I thought Karl Tuffour has been on the sports seen for many years and experienced enough know why we need Muntari and Essien.
I thought Karl Tuffour has been on the sports seen for many years and experienced enough know why we need Muntari and Essien.
Pito Brewer 9 years ago
In 1990, Roger Milla was 36 years old. At the World Cup, he was used mainly as a substitute, coming off the bench to settle the Comeroonian team down when needed. His role proved pivotal to his team's performance. Essien and ... read full comment
In 1990, Roger Milla was 36 years old. At the World Cup, he was used mainly as a substitute, coming off the bench to settle the Comeroonian team down when needed. His role proved pivotal to his team's performance. Essien and Muntari can be very effective if their strengths are utilised properly. They are vastly experienced, and can still be counted on to make major contributions. That is why I disagree with Karl Tuffuor's point of view.
Africanus 9 years ago
I don't mind starting Muntari, but I worry about starting Essien against a team like USA. The Americans run like horses, but Essien is too slow. The best role for him is to use him as a substitute like you said. In that case ... read full comment
I don't mind starting Muntari, but I worry about starting Essien against a team like USA. The Americans run like horses, but Essien is too slow. The best role for him is to use him as a substitute like you said. In that case I agree with you.
CIZ 9 years ago
NOTE ANYTIME MUNTARI SCORES GHANA LOSES THE NEXT MARCH-THE SEEMS TO BE A CURSE ON HIM
NOTE ANYTIME MUNTARI SCORES GHANA LOSES THE NEXT MARCH-THE SEEMS TO BE A CURSE ON HIM
DIAMOND 9 years ago
"...ANYTIME MUNTARI SCORES GHANA LOSES THE NEXT MARCH-THE SEEMS TO BE A CURSE ON HIM".
Back up your statement with at least 3 examples.
I'm not saying you're lying, I'm just saying you should make your case stronger, be ... read full comment
"...ANYTIME MUNTARI SCORES GHANA LOSES THE NEXT MARCH-THE SEEMS TO BE A CURSE ON HIM".
Back up your statement with at least 3 examples.
I'm not saying you're lying, I'm just saying you should make your case stronger, because anyone can write what you wrote.
NB: Anyway, say MATCH (game, contest), not MARCH (3rd month, walk).
tatale 9 years ago
Essien can play as a defender
Essien can play as a defender
Mike NY. 9 years ago
KASA can also be dropped to left back as he sometimes does at Juve.I like Jeff,I v seen him play in UK but he was shacky.seems he s not ready 4 d int stage.H Afful is more composed n confi than him(Schlupp).AA is good kid.
KASA can also be dropped to left back as he sometimes does at Juve.I like Jeff,I v seen him play in UK but he was shacky.seems he s not ready 4 d int stage.H Afful is more composed n confi than him(Schlupp).AA is good kid.
Ghfuo, RIP Maya Angelou! 9 years ago
U think money can buy the experiemce these 2 have? Gh is very fortunate to have these calibre players. Anywhere else and they will be automatic captains.
U think money can buy the experiemce these 2 have? Gh is very fortunate to have these calibre players. Anywhere else and they will be automatic captains.
??? 9 years ago
Are we talking of experience or old age and tired legs. You seem to think from your anus.
Are we talking of experience or old age and tired legs. You seem to think from your anus.
Conqueror 9 years ago
Michael Essien could be used at so many positions. Does Tuffuor knows that.
Michael Essien could be used at so many positions. Does Tuffuor knows that.
yaw 9 years ago
drogba is 36yrs now,and he is the captain of the Ivorian team.experienced players matter,in a tornament like this.
drogba is 36yrs now,and he is the captain of the Ivorian team.experienced players matter,in a tornament like this.
Lato of Newyork. 9 years ago
Half fit Essien is far better than any defensive midfield at the moment. The name michael Essien alone can put pressure on opposing teams to do a lot of adjustment. And trust me my friend come Monday June 16 2014 . U will see ... read full comment
Half fit Essien is far better than any defensive midfield at the moment. The name michael Essien alone can put pressure on opposing teams to do a lot of adjustment. And trust me my friend come Monday June 16 2014 . U will see a resurrected charging Bison ready to take control of his territory. On sulley muntari part he is the only one who can score critical goals when the going gets tough. muntari does not choke on the big stage. He doesn't vanish on games unlike kwadjo Asamoah. This is my winning squad Kwarasey, Opare, Asamoah, Boye, Jonathan Mensah, Essien, Dede, Aquah, Gyan, Boateng,Muntari.
Great 9 years ago
If these idiot have nothing to tell Ghanaians, they should shut their stupid mouth, and allow us to think for something positive. Why can't we put all our support to what we have now and see what happens next.
