mohammed, and give him playmaker role.

My first question here is, with you witnessing the Black Stars for the past 9 months now, can Kwewdo Asamoah effective handle this position better than Wakaso Mubarak? I mean, Kwedwo Asamoah and Wakaso Mubarak which one of these players is more stronger, more creative, and tackles better than the other? Playing as a Deep Lying Playmaker, not only the player has to have the offensive mind to create chances for the attackers, but also has to have the defensive mind to help the Holding Midfielder to close in gaps and to shield the back 4 defenders. Second question, can Kwedwo Asamoah battle in the middle, not at the wing, with Kalaba, that skinny young Zanbian?

Here is a point to make and I'm sure you have seen this act severally. Kwedwo Asamoah falls easily in international matches more than in club matches. I'm not insinuating anything here, and since the match is a crucial one, I don't think most calls would favor us. We may need to think on all that.

Like I pointed out above, with this formation, Wakaso would be the one to play from the attacking mid, whilst Kwedwo Asamoah plays in the middle. I know this article is based on just one's opinion, analyzing it helps to know the writer's knowledge of the beautiful game we love so much. Kwedwo Asamoah does better playing from the left attacking mid instead. Here, Coach Christopher Opoku, to me, is either experimenting or wasn't aware of his placement of these two players.

Let us examine Kevin Prince Boateng's role based on the article. Kevin is to play in front of Kwedwo Asamoah and at the back of Asamoah Gyan, the main striker. Basically, 4-4-2 formation when attaching, if a coach opts to field a creative player in the "hole," as Christopher Opoku indicated, then the formation transforms into a 4-4-1-1. With this formation, whichever front two combination a coach chooses to field, the player who is not a big target man or a withdrawn creative player, is likely to be a goalscorer, with the nous to sniff out and score chances in and around the penalty area. In this role, Kevin is known to be one of the best. Therefore, one can say, it is perfect and fits the player's style of play. Good job, Chris.

I shall return
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Oh my goodness, look at how I wrote right. (write) This is getting serious!

Anyway, read to understand instead, and ignore my typo.

Thanks

Oh my goodness, look at how I wrote right. (write) This is getting serious!

Anyway, read to understand instead, and ignore my typo.

Thanks
esi atta 12 years ago

if Gyan cannot go, play waris 9...KPB/dede shd come off the bench..

if Gyan cannot go, play waris 9...KPB/dede shd come off the bench..
ATSU, HO 12 years ago

I CAN IMAGINE THAT APPIAH WILL HAVE A HEAD ACHE BUT MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO BENCH ESSIEN HE IS STILL NOT THE ESSIEN WE KNEW. IT IS GOOD THAT HE IS BACK THOUGH, I LIKE HIM. HE SHOULD HAVE MY CONDOLENCE ON THE LOSS OF HIS FATH ...
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I CAN IMAGINE THAT APPIAH WILL HAVE A HEAD ACHE BUT MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO BENCH ESSIEN HE IS STILL NOT THE ESSIEN WE KNEW. IT IS GOOD THAT HE IS BACK THOUGH, I LIKE HIM. HE SHOULD HAVE MY CONDOLENCE ON THE LOSS OF HIS FATHER.
ME 12 years ago

I think your selection is not bad- almost 100%.

I think your selection is not bad- almost 100%.

Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Brimah is in top form. We shouldn't be afraid to use him instead if Dauda is still warming the bench.

Right Full-Back, I will pick Essien over the young and inexperience defender Opare. To me, Daniel Opare would be too dan ...
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Brimah is in top form. We shouldn't be afraid to use him instead if Dauda is still warming the bench.

Right Full-Back, I will pick Essien over the young and inexperience defender Opare. To me, Daniel Opare would be too dangerous in that position against Zambia. Remember, for Daniel Opare to play the right full-back, he may battle with Emmanuel Mayuka, who is also a young player like Opare. Any least mistake from him in the 18 box would cost us big. Therefore, I would go with an experienced player like Essien. To me, Micheal though hasn't play for his club yet, he can still shut young Mayuka down with his experience in a heart beat.

Left full back, I do agree with Chris. Harrison Afful plays that position better than anyone of our defenders.

Centre half, I agree, Boye holds the key to this position at the moment. Unless he gives it out, no one can take it. As far as he keeps featuring for his club, it would be difficult for others to replace him.

