FIFA must be prudent and decisive to protect Ghanaians

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EFO KOKU 12 years ago

Do you think if it was any western country FIFA. would have dream of making them play in Egypt? They have no respect for the life of the African. This is where we need big English to explain to FIFA why we are not playing in ...
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Do you think if it was any western country FIFA. would have dream of making them play in Egypt? They have no respect for the life of the African. This is where we need big English to explain to FIFA why we are not playing in Egypt. Kwabena Yeboah & co. will say all the big English on tv but when it comes serious issues like this, they will be nowhere to be found.
gee 12 years ago

Bro u 've said it all...

Bro u 've said it all...
Yaw 12 years ago

All of us will be happy if FIFA moves the game to another Country due to security. However we should as a country not withdraw from anything. Those who are championing withdrawal should rather concentrate on change. Ghana and ...
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All of us will be happy if FIFA moves the game to another Country due to security. However we should as a country not withdraw from anything. Those who are championing withdrawal should rather concentrate on change. Ghana and for that matter all countries have spent lots of energy and resources on this world cup. If Egypt should play home to Ghana we will play and win if the game is sanctioned by FIFA and NOTHING will happen to them. Period.
jimy somer 12 years ago

I DONT KNOW WHY HAYATOU DOESN'T LIKE GHANA. THIS MAN HATES GHANA TOOOOO MUCH.ISSA HAYATOU WORKED AGAINST GHANA FOR SO MANY YEARS AND WE COULDN'T QUALIFY FOR WORLD CUP TILL 2006. THEY JUST WANT TO SHET GHANAINS IN EGYPT I BELI ...
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I DONT KNOW WHY HAYATOU DOESN'T LIKE GHANA. THIS MAN HATES GHANA TOOOOO MUCH.ISSA HAYATOU WORKED AGAINST GHANA FOR SO MANY YEARS AND WE COULDN'T QUALIFY FOR WORLD CUP TILL 2006. THEY JUST WANT TO SHET GHANAINS IN EGYPT I BELIEVE. EGYPTIAN AUTORITIES HAS BRIBE SEPP BLATTER AND ISSA HAYATOU.
Rabiatu 12 years ago

Where is the security in egypt when their own president was kidnapped.If anything happens to to our people Blatter will be held responsible.I think we sould rather for go the wm than lose a single ghanaian.

Where is the security in egypt when their own president was kidnapped.If anything happens to to our people Blatter will be held responsible.I think we sould rather for go the wm than lose a single ghanaian.
JACK 12 years ago

Thank you Kwabina, They have no respect for the life of the African (FIFA) this is just simple as abc but we don't know why they a wasting time on this Ghana gov.have to step in this matter cos Black stars will beet them and ...
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Thank you Kwabina, They have no respect for the life of the African (FIFA) this is just simple as abc but we don't know why they a wasting time on this Ghana gov.have to step in this matter cos Black stars will beet them and when they beet them,that will bring the problem
Vincent Acheampong 12 years ago

FIFA must change the venue to protect lives. Had I know is always at last.

FIFA must change the venue to protect lives. Had I know is always at last.
WOFA WOHOO 12 years ago

The writer is a very intelligent person and I 100% support what he says,FIFA should move the 2ndleg game to a neutral country because as a matter of fact the ruling military govervement cannot guarantee 100% the safety of vis ...
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The writer is a very intelligent person and I 100% support what he says,FIFA should move the 2ndleg game to a neutral country because as a matter of fact the ruling military govervement cannot guarantee 100% the safety of visiting Ghanaian supporters,players and officials not to mention thousands of innocent Egyptian fans.They(FANS) would not take Ghana win easy they would protest and muslim brotherhood would take the law in their hands.So therefore FIFA should heed to wisdom and stage the game in another country period.Wishing Ghana and the STARS God's blessings and protection amin,but remember Black Stars do not be intimidated by the Egyptians crowd or even their military when they lose at home.FIFA SHOULD TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY
J B Ato Rockson 12 years ago

Who pay you to put this article on the Web? Egypt FA

Who pay you to put this article on the Web? Egypt FA
Author 12 years ago

We must speak out and protect our own

We must speak out and protect our own

ADU 12 years ago

Had i know is laways at last so FIFA must do it fast.

Had i know is laways at last so FIFA must do it fast.
KOJO YANKSON 12 years ago

If the 2nd leg of the Ghana-Egypt encounter is staged in Egypt and lives are lost what excuse will Fifa give? Fifa should act wisely and quickly too cos in terms of peace and security we can say that Egypt is out so why will ...
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If the 2nd leg of the Ghana-Egypt encounter is staged in Egypt and lives are lost what excuse will Fifa give? Fifa should act wisely and quickly too cos in terms of peace and security we can say that Egypt is out so why will anybody take the risk?
ADU 12 years ago

HAD I KNOW IS ALWAYS AT LAST SO FIFA MUST DO IT FAST.