If these idiot have nothing to tell Ghanaians, they should shut their stupid mouth, and allow us to think for something positive. Why can't we put all our support to what we have now and see what happens next.
Africanus 9 years ago
My brother half fit Essien is no use in a world cup. Football is no respecter of names. It is form and pace that counts the most
My brother half fit Essien is no use in a world cup. Football is no respecter of names. It is form and pace that counts the most
STEPHEN OSEI,NORWAY 9 years ago
ONLY GOD KNOWS,BECAUSE IF WE LOOK HOW SOME TEAMS ARE RUNING WITH BALL AND SPEED THEN ONLY GOD CAN HELP US
ONLY GOD KNOWS,BECAUSE IF WE LOOK HOW SOME TEAMS ARE RUNING WITH BALL AND SPEED THEN ONLY GOD CAN HELP US
ghana weakest team in group G 9 years ago
Let the world cup begin and lets see who is right
Ghana still remains the weakest team in the group. We are expected to return home once we are done playing Portugal,Germany and USA.
All we have is our BIG MOUTH and hoping ... read full comment
Let the world cup begin and lets see who is right
Ghana still remains the weakest team in the group. We are expected to return home once we are done playing Portugal,Germany and USA.
All we have is our BIG MOUTH and hoping against hope ( AWURADE BOA). I wonder how many of our players will get selected for the WC if the players were from Germany or Portugal
Sunsum p3.
Kill me if you can. The truth hurts.
dd 9 years ago
nonsense and irrelevant. Follow the world media and yu will see ghana is higly rated. suck yur brains
nonsense and irrelevant. Follow the world media and yu will see ghana is higly rated. suck yur brains
Koo 9 years ago
Essien and Muntari should have been dropped, fine. But karl, you have not stated any reason why they don't deserve to be at the mundial. Ii would have been better for you to shut up if you have no reason for any suggestion. Y ... read full comment
Essien and Muntari should have been dropped, fine. But karl, you have not stated any reason why they don't deserve to be at the mundial. Ii would have been better for you to shut up if you have no reason for any suggestion. You should rather support the team with some encouraging words as a sports writer instead of making empty noises.
Pito Brewer 9 years ago
If our players were not good enough (as you seem to think), we would not have made it to the dance. Remember that we had to qualify by overcoming some pretty decent teams. All the Black Stars can do is give their absolute bes ... read full comment
If our players were not good enough (as you seem to think), we would not have made it to the dance. Remember that we had to qualify by overcoming some pretty decent teams. All the Black Stars can do is give their absolute best, and let the chips fall where they may. If we don't progress beyond the group stage, we will be in good company, because there are some other excellent teams that won't.
MARCUS AMPADU 9 years ago
Karl failed to give tangible reasons why Essien and Muntari should be dropped from the final 23 man squad.
Being 31 or 28 years, shouldn't disqualify them from playing in mundial.
What you wrote certainly disqualify you ... read full comment
Karl failed to give tangible reasons why Essien and Muntari should be dropped from the final 23 man squad.
Being 31 or 28 years, shouldn't disqualify them from playing in mundial.
What you wrote certainly disqualify you from being highly respected sports journalist.
KKO 9 years ago
Karl is absolutely right. In fact both of them should have been dropped, Why do you think Mourinho let Essien go? First, the Black Stars are not scoring goals, then there is the leaky defence. I fear for the matches with Ger ... read full comment
Karl is absolutely right. In fact both of them should have been dropped, Why do you think Mourinho let Essien go? First, the Black Stars are not scoring goals, then there is the leaky defence. I fear for the matches with Germany, Portugal and even USA.
These are teams with extremely fit young players. Sorry this is not going to be a good tournament for Ghana!
YOOMOBEGA 9 years ago
KKO never discount experience.
KKO never discount experience.
Good Pastor 9 years ago
People like talking than doing.You better pray for the team and stop making noise.
People like talking than doing.You better pray for the team and stop making noise.
The Prophet 9 years ago
I have always had doubts about the capability of Akwasi Appiah as a coach who will propel Ghana to make it to the second round of the WC like his predecessors. But after watching the friendly against Holland and the bias nat ... read full comment
I have always had doubts about the capability of Akwasi Appiah as a coach who will propel Ghana to make it to the second round of the WC like his predecessors. But after watching the friendly against Holland and the bias nature of the selection of the final squad, I have certainly lost all hopes that we will be able to maintain our record of qualifying from the group stage in Brazil. A foreign coach will certainly not have been afraid or would have had the sound knowledge of selecting young and vibrant players. This is ample evidence that Akwasi Appiah will not be up to task. I now understand why some Ghanaians believed we need a Technical Director. Surely, Ghana's record at the WC is in grave danger right now. A KOKOFU COACH WILL NEVER SUCCEED.