Central Defence, I picked Awal instead of Jonathan Mensah because the season just began, and as the article mentioned, Jonathan sat almost the entire last season. He played only 6 matches. To me, I wouldn't start him. Mohammed Awal played more matches and still playing this year. Also Awal has a little height than Jonathan and as a defender, the height could play a major row in decision making. Both players read games well.

The rest, I'm all for it and will use 4-2-3-1 formation.

2. Essien, 4 John Boye, 5. Awal Muhammed, 3. Harrison Afful

8. Rabiu, 6. Wakasso

7. Ayew, 10. Boaten, 11. K. Asamoah

9. Asamoah Gyan (If only Fit)

At least, with the 4-2-3-1 formation(when in possession) it would allow us to open up the game by using the wingers, Andrea and Kwedwo Asamoah. Moreover, it would be easier to convert it to 4-5-1 when under attack. This will enable us to crowd the midfield on our opponent.

Since Zambia has nothing to loose, I'm seeing a 4-3-3 formation for them. Here are my predictions for the 3 midfielders and 3 attackers for them.

This will be a good game. I'm ready.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

Like I mentioned, here are my predictions on the 3 midfielders and the 3 attackers Zambia would likely use in Fridays encounter.

Midfielders:

Chisamba Lungu
Rainford Kalaba
Francis Kasonde

Attackers:

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Like I mentioned, here are my predictions on the 3 midfielders and the 3 attackers Zambia would likely use in Fridays encounter.

Midfielders:

Chisamba Lungu
Rainford Kalaba
Francis Kasonde

Attackers:

Christopher Katonga
Jacob Mulenga
Emmanuel Mayuka

There would be war in the midfield and the team that would take possession of the midfield will carry the day.
joe 12 years ago

Zambia will smash Ghana. Zambia 1 Ghana 0

Zambia will smash Ghana. Zambia 1 Ghana 0
F-15 12 years ago

Am glad to contribute to this mature site with muture bloggers. Not wat is taking place at ghanasoccernet. too much toxic insults there.

Am glad to contribute to this mature site with muture bloggers. Not wat is taking place at ghanasoccernet. too much toxic insults there.
Ato 12 years ago

I agree with you only that I prefer Samuel Inkoom and the right full back, instead of Daniel Opare.

I agree with you only that I prefer Samuel Inkoom and the right full back, instead of Daniel Opare.
kojo 12 years ago

ur team is vevery good but inkoom will help than opare

ur team is vevery good but inkoom will help than opare
afrikaba1 12 years ago

Inkoom is lucky to be in the squad. He is nowhere near Opare so please don't start it.

Inkoom is lucky to be in the squad. He is nowhere near Opare so please don't start it.
Ato 12 years ago

If Kwesi Appiah doesn't want Ghana to play Zambia with 10 men then he should think carefully before selecting Opare.

If Kwesi Appiah doesn't want Ghana to play Zambia with 10 men then he should think carefully before selecting Opare.
Anokwale 12 years ago

Inkoom is a good player but he simply is not tough enough. At AFCON 2012 his lack of height and strength allowed Tunisia to equalize on a header. His weak clearance against Zambia led to their winning goal. Inkoom is reall ...
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Inkoom is a good player but he simply is not tough enough. At AFCON 2012 his lack of height and strength allowed Tunisia to equalize on a header. His weak clearance against Zambia led to their winning goal. Inkoom is really a substitute winger when you have a lead at the end of the game and you want someone who can help out on defense but can also push up on the wing. I like the line up but at this point it appears that Majeed must come in for Gyan. Let us pray that KPB an Dede step up to the moment...
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

