Stop your silly analysis please.How did the Czech republic rank when we beat them 2-0 in 2006? These fifa rankings do not correlate team performance. It is about how many matches the team played the previous month(s) and how ... read full comment
Stop your silly analysis please.How did the Czech republic rank when we beat them 2-0 in 2006? These fifa rankings do not correlate team performance. It is about how many matches the team played the previous month(s) and how much games you've won. It cannot be used entirely to judge the quality of a team. Go back and do your research well because this one didn't come right?
RAS -VULTURE 9 years ago
It is true Ghana could laugh at the wrong side of their mouth when Black stars underrate U.S National team.
Black stars have played U.S on two occasions and Ghana won 1 game and drew 1 in full time thus 90 minutes .O ... read full comment
It is true Ghana could laugh at the wrong side of their mouth when Black stars underrate U.S National team.
Black stars have played U.S on two occasions and Ghana won 1 game and drew 1 in full time thus 90 minutes .On all these occasions U.S squandered many clear scoring opportunities than Ghana because they lacked potent striker.
Now Altidore is better striker than he was years back.His stay in EPL has sharping his skills as a striker.No wonder he scored twice against Nigeria.
This year gonna be though for Ghana because beating U.S wont be an easy task but i disagree with the writer concerning Fifa ranking.Also in 2006 U.S was ranked 8th in the WORLD not 18th.All the countries Ghana played 2006 in the group stage were in the top 10 ranked by Fifa
U.S is giant killer in soccer but i think Ghana is their nemesis. Like modern day France against Brazil .Irrespective of Brazilian national team form and caliber of players in their disposal ,France always stand tall against them.
In 2006 U.S drew with Italy the eventual winners yet Ghana defeated U.S.
In 2009 U.S defeated Spain 2:0 in confederation cup semi Finals and scored 2:0 at halftime against Brazil in the finals but lost concentration in 2nd half and allowed the Samba boys to comeback .
In 2010 ,U.S brought the same squad that won them silver medal in 2009 confederation cup to South Africa.They qualified from their group at the expense of ENGLAND .Yet they drew with Ghana in the 90th minutes and Ghana processed to win the game on EXTRA TIME.
U.S is not a bad team at all but Ghana is their Nemesis and i think this time they will shock Ghana if they underrate them.
Avogadro 9 years ago
I know the writer thinks he is writing after looking at the facts. But whose facts are these? In 2006, Ghana was in the same group with USA (ranked 5 not 31), Chech Republic (2) and Italy (13). In 2010 Ghana was ranked 32 ... read full comment
I know the writer thinks he is writing after looking at the facts. But whose facts are these? In 2006, Ghana was in the same group with USA (ranked 5 not 31), Chech Republic (2) and Italy (13). In 2010 Ghana was ranked 32 and US was ranked 14. Our group opponents were Germany (6), Serbia (15) and Australia (20). Google it for yourself. These are just numbers, but if Pobee-Mensah wants to use numbers he should not make up the numbers. Ghana has never been ranked higher than USA at any WC. We like it that way and we have proven to the world that football is not an exercise in Statistics.
Football is what unfolds when teams 'collide on the field'. Yes, we do not have a good coach. As a matter of fact, we have never had good coaches at the WC. We have been lucky when the coaches have put the 'right players' on the field at the same time. When that happens the Black Stars play 'in autopilot mode' and win our games. The only thing we need from Appiah is to put the right player on the field. No flukes, no has-beens!
We do not need a miracle from the coach. He is in over his head. We just need him to put the right players on the field. If that happens, Ghana will this time totally destroy the USA on Monday! And no ranking will save them!! The USA is not going to beat Ghana in my life time or that of my descendants!!! Get it!!!! They can look good on paper, but we don't care!!!!!
