Ghana can beat Egypt if the players believe

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OJ 12 years ago

You expect the players to believe they can win. Yet all we have been doing is demonizing the man who made it possible for us to win with 1 goal. I'm glad Olele is back (Old or young, all i know is he's back)

You expect the players to believe they can win. Yet all we have been doing is demonizing the man who made it possible for us to win with 1 goal. I'm glad Olele is back (Old or young, all i know is he's back)
Papa Appiah 12 years ago

I really think a few points are being missed here
1.Olele has played four competitive matches in 2 years
2. He may be fit to play in Cyprus, but crucial worls cup game?
3. You dont bring a semi-retired professional simply ...
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I really think a few points are being missed here
1.Olele has played four competitive matches in 2 years
2. He may be fit to play in Cyprus, but crucial worls cup game?
3. You dont bring a semi-retired professional simply to come and compete for a place.Its even a show of disrespect to the guy. You bring in somebody like that in special circumstances when you strongly believe in spite of all the negatives, that he is the best guy for the job.
4. It seems to me somebody is either merely doing Olele a favour or Ghana is just panicking
GOD LOVER 12 years ago

THIS ARTICLE COMES FROM ONE WITH A TACTICAL BRAIN. I AM IMPRESSED BECAUSE I SHARE 97% WITH YOU. YOU UNDERSTAND THE MODERN DAY SOCCER AS WELL AS MONITOR WHAT GOES ON. THE POSITION OF ESSIEN, MUNTARI AND AYEW MARVELS ME. YOU AR ...
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THIS ARTICLE COMES FROM ONE WITH A TACTICAL BRAIN. I AM IMPRESSED BECAUSE I SHARE 97% WITH YOU. YOU UNDERSTAND THE MODERN DAY SOCCER AS WELL AS MONITOR WHAT GOES ON. THE POSITION OF ESSIEN, MUNTARI AND AYEW MARVELS ME. YOU ARE A READER OF TODAY'S GAME OF FOOTBALL. THE ONLY 3% PERCENT DISAGREEMENT IS THE GOAL KEEPING. I THINK OLELE MUST BE MADE TO KEEP THE POST. HE HAS WHAT IT TAKES INCLUDING "SPIRITUAL BACKING" TO MAKE GHANA QUALIFY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ME IS BECAUSE YOU LACK SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING AND NOT REASONING CAN HELP YOU.

IN EVERY GAME THERE IS A PLAYER WITH GOOD LUCK AND FAVOUR AND THAT WILL BE OBTAINED FROM THE PRESENCE OF OLELE. WE HAVE QUALIFIED BECAUSE OF HIS INCLUSION. GREAT READ THANKS
JUSTICE JAY 12 years ago

Your comment is well taken,but then l'm sorry the coach might not adher to it.I pray also that the coach in his wisdom do the thing so that on that day,the CLOTH OF GHANA will be lited up.Goodmorning Ghana, goodmorning good p ...
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Your comment is well taken,but then l'm sorry the coach might not adher to it.I pray also that the coach in his wisdom do the thing so that on that day,the CLOTH OF GHANA will be lited up.Goodmorning Ghana, goodmorning good people of Ghana.
HAGGLAR 12 years ago

THANK U FOR YOUR SELECTION,ALL DEPEND ON THE PRAYERS,THE EGYPTIANS ARE GOING TO DEPEND ON COUNTER ATTACK SO THE LAST MAN SHOULD BE RED ALERT.GHANA FOUR EGYPT NIL ( GHANA 4 - EGYPT 0 )

THANK U FOR YOUR SELECTION,ALL DEPEND ON THE PRAYERS,THE EGYPTIANS ARE GOING TO DEPEND ON COUNTER ATTACK SO THE LAST MAN SHOULD BE RED ALERT.GHANA FOUR EGYPT NIL ( GHANA 4 - EGYPT 0 )
RKB USA 12 years ago

HAGGLAR I AGREE WITH YOU 100% GHANA WILL WIN BY THE GRACE OF GOD AMEN.