yaw, USA 9 years ago
WHAT ELSE DO YOU PEOPLE EXPECT FROM KWASI APPIAH? WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE BETTER THAT HE HAS NOT DONE? THE AGAINST HOLLAND WAS A FRIENDLY MATCH SO THE APPROACH WAS DIFFERENT. NO COACH WITH SOUND JUDGEMENT WILL DROP EITHER ES ... read full comment
WHAT ELSE DO YOU PEOPLE EXPECT FROM KWASI APPIAH? WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE BETTER THAT HE HAS NOT DONE? THE AGAINST HOLLAND WAS A FRIENDLY MATCH SO THE APPROACH WAS DIFFERENT. NO COACH WITH SOUND JUDGEMENT WILL DROP EITHER ESSIEN OR MUNTARI FROM HIS TEAM. THEY ARE THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS.
GHANA 3
USA 1
GHANA 2
GERMANY 1
GHANA 1
PORTUGAL 1
german power 9 years ago
Come and hire one of our white coaches in our third division.You Africans like to kiss our white ass, you see as as your GOD, you have no confidence in your own how do you expect the rest of the world to respect you.YOu guys ... read full comment
Come and hire one of our white coaches in our third division.You Africans like to kiss our white ass, you see as as your GOD, you have no confidence in your own how do you expect the rest of the world to respect you.YOu guys are a joke, and we thought Ghana was leading the way.
Opanin kwaane 9 years ago
some of you talk too much. why don't you get to the field and do the job if you think you know better than the coach. how can we get this far if he doesn't know what he is doing
some of you talk too much. why don't you get to the field and do the job if you think you know better than the coach. how can we get this far if he doesn't know what he is doing
Wekpa 9 years ago
Are you in the camp with them? Haven't you ever seen Essien playing as a centre half?
Are you in the camp with them? Haven't you ever seen Essien playing as a centre half?
4 Year Old 9 years ago
Talk is cheap indeed
Talk is cheap indeed
Agbevivina 9 years ago
Which team has he ever coached before? When the vacancy for the coach arises he should also apply. At the moment he is not the coach so he should keep quiet. He thinks talking foolish on TV makes him a coach. Too much of this ... read full comment
Which team has he ever coached before? When the vacancy for the coach arises he should also apply. At the moment he is not the coach so he should keep quiet. He thinks talking foolish on TV makes him a coach. Too much of this and that is not helping us. Karl should keep his nonsense to himself and stop disturbing us.
EMMA 9 years ago
For all who are still calling for Essien to exit the Stars they do not understand what experience plus some reserve energy can do to teams. Did they watch Essien and Muntari at mid-field when Ghana played Egypt? they will bot ... read full comment
For all who are still calling for Essien to exit the Stars they do not understand what experience plus some reserve energy can do to teams. Did they watch Essien and Muntari at mid-field when Ghana played Egypt? they will both rise to the occasion again. Just wait.
EMMA 9 years ago
How many months since we played Egypt? Essien and Muntari will rise to the occasion again as needed.
How many months since we played Egypt? Essien and Muntari will rise to the occasion again as needed.
Antwi Boateng 9 years ago
Karl tuffour is too known. He thinks he is wiser than everybody. Let's give the team to him and let's all see what will happen. He talks tooooo much.
Karl tuffour is too known. He thinks he is wiser than everybody. Let's give the team to him and let's all see what will happen. He talks tooooo much.
CLASSIC 9 years ago
Carl, i agree with you 100%. Kwesi Appiah has no balls and didn't want to make unpopular decisions. Defenders are booked most often and hence never wise to go to a big tournament like the WC with 6 defenders instead of 8. The ... read full comment
Carl, i agree with you 100%. Kwesi Appiah has no balls and didn't want to make unpopular decisions. Defenders are booked most often and hence never wise to go to a big tournament like the WC with 6 defenders instead of 8. The first mistake was leaving out Vorsah. He should have been there and used in all the friendlies to regain his form. The second is dropping another defender (Shlupp) when Akaminko had been injured already. The team lacks balance and i was expecting Adomah and Essien to be dropped. Essien especially since we have Afriyie Acquah, Rabiu and Agyemang-Badu.
Some way, i am not surprised because of what a friend at the FA told me prior to him naming his squad. He alleged that the FA always insists to pay the players in cash because the senior players who earn fat wages give most of the monies back to them. And who are these senior guys????
Nana Poku USA 9 years ago
I couldn't have agreed with u more. One of the ace should have been drop. A. Appiah should have keep Schlup instead of keeping his nephew Albert Adomah all the time. Emmanuel frimpong should be in the squad too.
I couldn't have agreed with u more. One of the ace should have been drop. A. Appiah should have keep Schlup instead of keeping his nephew Albert Adomah all the time. Emmanuel frimpong should be in the squad too.