OBG- Diatuo 9 years ago
Thanks the writer does not have his facts. He was wrong, wrong , and wrong about the rankings in both WC. They team have been traveling for some time now but will get the time to settle in in Brazil
Thanks the writer does not have his facts. He was wrong, wrong , and wrong about the rankings in both WC. They team have been traveling for some time now but will get the time to settle in in Brazil
CEREBRAL 9 years ago
Rankings are not a perfect metric for judging the outcome of future matches. Please research most of the other teams we won against such as Czech Rep, Serbia, etc. Mind you AA did not play his first 11 when we played The Net ... read full comment
Rankings are not a perfect metric for judging the outcome of future matches. Please research most of the other teams we won against such as Czech Rep, Serbia, etc. Mind you AA did not play his first 11 when we played The Netherlands recently.
'the seeming loss of mojo' why say that after a 4-0 win. If the whole team was tired including AA then you know it was because they have been training hard (unless you have some inner info we don't have)
Your article rather sounds ominous more than the imagined fear of a Black Stars defeat
SEIDU JOHNSON 9 years ago
THIS GUY DON´T KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT FOOTBALL
THIS GUY DON´T KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT FOOTBALL
Qwame 9 years ago
Why don't you explain how the Black Stars ranked 16 in 2006 beat Czech ranked 2. Don't start writing about something you know much about. USA may beat Ghana not because you say so. You might as well buy the US jersey in prepa ... read full comment
Why don't you explain how the Black Stars ranked 16 in 2006 beat Czech ranked 2. Don't start writing about something you know much about. USA may beat Ghana not because you say so. You might as well buy the US jersey in preparation for June 16.
mpanimfuo usa 9 years ago
Czech republic were 2nd but Ghana still beat them.who is German or Portugal? Stop this clap and do more research b4 posting anything on internet.
Czech republic were 2nd but Ghana still beat them.who is German or Portugal? Stop this clap and do more research b4 posting anything on internet.
OZA 9 years ago
Statictics 101: Correlation does not create cause! Just because every murderer sucked their mother's milk as children does not mean a chlid who fed on his mother's milk will be a murderer in future!
Statictics 101: Correlation does not create cause! Just because every murderer sucked their mother's milk as children does not mean a chlid who fed on his mother's milk will be a murderer in future!
Ikemens 9 years ago
Thanks bro. You have hit it at the right spot.
Thanks bro. You have hit it at the right spot.
YES, WE CAN! 9 years ago
I feel so bad that Warris is out.
But whatever, we will beat the United States on Monday.
We will see Round Two.
Gyan, Dede, Jordan, Boateng, please push very, very haaaaaaaaaard for goals for us.
Make it happen!
I feel so bad that Warris is out.
But whatever, we will beat the United States on Monday.
We will see Round Two.
Gyan, Dede, Jordan, Boateng, please push very, very haaaaaaaaaard for goals for us.
Make it happen!
Soweto London 9 years ago
The FiFa ranking has always been based on the number of internaional graded friendly matches and the quality of teams you play in a given period and as Ghana has not played that much, we are definitely going to be ranked low. ... read full comment
The FiFa ranking has always been based on the number of internaional graded friendly matches and the quality of teams you play in a given period and as Ghana has not played that much, we are definitely going to be ranked low.
1 thing you forgot was that in 2006, Chez republic was ranked 2nd best in the world but we out played and out scored them and had Peter Chec not be in good form, we could've won the game by 7-0 (watch the clip again on Youtube).
If Ghana is tired, have you been to the USA and other camps to dine with them and assess whether they arent tired or scared of the prospect to play Ghana?
Also note that Ghana was the only team that lost 1-0 to Germany in 2010, all other teams lost by a 4 goal margin. We have closed the gap and I believe we will draw or beat Germany and achieve the same result with Portugal. All we need to do is win comfortably (4-0)against USA and we will quailfy no matter what to the next round where we will meet Belgium/Algeria/Russia. Quarter final could be Argentina that is where we need to neutralise Messi just as the Nigerians did in the last World Cup. God bless us all and God bless our homeland Ghana; good luck Black Stars.