HAD I KNOW IS ALWAYS AT LAST SO FIFA MUST DO IT FAST.
Ackah Bangolame 12 years ago

...I do not think this is a great read for which reason the writer threatens judicial action for plagiarism. The entire article if it is one should be a paragraph in length because it is so so repetitive in content. The thrus ...
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...I do not think this is a great read for which reason the writer threatens judicial action for plagiarism. The entire article if it is one should be a paragraph in length because it is so so repetitive in content. The thrust of it is that Cairo is unsafe for the return leg and FIFA must be decisive to order a change of venue. It scores high for its speculative value though!
Agye Nyame 12 years ago

Why all this warnings from the writer? Is this place were he can practice his journalism and law? We all have the freedom of speech and if you do not want any one to criticise what you write then don't write period. I know FI ...
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Why all this warnings from the writer? Is this place were he can practice his journalism and law? We all have the freedom of speech and if you do not want any one to criticise what you write then don't write period. I know FIFA will change the venue.
shashi 12 years ago

If FIFA agree to change the venue,not outside Africa,we Africans we dont have anything to do with other continent interms of WC qualify,we have to play on our own soil.

If FIFA agree to change the venue,not outside Africa,we Africans we dont have anything to do with other continent interms of WC qualify,we have to play on our own soil.
koo Tee 12 years ago

You have my support bra!!

You have my support bra!!
Ebenezer Nii Amu First-Quao 12 years ago

....would be happy to host and paint the stadium red, gold and green!

....would be happy to host and paint the stadium red, gold and green!
Kofi 12 years ago

Why is it so hard for FIFA to arrive at a justifiable conclusion and change the venue of the match?

Why is it so hard for FIFA to arrive at a justifiable conclusion and change the venue of the match?
zongo president 12 years ago

We have to make it clear to fifa that if something go wrong with this match ,fifa will be SUE......period.

We have to make it clear to fifa that if something go wrong with this match ,fifa will be SUE......period.

HAWA YAKUBU 12 years ago

Ghana will not go to Egypt period.

Ghana will not go to Egypt period.
HAWA YAKUBU 12 years ago

Blacks stars will not go to Egypt period.

Blacks stars will not go to Egypt period.
ANDY BABANAWO 12 years ago

IS FIFA AFRAID TRYING TO DDO THE RIGHT THING? IS FIFA TRYING TO TELL US THAT THEY CANNOT SEE THE WRITINGS ON THE WALL THAT EGYPT IS FOR NOW NOT A SAFE PLACE FOR THE RETURN MATCH? IF IFIA REMAINS ADAMANT AND SOMETHING HAPPEN T ...
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IS FIFA AFRAID TRYING TO DDO THE RIGHT THING? IS FIFA TRYING TO TELL US THAT THEY CANNOT SEE THE WRITINGS ON THE WALL THAT EGYPT IS FOR NOW NOT A SAFE PLACE FOR THE RETURN MATCH? IF IFIA REMAINS ADAMANT AND SOMETHING HAPPEN TO ANY GHANAIAN, WE SHALL HAUL THE FOOTBALL GOVERNING BODY TO INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE.
WE THEREFORE AS A MATTER OF URGENCY EXPECT FIFA TO ACT IMMEDIATELY TO CHANGE THE VENUE FROM EGHPT TO A NEUTRAL VENUE.
CAPII 12 years ago

GOOD JOB,GHANAIANS AND BLACK STARS BETTER PLACE SAFETY,SECURITY FIRST; THE WORLD CUP IS NOT WORTH PRECIOUS BLOOD OF ANYONE IN THIS WORLD.DO NOT HONOUR RETURN LEG IN CAIRO.PERIOD !!!

GOOD JOB,GHANAIANS AND BLACK STARS BETTER PLACE SAFETY,SECURITY FIRST; THE WORLD CUP IS NOT WORTH PRECIOUS BLOOD OF ANYONE IN THIS WORLD.DO NOT HONOUR RETURN LEG IN CAIRO.PERIOD !!!
Lexis 12 years ago

in fact if Fifa decides to let Egypt host d martch, we should rather decides not to go and play.. n Fifa can choose to give them 3 points plus the three goal and pay for a penalty rather than to hear a bad news..the Egyptian ...
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in fact if Fifa decides to let Egypt host d martch, we should rather decides not to go and play.. n Fifa can choose to give them 3 points plus the three goal and pay for a penalty rather than to hear a bad news..the Egyptian public are fighting the securities so which other security is going to protect us.. Fifa be wise enough to do d right thing...
Yaw 12 years ago