U PREFER? MASSA, ITS NOT ABOUT WAT U PREFER, BUT WATIS GOOD FOR THE TEAM. NKUM HASNT PLAYED EVEN 1 SINGLE GAME FOR HIS CLUB DNIPRO, WHICH HE ALSO CUT TIES WITH A FEW DAYS AGO. SO WHY WILL U PREFER HIM OVER OPARE. WHO IS A STA ...
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U PREFER? MASSA, ITS NOT ABOUT WAT U PREFER, BUT WATIS GOOD FOR THE TEAM. NKUM HASNT PLAYED EVEN 1 SINGLE GAME FOR HIS CLUB DNIPRO, WHICH HE ALSO CUT TIES WITH A FEW DAYS AGO. SO WHY WILL U PREFER HIM OVER OPARE. WHO IS A STARTER FOR HIS BELGIUM CLUB EVERY WEEK? ARE U HIGH OR MAD? WARRIS IS ANOTHER ONE WHO HASNT EVEN PLAYED MORE THAN 3 GAME SFOR HIS RUSSIAN CLUB. HE IS COMING OFF AN INJURY. AA, IS THIS A GAME U HAVE TO CALL WARRIS FOR? WHEN PLAYERS LIKE AFFUM, YIADOM ARE ALL IN FORM? SUMAILA JUST PLAYED HIS FIRST GAME FOR HIS SOUTH AFRICAN CLUB. HE HASNT EVEN PLAYED IN A CL GAME IN AFRICA, NO EXPERIENCE. AA, WHY CALL SUMAILA OVER AN EXPERIENCED PLAYER LIKE AKAMINKO, OR NANA ASARE? WAT IS CHIBSAH DOING HRE WHEN KUMRODZI IS AVAILABLE? KUMORDZI HAS WON A BELGIAN LEAGUE TROPHY WITH HIS CLUB. AA IS A FOOL. U CALL FOLI, WHEN DANIEL ADJEI IS THERE? WAT EXPERIENCE DOES FOLI HAVE WITH THE PLAYERS OR GBSTAR? CAN HE EVEN COMMUNICATE TO THE DEFENDERS?

Jack T 12 years ago

For all of u who think Essien shd be in selection ,I beg u do not know soccer,,Essien got to come from bench he is no more a starter..this game needs grefe(strength) not just name if u play with Zambia they will wound u ..we ...
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For all of u who think Essien shd be in selection ,I beg u do not know soccer,,Essien got to come from bench he is no more a starter..this game needs grefe(strength) not just name if u play with Zambia they will wound u ..we are more than capable of scoring them ..we need fast paced players and the writer has done rightly so.....Period.
Right On!! 12 years ago

Totally like your selection, although I wish Muntari was playing on the left wing. It sucks that he is not going to be part of this match.

Totally like your selection, although I wish Muntari was playing on the left wing. It sucks that he is not going to be part of this match.
Askantwi 12 years ago

I hope this goalkeeper Dauda is not using JUJU to ward off any competition in the Black Stars. Ever since he was invited, Kwarassey has never been himself. Injury after another is forcing him to lose confidence in the post. I ...
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I hope this goalkeeper Dauda is not using JUJU to ward off any competition in the Black Stars. Ever since he was invited, Kwarassey has never been himself. Injury after another is forcing him to lose confidence in the post. If Dauda knows something about this, he must stop at once. Thank you.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

HE IS WEAK. DONT WANT TO LIFT METAL. U CANT LIE TO YOURSELF. HE BETTER WISE UP N INCORPORATE METAL LIFTING INTO HIS REGIMENT. ELSE, ADJEI WILL COME N TAKE AWAY HIS SPOT

HE IS WEAK. DONT WANT TO LIFT METAL. U CANT LIE TO YOURSELF. HE BETTER WISE UP N INCORPORATE METAL LIFTING INTO HIS REGIMENT. ELSE, ADJEI WILL COME N TAKE AWAY HIS SPOT
??? 12 years ago

he has a very poor timing.

he has a very poor timing.
KK 12 years ago

Very shaky with airial balls.

Very shaky with airial balls.
Mallam 12 years ago

I am confident of a Black Star win as everybody else. However, having followed the team play for sometime now, i think we should have a Plan B, both for the good news we expect and know will happen at all cost, or in case of ...
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I am confident of a Black Star win as everybody else. However, having followed the team play for sometime now, i think we should have a Plan B, both for the good news we expect and know will happen at all cost, or in case of the unlikely, when the Cu Bullets decide to frustrate us. AA's ingenuity is required here! God bless our Homeland Ghana.
Mars 12 years ago

At least he can even help back than all we got there!!