Odapagyan 9 years ago
I must say I am very uncomfortable With this match. The problem is not rankings but the preparation. Lots point to the fact that the US have really prepared for the game and seem to be streets ahead with the tactical approach ... read full comment
I must say I am very uncomfortable With this match. The problem is not rankings but the preparation. Lots point to the fact that the US have really prepared for the game and seem to be streets ahead with the tactical approach. There is no doubt that we are far ahead talent-wise. However, it seems from our games played so far that we lack the tactical organisation to go far. I always say that tournaments are noramally won by tactically organised teams. Our defence is good but it is the organisation of defence, midfield that is lacking. For example, if AA wants to use KASA as a defender, it is quite clear that he should switch to a 3-5-2 With three central defenders Boye, Jonah M and Sumaila. That would free KASA and Afful to join the attack. If he tries to play KASA and Afful as full backs in a 4-4-2 system we will be toast That will leave a lot of Space for the US to attack us and punish us. The US know all this. This is simple but AA does not seem to understand. It is the organisation and not the players that are the problem. Moeover, AA does not seem to emphasize that we should cut out all small, naive side and back passes around our penalty area. Does he not remember Kuffour's back pass in 2006 which the Italians exploited? These things are the job of the Coach. He has to instill tactical discipline.
anokwale 9 years ago
I think that we are mistakenly buying into the stereotype...At the end of the day, the game is played by the players on the field and they must adjust to the situations. I think the main issue with Ghana is simply. Take as ... read full comment
I think that we are mistakenly buying into the stereotype...At the end of the day, the game is played by the players on the field and they must adjust to the situations. I think the main issue with Ghana is simply. Take as many shots as possible and good things can happen. Ask Jordan. His first goal and second goal are shots that the Black Stars often hesitate to take. We need more of those. A deflection can happen or the goalie might lose sight of the ball in the pack of players. Just take shots.
AdwenKwame 9 years ago
Kwasea...is this the year your kortibortor father finally develops gbatonga? Stupid arse-hole, you go eat on Ghana budget and write stupid things because you are worried we do not have a white man for coach. And stop lying, m ... read full comment
Kwasea...is this the year your kortibortor father finally develops gbatonga? Stupid arse-hole, you go eat on Ghana budget and write stupid things because you are worried we do not have a white man for coach. And stop lying, madafucker! The US was rated ahead of Ghana in 2006 and 2010, and yet we beat them!!
Me4U 9 years ago
Please read all the other comments and see how uncultured and intensely vulgar your contribution has been. I am sorry for the family that brought you up but then again, it is obvious you are a very young person who thinks he/ ... read full comment
Please read all the other comments and see how uncultured and intensely vulgar your contribution has been. I am sorry for the family that brought you up but then again, it is obvious you are a very young person who thinks he/she can hide behind a computer and insult his/her elders.
Me4U 9 years ago
I was the view that the USA was very highly ranked in 2006, even ahead of Italy. Someone should correct me if I am wrong.
I was the view that the USA was very highly ranked in 2006, even ahead of Italy. Someone should correct me if I am wrong.
Avogadro 9 years ago
In 2006, USA was ranked 5, Czech Republic 2 and Italy 13. Ghana has never been ranked higher than USA! Go figure!! Football is played on the field!!! Not on paper!!!!
In 2006, USA was ranked 5, Czech Republic 2 and Italy 13. Ghana has never been ranked higher than USA! Go figure!! Football is played on the field!!! Not on paper!!!!
koo nti-LIVERPOOL 9 years ago
Even in league matches where the teams play each other,a relegation-threatened team may beat a top team making your mathematics look absurd.Nigeria won the AFCON when they were not the best in Africa.Anyway,your views and wis ... read full comment
Even in league matches where the teams play each other,a relegation-threatened team may beat a top team making your mathematics look absurd.Nigeria won the AFCON when they were not the best in Africa.Anyway,your views and wishful thinking would play no role.
