'Essien picked No.5 due to superstition'

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j0eY L0nd0n 11 years ago

Foolish guyz...

Foolish guyz...
CHEEKY DONY!!!! 11 years ago

At 39, oops sorry 31 ghana years old, injuries will slow you down because that old buggy is tied and need a rest.

At 39, oops sorry 31 ghana years old, injuries will slow you down because that old buggy is tied and need a rest.
Kitty 11 years ago

Foolish Osei, if Essien prefers a different number jersey, why attribute it to superstition & why ghanaweb even bother publishing this garbage in the first place? Already, that primate calling himself 'bonsam' has made a mock ...
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Foolish Osei, if Essien prefers a different number jersey, why attribute it to superstition & why ghanaweb even bother publishing this garbage in the first place? Already, that primate calling himself 'bonsam' has made a mockery out of our team to the world & now this idiot too want to give the world something to talk about. Smh
SIR CHARLES - COMPUTER DOCTOR, USA 11 years ago

As long as Mankind has lived on Mother Earth, human beings, regardless of race, gender, etc, have lived to believe in something. From the East to the West, each belief system is not for nothing (there's always been a reason). ...
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As long as Mankind has lived on Mother Earth, human beings, regardless of race, gender, etc, have lived to believe in something. From the East to the West, each belief system is not for nothing (there's always been a reason). But to put it gently, this article and the reason given for Essien opting for 5 as being belief-related is totally nonsense. And I would never blame the player, but those making these allegations. And dear reader, please ask KWEKU BONSAM to stop disgracing Ghana.
POW@Ghana 4 last 4, Brazil 2014 11 years ago

This guy got to step down as an executive committee member of the GFA or should face the sack.

This guy got to step down as an executive committee member of the GFA or should face the sack.
Africanus 11 years ago

This is total crap. Can't believe this is considered news.

This is total crap. Can't believe this is considered news.
Mr.N 11 years ago

Who in is rightful mind got this fool on the executive committee these are the people who would spend training money on pastors and jujumen.

Who in is rightful mind got this fool on the executive committee these are the people who would spend training money on pastors and jujumen.
They Say They Say 11 years ago

Ghana people are sick!

Ghana people are sick!
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ALEX KWAME USA 11 years ago

Yes you hit the nail right on the head Kitty. It makes us a nation of superstition and a mockery of our level of intelligence.

Yes you hit the nail right on the head Kitty. It makes us a nation of superstition and a mockery of our level of intelligence.

muugunyaaro 11 years ago

This is some useless news by a useless journalist. Just as some stupid journalist wrote the article on kwaku bonsam on national media website. useless jobless journalists. wise up. lets grow to compete with cnn and bbc

This is some useless news by a useless journalist. Just as some stupid journalist wrote the article on kwaku bonsam on national media website. useless jobless journalists. wise up. lets grow to compete with cnn and bbc
WOFA WOHOO 11 years ago

STAY,COOL,CALM and collected under any cicumstances,stay focus at all time defenders avoid unnecessary had tackles,you can easily take away a ball from an opponent by looking at the ball not the opponent,do not lose balls eas ...
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STAY,COOL,CALM and collected under any cicumstances,stay focus at all time defenders avoid unnecessary had tackles,you can easily take away a ball from an opponent by looking at the ball not the opponent,do not lose balls easily take control of your game,make it you are the boss take charge and do what you want with the ball,play with your head not your feet.Just relax and play your game it is easy when you relax even when you are one goal down(GOD FORBIDES)Finally forwards try to score and creat goals,put it in your mind that you are BETTER THAN GERMANY AND PORTUGAL and of course US.You can beat them all and come back home with the cup.Yes you can do it,because you are the BEAUTIFUL BLACK STARS OF GHANA forget big names and play your game and sky is the limit,GOD bless motherland Ghana amin
JAK 11 years ago

This is No News!!!! mxm.... I just dont know why GAJ do not fights journalism like this.... shit a$$$

This is No News!!!! mxm.... I just dont know why GAJ do not fights journalism like this.... shit a$$$
CK Akunnor 11 years ago

Tell the numbers on their wives panties, so I will know where and who to start from'oooo!