At least he can even help back than all we got there!!
PHOBIA-PHOBIA--Leeds 12 years ago

Black star without Agyemang Badu is like Africa without Madagascar.Honestly,if Rabiu Mohammed is better than Badu,then Rabiu must be playing for Barcelona.Badu can be strategically sidelined but he is a great player whose inc ...
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Black star without Agyemang Badu is like Africa without Madagascar.Honestly,if Rabiu Mohammed is better than Badu,then Rabiu must be playing for Barcelona.Badu can be strategically sidelined but he is a great player whose inclusion will help
Kwabena 12 years ago

Agyeman Badu has NO PLACE in defensive midfield. His refusal to play in defensive midfield was what cost us against Zambia in the AFCON 2012. His refusal to play in defensive midfield cost us in the match against Zambia in Nd ...
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Agyeman Badu has NO PLACE in defensive midfield. His refusal to play in defensive midfield was what cost us against Zambia in the AFCON 2012. His refusal to play in defensive midfield cost us in the match against Zambia in Ndola. Again, his refusal to play in defensive midfield cause our loss in the 2013 AFCON. It was simply because he felt he should play in offensive midfield because Kevin-Prince Boateng was not in the camp. Surprisingly, Kwasi Appiah also made the mistake of allowing him to play in offensive midfield whilst Derek Boateng, a player with NO EXPERIENCE In defensive midfield was put in the defensive midfield. That was the cause of ALL our problems in the past two years. NOW, Rabiu Mohammed has taken up the defensive midfield role. A role that Agyeman Badu left. So it is Rabiu's position now. Until Rabiu is no longer in the team, Agyeman Badu will have to rub shoulders with Kevin-Prince Boateng and Dede Ayew and Kwadwo Asamoah for the 8 and 10 position. The 6 is taken. Abro....
Anokwale 12 years ago

If you have watched the team carefully over the past year, Rabiu Mohammed and Mubarak have been the keys to this team. Rabiu is a quiet type so he does not get the credit he deserves but he is critical to the team. Agyeman ...
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If you have watched the team carefully over the past year, Rabiu Mohammed and Mubarak have been the keys to this team. Rabiu is a quiet type so he does not get the credit he deserves but he is critical to the team. Agyeman Badu is a good back up but he has lost form a bit. He can do great things at times but he can also disappear.
PHOBIA-PHOBIA--Leeds 12 years ago

Thanks for ur information.I always listen to comments from people who think objectively.I know much about the fast-improving Wakaso but for Rabiu,just a bit.My concern,just like others,is to get the right guys without favour ...
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Thanks for ur information.I always listen to comments from people who think objectively.I know much about the fast-improving Wakaso but for Rabiu,just a bit.My concern,just like others,is to get the right guys without favouritism.
Kwabena 12 years ago

As long as we have Rabiu, there is nothing to fear.

As long as we have Rabiu, there is nothing to fear.
mege 12 years ago

it look good

it look good
oba yaw germany 12 years ago

Is better you keep off for the coach to do his joy. you are too know!!!!!!!!!

Is better you keep off for the coach to do his joy. you are too know!!!!!!!!!
Goodyman 12 years ago

Infact I can not argue much more with you,I also did the same analysis today @ the stadium after watching them train and on your point about the G.K Dauda,he needs to get playing time @ his club if not I can see a certain Raz ...
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Infact I can not argue much more with you,I also did the same analysis today @ the stadium after watching them train and on your point about the G.K Dauda,he needs to get playing time @ his club if not I can see a certain Razak Brimah taking over from him soon(Essien*Experience or Rabiu *Young energetic with good Height*)...I am even suffering from Selectionheadachesis Lolz
KK 12 years ago

I like this pacy, energetic line-up. Don't ever sit back and absorb any pressure from Zambia; rather, go at them and get early goal(s). Go do it!!

I like this pacy, energetic line-up. Don't ever sit back and absorb any pressure from Zambia; rather, go at them and get early goal(s). Go do it!!
Master Philip...u s a 12 years ago

I prefer Essien combating Agyeman Badu at the midfield but Daniel Opare weigh much more than Nkoom

I prefer Essien combating Agyeman Badu at the midfield but Daniel Opare weigh much more than Nkoom
jeffrey 12 years ago

opare is better than inkoom..inkoom isn't playing regular... opare is far better than inkoom

opare is better than inkoom..inkoom isn't playing regular... opare is far better than inkoom
Nyorkopio 12 years ago