HAGGLAR I AGREE WITH YOU 100% GHANA WILL WIN BY THE GRACE OF GOD AMEN.
Agona Abodom 12 years ago

Man i suport you 100%
God bless Ghana

Man i suport you 100%
God bless Ghana
thinking man 12 years ago

interesting write up, but your premise makes it appear as if ghana is the underdog. its the egyptians rather who are the underdogs. they are the ones who need to believe they can beat a formidable team as the blackstars with ...
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interesting write up, but your premise makes it appear as if ghana is the underdog. its the egyptians rather who are the underdogs. they are the ones who need to believe they can beat a formidable team as the blackstars with all the issues they have in their country. they didnt exactly play quality teams in the group stages whereas the blacks stars had to beat zambia in a closely contested group games. the boys have belief and confidence, they need to be more disciplined in their approach with the pharoahs, and the coach needs to be sharp on strategy and with home crowd advantage all be well. thats it!!
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 12 years ago

I am always the first to acknowledge the quality, content analysis and probative value of an article when I see one. This is a brilliant one Christopher. Apart from your effective appraisal of the individual positions and pla ...
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I am always the first to acknowledge the quality, content analysis and probative value of an article when I see one. This is a brilliant one Christopher. Apart from your effective appraisal of the individual positions and players you mentioned, I am particularly in agreement with your observation and comment about who should keep goal on the crucial day. Kwarasey is obviously the man in form right now and for me as well should get the nod above Dauda. He has been faultless this season and has grown in stature. He is also playing game in game out for his team and therefore has a much better match fitness and sharpness and form in general than Dauda at the moment. So you've got that spot on. I am however not too sure we can beat Egypt 3-0 in such a big game. I think 2-0 is more likely, hei, I wouldn't turn down a 3-0 or better still a 4-0 result, but I am just being realistic taking the magnitude and importance of the game into proper consideration. I hope KPB's injury is not a bad one so that he can join the team and still play the game. Good luck guys
Fred 12 years ago

Chris I disagree with your point on kwaresey. Kwaresay like KPB suffers from the African Hard field and heat syndrom. They both fail to impress on African soil. Kwaresays last excellent performance for the stars was against B ...
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Chris I disagree with your point on kwaresey. Kwaresay like KPB suffers from the African Hard field and heat syndrom. They both fail to impress on African soil. Kwaresays last excellent performance for the stars was against Brazil in England. That is the environment they are used to. I would keep Kwaresey for the return Egypt game where the weather/facilities may be favourable that is if we are granted the wish to play on a neutral Middle eastern ground. I would go for Dauda. True he was rusty but having had only a few games under his belt and constant training I am sure he will prove himself ready this time. Besides he knows his critics and has prepared this time around. Dauda on form is unbeatable as we sawe in the AFCON 13. Now I am a big fan of Adomah but he lacks the strength needed for this game and t4 i will bench him in favour of Ayew. Wakaso is the man youre forgetting! If we needed to try someone in the hole it is him. He is Muntari reincarnate and is strong for that position. Agyemang badu on form can also play that role. But i will let Ayew play where he functions best- right sie of attack! Apart from these I agree witrh the rest of your selection. We have to win this match. We need to stop Salah and Abu treika by any means necessary!! Therfore our left back should be solid. Given our weakness there, i will give the experienced Addy the nod ahead of Rahman even though i am a big fan of Rahman but I find Rahman too offensive than defensive.

Kofi 12 years ago

We need Wakaso and Warris in the team, they play hard and fast, that is what we need to overpower the Pharaohs.

We need Wakaso and Warris in the team, they play hard and fast, that is what we need to overpower the Pharaohs.
Anokwale 12 years ago

These are two necessary players. We need young energetic players who are ready to fight for 90 minutes. No matter what happens we want to see good energy on the field.

These are two necessary players. We need young energetic players who are ready to fight for 90 minutes. No matter what happens we want to see good energy on the field.
J. O. 12 years ago

YOU are right Kofi, that Wakaso and Warris should play but when you have veterans lkie mutari, Dede Ayew and Kwadwo Asamoa around selection becomes a problem.