Am about to start my World Cup with their wives. Hahaaaaa! I day enjoy'oooo !!

Tell the numbers on their wives panties, so I will know where and who to start from'oooo!

Am about to start my World Cup with their wives. Hahaaaaa! I day enjoy'oooo !!
Mohammed Dauda 11 years ago

Etwekunor be dat. If you try my wife your prig go melt like candle. You think I am Odartey Lamptey to let you go free?

Etwekunor be dat. If you try my wife your prig go melt like candle. You think I am Odartey Lamptey to let you go free?
mugu1 11 years ago

what kind of news is this?

what kind of news is this?
A concerned citizen 11 years ago

Please, Essien alone, if the you have no news to write stop this nonesense

Please, Essien alone, if the you have no news to write stop this nonesense
A concerned citizen..22 11 years ago

Please, Essien leave alone, if the you have no news to write stop this nonesense

Please, Essien leave alone, if the you have no news to write stop this nonesense
ofa k 11 years ago

this is not necessary. waste of time and space

this is not necessary. waste of time and space
BEN JJ 11 years ago

Sometimes it is good to think about your past.

Sometimes it is good to think about your past.

OBOONI 11 years ago

I THINK JOURNALISM IN GHANA IS GOING DOWN AND LOOSING RESPECT BECAUSE OF THE WAY THEY TALK ABOUT UNNECESSARY THINGS -IF EASSIEN HAS CHANGED HIS JERSEY NUMBER :SO WHAT ??????????

I THINK JOURNALISM IN GHANA IS GOING DOWN AND LOOSING RESPECT BECAUSE OF THE WAY THEY TALK ABOUT UNNECESSARY THINGS -IF EASSIEN HAS CHANGED HIS JERSEY NUMBER :SO WHAT ??????????
NICHOLAS 11 years ago

Why are people being superstitious towards the Black Stars and their World Cup bid this time?

If a player would pick up an injury in a tournament, it would surely happen irrespective of the number on the jersey he is weari ...
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Why are people being superstitious towards the Black Stars and their World Cup bid this time?

If a player would pick up an injury in a tournament, it would surely happen irrespective of the number on the jersey he is wearing.We don't have to assume that Essien chose the number five(5) jersey because of fear of getting injury.

After Kwaku Bonsam's comedy, you just listen to another nonsense.Ghanaian journalist must please find news worthy stories to write and stop this superstitious nonsense!!
THEODORE WALLACE 11 years ago

The entire Black Stars mentality is built on superstitions, why is no one asking the reasons Black Stars is the only country in the world that choose to play in a jersey that does not represent the national colours,? all coun ...
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The entire Black Stars mentality is built on superstitions, why is no one asking the reasons Black Stars is the only country in the world that choose to play in a jersey that does not represent the national colours,? all countries in the world play their football with jerseys made out of their their countries flag colours except Ghana. Let nobody decieve anyone, Ghanaians are philosophically superstitious people, otherwise someone like Kweku Bonsam will not wish Ronaldo got wounded in order that Ghana benefits from his absense on the field. Football is a game to be enjoyed by all, God is not a supporter of any team therefore its your abilities that win games and not superstitions the kind Ghanaians are engaged in.
Wise one 11 years ago

My friend, stop the foolishness. Superstitious belief runs in every nation and culture. A lot of NBA stars in the States are superstitious. This disappointed article is unwarranted.