A good lineup should include options for various positions, game trends and team formations. Let Coach Appiah and his technical team sleep on that one. The Black Stars of Ghana must turn chances into goals. Period! Ghana must ...
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A good lineup should include options for various positions, game trends and team formations. Let Coach Appiah and his technical team sleep on that one. The Black Stars of Ghana must turn chances into goals. Period! Ghana must force Zambia to play a compact game in Kumasi. This should aim at finishing off chances created by our crafty schemers. Ghana must also guard against set pieces in our defensive third.
shocker 12 years ago

Does my opinion too

GK- dauda, RB- Afful, LB- K. Asamoah, CB- Mensah, CB- Boye, CM- Rabiu, RM- Essien, LM- Wakaso, RF- KP Boateng LF- A. Ayew, CF- Gyan.
Trust me guys if kwasi Appiah uses this squad, we will have an early ...
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Does my opinion too

GK- dauda, RB- Afful, LB- K. Asamoah, CB- Mensah, CB- Boye, CM- Rabiu, RM- Essien, LM- Wakaso, RF- KP Boateng LF- A. Ayew, CF- Gyan.
Trust me guys if kwasi Appiah uses this squad, we will have an early goal...
KK 12 years ago

K. Asamoah has never looked good as a fullback; he looks unnatural playing in that position.

K. Asamoah has never looked good as a fullback; he looks unnatural playing in that position.
fredy 12 years ago

well,your team is not bad but still have problem with goalkeeping

well,your team is not bad but still have problem with goalkeeping
Lato new york 12 years ago

Dauda, opari, Aful, boye, Mensah , essien, wakaso, boateng, gyan, Asamoah , Ayew,

Dauda, opari, Aful, boye, Mensah , essien, wakaso, boateng, gyan, Asamoah , Ayew,
KK 12 years ago

Got to have Rabiu in there, got to.

Got to have Rabiu in there, got to.
Ehh 12 years ago

Wakaso at left back ? To pair Boateng Asamoah and Ayew in offensive midfield. And Essien Badu for defensive midfield

Wakaso at left back ? To pair Boateng Asamoah and Ayew in offensive midfield. And Essien Badu for defensive midfield
OSEI STEPHEN,NORWAY 12 years ago

ADOMAH TOO IS GOOD TO CROSS BALLS WITH SPEED,LET SEE BUT WE WILL WIN

ADOMAH TOO IS GOOD TO CROSS BALLS WITH SPEED,LET SEE BUT WE WILL WIN
K.B.ITALY 12 years ago

FIRST AND FAIR MOST, I KONW THIS GAME IS OUR GAME,EVERYTHING LOOK LIKE. THE PLAYERS WE HAVE NOW IS "AFRICAN ELEVEN".NOW LETS ALL PRAY FOR GOD TO HELP OUR COACH APPIAH,GET THE BEST (11) TO REPRESENT GHANA ON THE FIELD THIS COM ...
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FIRST AND FAIR MOST, I KONW THIS GAME IS OUR GAME,EVERYTHING LOOK LIKE. THE PLAYERS WE HAVE NOW IS "AFRICAN ELEVEN".NOW LETS ALL PRAY FOR GOD TO HELP OUR COACH APPIAH,GET THE BEST (11) TO REPRESENT GHANA ON THE FIELD THIS COMING FRIDAY,AND I HOPE THE VICTORY THATS IS NEED WILL BE ACHIVE.IN JESUS NAME.AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
james naru 12 years ago

You left out Inkoom.
he is the main man

You left out Inkoom.
he is the main man
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

THESE 2 ESPECIALLY SHOULDNT EVEN BE IN THE SQUAD. THEY HAVNT EVEN PLAYED A FULL GAME FOR THEIR CLUBS THIS SEASON. ON WAT CONDITION WERE THEY EVEN SELECTED? I WISH I WAS AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE TO ASK AA THESE QUESTIONS...AFFU ...
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THESE 2 ESPECIALLY SHOULDNT EVEN BE IN THE SQUAD. THEY HAVNT EVEN PLAYED A FULL GAME FOR THEIR CLUBS THIS SEASON. ON WAT CONDITION WERE THEY EVEN SELECTED? I WISH I WAS AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE TO ASK AA THESE QUESTIONS...AFFUM, NANA ASARE, AKAMINKO, KUMORDZI, DAN ADJEI, DAVE ADDY, YIADOM ARE ALL HOT. U DNT CALL THEM. INSTEAD, U GO N CALL OTOO, WARRIS, NKUM, ADOMAH, CHBSAH, FOLI ADADE?SUMAILA,...WHY? OPEN UR EYES
AAA 12 years ago