Whatever 9 years ago
such talk at this stage is unhelpful. We should focus on the task ahead
such talk at this stage is unhelpful. We should focus on the task ahead
TK 9 years ago
You were happy when they delivered at Kumasi where Ghana beat Egypt. And surely you were happy with them. And now you want them dropped. Precise passings etc. THENAK GOS YOU ARE NOT THE DECIDER. WHO TOLD YOU EXPERIENCE DON'T ... read full comment
You were happy when they delivered at Kumasi where Ghana beat Egypt. And surely you were happy with them. And now you want them dropped. Precise passings etc. THENAK GOS YOU ARE NOT THE DECIDER. WHO TOLD YOU EXPERIENCE DON'T COUNT ?
J.J. RAWLINGS 9 years ago
Another Karl Kwaku Bonsam
Another Karl Kwaku Bonsam
STEPHEN OSEI,NORWAY 9 years ago
OLD PIONEERS, WE HOPE YOU WILL MAKE IT CLEAR,GOOD LUCK
OLD PIONEERS, WE HOPE YOU WILL MAKE IT CLEAR,GOOD LUCK
DISCIPLINE HOLLAND 9 years ago
LOOK WHO IS TALKING
LOOK WHO IS TALKING
yaw, USA 9 years ago
ESSIEN AND MUNTARI ARE THE SOUL AND SPIRIT OF THE TEAM. OR BETTER STILL THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION OF THE TEAM. OUR SUCCESS IN BRAZIL DEPENDS ON THEM AND SURELY THEY ARE GOING TO GET US THROUGH.
MR. CARL, WITH ALL DUE RESPE ... read full comment
ESSIEN AND MUNTARI ARE THE SOUL AND SPIRIT OF THE TEAM. OR BETTER STILL THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION OF THE TEAM. OUR SUCCESS IN BRAZIL DEPENDS ON THEM AND SURELY THEY ARE GOING TO GET US THROUGH.
MR. CARL, WITH ALL DUE RESPECT YOUR WRONG THIS TIME
GHANA 3
USA 1
GHANA 2
GERMANY 1
GHANA 1
PORTUGAL 1
??? 9 years ago
I am sure you are the one going to score all the goals. Even ordinary Montenegro we could not beat them. You are a big fool
I am sure you are the one going to score all the goals. Even ordinary Montenegro we could not beat them. You are a big fool
yaw, USA 9 years ago
ARE YOU CALLING ME A FOOL BECAUSE AM SPEAKING MY MIND? WHO SO EVER YOU ARE YOU ARE GOING TO SUFFER FOR THIS. YOU MARK MY WORDS.
ARE YOU CALLING ME A FOOL BECAUSE AM SPEAKING MY MIND? WHO SO EVER YOU ARE YOU ARE GOING TO SUFFER FOR THIS. YOU MARK MY WORDS.
??? 9 years ago
Forgive me Yaw, it is the work of the devil.
Forgive me Yaw, it is the work of the devil.
Daniel 9 years ago
Mr.Tuffour Carl, it seems to me that your ideas about Football is limited. The reason I said this is that Muntari and Essien, are very good players at their prime. Then, why do you want them to stay behind when they can play ... read full comment
Mr.Tuffour Carl, it seems to me that your ideas about Football is limited. The reason I said this is that Muntari and Essien, are very good players at their prime. Then, why do you want them to stay behind when they can play at the World Cup in Brazil. Do you really know anything about Football??? Allow the Coah to do his work without further interference. This is my point.
Masawudu 9 years ago
If you think Essien and Muntari are in the prime then you actually have no business commenting on this forum. Do you know what prime is? Are you kidding me, especially Essien? Please for heaven's sake don't give up your day j ... read full comment
If you think Essien and Muntari are in the prime then you actually have no business commenting on this forum. Do you know what prime is? Are you kidding me, especially Essien? Please for heaven's sake don't give up your day job. Essien has RETROGRESSED (he's going downhill from here) and Muntari has PLATEAUD (cannot perform any appreciably better than he's doing now).
Babs 9 years ago
The most stupid statement some one ever made is this
The most stupid statement some one ever made is this
Issifu 9 years ago
What do you no about coaching
What do you no about coaching
GIWA 9 years ago
ITS TOO LATE ,STOP THAT SHIT PLEASE WE NEED PEACE OF MIND AND FOCUS ,NOT SET BACK.
ITS TOO LATE ,STOP THAT SHIT PLEASE WE NEED PEACE OF MIND AND FOCUS ,NOT SET BACK.
seaman uk 9 years ago
Essien and Muntari can be used as super sub lets back them with prayer after all Essien and Muntari are our dedicated veterans. They need recognition and praises long live ESSIEN long live MUNTARI
Essien and Muntari can be used as super sub lets back them with prayer after all Essien and Muntari are our dedicated veterans. They need recognition and praises long live ESSIEN long live MUNTARI
Ghfuo, RIP Maya Angelou! 9 years ago
Attention seeker!