YOU are right Kofi, that Wakaso and Warris should play but when you have veterans lkie mutari, Dede Ayew and Kwadwo Asamoa around selection becomes a problem.
Anokwale 12 years ago

The write up was well thought out but I am not a fan of the formation and on my team, Essien and Adomah come in off the bench if needed. I come for the camp that believes that Wakasso must be on the field and that Essien is ...
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The write up was well thought out but I am not a fan of the formation and on my team, Essien and Adomah come in off the bench if needed. I come for the camp that believes that Wakasso must be on the field and that Essien is more of a super sub at this stage of his career. I like Adomah but he is also more of substitute that you bring in if you feel that a good cross from the right flank is going to win the game. Here is my starting 11 in a 4-4-2 formation.
GK: Kwarsey
RB: Opare, CB: Sumalia CB: Akaminko, LB: Addy
RW: Dede, LW: Muntari, DFM: KASA, ATM: Wakasso,
FW: Warris, FW: Gyan

I think the above is a team that can get two goals per game. I think tow goals per game is what is needed here. Thank you.
MENSAH 12 years ago

In the centre spot,GHANA PLAYS BEST,in any adversarial conditions.
Bradley is rather scared to death,and Black Stars,I believe,will win both the two encounters.
Remember,for thirteen years,these PHAROAHS,have not been able ...
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In the centre spot,GHANA PLAYS BEST,in any adversarial conditions.
Bradley is rather scared to death,and Black Stars,I believe,will win both the two encounters.
Remember,for thirteen years,these PHAROAHS,have not been able to qualify in Africa,to participate in the WORLD CUP,but Ghana has gone on two consecutive occasions,and done really great.
THE PHAROAHS CAN NEVER PREVAIL OVER GHANA,PERIOD.
I tip Ghana performing,even better in the WORLD CUP,next year,and not just these PHAROAHS.
THE PHAROAHS WOULD BE BURIED,IN THEIR OWN RED SEA,BELIEVE ME.
Ky 12 years ago

Excellent

Excellent
ffonky 12 years ago

As team Manager i will say you´ve done a good optical selection. But please lets allow AA and his technical team to do their own home work. They are going to train with the guys before 15th. so they may know who fits for whi ...
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As team Manager i will say you´ve done a good optical selection. But please lets allow AA and his technical team to do their own home work. They are going to train with the guys before 15th. so they may know who fits for which position best. Don´t forget football is being played on paper before on the field.
Analyst 12 years ago

A lot of psychological antics will go into this clash with Egypt and our players must be ready for it.
There are times when a team loses a match not because it played badly but because they get upset at one or two of the re ...
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A lot of psychological antics will go into this clash with Egypt and our players must be ready for it.
There are times when a team loses a match not because it played badly but because they get upset at one or two of the referee's decisions and lose their concentration on the match. A typical example was in 1997 when Ghana was playing Morocco in a 1998 WC qualifying match in Kumasi. The referee whistled for a foul near the "18" against Ghana in what looked like a clean tackle. All the Black Star players close-by rushed on the referee in protest but the Moroccans rather seized the opportunity, passed the ball quickly and in a whirlwind fashion went ahead and scored a goal virtually unchallenged. That first goal by Morocco changed the whole game and the match finally ended in a 2-2 draw in spite of the great stars we assembled.
Players need to be mentally tough to know that the referee is only there to do his job and not to make them lose the match. Players should therefore not be upset and drop their guard by any seemingly wrong decision of the referee while the match is ongoing.
Secondly, the Egyptian players themselves might try to provoke our players to over-react and attract cards from the referee. So they must watch out. This is a battle but there are rules.
NII 12 years ago

YOU LEFT WAKASU, KWADWO ASAMOAH, WARRIS AND AGYEMAN BADU. KWADWO PLAYED VERY WELL AGAINST ZAMBIA THE LAST TIME.