My friend, stop the foolishness. Superstitious belief runs in every nation and culture. A lot of NBA stars in the States are superstitious. This disappointed article is unwarranted.
KINSLEY 11 years ago

Stop your stupidity now, comparing yourself to others in the US tells you have no respect for youself, you cannot think for yourself except others inspire you to think and behave like them. You are a fool, we are talking abou ...
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Stop your stupidity now, comparing yourself to others in the US tells you have no respect for youself, you cannot think for yourself except others inspire you to think and behave like them. You are a fool, we are talking about a whole nation being hooked on superstitious belief as exhibited by Michael Essien and his change of number, which invariably is exactky the way managements of Black Stars also superstitiously think by shying away from the national colours of red, gold and green. Which decisions of any American state institutions will you suggest is taken or based on superstitious belief as the Black Stars managements have done.?
SAM 11 years ago

And what's so stupid about someone voicing his opinion? It's true that a some sport figures are very superstitious. Michael Jordan is known to wear the same short from his college days under his Bulls uniform because it bring ...
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And what's so stupid about someone voicing his opinion? It's true that a some sport figures are very superstitious. Michael Jordan is known to wear the same short from his college days under his Bulls uniform because it brings him luck and he's not the only one. Tennis star Serena Williams is also known to be superstitious.
Mr.N 11 years ago

Superstitions is everywhere my friend get your facts right. There was a president of country who was quoted wearing the same shoe stock because his country team was doing very well. Watch every major football league and you w ...
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Superstitions is everywhere my friend get your facts right. There was a president of country who was quoted wearing the same shoe stock because his country team was doing very well. Watch every major football league and you would see players coming to the field making the sign of the cross or touching the ground. The problem with Ghanaians is as long as you use the Jewish God everything is OK and fine.
KINSLEY 11 years ago

You must be right Wallace, which part of Ghana flag is white, if Ghanaians chose the combinations of red, gold, green volours with black star embedded in-between; why are we now shying away showcasing it to the world through ...
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You must be right Wallace, which part of Ghana flag is white, if Ghanaians chose the combinations of red, gold, green volours with black star embedded in-between; why are we now shying away showcasing it to the world through the Black Stars. Very disgraceful indeed.
Abrantie - In Da House 11 years ago

Germany has white jersey just like the Black Stars...now could you please show us where in the German flag your blind eyes saw (oops 4gotten blind men can't see) any white colour in the national flag?. 2. Italy has always wo ...
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Germany has white jersey just like the Black Stars...now could you please show us where in the German flag your blind eyes saw (oops 4gotten blind men can't see) any white colour in the national flag?. 2. Italy has always worn the blue jersey my dear friend.... Is there any blue colour in the Italian flag?. Now, the Netherlands with their orange colour jersey...Tell me where you personally found the orange colour in their national Flag. You Ghanaians do talk a lot because talk is simply cheap. God has given every human the brain, but we are some of the few who just refuse to use our God given brains.... because we want everything cheap.
Mr.N 11 years ago

Germany has a white in their flag the background color material is white so is Italy and Netherlands ha ha you made my day. Superstitions is everywhere open the newspapers in any major city in the world and you would find a ...
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Germany has a white in their flag the background color material is white so is Italy and Netherlands ha ha you made my day. Superstitions is everywhere open the newspapers in any major city in the world and you would find a psychic how did we come by Friday the 13th, The black Cats, halloween and team even has his nicknamed The Red Devils. Abrantie you made my day I go ask The Stallion man to buy you V-Power

KINSLEY 11 years ago

You may be right though in your analysis of German team ever wearing a white colour, but what you also failed to notice on their jersey is the bold combinations of German flag colours embedded broadly across the chest which g ...
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You may be right though in your analysis of German team ever wearing a white colour, but what you also failed to notice on their jersey is the bold combinations of German flag colours embedded broadly across the chest which gives them up from a distance as German football ambassadors. Apart from that the German white is also worn over black shots and red hoses which are all national colours, while Ghana's is all-white which has no bearing at all to any national conscience.