Attention seeker!
lee roy 9 years ago
The coach selected what he believes is the best squad to get the job done. now is the time to give him and the team the needed support and not criticize the coaches team selection.Thank you
The coach selected what he believes is the best squad to get the job done. now is the time to give him and the team the needed support and not criticize the coaches team selection.Thank you
??? 9 years ago
What do you know about team selection, look, if you have anything better to write, don't come and shit on Ghanaweb
What do you know about team selection, look, if you have anything better to write, don't come and shit on Ghanaweb
Joe 9 years ago
"Of this particular squad that he has named, I was going to look for some balance and regardless of the consequences, I would have taken Schlupp along. Reason being that I’ve only seen him at Leicester City and even that he ... read full comment
"Of this particular squad that he has named, I was going to look for some balance and regardless of the consequences, I would have taken Schlupp along. Reason being that I’ve only seen him at Leicester City and even that he was not playing frequently. But if you have a person like Harrison Afful who can equally play on the left and right, you could have found a place for him."
What is the intelligence in Karl's argument beats me. Looks like he just wanted his noise heard. Nonsense, gabbage, total hogwash!
I think the choice of players is the best sense Akwasi Appiah has ever made in his life. How he plays them is my worry. Whether he has any winning strategy and tactics firmly outlined for them to follow is above my guess - I can hardly trust his acumen there.
But KArl is a dumb idiot for his illogical argument. Shut up if you have nothing good to say.
OPLA 9 years ago
KARL TUFFOUR YOU ARE A FOOOOOL,A VERY BIG FOOOL WE NEED ESSIEN AND MUNTARI
KARL TUFFOUR YOU ARE A FOOOOOL,A VERY BIG FOOOL WE NEED ESSIEN AND MUNTARI
HANSON ADU USA 9 years ago
Karl is not smart, who talks like that these players are obviously better than most of the local players, when i was in Ghana i used to listen to him on JOYFM hes not intelligent and clearly its evident here. Is he saying thi ... read full comment
Karl is not smart, who talks like that these players are obviously better than most of the local players, when i was in Ghana i used to listen to him on JOYFM hes not intelligent and clearly its evident here. Is he saying this because Klensman dropped Dolivan so he Klensman has balls? Idiot dont you realize that Klensman has made a very stupid mistake by doing that the guy could have been a thorn in any counry the USA meets flesh he could have helped the US a great deal you will understand when the US dont get anywhere. COPY CAT TRYING TO COPY BLINDLY. Muntari is not that old and in good form as well as experienced what nonsense is that. Essien will play above himself in this world cup because of some useless comments like that of Karl Tuffour. Why do you want them dropped to replace them with who, you are not wise or its some kanna attention seeking?
KKO 9 years ago
I now understand why we have Mahma as president!
I now understand why we have Mahma as president!
DOMINIC USA 9 years ago
Guys evryone should go to ESPN website to listen to Atidore say that their ultimate target is Ghana since day one they grouped the coach together with them have been watching videos upon videos about the players how they play ... read full comment
Guys evryone should go to ESPN website to listen to Atidore say that their ultimate target is Ghana since day one they grouped the coach together with them have been watching videos upon videos about the players how they play the entire BS team how play, also Bradly the former coaches son is ready to kill Ghana on behalf of his father so the US is poised to dismantle Ghana on that day is AA taking note as to who to hold in check, monitor closely, and are they watching current videos of the US players or no? Ghana must play above themselves times two to beat the USA.
KOFI - USA 9 years ago
DONT WORRY SINCE ATIDORE IS A BUST. HOW MANY GOALS DID HE SCORE THIS YEAR IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE? HE WAS NOT EVEN A STARTER
DONT WORRY SINCE ATIDORE IS A BUST. HOW MANY GOALS DID HE SCORE THIS YEAR IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE? HE WAS NOT EVEN A STARTER
Ghanaba 9 years ago
Of all the 23 players plus the coach you can only pick on Essien and Muntari...
That's why you are a mere commentator...lol
Of all the 23 players plus the coach you can only pick on Essien and Muntari...
That's why you are a mere commentator...lol
Alhassan Sulemana 9 years ago
That is a very blind analysis, how could you tink that way, when you have a players like these two Mecheal and Muntari you should have been talking about J Ayew, what can j ayew offer the Ghanian team, nothing he should have ... read full comment
That is a very blind analysis, how could you tink that way, when you have a players like these two Mecheal and Muntari you should have been talking about J Ayew, what can j ayew offer the Ghanian team, nothing he should have been drop instead of Acam. a strica with only two goal in a hole season...!