YOU LEFT WAKASU, KWADWO ASAMOAH, WARRIS AND AGYEMAN BADU. KWADWO PLAYED VERY WELL AGAINST ZAMBIA THE LAST TIME.
AKAY 12 years ago

This game is for Ghana,i don't care what may happen,but one thing i have observe about our black stars team,they can start the game with conciouse,hard playing,and good tackling, but as soon as they score one goal,than they s ...
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This game is for Ghana,i don't care what may happen,but one thing i have observe about our black stars team,they can start the game with conciouse,hard playing,and good tackling, but as soon as they score one goal,than they start drawing their opponents back,as if the game is finish,that kind of playing always give an adventage to the oppornent to fight for equalizer,please don't let them equalize before looking for another goal,so please,please coach Appiah advise your players to advoid that kind of playing and look for more goals,you know any time you score your first goal,the the joy and happiness attract the supporters to give more support to the team,and also make the oppornate wick, so if you allow the oppornate to wake in your defence,than you are giving them more power to equalise,please we need more goals in our home groud ahead of time in our returning match in Egypt.We need 3 or 4 goals in our favor,(Ghana)and we can make it happen if we advoid from what am saying now,than the victory will be for us, God bless Ghana and God bless the black stars.

Anokwale 12 years ago

This is our game to lose or win. I am not worried about what Egypt will do but I am worried about what we may or may not do. That is the question here.

This is our game to lose or win. I am not worried about what Egypt will do but I am worried about what we may or may not do. That is the question here.
GREAT NANA ANTWI 12 years ago

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Alaji shoros 12 years ago

I enjoy the selection but akwesi would be in best position to select.

I enjoy the selection but akwesi would be in best position to select.
Kwame 12 years ago

Quite brilliant. But Warris will be a good pairing with Gyan for a more effective attack,even he plays in "the hole" as u put it. In that case Andrew Ayew plays on the right does the cutting in or puts in the crosses.

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Quite brilliant. But Warris will be a good pairing with Gyan for a more effective attack,even he plays in "the hole" as u put it. In that case Andrew Ayew plays on the right does the cutting in or puts in the crosses.

That's my opinion.
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 12 years ago

With the injuries and suspensions, Ghana main problem will be the defence. However, Baba Rahman is a good defender who should be part of the defence setup. The midfield and strikers are worldclass.

With the injuries and suspensions, Ghana main problem will be the defence. However, Baba Rahman is a good defender who should be part of the defence setup. The midfield and strikers are worldclass.
YOU AND I 12 years ago

GHANA 2 EGYPT 0

GHANA 2 EGYPT 0
hany 12 years ago

just i wanto to tell u all ... iam egyption and we don't afraid ... why u say that we are afraid?

just i wanto to tell u all ... iam egyption and we don't afraid ... why u say that we are afraid?
KG ny 12 years ago

Do not forget about the health of the team.

Do not forget about the health of the team.
Jesse 12 years ago

Dats so perfect selection

Dats so perfect selection
SELORM ALBERT 12 years ago

YOU ARE SPOT ON IN YOUR DECISION,IN FACT AM WAITING FOR THE DAY DEDE WILL BE TRUSTED TO PLAY IN THE MIDDLE. HE MORE DARING THAN ANY OTHER MIDFIELDER WE HAVE.

YOU ARE SPOT ON IN YOUR DECISION,IN FACT AM WAITING FOR THE DAY DEDE WILL BE TRUSTED TO PLAY IN THE MIDDLE. HE MORE DARING THAN ANY OTHER MIDFIELDER WE HAVE.

yb uk 12 years ago

the pharaons should not worried about BLAZIL bacouse they are not going.they should worry about what is going on in their country.

the pharaons should not worried about BLAZIL bacouse they are not going.they should worry about what is going on in their country.
EGYPTIAN PHARAOH 12 years ago

u dont know egypt well..... we can beat strongly even when we r bleeding ....the monaster is goming

u dont know egypt well..... we can beat strongly even when we r bleeding ....the monaster is goming
costa 12 years ago

yea we can!!!!!!!!!

yea we can!!!!!!!!!
yb uk 12 years ago

don't worry your self

don't worry your self
kojo 12 years ago

i did not the name of mobarak wakasu

i did not the name of mobarak wakasu
EGYPTIAN PHARAOH 12 years ago

egypt is the best

egypt is the best
Corcern citizen living Abroad. 12 years ago

Football has nothing with politics. Empty street on the judgment day proved how wise my fellow Ghanaian I love it nobody will die for any politician Let us support our players .Pray for them .

