Five debutants start for Black Stars

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Ei ALAJI 12 years ago

Jus hope it's a joke ,,,, 1 of Ghanaweb fab

Jus hope it's a joke ,,,, 1 of Ghanaweb fab
Chilled Soft Relaxing vibes 12 years ago

You are right, hmmmmm, play a minimum of 3 matches and go home, or play maximum of just six matches and win the cup.

Guess who is manning the the Stars technical staff:

Coach: Jimmy Appiah

Assist Coach: Max Konadu
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You are right, hmmmmm, play a minimum of 3 matches and go home, or play maximum of just six matches and win the cup.

Guess who is manning the the Stars technical staff:

Coach: Jimmy Appiah

Assist Coach: Max Konadu

Sellas Tetteh

Bashiru Hayford

Marcel Desailly

Mohammed Polo

Abedi Pele
flo 12 years ago

the line up is on gfa website as well.

the line up is on gfa website as well.
Alugu 12 years ago

Gyan is just missing the golden opportunities

Gyan is just missing the golden opportunities
ganaba 12 years ago

if this how a sold out stadium looks like, the i don't know how an empty one will look.

if this how a sold out stadium looks like, the i don't know how an empty one will look.
Excellence in Strategic Planning? 12 years ago

Check this headline:

Kwesi Pratt: "Is Ghana's Army Psychologically Prepared For The Malian War?"

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However, if you supplant Army with Black Stars, that could have been said about the pending Thursday's remat ...
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Check this headline:

Kwesi Pratt: "Is Ghana's Army Psychologically Prepared For The Malian War?"

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However, if you supplant Army with Black Stars, that could have been said about the pending Thursday's rematch.

Is their technical staff and psychologist, strategist up to speed or prepared and on top of their game for the match? Let's remember, play a minimum of three matches and go home or a maximum of six matches and bring the cup home. Can we chew gum and walk at the same time?

We lost to them Malians 2-0 just last Feb 11, 2012 for the bronze medal; are we not scared of Saydou Keita and crew?
Alugu 12 years ago

Agyeman Badu scored first goal of the tournament.

Agyeman Badu scored first goal of the tournament.
Alugu 12 years ago

Kwadzo Asamoah headed a corner home

Kwadzo Asamoah headed a corner home
Alugu 12 years ago

Mputu dribbled Dauda

Mputu dribbled Dauda
Alugu 12 years ago

Congo has been playing a better game. Black Stars must not be swollen headed in the lead.

Congo has been playing a better game. Black Stars must not be swollen headed in the lead.

Alugu 12 years ago

Penalty for Congo

Penalty for Congo
Alugu 12 years ago

It is time to change Asamoah Gyan

It is time to change Asamoah Gyan
OH GHFUO, WHY SO PRIMITIVE? 12 years ago

GHANA VS CONGO DR
SOMETIMES, I DONT KNOW WAT AA IS THINKING
PLAY THE 5 3 2 FORMATION. PLAY BREAK N PASS BALL. 2/3 TOUCHES ONLY FOR EVERY PLAYER...AT ALL TIMES
IN THE FIRST HALF, U COULD VISIBLY SEE THAT GYAN NEEDS HELP. HE ...
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GHANA VS CONGO DR
SOMETIMES, I DONT KNOW WAT AA IS THINKING
PLAY THE 5 3 2 FORMATION. PLAY BREAK N PASS BALL. 2/3 TOUCHES ONLY FOR EVERY PLAYER...AT ALL TIMES
IN THE FIRST HALF, U COULD VISIBLY SEE THAT GYAN NEEDS HELP. HE NEEDS SOMEONE TO DO GIVE N GO!
THE MIDFIELD IS NON EXISTENT, AND DEREK IS NOT DISCIPLINED. DEREK DOSENT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. HE IS USELESS!
THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DEREK ARE VERY SIMPLE...
A. BREAK/STOP ATTACKING ADVANCES OF OPPONENTS INTO THE GH HALF
B. RELEASE THE BALL TO THE WINGERS OR THE $TRIKERS AND REST. I REPEAT, NO BACK PASSES!
THIS ISNT WAT DEREK WAS DOING. HE WAS CAUGHT TRYING TO BE A STAR ON THE FIELD. HE RARELY TRIES TO STOP OPPONENTS ATTACKS INTO THE GH HALF.
ON THE OCASSION THAT HE DOES, DEREK IS SEEN HOLDING UNTO THE BALL LIKE HE THINKS HE IS MARADONNA OR MESSI. IDIOT, JUST WIN THE BALL AND PASS IT
I TOLD U TO LEAVE DEREK ALONE. NOW U SEE?

