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I chose Gyan as captain because he is reliable – Appiah

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  • Akamai 11 years ago

    Is stupid... Captain should be one who leads by example and is respected by most of players and management and also ability to lead...THIS GHANA MENTALITY OF SENIORITY IS NONSENSE!

  • truth 11 years ago

    Please, get somebody reasonable and who understands the language the article was written in, to read the article and explain it to you and see who that adjective you used perfectly qualified.

  • askantwi 11 years ago

    Yeah, you are one of those idiots who wants Andre Ayew to be made captain. The Abedi Pele ass suckers. The retarded hearts fans who are prone to ruin all progress when given the chance.

  • asoubonteng 11 years ago

    The way AA thinks makes me feel his will be a disappointment at Brazil if we don't help him cuz things are not done in this modern world with his can of mentality... example of some of his quotes, ghanaian must believe in the ...
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  • okaka 11 years ago

    HE GAVE TO HIM BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL FROM BRONG AHAFO AND HE MAY PROFIT SOME OF GYAN PETRO DOLLAR

  • OSEI TAWIAH 11 years ago

    Who tells you Asamoah Gyan is Bono? And if even so what? Asamoah Gyan is from Mamponteng in Ashanti, you dunce !!!

  • DONATE BLOOD & KIDNEY SAVE LIFE 11 years ago

    HE'S NOT ASHANTI

  • the truth 11 years ago

    Okaka, fuck you and your whole entire family. You are a tribalistic bigot and i hope you rot in your igorance. A.A gave it to Gyan because he is reliable and respected by his teammates. If you are too stupid to understand tha ...
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  • rard Kotanko Germany 11 years ago

    He is a dancer and he plays in the lowest leage of all others. And he cannot perform in international level.

  • emma 11 years ago

    trusting him for the last minute goal can be disappointing.

  • MAKA 11 years ago

    Kwesi,Gyan has been the captain for some time now hence this comment is needless. I will encourage you to use your media time wisely from now till June 2014 and even during the world cup. Focus on other important stuff.

  • truth 11 years ago

    Use your brains.you must know that such statements are an answers to questions that somebody(journalists)ask.He will not go around or call a press conference to tell them why he choose him as a captain about a year ago.

  • DIAMOND 11 years ago

    Too harsh on MAKA.
    the truth is that Appiah did say those things, so MAKA's advice to him is good, BUT you are also right, because Appiah was obviously replying to a reporter.

    Our journalists must stop sensationalising si ...
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  • OGOGLO QUARTER ! 11 years ago

    AA IS A GR8T THINKER. BETTER THAN SOME PEOPLE I KNOW HERE, NAMELY G???? AND R??????. THEY KNOW THEMSELVES.....PS. I DID NOT MENTIONED NO NAMES...

  • ??????? 11 years ago

    Did you mean "GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali" and "Rasheed?"

  • OGOGLO QUARTER ! 11 years ago

    PLS DONT PUT WORDS IN MY BIG MOUTH..I DID NOT MENTION THE 2..THX

  • Abbey 11 years ago

    I absolutely agree with Maka. This is going to be the beginning of Appiah's problems. He has fogotten Senegal 92 so soon. Let sleeping dogs ........ Focus on strategies

  • DONBOLI 11 years ago

    Appiah is so dull as a coach in saying what he said about the black star players. Which of these players cant he rely on and why is taking players he cant rely one.
    He should talking to the media like any other coach does.
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  • Rasheed@Rasheedmulor 11 years ago

    Instead of Appiah keeping quiet and thinking hard about to get us out of t his difficultgroup,he is rather gallivanting from radio station to station blowing his horns.Playing Portugal and co is not the same as playing. Suda ...
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  • GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 11 years ago

    Tagliabue, 28, was top scorer for the prominent Saudi side Al Shabab, with 15 goals in 21 games. Before that he netted 21 times in 44 appearances for Al Ittifaq between 2010-2012.

    THIS ARGENTINE HAS NEVER BEEN CALLED TO PL ...
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  • GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 11 years ago

    ESSIEN SHOULD BE THE CAPTAIN, NOT GYAN.

  • Sigma, London 11 years ago

    Gyan is the best for the captaincy. He has been loyal to the Black Stars throughout. Essien split with the Black Stars because he feared injuries as he is more loyal to his professional clubs than his national team, the BS. G ...
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  • t t b barcelona 11 years ago

    fine gyan is captain no p why he do't want to play penalty,who will play for him to claim captaioncy

  • GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 11 years ago

    ESSIEN WENT ON HIATUS BCOS WEN HE GOT INJURED PLAYING FOR GH. THE GFA WASHED THEIR HANDS OFF HIM, FOR CHELSEA TO PAY HIS MEDICAL BILLS. GYAN ALSO TOOK A HIATUS FROM THE TEAM BCOS HE WAS UPSET WITH THE FANS. CONSTANT BASHING O ...
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  • Frimpong 11 years ago

    I hate to disagree with you on this one but the GFA did not abandon Essien after his injury.Chelsea taking over treatment of Essien is part of their contract and that is the normal practice around the soccerworld.The fact is ...
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  • OSEI TAWIAH 11 years ago

    Don't mind the fool. He has warped memory. He can't even remember what happened yesterday. This idiot doesn't even remember Essien never came back till the Zambia match in Kumasi.

  • OSEI TAWIAH 11 years ago

    Where was Essien when the Black Stars were looking for a captain after John Mensah's injuries? Trust me your memory is too weak.

