Ghana’s Cup of Shame: What next?

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Vuvuzela 11 years ago

I can't help but laugh; it's not a funny address, though.

It's rather that I share your frustrations and sentiments, like almost all Ghanaians do, and in fact, you're right on the facts. If we all had the chance we should ...
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I can't help but laugh; it's not a funny address, though.

It's rather that I share your frustrations and sentiments, like almost all Ghanaians do, and in fact, you're right on the facts. If we all had the chance we should be slapping everyone at the Sports Ministry and the GFA.

None of the teams we played against were stronger than us, not at all! But we went into Brazil weak because of inadequate preparations, financial incertitude and lack of confidence in the our management and bad psychology.

I have begun to see the President also as a problem. He shouldn't have waited to have Nyantakyi and Appiah both fired, and also to replace those lazy thinkers at the FA. Mahama should have completely fired the Sports minister. But in Ghana, where bad job always has its recompense, mediocrity is mistaken for a masterpiece... No doubt we're failing.
Abpapafio@aol.com 11 years ago

Well said my brother .Incompetence is the word.

Well said my brother .Incompetence is the word.
KWAKU WIAFE BRIMM 11 years ago

I AGREE WITH YOU NII, AN ARTICLE WELL-WRITTEN AND UNBIASED. THESE ARE FACTS AND YOU SAID IT WELL...APPIAH IS INCOMPETENT AND UNREADY FOR THE JOB REGARDLESS IF HE IS ONE OF OUR OWN, AND NYANTAKYI AND HIS CORRUPT COHORTS SHOULD ...
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I AGREE WITH YOU NII, AN ARTICLE WELL-WRITTEN AND UNBIASED. THESE ARE FACTS AND YOU SAID IT WELL...APPIAH IS INCOMPETENT AND UNREADY FOR THE JOB REGARDLESS IF HE IS ONE OF OUR OWN, AND NYANTAKYI AND HIS CORRUPT COHORTS SHOULD RESIGN IMMEDIATELY!!!
moyo 11 years ago

I wish Nyantakyi is kicked out of the GFA very soon or we shall occupy the GFA until FIFA comes in to deal with these bunch of criminals. No country will ever pay Appiah $100 a month for his service, why should we pay Appiah ...
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I wish Nyantakyi is kicked out of the GFA very soon or we shall occupy the GFA until FIFA comes in to deal with these bunch of criminals. No country will ever pay Appiah $100 a month for his service, why should we pay Appiah $20,000 a month? this is why the black man is not capable making good decisions
BARIMA TOKIAFRE 11 years ago

LISTEN!!!!! YOUR PRESIDENT IS SICK
HE IS VERY VERY SICK. I am sure by now he is praying hard that the months roll fast so he can hand over the presidency. All I can say is THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA is SICK IN THE BRAIN

LISTEN!!!!! YOUR PRESIDENT IS SICK
HE IS VERY VERY SICK. I am sure by now he is praying hard that the months roll fast so he can hand over the presidency. All I can say is THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA is SICK IN THE BRAIN
Pito Brewer 11 years ago

Sack Mahama and install Akuffo-Addo, NPP's anointed one. He will solve everything that ails Ghana in short order, and provide milk and honey for every dinner table in the country. YEAH!!!

Sack Mahama and install Akuffo-Addo, NPP's anointed one. He will solve everything that ails Ghana in short order, and provide milk and honey for every dinner table in the country. YEAH!!!
readi 2 dye 11 years ago

Should be removed....he is insane unfit rule.

Should be removed....he is insane unfit rule.
readi 2 dye 11 years ago

When we choose Don Quixote as a leader.

When we choose Don Quixote as a leader.
Kwadjo, London 11 years ago

Leave Coach Kwesi Appiah out of this,we are indisciplined society and even our professional footballers are not discipline. This will take us nowhere. Let's learn out of this and turn a new leaf.

Leave Coach Kwesi Appiah out of this,we are indisciplined society and even our professional footballers are not discipline. This will take us nowhere. Let's learn out of this and turn a new leaf.
OsibisaMan 11 years ago