Shame on you Mr. Lexis. We are going to world whether you like it or not. We will go to wherever FIFA says the game should be played. No Ghanaian footballer has been injured in Egypt. All that noise must stop and lets allow G ...
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Shame on you Mr. Lexis. We are going to world whether you like it or not. We will go to wherever FIFA says the game should be played. No Ghanaian footballer has been injured in Egypt. All that noise must stop and lets allow GFA do its job. If FIFA says Egypt YES we will go and win the game. And shame those who want us not to play the second round. World Cup here we come.
NKA 12 years ago

The layman’s definition of ‘security’ that I googled on the web defines security as:
1. Freedom from risk or danger; safety.
2. Freedom from doubt, anxiety, or fear; confidence.
In light of the above definitions, ...
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The layman’s definition of ‘security’ that I googled on the web defines security as:
1. Freedom from risk or danger; safety.
2. Freedom from doubt, anxiety, or fear; confidence.
In light of the above definitions, any reasonable person or world class governing organization will automatically conclude that the current political and security climate in Egypt is not conducive for the hosting of any international meeting let alone the second leg of the 2014 World cup qualifier between Ghana and Egypt – we all know what the 1st leg results were.
Does FIFA want violence before the match or after? To me this is a no brainer; we all want peace.
Last time I checked, the travel warning by the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Bureau of Consular Affairs (Aug 15, 2013) for Egypt has not been lifted. FIFA will is being obtuse to think it has a made a different security assessment to allow the game to be played in Egypt.
None of the EU countries will allow it and the GFA should put its foot down.
Geopolitically, there are alternative countries in the region with much more stable political environments that will love to host the game – Morocco.
To make it even more neutral FIFA can allow the game to be played in Switzerland – right there in FIFA’s own backyard.
HAWA YAKUBU 12 years ago

AMEN AMEN FOR YOUR COMMENTS

AMEN AMEN FOR YOUR COMMENTS
jimy somer 12 years ago

Why our president isnot talking.

Why our president isnot talking.
god 12 years ago

noebody respeect him

noebody respeect him

John Didipey 12 years ago

I dream serious problem happing between Ghana and Epypt return match.My advice is that Black Stars please dont go near Egypt.The whole country have craze with blood sharing

I dream serious problem happing between Ghana and Epypt return match.My advice is that Black Stars please dont go near Egypt.The whole country have craze with blood sharing
Anthony Afedzie 12 years ago

Well said bro, there is no way Ghana will host the return match in Cario, even if fifa deceide in favour of egypt.No way the contry is not safe for every one at the time of the match period, and we are still going to score th ...
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Well said bro, there is no way Ghana will host the return match in Cario, even if fifa deceide in favour of egypt.No way the contry is not safe for every one at the time of the match period, and we are still going to score them, so just imagine.
Light 12 years ago

All the qualifiers were played in Egypt, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Guinea had NO PROBLEM. Why should Ghana get special treatment? Because some racists in Ghana think ALL arabs are terrorists? And that isolated squirmishes in Eg ...
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All the qualifiers were played in Egypt, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Guinea had NO PROBLEM. Why should Ghana get special treatment? Because some racists in Ghana think ALL arabs are terrorists? And that isolated squirmishes in Egypt mean all out war?
Isaac Osei,M.D 12 years ago

Yes Zimbabwe,Guinea,Mozambique played in Egypt ,but no fans were allowed and also not in Cairo!!!! Why change to Cairo now and also with potential Rowdy Fans of 30,000 in stadium.This is a recipe for disaster in Epic proporti ...
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Yes Zimbabwe,Guinea,Mozambique played in Egypt ,but no fans were allowed and also not in Cairo!!!! Why change to Cairo now and also with potential Rowdy Fans of 30,000 in stadium.This is a recipe for disaster in Epic proportions.Lets be fair ,this has nothing to do with racism or anybody thinking Arabs are racist.IF a similar situation existed in Ghana i would have adviced the Egyptians not to go to Kumasi or Accra.
albert 12 years ago

well done brother, we love your message but forgive the legal stuff down there couldnt help it but just had to share it for Mother Ghana sake. thanks.

well done brother, we love your message but forgive the legal stuff down there couldnt help it but just had to share it for Mother Ghana sake. thanks.
Author 12 years ago

I love my people, we have to protect each other.