  • Victor A. Young 11 years ago

    I think the best thing to do right now is to have the Captain's band passed on to senior players like Michael Essien or Sulley Muntari; the two are the most fantastic and most experienced players in terms of international exp ...
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  • Adongo Johnson Kukurubini 11 years ago

    @ GHFUO: Why Essien? that is your stupid mind.Go and replace Gyan with Essien as the captain.Are you the coach? @ Victor A Young: another idiot,did you read the article very well? There are many senior players there but AA sa ...
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  • KojoLee/MRAA@Samba Dance 11 years ago

    Wofa Kukurubini, why are you trying to soak a nice debate with insults. You made a good point but your insults has made it hard for me to sided with you. Insult is not the best ingredient for debate.

    Please wofa, can we al ...
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  • Adongo Johnson Kukurubini 11 years ago

    Thanks bro,this GHFUO guy hates AA and all his efforts. Sorry for the one or two `bad`words! At this stage,I think we should all try to constructively support and encourage the coach and his boys in their preparation,bearing ...
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  • core 11 years ago

    don't mind them, essien/prince left Ghana in a ditch they're NOT reliable...Gyan brings the team together plus he's been there, even ayew left us. If they want to pass on the capt, it should be my main man Sulley

  • Naa-Sei 11 years ago

    You Sir have enough wisdom and tact to be a leader at any gathering where wise leaders are sought.

  • KojoLee/MRAA@Samba Dance 11 years ago

    Mr. Vicayou, please. please, don't go there for reshuffle of the captainship issue. There is unity in the team now, and I think Essien and Mungu man were all understood of the situation leading to the enthroned of Gyan as ca ...
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  • Biney 11 years ago

    I don't get your logic there.Are you saying that we should take the arm band from Guan who against all odds has brought his team mates together and give it to Essien or Muntari because they are now available? Why don't we hol ...
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  • Sportsman 11 years ago

    Senior and most respected and has brought unity to the team and the has so far achieved the set targets. what else do you want? idiots----get out here

  • mohammed amin abdallah,adenta,fafraha 11 years ago

    this is hypocritical,he went on self exile for a while,how will you convince us with your immature narrative,this is absolutely needless to comment on.he is your choice and no one objected to that,moreover,Gyan deserves the m ...
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  • AFE 11 years ago

    THE UNITY WITHIN THE TEAM IS SOLID. CREDIT TO ASAMOAH GYAN

  • AKOKO DARKO (U.S.A. ) 11 years ago

    All those who think that either Essien or Muntari MUST (emphasis mine) be given the captain's band simply because they are back and that they are supposedly senior players are stupid, myopic in their crerbral oblongata,and la ...
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  • the truth 11 years ago

    you said it all bro. good job

  • Harrison 11 years ago

    This is not important at this point. AA ask for help from a competent coach, and start playing trial matches to blend the team. The defence is weak and midfield not compact enough. Do not bring Stephen Appiah to the team. ...
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  • J.O 11 years ago

    Gyan has shown interest, commitment and respect for the post and the technical team. He deserves it.

  • Moi 11 years ago

    Useless article....aaaarrggghhhhh

  • Joe Turkey 11 years ago

    In every Association, members should be allowed to chose their owns leaders. A person the players (not the coach) respect and trust to lead them. What if the players - God forbid - do not give the coach's hand picked the nece ...
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  • DONBOLI 11 years ago

    How can a coach be that dull in his words, very offensive to the other player. Why cant he trust any player and still want he to be part of his team.
    We dont chose captains because of trust, we chose them because of ability.

  • DIAMOND 11 years ago

    1. Nothing offensive.
    His comments DO NOT NECESSARILY mean that he intended to imply that the others do not have those attributes.
    But if we take ALL his reasons in totality, we can conclude that Gyan provided him the optim ...
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  • DIAMOND 11 years ago

    1. Then the FA must change its constitution to accommodate your suggestion, which, I think, is a good one, because that's how it's done in some associations and federations.

    Meanwhile, however, Gyan is Captain.
    He must be ...
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  • Captain Asamoah Gyan 11 years ago

    Starting Lineup
    1. Adam Larsen Kwarasey- Goalkeeper
    2. Michael Essien- Right Fullback
    3. Daniel Opare- Left Full back
    4. Jerry Akaminko- Half Back
    5. John Boye - Center Back
    6. Sulley Muntari- Midfielder
    7. Kwadwo Asam ...
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  • Tamir 11 years ago

    These Black Stars of today are jelling because in today's sports they all know team work is key to success and since they are all foreign professionals they understand that mind set big time.Past Black Stars such as Osei Kofi ...
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  • D'more97 Atlanta, Georgia 11 years ago

    Not true, because both of you are from Brong Ahafo.

    If you need a reliable and dependent player, then is Andre Ayew, because he knows how to inspire his team mates and above all he is a winner.

    A word to the wise is eno ...
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  • nii 11 years ago

    do you need a malaysia visa.call 024588643 for detail.only 400gh

  • Isaac Banda 11 years ago

    Gyan is true leader wish the black stars all the best in brazil

  • Man O War 11 years ago

    You cannot make Essien captain he recently rejoined the group. Muntari throws temper tantrums. AG hence is the logical choice for his dedication, strength and ability. With such a leader
    we made it to Brazil.
    Now GH people ...
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  • GHANA FIRST 11 years ago

    THE PICTURE IS NOT GOOD

  • STEPHEN OEI,NORWAY 11 years ago

    PLEASE NOT THIS TIME TO TALK ABOUT CAPTAIN ,WE HAVE TO THINK HARD TO MEET THOSE BIG BOYS ,RONALDO. NO NEED CAPTAIN CONFLECT NOW,WHAT WE NEED IS CLEAN SOLID TIGHT DEFENDEN,SPEED AND ONE TUCH GAME