GHANA FIRST 9 years ago
ANY OTHER TALK IS NONESENSE AND FOOLIS
GHANAWEB DONT WASTE OUR TIME WITH THIS SO CALLED EXPERTS WHO HAS NOTHING TO OFFER
WE WOULD HAVE CONSIDER HIS REASONS BUT IT IS TOO LATE
NOW LET US GO OUR KNEES INSTEAD OF TALKING RUBB ... read full comment
ANY OTHER TALK IS NONESENSE AND FOOLIS
GHANAWEB DONT WASTE OUR TIME WITH THIS SO CALLED EXPERTS WHO HAS NOTHING TO OFFER
WE WOULD HAVE CONSIDER HIS REASONS BUT IT IS TOO LATE
NOW LET US GO OUR KNEES INSTEAD OF TALKING RUBBISH IT SERVES NOBODY ANY GOOD
Kofi from Liberia 9 years ago
Why local players? did you not watch the match involving blackstars and DreamXI?
You are very subjective. A dead Essien or Muntari is better than two living local players.
Why local players? did you not watch the match involving blackstars and DreamXI?
You are very subjective. A dead Essien or Muntari is better than two living local players.
wazirazi 9 years ago
APPIAH SOULD HAVE DROP ESSIEN
APPIAH SOULD HAVE DROP ESSIEN
Don Shata 9 years ago
So Karl is a seasoned journalist?
Apuuuu taaaaaaaa.
I live in California, USA.I have seen the USA play...
Massa, we will beat USA 6:1 just like Egypt...Draw with the other teams. We will do through.
So Karl is a seasoned journalist?
Apuuuu taaaaaaaa.
I live in California, USA.I have seen the USA play...
Massa, we will beat USA 6:1 just like Egypt...Draw with the other teams. We will do through.
Asuo 9 years ago
are you on drugs?
are you on drugs?
Coachito 9 years ago
It's simple. Akwasi Appiah should retain essien big instead of playing him in the center mid, he shoukd play him on the right full back and bench in loom and make way for dede on the right flank. Dede will help essien defend ... read full comment
It's simple. Akwasi Appiah should retain essien big instead of playing him in the center mid, he shoukd play him on the right full back and bench in loom and make way for dede on the right flank. Dede will help essien defend and also attack as a pair.
Sulley can hold the central mid with Kevin prince helping the two attack in crew Assmoah Gyan and warris as attacking mid. Kwadwo Asamoah and Harrison Afful will take charge of left forward and left back respectively. The john Boye and Jonathan M defends in the central spots.
This selection give coach many options for subs and if muntari is slow Afriyie Acquah of Agyemang badu awaits.
Wakaso and astu are options for the left and right flank as subs
Rata 9 years ago
Why .drop any of them?It seems everybody is trying to be a coach afterall talk is cheap
Why .drop any of them?It seems everybody is trying to be a coach afterall talk is cheap
BRO DAN- TRC 9 years ago
BLESSED PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA; -GLORIOUS GATHERING; BRAZIL 2014; -"WE ARE ALL INVOLVED!". "IT IS FINISHED" THEREFORE, -"OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE ... read full comment
BLESSED PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA; -GLORIOUS GATHERING; BRAZIL 2014; -"WE ARE ALL INVOLVED!". "IT IS FINISHED" THEREFORE, -"OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE CAN!! GOD BLESS AFRICA TO BE "STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND -UNITE- FOR HEAVEN AND -HUMANITY- STAND WITH AFRICA TO "GO FOR THE GOLD" AT "THIS APPOINTED TIME" TO -THE JOY OF ALL NATIONS. GOD BLESS THE GLORIOUS GATHERING; THE GREAT NATION AND THE DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF BRAZIL TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" KNOWING THAT IN GOD, -IT IS WELL. GOD BLESS THE -BLCK STARS OF GHANA- TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND FEEL "WELCOME HOME" TO AMERICA FROM WHERE GHANA -GOES FOR THE GOLD. GOD BLESS ALL THE QUALIFEID NATIONAL TEAMS TO BRAZIL 2014; NEVER TO GIVE UP BUT "OCCUPY" IN ALL DILIGENCE. AND GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
NOTE
MUCH THANKS TO -GHANAWEB- FOR THE SPACE. AND TO -MIGHTY GOD RADIO- FOR THE LORD'S SONGS.
I thought Karl Tuffour has been on the sports seen for many years and experienced enough know why we need Muntari and Essien.
In 1990, Roger Milla was 36 years old. At the World Cup, he was used mainly as a substitute, coming off the bench to settle the Comeroonian team down when needed. His role proved pivotal to his team's performance. Essien and ...
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I don't mind starting Muntari, but I worry about starting Essien against a team like USA. The Americans run like horses, but Essien is too slow. The best role for him is to use him as a substitute like you said. In that case ...