Mr. Nii Ayittey is persuasive and he is the only one pointing us in the right direction.
Presently, we as a nation, are paying
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Mr. Nii Ayittey is persuasive and he is the only one pointing us in the right direction.
Presently, we as a nation, are paying
for Mr. Nyantekyi's failure to provide a strong coach who can manage affairs on and off the field with enough gravitas to hold these pampered Gh. international players in a patriotic mindset.
If the central role of the GFA is to run the local league and manage the national team, then why are we dealing with uncommitted players and an entire president coming out to give assurances to players before a game at the World Cup.
Did Rawlings, Kuffour or Mills(RIP) deal with any such "crap" during their tenures.
Who the hell are we kidding?
If Mr. Nyantekyi has any brains left, he would do everything in his power to bring Mr. Milovan Rajevac back to the national team as Coach.
Kwesi Appiah is a good coach but he is inconsistent. His record with the Black Stars prove it. If you do not think so, then explain to yourself why he had to bring in Jordan Ayew and take-out KPB because the Germans took-out Jerome. Also, when we were ahead by two goals to one, the Germans brought-in Schweingsteiger and Klose to help them score. But, Appiah brought-in Agyeman-Badu and Wakaso, which showed that he was unwilling to protect our lead by bring on two additional defenders to shift our posture to a 2-4-4 formation with two additional defenders in the midst to protect our lead. Instead he was planning to beat the Germans by more goals and the changes he made proves his mind set. So, we were lucky to get the 2-2 draw in that game because the German forwards got stronger towards the end and got their equalize.
Again, when we played the USA, Coach Appiah did not have a plan to salvage the game when the score was tied at 1-1 in the 83rd minute, instead the players were still trying to win it and any fool could see that luck was not on our side if it had taken us more than 80 minutes to find an equalizer.
So he should be kept as an assistant to Milovan Rajevac. Keep all the players if you want, they will not be revolting under him, he can keep them in check.
Ghana needs a coach who is grounded enough to perceive our areas of weakness and protect us but also strong enough to capitalize on our obvious potential for greatness.
So, Mr. Nyantekyi, I do not know how long the president is willing to let you keep hurting the nation with your cheap solutions.

The lesson hear for Mr. GFA is that we went to Fifa World-Cup 2006, lost to Brazil in the round of 16. Coach Ratomir Djukovic Salary $45000.00 Per. Month.
Then, we went to Fifa World-Cup 2010, lost to Uruguay in the quarter-finals. Coach Milovan Rajevac Salary $60,000.00 Per. Month.
Then, we went to Fifa World-Cup 2014, Did not get out of the group stage. Coach Kwesi Appiah Salary $20,000.00 Per. Month.
Lesson: You cannot climb a mountain with cheap equipment.

ONEDAY ONEDAY 11 years ago

So who's duty it is to fire all these stupid people called GFA officials ? And if i may ask, what are they waiting for ? For Nkrumah's sake let's fire them today but not tomorrow.

So who's duty it is to fire all these stupid people called GFA officials ? And if i may ask, what are they waiting for ? For Nkrumah's sake let's fire them today but not tomorrow.
KOFI - USA 11 years ago

DONT YOU THINK IF WE HAD PLAYERS WHO COULD PLAY LEFT FULL BACK VERY WELL HE WOULD HAVE PLAYED THEM? STOP BLAMING THE COACH. GHANA DOES NOT HAVE THE PLAYERS LIKE MOST COUNTRIES DO. APART FROM KWADWO ASAMOAH, AYEW DEDE, MUNTARI ...
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DONT YOU THINK IF WE HAD PLAYERS WHO COULD PLAY LEFT FULL BACK VERY WELL HE WOULD HAVE PLAYED THEM? STOP BLAMING THE COACH. GHANA DOES NOT HAVE THE PLAYERS LIKE MOST COUNTRIES DO. APART FROM KWADWO ASAMOAH, AYEW DEDE, MUNTARI AND KPB, HOW MANY OF OUR PLAYERS ARE PLAYING FOR BIG TIME CLUBS IN EUROPE. A PLAYER LIKE TERVEZ WHO WAS THE GOAL KING FOR SERIE A WAS NOT EVENT CALLED BY ARGENTINA. WAHT DO WE DO IN GHANA. CALLED PLAYERS LIKE DAUDA, ESSIEN AND THE REST THAT WERE BENCH WARMERS. WHAT WE HAD DID WELL SO GET OFF YOUR PITY POTS AND MOVE ON. BEST TEAMS LIKE PORTUGAL, SPAIN, ENGLAND, ITALY, IVORY CAOST WERE ALL TOSSED OUT EARLIER. SO ENOUGH IS ENOUGH AND LETS TRAIN AND GET BETTER PLAYERS.
Esi 11 years ago

Why comparing BS with others. Ghana could have fared well if we had got a better coach. Mediocre coaches resign except those who know no shame like Akwasi Appiah. He should do himself and the country a favour by resigning. Ny ...
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Why comparing BS with others. Ghana could have fared well if we had got a better coach. Mediocre coaches resign except those who know no shame like Akwasi Appiah. He should do himself and the country a favour by resigning. Nyantakyi should be fired immediately and not given any more chances to have press conferences. All his privilege's and government sponsored gifts retracted.
KOFI - USA 11 years ago