I think your team is formidable indeed, i will rather want to try Brimah instead of Fatau in post. I havent really been a fan of Opare but it looks like he is beginning to justify his inclusion in the team and for me Rabiu is ...
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I think your team is formidable indeed, i will rather want to try Brimah instead of Fatau in post. I havent really been a fan of Opare but it looks like he is beginning to justify his inclusion in the team and for me Rabiu is a classic on anyday
Joe 12 years ago

Who is this idiot? What does he mean by "deep playmaker" and "player in the hole"?

Who is this idiot? What does he mean by "deep playmaker" and "player in the hole"?
Ajah-B 12 years ago

Hey man, you got a dirty thinking mind. What videos have you been watching today? Too much of those video are bad for your brain. Beware of what you watch these days because they can affect your thinking.

Hey man, you got a dirty thinking mind. What videos have you been watching today? Too much of those video are bad for your brain. Beware of what you watch these days because they can affect your thinking.
Tomboyah abdulai 12 years ago

I agree with you but i have a problem with opare. I like him but he over do things sometime. In my opinion essien can be used in that position.

I agree with you but i have a problem with opare. I like him but he over do things sometime. In my opinion essien can be used in that position.
kATONGO 12 years ago

Investigations at the chipolopolo camp have revealed that the zambian FA have employed the services of a white SA doctor to give the chipos doping substances to come and play like animals at the Baba Yara sports stadium on 6t ...
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Investigations at the chipolopolo camp have revealed that the zambian FA have employed the services of a white SA doctor to give the chipos doping substances to come and play like animals at the Baba Yara sports stadium on 6th sept. It is of no doubts that, this is the main reason behind their incomprehensible camping at SA. Their deeds have been unconvered and its about time GFA reacts quickly.
Anti Doping tests Recommended
kwame 12 years ago

good selection thus if gyan is not injured

good selection thus if gyan is not injured
pala 12 years ago

afful cant be considered ahead of kissi.
essien should start ahead of rabiu
adoma in dede on bench

afful cant be considered ahead of kissi.
essien should start ahead of rabiu
adoma in dede on bench
GHFUO, change ur thinking 12 years ago

ESSIEN, KPB N GYAN MUST COME OFF THE BENCH. AA SHOULD LET DEDE N THE REGULARS LIKE RABIU, BADU, KASA, WAKASSO START INSTEAD. THESE 3 WILL EXAMINE THE HOLES IN THE ZAMBIA ATTACK, AND ONCE THEY COME IN. THEY CAN PROPERLY TURN T ...
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ESSIEN, KPB N GYAN MUST COME OFF THE BENCH. AA SHOULD LET DEDE N THE REGULARS LIKE RABIU, BADU, KASA, WAKASSO START INSTEAD. THESE 3 WILL EXAMINE THE HOLES IN THE ZAMBIA ATTACK, AND ONCE THEY COME IN. THEY CAN PROPERLY TURN THE TIDE. ITS USELESS TO START OUR BEST WEAPONS.
zion 12 years ago

I simly understand ur selection very well...keep it up

I simly understand ur selection very well...keep it up
muri sani nigeria 12 years ago

I totally agree with u,it will b fantastic stating lineup,hope my coach will look at it

I totally agree with u,it will b fantastic stating lineup,hope my coach will look at it
HARUNA ALHASSAN SAMPAANA 12 years ago

you have good squard to play agains zambia

you have good squard to play agains zambia
Razak 12 years ago

oh your observation is good and not far from wrong. this is how it may look like.
gkp-Fatau Dauda
RB-Daniel Opare
LB-Harisson Afful
LCB-Johnathan Mensah
RCB-John Boye
DM-Rabiu Mohammed
CM-Micheal Essien
CM-Kwadwo Asam ...
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oh your observation is good and not far from wrong. this is how it may look like.
gkp-Fatau Dauda
RB-Daniel Opare
LB-Harisson Afful
LCB-Johnathan Mensah
RCB-John Boye
DM-Rabiu Mohammed
CM-Micheal Essien
CM-Kwadwo Asamoah
LMF-Andrew Ayew
RMF-Albert Adoma
FWD-Asamoah Gyan(c)

check out this.....
Dani 12 years ago

well, its a nice line up but hi.. Appiah may have different line up

well, its a nice line up but hi.. Appiah may have different line up
Johnson 12 years ago

