Open letter to Andre Ayew

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kalisi 9 years ago

Very well said,let them suffer for the pain and shame they gave Ghanaians.At least they know a little of what we felt

Very well said,let them suffer for the pain and shame they gave Ghanaians.At least they know a little of what we felt
A Coleman 9 years ago

N kwaseasem. ...... u think Ghanafo can b taken for granted. ...

N kwaseasem. ...... u think Ghanafo can b taken for granted. ...
Saint Ghfuo: MEDIOCRITY STINKS! 9 years ago

GRANT MUST CALL PLAYERS TO THE SQUAD WHO HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE WINNING TROPHIES. WE NEED TROPHY MENTALITIES IN ORDER TO WIN MORE TROPHIES. IF U CALL PLAYERS WHO HAVENT HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WINNING ANY TROPHIES. U WILL ONLY BE MAK ...
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GRANT MUST CALL PLAYERS TO THE SQUAD WHO HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE WINNING TROPHIES. WE NEED TROPHY MENTALITIES IN ORDER TO WIN MORE TROPHIES. IF U CALL PLAYERS WHO HAVENT HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WINNING ANY TROPHIES. U WILL ONLY BE MAKING YOUR GOAL MORE DIFFICULT N ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCOMPLISH.
Adu 9 years ago

Dede, You have an big task ahead of you as a captain to turn this tide around. You have to work harder to give us a cup.

People Please see your coach as a gold digger. Not interested in football developing Ghana.
I for ...
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Dede, You have an big task ahead of you as a captain to turn this tide around. You have to work harder to give us a cup.

People Please see your coach as a gold digger. Not interested in football developing Ghana.
I for one do not see anything good coming to Ghana under Grant and this FA.

Grant is lazy and a waste of time.
A Coleman 9 years ago

Even if u pick me up from home, give me a free ticket, feed me and give me xtrka tip to watch a Black Stars game...... hmmmm SORRY. Wont even watch tv or listen to radio commentaries. Am done,so r most Ghanafo

Even if u pick me up from home, give me a free ticket, feed me and give me xtrka tip to watch a Black Stars game...... hmmmm SORRY. Wont even watch tv or listen to radio commentaries. Am done,so r most Ghanafo
richard 9 years ago

all we are seeking for now is the trophy and nothing else.its very true if we the fans or the ordinary Ghanaian can support without getting anything in return because of patriotism then no need to give our support again. we w ...
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all we are seeking for now is the trophy and nothing else.its very true if we the fans or the ordinary Ghanaian can support without getting anything in return because of patriotism then no need to give our support again. we would rather support Hearts of Oak, Kotoko, Wa all stars, dreams FC, Techiman city etc to beautify our GPL than throw our weight behind you and in return you stub us in cold blood.

you know that playing for the national team boost your salary and other bonuses abroad; so why mis-use it? am deeply grieved
Ibn Trawaray 9 years ago

Dede you are right to feel the way you do but don't forget the demigodism in you is the main cause. At the time we gave you our trust some of you understood it differently.Do you see the effect?

Dede you are right to feel the way you do but don't forget the demigodism in you is the main cause. At the time we gave you our trust some of you understood it differently.Do you see the effect?
K Man 9 years ago

The GFA is not run professionally so that is the start of the problem. Without a competent FA that doesn't allow egos and favourtism (players who are not even playing regularly for clubs) and condones (by not barring) use of ...
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The GFA is not run professionally so that is the start of the problem. Without a competent FA that doesn't allow egos and favourtism (players who are not even playing regularly for clubs) and condones (by not barring) use of witch doctors then egos will fly high. Resulting in the continued dissappointment at international tournaments.

If the German FA were in charge of Ghana for 2 years you see how many of these players would still be playing for Black Stars and the level Ghana of success and professionalism Ghana football would reach.
the citizen 9 years ago

Well said. A bunch of school drop outs holding us to ransome

Well said. A bunch of school drop outs holding us to ransome
Eric 9 years ago

Almost every football fan in Ghana love you 'Andre' ,,,,,,but remember we are not arsenal,,, we need a trophy ???? please please please

Almost every football fan in Ghana love you 'Andre' ,,,,,,but remember we are not arsenal,,, we need a trophy ???? please please please

Eric 9 years ago

Almost every football fan in Ghana love you 'Andre' ,,,,,,but remember we are not arsenal,,, we need a trophy ???? please please please

Almost every football fan in Ghana love you 'Andre' ,,,,,,but remember we are not arsenal,,, we need a trophy ???? please please please
Sir 9 years ago

You can't completely blame these players for what happened in brazil. With the exeption of Algeria, I think the rest of the African countries that took part in the world cup had same or similar issues. Have you ask yourselves ...
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You can't completely blame these players for what happened in brazil. With the exeption of Algeria, I think the rest of the African countries that took part in the world cup had same or similar issues. Have you ask yourselves why. Did this happen to the european or other countries? So now the players are not patriotic. What about the the Government, the FA, the Pastors, Head teachers and almost every individual. There is nothing like patriotism in Ghana or in Africa to be precise.
Louis Fordjour,Dubai 9 years ago

We are concentrating on our country's issue not an European issue.