BLACK STARS ARE COMPARED WITH OTHERS BECAUSE BLACK STARS DO NOT PLAY BY THEMSELVES. THEY PLAY WITH THESE TEAMS SO SUCH COMPARISONS. YOU HAVE TO COMPARE FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO OTHER FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND THAT IS HOW IT IS. YOU ALW ...
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BLACK STARS ARE COMPARED WITH OTHERS BECAUSE BLACK STARS DO NOT PLAY BY THEMSELVES. THEY PLAY WITH THESE TEAMS SO SUCH COMPARISONS. YOU HAVE TO COMPARE FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO OTHER FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND THAT IS HOW IT IS. YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO COMPARE TO THE BEST IF YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST. YOU SAID MEDIOCRE COACHES RESIGN. HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY ARE MEDIOCRE UNLESS YOU COMPARE TO OTHER COACHES. MOST OF OUT PLAYERS LKIE DAUDA, AFFUL, OPARI, JORDAN AND MORE ARE MEDIOCRE PLAYERS. THEY DID THEIR BEST BUT IT WAS NOT ENOUGH BUT WE SHOULD DTILL BE PROUD OF THEM INSTEAD OF VILIFYING THEM.
Meman Nti 11 years ago

Technically the coach is not good; I agree with Nii Ayitey as the coach can not differentiate between a left back and a left wing back,for 2 good years the coach can not solve the problem of left back and right back,after 2 m ...
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Technically the coach is not good; I agree with Nii Ayitey as the coach can not differentiate between a left back and a left wing back,for 2 good years the coach can not solve the problem of left back and right back,after 2 major tournaments lot of technical errors which let us down,then why should he keep on? There are good players but he does not know how to pair them. Afful is a left back player though he played right back against Germany and played good.The coach went to the tournament with Opari and Nkum as right back players, and if he thinks they are not good why did he go with them? Kwadwo Asamoah would have made more difference in midfield. Appiah made the same mistake last year at AFCON and this time too, and he is not ready for change,hence must go. Fire him now !!
Mohammed Awuni 11 years ago

he dropped schulp ( a left back) after we lost a defender (Akaminko). No coach with a brain will do that

he dropped schulp ( a left back) after we lost a defender (Akaminko). No coach with a brain will do that
Ike 11 years ago

And so are you and your......

And so are you and your......
Ghfuo, wat is your Purpose/Legacy?! 11 years ago

Sorry when will mahama realised that aa and nyantakyi are only there to satisfy their greedy, selfish interests? They don't have the acumen, gumption to steer the senior team to glory. We have seen this over and over. Person ...
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Sorry when will mahama realised that aa and nyantakyi are only there to satisfy their greedy, selfish interests? They don't have the acumen, gumption to steer the senior team to glory. We have seen this over and over. Personally,.kf these 2 clowns were working for me. As employees in my business, they would have been fired like firecrackers, ASAP! No CEO. Will tolerate such stupidity from these 2 monkeys..aa and nyantakyi,.tweaa! Only in Ghana and we wonder why we can't win anything...
Frank 11 years ago

more than your father ?

more than your father ?
SOCCERMAN 11 years ago

NII Ayitey Tetteh knows nothing about football.

NII Ayitey Tetteh knows nothing about football.

P. K. 11 years ago

Please stop addressing him as president, it gives some non-head of republics false airs of infallibility, arrogance becomes their middle name. Those who have interviewed him on radio - KSK, Afia Pokuwaa - just made me sick, s ...
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Please stop addressing him as president, it gives some non-head of republics false airs of infallibility, arrogance becomes their middle name. Those who have interviewed him on radio - KSK, Afia Pokuwaa - just made me sick, seemingly fawning over Nyantakyi, while he spoke and came through as if he was the best thing that ever happened to Ghana. President, shamsident, incompedent,,
MARK A. 11 years ago

WITH OUR VERY SLOW LEANER COACH KWASI APPIAH, WE'RE LIKELY TO MAKE IT TO SEMIFINALS IN THE 2030 WORLD CUP! GO BLACK STARS, GO KWASI APPIAH!!

WITH OUR VERY SLOW LEANER COACH KWASI APPIAH, WE'RE LIKELY TO MAKE IT TO SEMIFINALS IN THE 2030 WORLD CUP! GO BLACK STARS, GO KWASI APPIAH!!
Rose 11 years ago

Well said Nii Ayitey!