NJ 9 years ago
Regardless of putting your hopes above your fears, there is a time you have to be realistic about the group Ghana is in order to make an honest assessment of the challenges we face. There is no way I see Ghana progressing to ... read full comment
Regardless of putting your hopes above your fears, there is a time you have to be realistic about the group Ghana is in order to make an honest assessment of the challenges we face. There is no way I see Ghana progressing to the round of 16 this time around. We can beat USA but we definitely would be beaten by both Portugal and Germany and it's basically due to the fact that the system Ghana has adapted under this coach is bad one. I believe Ghana has talent and depth in this group of guys but the coach strategy and lack of tactical ability would be our own downfall.
Avogadro 9 years ago
Ghana's WC achievements are not because of our great coaches. Seriously, Ghana is only a 'midfield machine'. A well oiled midfield machine. We really have no strikers but if the coach puts that right players on the field a ... read full comment
Ghana's WC achievements are not because of our great coaches. Seriously, Ghana is only a 'midfield machine'. A well oiled midfield machine. We really have no strikers but if the coach puts that right players on the field at the same time, the players will be in 'autopilot mode' and win the game.
Nothing has changed. Ghana has never had any great coaches at the WC. That situation is still the same. It is our players not our coach who will make it happen! I see Ghana going DEEEEEEP!
NJ 9 years ago
I guess I'll not hear anything from you about what the coach should or shouldn't have done when the Ghana Black Stars come home early. Since you even said that if the coach puts the right players on the field Ghana would win ... read full comment
I guess I'll not hear anything from you about what the coach should or shouldn't have done when the Ghana Black Stars come home early. Since you even said that if the coach puts the right players on the field Ghana would win the game what does it mean? Doesn't it mean that the coach has an impact in winning so do the players he puts on the field. His selection and strategy for each game counts a lot. But I still think Ghana will not reach far.
K. JOHN 9 years ago
Fifa ranking is a crooked way of robbering Africa. 2 hell with Sepp Blatter n his crue
Fifa ranking is a crooked way of robbering Africa. 2 hell with Sepp Blatter n his crue
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 9 years ago
Thank God you are not one of our players nor part of our technical team. You are a chicken with a defeatist attitude. You really think this is the time to be so negative, pessimistic and try to dampen fans' hope and expectati ... read full comment
Thank God you are not one of our players nor part of our technical team. You are a chicken with a defeatist attitude. You really think this is the time to be so negative, pessimistic and try to dampen fans' hope and expectation especially when your assertion is based on such flimsy foundation? Come on, With the likes of you, nothing will ever be achieved because you lack the confidence that winners possess. People need a lift as we are only four days from our first game with a country we have beaten twice in previous world cups and all you can be asking is if this is the time they beat us? Get out of here, we do not need the likes of you. We need people that can inspire both the team and the fans, you, mister, are completely hopeless.
Light to darkness 9 years ago
I think this meeting with the US will be the toughest of all, simply because the US has practiced non-stop and has been preparing for this meeting since day 1. More so than any other match at the World Cup, they have prepare ... read full comment
I think this meeting with the US will be the toughest of all, simply because the US has practiced non-stop and has been preparing for this meeting since day 1. More so than any other match at the World Cup, they have prepared better than the Black Stars and the US coach is more experienced than Appiah (by FAAAR). So its not because of ranking, which means little, but because the US is putting everything on this 1 game with Ghana.
Asare 9 years ago
I agree with SANTACLAUSIAN.
I agree with SANTACLAUSIAN.