I DONT SEE ANY URGENCY, AND SERIOUNESS WITH THE TEAM, YET
THEY R NOT URGENT IN FORCING THE ISSUE. THE BEST PLAYERS THUS FAR HAS BEEN BADU, WAKASSO, AKAMINKO, FATAU
ASAMOAH IS LEAKING THE LEFT BACK AT TIMES. OUR 4 N 5 PLAYERS NEED TO BE AWAKE AT ALL TIMES IN THE 18YARD BOX WHEN THE OPPONRNTS ARE ATTACKING
AA IS NOW PAYING THE PRICE FOR NOT CALLING NATURAL LEFT BACKS LIKE DAVID ADDY AND NANA ASARE
WHY DONT U USE KISSI BOATENG, HUH? U KNOW KISSI BOATENG IS NOT UP TO STANDARD SO WHY DID U EVEN CALL HIM FOR THIS TOURNAMNT?
THE TEAM IS NOT DISCIPLINED. LOOK AT THE NUMBER OF CARDS GH RECEIVED?
HW3, AFFUL CANT PLAY THE 3. THE CONGO DR PLAYERS ARE RUNNING PAST HIM LIKE WATER.
START AFFUL ON THE 2 AND SIT DOWN PAINSTIL TILL THE LATTER STAGES OF THE SECOND HALD. PAINSTIL DID A GOOD JOB AT HOLDING THE RIGHT BACK SPOT.
AA BETTER PUT WAKASSO N KISSI BOATENG AT THE LEFT BACK
I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY BOYE WAS ALLOWED TO START. AA, SHOULD USE AKAMINKO AND AWAL AS STARTERS INSTEAD
THIS IS A WOEFUL PERFORMANCE. IM DISAPPOINTED. WE CANT GO ANYWHERE IS OUR DEFENCE MAKES CARELESS MISTAKES LIKE THIS..TWEAAAA!
STRIKERS/attackers win you a match, DEFENDERS win you a tournament.
PLAY THE 5 3 2 FORMATION. PLAY BREAK N PASS BALL. 2/3 TOUCHES ONLY...AT ALL TIMES
Bond 12 years ago

good line up :-) make us proud black stars

good line up :-) make us proud black stars
POW@ Sarsko on the atlantic 2 S/A 12 years ago

And they'll deliver today. Go Ghana go

And they'll deliver today. Go Ghana go
VICE RESSIEN 12 years ago

---ghana can go home after 2 weeks. with mostly ashantis - and the worst selection as such - do not expect anything from this incapable trainer's selection.

---ghana can go home after 2 weeks. with mostly ashantis - and the worst selection as such - do not expect anything from this incapable trainer's selection.
Sule Bisa 12 years ago

I dont believe Mubarak and Fatau are Ashantis. And even if they are what on earth is wrong with that.

I dont believe Mubarak and Fatau are Ashantis. And even if they are what on earth is wrong with that.
NANA ADO 12 years ago

Christian Atsu is not Ashanti either, i doubt if John Boye is an Ashanti, so it will be wrong to suggest the team is Ashanti made one. Besides most of the names might not necessarily be Ashantis because most Akans have simila ...
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Christian Atsu is not Ashanti either, i doubt if John Boye is an Ashanti, so it will be wrong to suggest the team is Ashanti made one. Besides most of the names might not necessarily be Ashantis because most Akans have similar names. We need to be united behind the player.
Klutse 12 years ago

John BoyE is a GA, Jerry Akaminko is an Ewe. The ones with AKAN names does not mean they are Asantes. John Painstil is a FantE so where are the Asantes?

John BoyE is a GA, Jerry Akaminko is an Ewe. The ones with AKAN names does not mean they are Asantes. John Painstil is a FantE so where are the Asantes?
Okainjah Cowboy 12 years ago

What is wrong if they are all ASHANTIS and can win the trophy for GHANA?.And what are all these coming out from young guys these days?.

What is wrong if they are all ASHANTIS and can win the trophy for GHANA?.And what are all these coming out from young guys these days?.

The Stallion 12 years ago

...they are Ashantis, is this politics?
Let me enjoy the game, am already into it -- one liter bottle in front of me. Any challenger?