We are concentrating on our country's issue not an European issue.
MC 9 years ago

We need to pull things together someway, somehow and patch things up and move on...

We need to pull things together someway, somehow and patch things up and move on...
Louis Fordjour,Dubai 9 years ago

The exacts have been said.We remember everything yet.Very painful indeed. U see u are in pain comparing Fabu n Phobia attendance to Black Stars.That's the seed of a good sow.

The exacts have been said.We remember everything yet.Very painful indeed. U see u are in pain comparing Fabu n Phobia attendance to Black Stars.That's the seed of a good sow.
K Danquah 9 years ago

Never compare Kotoko/Hearts matches to your greedy and selfish gains, most Ghanaians are done with the Stars. Insincere, ungrateful and greedy players!!!

Never compare Kotoko/Hearts matches to your greedy and selfish gains, most Ghanaians are done with the Stars. Insincere, ungrateful and greedy players!!!
Chris 9 years ago

It hurts and it still hurts. Black Stars players should grow up. Money is not everything in life. Other things matters as well.
I may have forgiven them but i have friends who will never forgive them in spite of everything.

It hurts and it still hurts. Black Stars players should grow up. Money is not everything in life. Other things matters as well.
I may have forgiven them but i have friends who will never forgive them in spite of everything.
hayford 9 years ago

Those who will support the black stars should support, those who will not should shut their dirty mouth and be silent.when will we stop talking about Brazil and move forward?nonsense

Those who will support the black stars should support, those who will not should shut their dirty mouth and be silent.when will we stop talking about Brazil and move forward?nonsense
Once Govina KojoLee 9 years ago

Mr. Hayford, everyone has the right to decide as well as how to exercise their feelings towards our nation team Ghana Black Star. Whether they would support the team by conversing publicly, privately or silently, it is thei ...
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Mr. Hayford, everyone has the right to decide as well as how to exercise their feelings towards our nation team Ghana Black Star. Whether they would support the team by conversing publicly, privately or silently, it is their right. Likewise those whose chose not to support the team because of the 2014 Brazil fiasco. Do you blame them, and you have audacity to silent them as well as calling their mouths dirty. The qualification to W/C is not the same as Afcon remember. How many times, have we qualified and participated in Afcon? Many times but the 2018 W/C qualification isn't going to be like beating Mauritius.

Thanks God we had managed 3 consecutive times to let our presence known
to the world soccer fraternity that, we are the Ghana Black Star. But 2014 might/may be our last chance to see the W/C fest. So if people were/are mad of the team and it administration, let them be because it is hard to count 365 days, 365 days, 365 days and 365 days four times!

Take heed.
OSEI TUTU TAWIAH 9 years ago

I don't understand why people are still blaming the players when the blame should be on the dishonest government and the GFA. I know the players goofed but they were fed up with the lies too. NDC Sports Ministers are liars a ...
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I don't understand why people are still blaming the players when the blame should be on the dishonest government and the GFA. I know the players goofed but they were fed up with the lies too. NDC Sports Ministers are liars and their Presidents are tired of changing them. So is the GFA thieving brigade led by the crook Nyantakyi. I don't blame the players at all. I think $100,000 is nothing to them but they were fed up with disappointment from the government just like how we feel about them now. They were just foolishly caught between the Sports Ministry, the GFA and the fans and that forced them to make such a stupid decision.

Kwame 9 years ago

IN BRAZIL, THE SO-CALLED COMMITTEE MEMBERS LED BY NYANTAKYI STAYED BEHIND THE SCENE AND LET THE PLAYERS BE THE VILLAINS. I AM SURE, LIKE JOHN "CARICATURE" BOYE, SOME OF THE GFA OFFICIALS WERE ALSO KISSING THEIR DOLLARS IN THE ...
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IN BRAZIL, THE SO-CALLED COMMITTEE MEMBERS LED BY NYANTAKYI STAYED BEHIND THE SCENE AND LET THE PLAYERS BE THE VILLAINS. I AM SURE, LIKE JOHN "CARICATURE" BOYE, SOME OF THE GFA OFFICIALS WERE ALSO KISSING THEIR DOLLARS IN THEIR HOTEL ROOMS. WHEN THE PLAYERS COLLECT, THEY ALSO COLLECT FOR DOING PRACTICALLY NOTHING BUT ALWAYS WANT TO ACT AS IF THEY ARE NOT THE MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE COST! NOW SOME OF THE PLAYERS ARE CRYING FOR FORGIVENESS AND SUPPORT BUT THE SAME DAMNED NYANTAKYI LED COMMITTEES ARE NOWHERE TO BE FOUND. THEY WILL ONLY SHOW UP TO COLLECT WHEN THINGS TURN AROUND. DAMNED MOTHER -CLIPPINGS.
Kwame 9 years ago