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NOTE ANYTIME MUNTARI SCORES GHANA LOSES THE NEXT MARCH-THE SEEMS TO BE A CURSE ON HIM
"...ANYTIME MUNTARI SCORES GHANA LOSES THE NEXT MARCH-THE SEEMS TO BE A CURSE ON HIM".
Back up your statement with at least 3 examples.
I'm not saying you're lying, I'm just saying you should make your case stronger, be ...
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Essien can play as a defender
KASA can also be dropped to left back as he sometimes does at Juve.I like Jeff,I v seen him play in UK but he was shacky.seems he s not ready 4 d int stage.H Afful is more composed n confi than him(Schlupp).AA is good kid.
U think money can buy the experiemce these 2 have? Gh is very fortunate to have these calibre players. Anywhere else and they will be automatic captains.
Are we talking of experience or old age and tired legs. You seem to think from your anus.
Michael Essien could be used at so many positions. Does Tuffuor knows that.
drogba is 36yrs now,and he is the captain of the Ivorian team.experienced players matter,in a tornament like this.
Half fit Essien is far better than any defensive midfield at the moment. The name michael Essien alone can put pressure on opposing teams to do a lot of adjustment. And trust me my friend come Monday June 16 2014 . U will see ...
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If these idiot have nothing to tell Ghanaians, they should shut their stupid mouth, and allow us to think for something positive. Why can't we put all our support to what we have now and see what happens next.
My brother half fit Essien is no use in a world cup. Football is no respecter of names. It is form and pace that counts the most
ONLY GOD KNOWS,BECAUSE IF WE LOOK HOW SOME TEAMS ARE RUNING WITH BALL AND SPEED THEN ONLY GOD CAN HELP US
Let the world cup begin and lets see who is right
Ghana still remains the weakest team in the group. We are expected to return home once we are done playing Portugal,Germany and USA.
All we have is our BIG MOUTH and hoping ...
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nonsense and irrelevant. Follow the world media and yu will see ghana is higly rated. suck yur brains
Essien and Muntari should have been dropped, fine. But karl, you have not stated any reason why they don't deserve to be at the mundial. Ii would have been better for you to shut up if you have no reason for any suggestion. Y ...
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If our players were not good enough (as you seem to think), we would not have made it to the dance. Remember that we had to qualify by overcoming some pretty decent teams. All the Black Stars can do is give their absolute bes ...
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Karl failed to give tangible reasons why Essien and Muntari should be dropped from the final 23 man squad.
Being 31 or 28 years, shouldn't disqualify them from playing in mundial.
What you wrote certainly disqualify you ...
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Karl is absolutely right. In fact both of them should have been dropped, Why do you think Mourinho let Essien go? First, the Black Stars are not scoring goals, then there is the leaky defence. I fear for the matches with Ger ...
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KKO never discount experience.
People like talking than doing.You better pray for the team and stop making noise.
I have always had doubts about the capability of Akwasi Appiah as a coach who will propel Ghana to make it to the second round of the WC like his predecessors. But after watching the friendly against Holland and the bias nat ...
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WHAT ELSE DO YOU PEOPLE EXPECT FROM KWASI APPIAH? WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE BETTER THAT HE HAS NOT DONE? THE AGAINST HOLLAND WAS A FRIENDLY MATCH SO THE APPROACH WAS DIFFERENT. NO COACH WITH SOUND JUDGEMENT WILL DROP EITHER ES ...
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Come and hire one of our white coaches in our third division.You Africans like to kiss our white ass, you see as as your GOD, you have no confidence in your own how do you expect the rest of the world to respect you.YOu guys ...
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some of you talk too much. why don't you get to the field and do the job if you think you know better than the coach. how can we get this far if he doesn't know what he is doing
Are you in the camp with them? Haven't you ever seen Essien playing as a centre half?
Talk is cheap indeed
Which team has he ever coached before? When the vacancy for the coach arises he should also apply. At the moment he is not the coach so he should keep quiet. He thinks talking foolish on TV makes him a coach. Too much of this ...
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For all who are still calling for Essien to exit the Stars they do not understand what experience plus some reserve energy can do to teams. Did they watch Essien and Muntari at mid-field when Ghana played Egypt? they will bot ...
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How many months since we played Egypt? Essien and Muntari will rise to the occasion again as needed.
Karl tuffour is too known. He thinks he is wiser than everybody. Let's give the team to him and let's all see what will happen. He talks tooooo much.
Carl, i agree with you 100%. Kwesi Appiah has no balls and didn't want to make unpopular decisions. Defenders are booked most often and hence never wise to go to a big tournament like the WC with 6 defenders instead of 8. The ...