Orange colour of Holland is a national identification colour outside the flag colours adopted as a symbol of identity of the Dutch ingenuity on marine engineering expertise and achievements, therefore falls within their right to use the colour as an identity on the world football stage. What does white represent in Ghana if not for pure reasons of superstitions as exemplified by Michael Essien. Where in the Ghanaian jersey do you see any red, gold and green.?
JOJO 11 years ago

why is gh web publishing these damning articles in the first place, stupid journalists, do they get paid? stop wasting money Ghanaweb

why is gh web publishing these damning articles in the first place, stupid journalists, do they get paid? stop wasting money Ghanaweb
paapa mozato 11 years ago

please know what to publish,enough of that rubbish

please know what to publish,enough of that rubbish
joseph 11 years ago

I don't think jersey number has anything to do with Essien's performance.As one gets old it affects their performance. Can somebody tell me which year Essien completed St Augustine's college.That will give us a clue to his re ...
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I don't think jersey number has anything to do with Essien's performance.As one gets old it affects their performance. Can somebody tell me which year Essien completed St Augustine's college.That will give us a clue to his real age.
Nokware 11 years ago

And did he go through the then FIVE- YEAR Secondary School after TEN YEARS of Elementary School?.If true true then my favourate player might pushed past the Big 40.

And did he go through the then FIVE- YEAR Secondary School after TEN YEARS of Elementary School?.If true true then my favourate player might pushed past the Big 40.
Wise one 11 years ago

What's all this nonsense? So Essien is superstitious just like most Africans who are still living in the Stone Age & the buck doesn't end with Africans alone, some Europeans also hold such primitive way of thinking. But serio ...
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What's all this nonsense? So Essien is superstitious just like most Africans who are still living in the Stone Age & the buck doesn't end with Africans alone, some Europeans also hold such primitive way of thinking. But seriously, is it really necessary to announce this to the world? Believe me, Essien is not the only one who think a particular number brings good luck or bad luck. There are many American athletes who hold such superstitious belief.
so-so 11 years ago

its all psychology. if that makes him play well then we will be blessed

its all psychology. if that makes him play well then we will be blessed
lee 11 years ago

I don't know why so-called journalist don't make research before publishing their Korkornsah reports... Essien wearing number 5, is not new, and it's not superstitious... the link below shows Essien wearing a Chelsea number 5 ...
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I don't know why so-called journalist don't make research before publishing their Korkornsah reports... Essien wearing number 5, is not new, and it's not superstitious... the link below shows Essien wearing a Chelsea number 5 jersey....
momogy 11 years ago

this is real foolish talk

this is real foolish talk
GHANA FIRST 11 years ago

People who suppose to lead good examples for the little ones to follow they are the very ones that fool like they have never been schooled
Ghanaweb should also be reprimanded for this garbbage that often appear here
If you ...
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People who suppose to lead good examples for the little ones to follow they are the very ones that fool like they have never been schooled
Ghanaweb should also be reprimanded for this garbbage that often appear here
If you amplify this nonesense what do you expect the player who is taking the number 8 jersey to feel.Is he not a person like Essien.If you pulicly say this to the hearing of the one who is taking the 8 jersey now.Do you expect him to feel at ease?What a stupid fool you are whoever made up that that garbbage! Oh Ghana when shall we learn."Weyi nso wanya asem ebeka"
big Boy weezy 11 years ago

Blackman will forever be a blackman a professional like essien look @ the rubbish bcos of this juju we ll kam home early and the coach n players will blame

Blackman will forever be a blackman a professional like essien look @ the rubbish bcos of this juju we ll kam home early and the coach n players will blame
Potassium 11 years ago

This is all we know "superstition". Why not find the root cause of the situation is about time to be realistic

This is all we know "superstition". Why not find the root cause of the situation is about time to be realistic
Nii 11 years ago

From witch doctors claiming responsibility for players' injuries to agents casting spells on players, and now this. Let's just say that sports reporting in Ghana has become ridiculous!

From witch doctors claiming responsibility for players' injuries to agents casting spells on players, and now this. Let's just say that sports reporting in Ghana has become ridiculous!
Okusie 11 years ago

There is no superstition in this, he is only preparing to play central defense, we need the Bison to be our rock at the back, period!!!

There is no superstition in this, he is only preparing to play central defense, we need the Bison to be our rock at the back, period!!!
Ike 11 years ago

He was our best player in Germany 2006 and our best player in CAN 2008 and you think he has been a flop in the NO. 8 jersey?

He was our best player in Germany 2006 and our best player in CAN 2008 and you think he has been a flop in the NO. 8 jersey?

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