mugu yaro 9 years ago
go back to page 66 and pronouns the word kai me!!! Klinsmann or US eleven come 16 June the trumpet will sound and the food will be ready for BS to eat.we are going heaven knows where we are going we know we will, we will get ... read full comment
go back to page 66 and pronouns the word kai me!!! Klinsmann or US eleven come 16 June the trumpet will sound and the food will be ready for BS to eat.we are going heaven knows where we are going we know we will, we will get there heaven knows that we will get there we know we will worya hei worya worya
TEE 9 years ago
stupid ideology, if world cup performance are to be judged by FIFA ranking, then why play the tournament in the first plays. dude you are not making any sense. check yourself before you wreck your self fool
stupid ideology, if world cup performance are to be judged by FIFA ranking, then why play the tournament in the first plays. dude you are not making any sense. check yourself before you wreck your self fool
TonyPM 9 years ago
I expected the criticism and the insults. I pray that I am wrong too. The town that I work for is offering watching the game on a 38ft X 20ft screen free at a stadium to cheer the US. I am afraid to go because I will be th ... read full comment
I expected the criticism and the insults. I pray that I am wrong too. The town that I work for is offering watching the game on a 38ft X 20ft screen free at a stadium to cheer the US. I am afraid to go because I will be the only one cheering for Ghana. I don't want anyone to see the look on my face if we lose so I will watch it at home.
Kwamz 9 years ago
TonyPM, I too questioned the dinner at the Embassy. I am surprised the people reigning insults simply elect to ignore that one.
TonyPM, I too questioned the dinner at the Embassy. I am surprised the people reigning insults simply elect to ignore that one.
ike 9 years ago
no never,kai
no never,kai
Great 9 years ago
My friend. FIFA Ranking does not mean anything.if you afraid you can stop watching the game ok. Remember the Little Boy David and the Gaint Goliath.We will beat them(USA).
My friend. FIFA Ranking does not mean anything.if you afraid you can stop watching the game ok. Remember the Little Boy David and the Gaint Goliath.We will beat them(USA).
Prince Marcls 9 years ago
massa,if the rankings of fifa is anything to by,in the same year of 2006 when we beat the us while we ranked ahead of them,be reminded we also beat the chech republic who were send ranked in the world.we dont need to be ranke ... read full comment
massa,if the rankings of fifa is anything to by,in the same year of 2006 when we beat the us while we ranked ahead of them,be reminded we also beat the chech republic who were send ranked in the world.we dont need to be ranked above a team before we can beat them.The most recent fifa ranking places cape verde above Nigeria.what rubbish.we shall beat us come monday mr man
GIWA 9 years ago
ARE YOU FOR US OR AGAINST US ,WHERE STANDS YOUR TRUE INTENT.
ARE YOU FOR US OR AGAINST US ,WHERE STANDS YOUR TRUE INTENT.
Stop your silly analysis please.How did the Czech republic rank when we beat them 2-0 in 2006? These fifa rankings do not correlate team performance. It is about how many matches the team played the previous month(s) and how ...
read full comment
It is true Ghana could laugh at the wrong side of their mouth when Black stars underrate U.S National team.
Black stars have played U.S on two occasions and Ghana won 1 game and drew 1 in full time thus 90 minutes .O ...
read full comment
I know the writer thinks he is writing after looking at the facts. But whose facts are these? In 2006, Ghana was in the same group with USA (ranked 5 not 31), Chech Republic (2) and Italy (13). In 2010 Ghana was ranked 32 ...
read full comment
Thanks the writer does not have his facts. He was wrong, wrong , and wrong about the rankings in both WC. They team have been traveling for some time now but will get the time to settle in in Brazil
Rankings are not a perfect metric for judging the outcome of future matches. Please research most of the other teams we won against such as Czech Rep, Serbia, etc. Mind you AA did not play his first 11 when we played The Net ...
read full comment
THIS GUY DON´T KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT FOOTBALL
Why don't you explain how the Black Stars ranked 16 in 2006 beat Czech ranked 2. Don't start writing about something you know much about. USA may beat Ghana not because you say so. You might as well buy the US jersey in prepa ...
read full comment
Czech republic were 2nd but Ghana still beat them.who is German or Portugal? Stop this clap and do more research b4 posting anything on internet.
Statictics 101: Correlation does not create cause! Just because every murderer sucked their mother's milk as children does not mean a chlid who fed on his mother's milk will be a murderer in future!
Thanks bro. You have hit it at the right spot.
I feel so bad that Warris is out.