Football has nothing with politics. Empty street on the judgment day proved how wise my fellow Ghanaian I love it nobody will die for any politician Let us support our players .Pray for them .
PITO 12 years ago

KASA plays better for Ghana in MIDFIELD. Watch the game against turkey and even recently against Zambia.
Here is the deal...
KASA and ESSIEN play in midfield.
Sulley plays at Leftwing
Andre plays at Right wing
Attackers ...
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KASA plays better for Ghana in MIDFIELD. Watch the game against turkey and even recently against Zambia.
Here is the deal...
KASA and ESSIEN play in midfield.
Sulley plays at Leftwing
Andre plays at Right wing
Attackers Warris and Gyan
yb uk 12 years ago

Egypt have problems in their country am soo sorry for them but still we are going to beat them.they think they can use ghana to sort their country out. am sorry guys

Egypt have problems in their country am soo sorry for them but still we are going to beat them.they think they can use ghana to sort their country out. am sorry guys
Boakye Frank (South Africa) 12 years ago

Dear writer, thank you for your points giving to the coach. In fact you have shown that your a good sports writer but one thing that I am not happy about is you touching on the ages of the players. You dont have to wash your ...
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Dear writer, thank you for your points giving to the coach. In fact you have shown that your a good sports writer but one thing that I am not happy about is you touching on the ages of the players. You dont have to wash your old cloths and dry them outside. So can you tell me that Lampard and most of the Europian footballers are using their real ages, please next time be mindful of the way you come out those things they can bring down the image of the country in terms of football. Thank you.
Kofi of Africa 12 years ago

I prefer Jordan Eyew in Odomah's position.

I prefer Jordan Eyew in Odomah's position.
christian A. 12 years ago

FOOTBALL MATCH IS A COMPETITION WHO EVERY TEAM IS PLANNING TO WIN, BUT ONLY THE WINNER WOULD WIN, HENCE LET'S PRAY OUR ALMIGHTY GOD TO BLACK STARS OF GHANA BE THAT WINNER AGAINST EGYPT

FOOTBALL MATCH IS A COMPETITION WHO EVERY TEAM IS PLANNING TO WIN, BUT ONLY THE WINNER WOULD WIN, HENCE LET'S PRAY OUR ALMIGHTY GOD TO BLACK STARS OF GHANA BE THAT WINNER AGAINST EGYPT
christian A. 12 years ago

EASILY

EASILY
Raphael Puplampu 12 years ago

I actually enjoyed reading your article,your selection both tactically and technically good but i will go in for Kwadwo Asamoah at the left-back due to the absence of Afful.

I actually enjoyed reading your article,your selection both tactically and technically good but i will go in for Kwadwo Asamoah at the left-back due to the absence of Afful.
Edmund doku 12 years ago

Ghana all the way

Ghana all the way
Edmund doku 12 years ago

Ghana all the way to Brazil

Ghana all the way to Brazil
emmanuel lartey 12 years ago

author sounds like he's scared of Egypt. Ghana will crash them. I will maintain fatau in goal. or bring in olele.

author sounds like he's scared of Egypt. Ghana will crash them. I will maintain fatau in goal. or bring in olele.
AWUKU MANDELA 12 years ago

OF COURSE GHANA CAN BEAT EGYPT.THERE IS NO PROBLEM FOR GHANA TO WORRY ABOUT EGYPT WE ARE WAITING FOR THEM.

OF COURSE GHANA CAN BEAT EGYPT.THERE IS NO PROBLEM FOR GHANA TO WORRY ABOUT EGYPT WE ARE WAITING FOR THEM.

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