...they are Ashantis, is this politics?
Let me enjoy the game, am already into it -- one liter bottle in front of me. Any challenger?
Samarin-BOLGA 12 years ago

just don't mind this guy,it will be better if ASHANTIS can win the cup for GHANA than all inclusive who can not do anything;let us THINK POSITIVE and THINK GHANA

just don't mind this guy,it will be better if ASHANTIS can win the cup for GHANA than all inclusive who can not do anything;let us THINK POSITIVE and THINK GHANA
TAMROCK DP 1500 i 12 years ago

Are you not sure that you are the type we don't welcome here on this medium?
Let us be co-ordial in all things we do here in Ghana. Ghanaians are being divisive too much these days all because of this democracy of peace we h ...
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Are you not sure that you are the type we don't welcome here on this medium?
Let us be co-ordial in all things we do here in Ghana. Ghanaians are being divisive too much these days all because of this democracy of peace we have. We need to think together as a nation and not inviting war.
PAA JOE 12 years ago

IT WILL BE BETTER TO PLAY WITH ASHNATIS AND WIN THAN YOUR USELESS TRIBE WITH NO PRESTIGE TO LOSE.FVCKIN IDIOT

IT WILL BE BETTER TO PLAY WITH ASHNATIS AND WIN THAN YOUR USELESS TRIBE WITH NO PRESTIGE TO LOSE.FVCKIN IDIOT
Okainjah Cowboy 12 years ago

You are very dangerous,just bury yourself and don't be a treat!

You are very dangerous,just bury yourself and don't be a treat!
Ei ALAJI 12 years ago

Harrison afful shud be playing,,,, he's alweiz bin a bench warmer

Harrison afful shud be playing,,,, he's alweiz bin a bench warmer
POW@ Sarsko on the atlantic 2 S/A 12 years ago

Make us proud guys. All da best

Make us proud guys. All da best
KojoLee/MRAA@WalatuAfcon 12 years ago

This Is It.

This Is It.
Atuah U.S.A 12 years ago

Appiah is smart to drop Kwarasey

Appiah is smart to drop Kwarasey
kellss 12 years ago

i hope its a joke

i hope its a joke

Ghana 12 years ago

Asamoah Gyan plays better off the bench

Asamoah Gyan plays better off the bench
Ama 12 years ago

Anyone who follows the Blackstars avidly knows that he has picked the team based on form, not names!!!!!!!!!

Anyone who follows the Blackstars avidly knows that he has picked the team based on form, not names!!!!!!!!!
Mark 12 years ago

GO BLACK STARS!!

GO BLACK STARS!!
hasan 12 years ago

we should stop the ashanti matter and pray for the players please know tribal,we are one nation,one home,god bless mother ghana.

we should stop the ashanti matter and pray for the players please know tribal,we are one nation,one home,god bless mother ghana.
TT 12 years ago

In the absence of Anan and Dede not in camp, I see Agyeman Badu over working himself. Our game is going to depend on this guy. Lets pray that he is not injured or receive yellow or red card in trying to cover up for his mates ...
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In the absence of Anan and Dede not in camp, I see Agyeman Badu over working himself. Our game is going to depend on this guy. Lets pray that he is not injured or receive yellow or red card in trying to cover up for his mates. All the best.
CEREBRAL 12 years ago

We the fans have our favorites. We the fans can make our own selection at our various homes and locations. We can prescribe the best team for this match, but how can we be accurate if we are not in South Africa, and have not ...
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We the fans have our favorites. We the fans can make our own selection at our various homes and locations. We can prescribe the best team for this match, but how can we be accurate if we are not in South Africa, and have not been with the PLAYERS to see who is physically fit, emotionally sound and charged up like a bazooka. No matter the end result we must not underestimate the coach or the players until the match is over and the tournament comes to an end. By now AA knows what we the fans want: VICTORY!!! and I think that is what he also wants. LETS SUPPORT THE TEAM AND PRAY FOR VICTORY!!!
KojoLee/MRAA@WalatuAfcon 12 years ago

Nice talk my brother.

Nice talk my brother.
Ghana midfield rocks 12 years ago

Time to support Akwasi Appiah.

Time to support Akwasi Appiah.
YAYA TOURE 12 years ago

ASHANTI GFA BOSS
ASHANTI COACH
ASHANTI ASSIST COACH
ASHANTI CAPTAIN

When Abedi became the captain they made life uneasy for him but anytime Ashanti man is the captain things go easy for them to rule.Check the history of ...
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ASHANTI GFA BOSS
ASHANTI COACH
ASHANTI ASSIST COACH
ASHANTI CAPTAIN

When Abedi became the captain they made life uneasy for him but anytime Ashanti man is the captain things go easy for them to rule.Check the history of the GFA N B Stars.If we don´t stop this we will go nowhere.A blend the best of all tribes is what is needed .
kdk 12 years ago

Kwasea look at the team how many Ashantis are playing accept K Asamaoh . Kwasea tribalist man . Ashantis will continue to rule your fvckin father

Kwasea look at the team how many Ashantis are playing accept K Asamaoh . Kwasea tribalist man . Ashantis will continue to rule your fvckin father
nyb 12 years ago

just as they are making it easy for President Mahama

just as they are making it easy for President Mahama
Okainjah Cowboy 12 years ago

So where from this nonsense,? from politics to sports,...and what next?