I love my people, we have to protect each other.
K.B.ITALY 12 years ago

we are not happy that,there is still no peace in our sister country Egypt.we always pray,and ask for "PEACE" for them.news update indicate that there is still no peace, so let all wait for the "FIFA DEAD LINE"because,on footb ...
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we are not happy that,there is still no peace in our sister country Egypt.we always pray,and ask for "PEACE" for them.news update indicate that there is still no peace, so let all wait for the "FIFA DEAD LINE"because,on football in Egypt,FIFA no more than us(GHANAINS).
STEPHEN OEI,NORWAY 12 years ago

FIFA SHOULD ASK ALGERIAS WHAT EGYPTIANS FANS DID TO THEM IN EGYPT,IT WILL BE BLOODY,BLOODY BECAUSE WE WILL BEAT THEM AGAIN IN FRONT OF THIER FANS.ITS NOT SAVE AT ALLLL

FIFA SHOULD ASK ALGERIAS WHAT EGYPTIANS FANS DID TO THEM IN EGYPT,IT WILL BE BLOODY,BLOODY BECAUSE WE WILL BEAT THEM AGAIN IN FRONT OF THIER FANS.ITS NOT SAVE AT ALLLL
KOFI, LAS VEGAS 12 years ago

what is the GFA leadership doing about this?they have to keep the pressure on fifa. it's human lifes in questio here, "HELLO"

what is the GFA leadership doing about this?they have to keep the pressure on fifa. it's human lifes in questio here, "HELLO"
NANA KWAME AYISI 12 years ago

...what makes it more serious & dangerous is the fact that they want to play with fans @ the stadium...they want that to serve as a fear factor to the Ghanaian team but they don't know that it could get deadly for both nation ...
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...what makes it more serious & dangerous is the fact that they want to play with fans @ the stadium...they want that to serve as a fear factor to the Ghanaian team but they don't know that it could get deadly for both nations there especially when Ghana win there as well...
Mr Okuru Kumah. S Africa 12 years ago

What is Fifa waiting for? Ghanaian souls are equally important.

What is Fifa waiting for? Ghanaian souls are equally important.
CAESAR US 12 years ago

fifa should remember and bring to mind
what happened in ANGOLA to TOGO national
soccer team where they able to replace
the lost lives?GFAshould use this as our defense to change the venue if they
uncomfortable.

fifa should remember and bring to mind
what happened in ANGOLA to TOGO national
soccer team where they able to replace
the lost lives?GFAshould use this as our defense to change the venue if they
uncomfortable.
DJ Reverse 12 years ago

Egypt is not safe in any way regardless of motives for visiting...

Egypt is not safe in any way regardless of motives for visiting...
kkd 12 years ago

The G FA still have a lot to say in the case. don't be convinced to accept the venue. cant you see that Egypt is under pressure in everything? even if they are suffering they still hold to their decision. remember what happen ...
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The G FA still have a lot to say in the case. don't be convinced to accept the venue. cant you see that Egypt is under pressure in everything? even if they are suffering they still hold to their decision. remember what happened to the Israelite. precious lives must be protected
Rev Eddie Cofie 12 years ago

FIFA should be factual, properly decisive and considerate of the possible endangered lives of Ghanaians who will be supporting the Black Stars in the Egypt match. FIFA must be aware of the attacks which have been meted out to ...
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FIFA should be factual, properly decisive and considerate of the possible endangered lives of Ghanaians who will be supporting the Black Stars in the Egypt match. FIFA must be aware of the attacks which have been meted out to pedestrians, sports fans and security persons in Egypt.
TOTO AFRICA 12 years ago

BLACK AFRICANS, INLUDING THEIR POWERLESS LEADERSHIP, ARE NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY ANYWHERE ON THE GLOBE, HENCE GFA'S REQUEST HAS EASILY BEEN SHOVED ASIDE BY FIFA.

WELL, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT IF YOU HAVE A CONTINENT BLESSED WITH EV ...
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BLACK AFRICANS, INLUDING THEIR POWERLESS LEADERSHIP, ARE NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY ANYWHERE ON THE GLOBE, HENCE GFA'S REQUEST HAS EASILY BEEN SHOVED ASIDE BY FIFA.

WELL, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT IF YOU HAVE A CONTINENT BLESSED WITH EVERYTHING TO MAKE US TRULY INDEPENDENT, YET OUR CORRUPT LEADERSHIP CONTINUES ON THEIR LOOTING SPREE WHILE THEY GO CAP-IN-HAND BEGGING EVERY TOM, DICK AND HARRY FOR "DEVELOPMENT" LOANS AND AID OF EVERY DESCRIPTION?

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES?

DISRESPECT!! AND THAT'S WHAT THE ENTIRE BLACK AFRICANS ARE PAYING BACK FOR.

BLACK AFRICANS ARE OUR OWN ENEMIES!!!
at 12 years ago

fifa full of pussys gays and criminal just caf

fifa full of pussys gays and criminal just caf

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