I AM NOT HOLDING BRIEF FOR THE PLAYERS BECAUSE MOST OF THEM ARE "UNEDUCATED FOOLS" WHO SEE THEMSELVES AS DEMI-GODS.
SOME OF THE THINGS THEY DO AND SAY ARE OUTRIGHT APPALLING, DUMB AND BRAINLESS.
BUT THEN HOW MANY TIMES HAVE ...
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I AM NOT HOLDING BRIEF FOR THE PLAYERS BECAUSE MOST OF THEM ARE "UNEDUCATED FOOLS" WHO SEE THEMSELVES AS DEMI-GODS.
SOME OF THE THINGS THEY DO AND SAY ARE OUTRIGHT APPALLING, DUMB AND BRAINLESS.
BUT THEN HOW MANY TIMES HAVE WE NOT SEEN WORKERS ON THE STREETS ADVOCATING FOR A PAY RAISE WHILST MANAGEMENT PLAYS INNOCENCE. IN THE END, WHEN THOSE WORKERS ARE GIVEN A DOLLAR RAISE, MANAGEMENT TURNS ROUND AND GIVE THEMSELVES TEN DOLLARS RAISE WHILST COMPLAINING ABOUT WORKERS INDISCIPLINE!
Frank 9 years ago

Dede and his colleagues and FA executives should decrease their winning bonuses

Dede and his colleagues and FA executives should decrease their winning bonuses
kofi mensah usa 9 years ago

our mind is on local league more than the cup of nations n the world cup because we see no benefit from them.

our mind is on local league more than the cup of nations n the world cup because we see no benefit from them.
Mcphee 9 years ago

With due respect my good friend the stars are not draining the ordinary Ghanaian. Its their money for working for the nation and you guys gives the impression the boys are greedy. If what was promised was given to them as pla ...
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With due respect my good friend the stars are not draining the ordinary Ghanaian. Its their money for working for the nation and you guys gives the impression the boys are greedy. If what was promised was given to them as planned, I doubt if what happened would have happened.
William Sorkpor, USA 9 years ago

As eloquently as the author might have expressed his frustrations with the Black Stars, -- the kind that he feels mirrors the resentment of every football enthusiast: I think that, -- and with all due respect -- he is barking ...
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As eloquently as the author might have expressed his frustrations with the Black Stars, -- the kind that he feels mirrors the resentment of every football enthusiast: I think that, -- and with all due respect -- he is barking the wrong trees.

His frustrations over the Brazil-melt-down ought to be directed against management, -- including the president of Ghana. They were the ones that compromised the game against the United States. Whatever they got out of it for themselves, or the country: only God knows.

Some of the players were in, on that proverbial treason; but the majority of them were caught off-guard just like all of us. And what we all saw, -- i.e., the forceful demand for the players' appearance fees -- was just their way of dealing with the betrayal.

Please, let nobody make any mistake, and mischaracterize them mercenaries. Because they are not. They had to come up so forcefully in order to salvage their last bit of self-resect.

Granted, the majority of our players went to Brazil for economic reasons. By that, I don't mean the chunk change of appearance fees. The economic reason for which they put their bodies on the line for us: was to advance further in the tournament; and catch the attention of lucrative clubs for heavy contract-deals. It once gave Kevin Prince Boateng's career a shot-in-the-arm after the WC in South Africa. They were all hopeful that the appearance in Brazil was going to yield similar fruits on a personal level. But this time, -- in Brazil -- it did not happen for them. And it was because their leaders, -- including the Ghana president -- wanted something more than victory at the WC tournament.

Who is to blame for the fiasco in Brazil? It would be so callous of anyone to attribute it to the forceful demands our players made, -- to get the whole nation to sit up, and share in their sorrows, shame disgrace, and above all career-let-down inflicted upon them by the leaders the were counting on.

Questions, or food-for-thought:

Does it come as a surprise to us that Muntari, -- our best playmaker is now plying his trade in lowly Saudi Arabia?

To say we don't get it, is to say that we have become a nation of people who can no longer connect the dots. If this is what we as a people are becoming, then in my humble opinion we as a nation is heading down a dangerously slippery slope.

It's time for us to stop barking the wrong trees, demand accountability from our leaders who used the Brazil WC as a goodwill gesture to the United States. We must say to them:

"SHAME ON YOU!"

The players were victims, and not mercenaries.

May Lord Almighty continue to bless our beloved Great Ghana: Amen!!!
hayford 9 years ago

Mr Govina Lee,if I said peoples should shut their dirty mouths if they will not support, that one is not a good call.but there is a say that if your child shit on your leg,you don't cut it but you wash it.so why don't we crit ...
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Mr Govina Lee,if I said peoples should shut their dirty mouths if they will not support, that one is not a good call.but there is a say that if your child shit on your leg,you don't cut it but you wash it.so why don't we criticize the doing as they happens?we can't continue this Brazil thing forever, so as you your self talked about 2018 worldcup this is the time to come together support the team to qualify.

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