So where from this nonsense,? from politics to sports,...and what next?
abc 12 years ago

very good...it puts very player on notice...if Essien and Muntari return for the World Cup qualifiers, they will only be selected to play if they are in form...not by name recognition..GOOD FOR BLACK STARS AND GHANA....that w ...
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very good...it puts very player on notice...if Essien and Muntari return for the World Cup qualifiers, they will only be selected to play if they are in form...not by name recognition..GOOD FOR BLACK STARS AND GHANA....that was why Abedi Pele got the chance at 16 years old to play the Libya AFCON in 1982
mekao 12 years ago

why should kwadwo asamoah be select to play in defence, hey hmmm, has he play that area before, Let look at his playing record and find out.

why should kwadwo asamoah be select to play in defence, hey hmmm, has he play that area before, Let look at his playing record and find out.
Menu meho 12 years ago

what is wrong with Our players, it looks as if they are scared. The passes are not getting through at all and our defends is weak.

what is wrong with Our players, it looks as if they are scared. The passes are not getting through at all and our defends is weak.
Menu meho 12 years ago

Asamoah has thrown a golden goal away. Oh my God!

Asamoah has thrown a golden goal away. Oh my God!
Busumbru 12 years ago

Ghana 1 congo 0

Ghana 1 congo 0
Menu meho 12 years ago

No 10 and 13 are really a waste. I have truly missed Dede Ayew

No 10 and 13 are really a waste. I have truly missed Dede Ayew
Menu meho 12 years ago

No 10 and 13 are wasting their positions. I don't know why they are in the team at all. I have really missed Dede. Now we don't have ball handler. The only one who can hold on the ball is being used at left fuul back. The mom ...
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No 10 and 13 are wasting their positions. I don't know why they are in the team at all. I have really missed Dede. Now we don't have ball handler. The only one who can hold on the ball is being used at left fuul back. The moment K Asamoah came forward they was a goal. Can Appiah analyse this?
SHADY BLUE niagara falls, ontario 12 years ago

U ARE A HYPOCRITE. I AM A SON OF GOD. IF U THINK U WILL HE=ARM ME N GET AWAY WITH IT, THEN U ,MUST LIE BAD.

KASA MUST BE USED AS AN ATTACKIN MIDFIELDER TO CREATE SCORING CHANCES FOR STRIKERS..

U ARE A HYPOCRITE. I AM A SON OF GOD. IF U THINK U WILL HE=ARM ME N GET AWAY WITH IT, THEN U ,MUST LIE BAD.

KASA MUST BE USED AS AN ATTACKIN MIDFIELDER TO CREATE SCORING CHANCES FOR STRIKERS..
banana 12 years ago

one goal up but ghana is not impressive...more possession for congo...hope for improved performance 2nd half...good luck

one goal up but ghana is not impressive...more possession for congo...hope for improved performance 2nd half...good luck
OH GHFUO, WHY SO PRIMITIVE? 12 years ago

WHY ARE THE NAMES ON THESE FOOLISH TYE N DYE PUMA JERSEYS IN SMALL CAPS. I WANT TO KNOW WHY? GFA, DID PUMA GIVE US A DISCOUNT TO HVE OUR NAMES IN SMALL LETTERS OR NOT? ATROCIOUS JERSEYS FROM PUMA. AFCON HAS TURNED INTO A PUMA ...
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WHY ARE THE NAMES ON THESE FOOLISH TYE N DYE PUMA JERSEYS IN SMALL CAPS. I WANT TO KNOW WHY? GFA, DID PUMA GIVE US A DISCOUNT TO HVE OUR NAMES IN SMALL LETTERS OR NOT? ATROCIOUS JERSEYS FROM PUMA. AFCON HAS TURNED INTO A PUMA FASHION SHOWCASE....FOOLISH GFA!
NYANTAKYI NEEDS BINOCULARS NOT GLASSES, BCOS HE STILL CANT SEE SHIT!
Kate .D 12 years ago

I believe in asoamah gyan....yall should leave him alone and remember u brought us this far .. Learn to move on frm the past

I believe in asoamah gyan....yall should leave him alone and remember u brought us this far .. Learn to move on frm the past
Appletus 12 years ago

dumb coach,
How can you start 5 new guys inamatchlike this?Is a trial match? Stupid coach. he looks idiotic

dumb coach,
How can you start 5 new guys inamatchlike this?Is a trial match? Stupid coach. he looks idiotic

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