Yes, Essien best 4 2nd half

Yes, Essien best 4 2nd half
Johnson 12 years ago

Average

Average
asantemyck 12 years ago

will always back sir.all de bxt

will always back sir.all de bxt
Barista 12 years ago

Masa I will make a team and u will be a coach for me u are really really a coach I love it

Masa I will make a team and u will be a coach for me u are really really a coach I love it
Abu Azabre 12 years ago

Fantastic line-up, it would have done more than the magic

Fantastic line-up, it would have done more than the magic
Eric Ankamah-Sey 12 years ago

Agyemang Baidoo should replace Rabiu

Agyemang Baidoo should replace Rabiu
BOADI 12 years ago

AKWASI APPIAH SHOULD NOT ALLOW THE ZAMBIAN COACH TO STAND BEHIND HIM WHEN THE MATCH IS BEING PLAYED. SOMEONE SHOULD BE ON THE LOOK OUT WHEN AKWASI IS BUSY AND ADVISE HIM TO MOVE AWAY. THE GOAL AGAINST GHANA IN AFCON 2012 CAME ...
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AKWASI APPIAH SHOULD NOT ALLOW THE ZAMBIAN COACH TO STAND BEHIND HIM WHEN THE MATCH IS BEING PLAYED. SOMEONE SHOULD BE ON THE LOOK OUT WHEN AKWASI IS BUSY AND ADVISE HIM TO MOVE AWAY. THE GOAL AGAINST GHANA IN AFCON 2012 CAME WHEN THE TV SHOWED THE ZAMBIAN COACH STANDING BEHIND AKWASI. YOU MAY CHECK THE CLIP FOR CONFIRMATION.
John Abongo Miskal 12 years ago

Kwesi Appiah shld start de following players. 1.Fataw 2.opare 3.Afful 4.j mensah 5.J boi 6.R mohammed 7.kp boateng 8.k Asamoah 9.A Gyan 10. Abdul magid warres 11.A Ayew

Kwesi Appiah shld start de following players. 1.Fataw 2.opare 3.Afful 4.j mensah 5.J boi 6.R mohammed 7.kp boateng 8.k Asamoah 9.A Gyan 10. Abdul magid warres 11.A Ayew
Asare ntim 12 years ago

Essien should start the game to scare them and motivated our boys

Essien should start the game to scare them and motivated our boys
Ampomah Ernest 12 years ago

I disagree with your line up.

I disagree with your line up.
philosopher simwiinde 12 years ago

ghana!! Make sure you work hard to fwayo tembo atherwise u ar in hot soup.

ghana!! Make sure you work hard to fwayo tembo atherwise u ar in hot soup.
philosopher simwiinde 12 years ago

pliz essien nothing to kalaba

pliz essien nothing to kalaba
Ernest 12 years ago

what i really lyk about dis line up is the michael essien part.even though hes got a lot of pontentials in the midfield, considering his situation naw he cant be a major starter in this match which i 100% agrees with u.

what i really lyk about dis line up is the michael essien part.even though hes got a lot of pontentials in the midfield, considering his situation naw he cant be a major starter in this match which i 100% agrees with u.
JOEL TEYE 12 years ago

Its simple,da attack has 2 move and defensively too.

Its simple,da attack has 2 move and defensively too.
Atogyake. 12 years ago

Your lineup is good and your reasons for selection of players for positions are OK, but you have included injured players like Gyan and Kevin.Who take their positions should they not be able to play?

Your lineup is good and your reasons for selection of players for positions are OK, but you have included injured players like Gyan and Kevin.Who take their positions should they not be able to play?
crorkz 11 years ago

h1888y Hey, thanks for the blog.Much thanks again. Awesome.

h1888y Hey, thanks for the blog.Much thanks again. Awesome.
crorkz 11 years ago

dHEemQ I appreciate you sharing this blog post.Much thanks again. Will read on...

dHEemQ I appreciate you sharing this blog post.Much thanks again. Will read on...

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