Well said Nii Ayitey!
Trust Jesus centa 11 years ago

People like you are an apology.Tell me whether Germany,Portugal,USA are cheap teams ,and when did you see or hear of indiscipline in Stars Camp?Is it the first time?Your so called Serbian coaches,what was their records compar ...
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People like you are an apology.Tell me whether Germany,Portugal,USA are cheap teams ,and when did you see or hear of indiscipline in Stars Camp?Is it the first time?Your so called Serbian coaches,what was their records compared to Akwasi?He has come this far and it is only someone who do not know the mafia in fFa and Sports council who will talk this way?When we were using Prince Tagoe as a striker and Adu Sarpei at left back,we're there not better players.?Until we exorcise the mafia,,even the best coach in the world will falter.Even Mourinho,makes mistakes.People talk about player selection.When alukaku was benched,he came on and proved himself.What about Ghana substitutions.Our strikers were wasteful.Jordan was stupid and selfish,and Fatau & John Boye proved they are not up to the standard.Heading fto an opponent to score,or punching to an opponent to score?I bet you if we have converted our chances,the story would have been different,because in both German,Us and Portugal matches,we threw begging chances,perhaps we were in a hurry to score.If John Mensah & Vorsah were fit,we will not have a problem at defense,but still believe that iAkwasi should have used Essien at Central defense instead of Boye because he has done it before when Terry got injured in Chelsea.Some of the best teams exited early though had so-called experienced top class coaches.Least thing change coach,every team is beatable,blame the mafia for the lack luster performance,not the coach,bcos he has built a strong squad.
OsibisaMan 11 years ago

Are you not apologizing for the absence of John Mensah and Vorsah? Can you accept that the world-cup is not a place where you throw begging chances and you must be prepared before you show up on the field.
That only happens ...
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Are you not apologizing for the absence of John Mensah and Vorsah? Can you accept that the world-cup is not a place where you throw begging chances and you must be prepared before you show up on the field.
That only happens when you hire a solid coach who can deliver.
We should rehire the coach that took us to the world-cup in South Africa.
The magnitude of the job was too big for Kwasi Appiah that is why he lacked fore-sight. I would still like to see him as the assistant coach.
Remember, good Soccer is not cheap you always have to pay to get it
Ghana’s Cup of Shame: What next? 11 years ago

lET ITALY,ENGLAND,SPAIN, AND OTHER TEAMS FIRE THEIR VARIOUS MANAGERS AS WELL. YOU ONLY WANTED TO EXPRESS YOUR ENGLISH PROWESS. ''WAN KOBI A WOSI YANKO''

lET ITALY,ENGLAND,SPAIN, AND OTHER TEAMS FIRE THEIR VARIOUS MANAGERS AS WELL. YOU ONLY WANTED TO EXPRESS YOUR ENGLISH PROWESS. ''WAN KOBI A WOSI YANKO''
OPANIN KWAKU ATTA 11 years ago

AKWASI DO NOT MIND THESE FOOLS,BECAUSE THEY DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT SOCCER.

AKWASI DO NOT MIND THESE FOOLS,BECAUSE THEY DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT SOCCER.
seini 11 years ago

This is a good article. I never believed that Kwesi Appiah was technically competent enough to take the Black Stars to the World Cup. His relationship with the top players in the Black Stars seems to suggest that he has an in ...
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This is a good article. I never believed that Kwesi Appiah was technically competent enough to take the Black Stars to the World Cup. His relationship with the top players in the Black Stars seems to suggest that he has an inferiority complex and cannot man-manage them. I suggested during the debate for a Ghanaian coach that we should opt for Ghanaian born Desaily who has won everything as a player at the highest level, including the World Cup with France and the Champions league with Marseile.
seini 11 years ago

I thought young Mastehud was a natural left back and yet he was the first to be dropped when Appiah took over.

I thought young Mastehud was a natural left back and yet he was the first to be dropped when Appiah took over.
eddie forson 11 years ago

don't blame the players blame the corrupt Ghanaian officals.how many times do you think they have to be quite for so-called sports ministers stealing from them and they are the ones doing the hard work?ghana is the only natio ...
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don't blame the players blame the corrupt Ghanaian officals.how many times do you think they have to be quite for so-called sports ministers stealing from them and they are the ones doing the hard work?ghana is the only nation on earth who will pay for supports and government officals to travelled to another country to go watch the national team playing not united where I live at

kwasi, Berlin 11 years ago

GFA were useing Kwasi Appiah as a fool to be the headcoach,in oder to dumm the nation nd the players.now all this stupid fools of GFA are talking only about KPB nd sulley, wat will they say if the incidents of slapen didnt to ...
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GFA were useing Kwasi Appiah as a fool to be the headcoach,in oder to dumm the nation nd the players.now all this stupid fools of GFA are talking only about KPB nd sulley, wat will they say if the incidents of slapen didnt took place, shame GFA, stupid fools.how can a monkey manage the affairs of a Cat.
K Ato 11 years ago

You have written a balanced article.

I would go one further – take them – Nyantakyi, coach and the accompanying official to the Teshie shooting range!

You have written a balanced article.

I would go one further – take them – Nyantakyi, coach and the accompanying official to the Teshie shooting range!

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