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I couldn't have agreed with u more. One of the ace should have been drop. A. Appiah should have keep Schlup instead of keeping his nephew Albert Adomah all the time. Emmanuel frimpong should be in the squad too.
such talk at this stage is unhelpful. We should focus on the task ahead
You were happy when they delivered at Kumasi where Ghana beat Egypt. And surely you were happy with them. And now you want them dropped. Precise passings etc. THENAK GOS YOU ARE NOT THE DECIDER. WHO TOLD YOU EXPERIENCE DON'T ...
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Another Karl Kwaku Bonsam
OLD PIONEERS, WE HOPE YOU WILL MAKE IT CLEAR,GOOD LUCK
LOOK WHO IS TALKING
ESSIEN AND MUNTARI ARE THE SOUL AND SPIRIT OF THE TEAM. OR BETTER STILL THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION OF THE TEAM. OUR SUCCESS IN BRAZIL DEPENDS ON THEM AND SURELY THEY ARE GOING TO GET US THROUGH.
MR. CARL, WITH ALL DUE RESPE ...
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I am sure you are the one going to score all the goals. Even ordinary Montenegro we could not beat them. You are a big fool
ARE YOU CALLING ME A FOOL BECAUSE AM SPEAKING MY MIND? WHO SO EVER YOU ARE YOU ARE GOING TO SUFFER FOR THIS. YOU MARK MY WORDS.
Forgive me Yaw, it is the work of the devil.
Mr.Tuffour Carl, it seems to me that your ideas about Football is limited. The reason I said this is that Muntari and Essien, are very good players at their prime. Then, why do you want them to stay behind when they can play ...
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If you think Essien and Muntari are in the prime then you actually have no business commenting on this forum. Do you know what prime is? Are you kidding me, especially Essien? Please for heaven's sake don't give up your day j ...
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The most stupid statement some one ever made is this
What do you no about coaching
ITS TOO LATE ,STOP THAT SHIT PLEASE WE NEED PEACE OF MIND AND FOCUS ,NOT SET BACK.
Essien and Muntari can be used as super sub lets back them with prayer after all Essien and Muntari are our dedicated veterans. They need recognition and praises long live ESSIEN long live MUNTARI
Attention seeker!
The coach selected what he believes is the best squad to get the job done. now is the time to give him and the team the needed support and not criticize the coaches team selection.Thank you
What do you know about team selection, look, if you have anything better to write, don't come and shit on Ghanaweb
"Of this particular squad that he has named, I was going to look for some balance and regardless of the consequences, I would have taken Schlupp along. Reason being that I’ve only seen him at Leicester City and even that he ...
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KARL TUFFOUR YOU ARE A FOOOOOL,A VERY BIG FOOOL WE NEED ESSIEN AND MUNTARI
Karl is not smart, who talks like that these players are obviously better than most of the local players, when i was in Ghana i used to listen to him on JOYFM hes not intelligent and clearly its evident here. Is he saying thi ...
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I now understand why we have Mahma as president!
Guys evryone should go to ESPN website to listen to Atidore say that their ultimate target is Ghana since day one they grouped the coach together with them have been watching videos upon videos about the players how they play ...
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DONT WORRY SINCE ATIDORE IS A BUST. HOW MANY GOALS DID HE SCORE THIS YEAR IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE? HE WAS NOT EVEN A STARTER
Of all the 23 players plus the coach you can only pick on Essien and Muntari...
That's why you are a mere commentator...lol
That is a very blind analysis, how could you tink that way, when you have a players like these two Mecheal and Muntari you should have been talking about J Ayew, what can j ayew offer the Ghanian team, nothing he should have ...
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ANY OTHER TALK IS NONESENSE AND FOOLIS
GHANAWEB DONT WASTE OUR TIME WITH THIS SO CALLED EXPERTS WHO HAS NOTHING TO OFFER
WE WOULD HAVE CONSIDER HIS REASONS BUT IT IS TOO LATE
NOW LET US GO OUR KNEES INSTEAD OF TALKING RUBB ...
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Why local players? did you not watch the match involving blackstars and DreamXI?
You are very subjective. A dead Essien or Muntari is better than two living local players.
APPIAH SOULD HAVE DROP ESSIEN
So Karl is a seasoned journalist?
Apuuuu taaaaaaaa.
I live in California, USA.I have seen the USA play...
Massa, we will beat USA 6:1 just like Egypt...Draw with the other teams. We will do through.
are you on drugs?
It's simple. Akwasi Appiah should retain essien big instead of playing him in the center mid, he shoukd play him on the right full back and bench in loom and make way for dede on the right flank. Dede will help essien defend ...
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Why .drop any of them?It seems everybody is trying to be a coach afterall talk is cheap
BLESSED PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA; -GLORIOUS GATHERING; BRAZIL 2014; -"WE ARE ALL INVOLVED!". "IT IS FINISHED" THEREFORE, -"OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE ...
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