But whatever, we will beat the United States on Monday.
We will see Round Two.
Gyan, Dede, Jordan, Boateng, please push very, very haaaaaaaaaard for goals for us.
Make it happen!
The FiFa ranking has always been based on the number of internaional graded friendly matches and the quality of teams you play in a given period and as Ghana has not played that much, we are definitely going to be ranked low. ...
read full comment
I must say I am very uncomfortable With this match. The problem is not rankings but the preparation. Lots point to the fact that the US have really prepared for the game and seem to be streets ahead with the tactical approach ...
read full comment
I think that we are mistakenly buying into the stereotype...At the end of the day, the game is played by the players on the field and they must adjust to the situations. I think the main issue with Ghana is simply. Take as ...
read full comment
Kwasea...is this the year your kortibortor father finally develops gbatonga? Stupid arse-hole, you go eat on Ghana budget and write stupid things because you are worried we do not have a white man for coach. And stop lying, m ...
read full comment
Please read all the other comments and see how uncultured and intensely vulgar your contribution has been. I am sorry for the family that brought you up but then again, it is obvious you are a very young person who thinks he/ ...
read full comment
I was the view that the USA was very highly ranked in 2006, even ahead of Italy. Someone should correct me if I am wrong.
In 2006, USA was ranked 5, Czech Republic 2 and Italy 13. Ghana has never been ranked higher than USA! Go figure!! Football is played on the field!!! Not on paper!!!!
Even in league matches where the teams play each other,a relegation-threatened team may beat a top team making your mathematics look absurd.Nigeria won the AFCON when they were not the best in Africa.Anyway,your views and wis ...
read full comment
Regardless of putting your hopes above your fears, there is a time you have to be realistic about the group Ghana is in order to make an honest assessment of the challenges we face. There is no way I see Ghana progressing to ...
read full comment
Ghana's WC achievements are not because of our great coaches. Seriously, Ghana is only a 'midfield machine'. A well oiled midfield machine. We really have no strikers but if the coach puts that right players on the field a ...
read full comment
I guess I'll not hear anything from you about what the coach should or shouldn't have done when the Ghana Black Stars come home early. Since you even said that if the coach puts the right players on the field Ghana would win ...
read full comment
Fifa ranking is a crooked way of robbering Africa. 2 hell with Sepp Blatter n his crue
Thank God you are not one of our players nor part of our technical team. You are a chicken with a defeatist attitude. You really think this is the time to be so negative, pessimistic and try to dampen fans' hope and expectati ...
read full comment
I think this meeting with the US will be the toughest of all, simply because the US has practiced non-stop and has been preparing for this meeting since day 1. More so than any other match at the World Cup, they have prepare ...
read full comment
I agree with SANTACLAUSIAN.
go back to page 66 and pronouns the word kai me!!! Klinsmann or US eleven come 16 June the trumpet will sound and the food will be ready for BS to eat.we are going heaven knows where we are going we know we will, we will get ...
read full comment
stupid ideology, if world cup performance are to be judged by FIFA ranking, then why play the tournament in the first plays. dude you are not making any sense. check yourself before you wreck your self fool
I expected the criticism and the insults. I pray that I am wrong too. The town that I work for is offering watching the game on a 38ft X 20ft screen free at a stadium to cheer the US. I am afraid to go because I will be th ...
read full comment
TonyPM, I too questioned the dinner at the Embassy. I am surprised the people reigning insults simply elect to ignore that one.
no never,kai
My friend. FIFA Ranking does not mean anything.if you afraid you can stop watching the game ok. Remember the Little Boy David and the Gaint Goliath.We will beat them(USA).
massa,if the rankings of fifa is anything to by,in the same year of 2006 when we beat the us while we ranked ahead of them,be reminded we also beat the chech republic who were send ranked in the world.we dont need to be ranke ...
read full comment
ARE YOU FOR US OR AGAINST US ,WHERE STANDS YOUR TRUE INTENT.
Amen god with us