Black Stars drop in latest FIFA ranking

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king h 9 years ago

y3wu oooooooo

y3wu oooooooo
PASTOR OGOGLO QUARTER,,!!! 9 years ago

BLAME RASHEED..BCUZ
I'M TIRED OF HIM,,the drop in rating is good in other ways, in terms of seedings .

BLAME RASHEED..BCUZ
I'M TIRED OF HIM,,the drop in rating is good in other ways, in terms of seedings .
DIAMOND 9 years ago

Nothing good in it.
You will be seeded low and be matched against the higher - usually the tougher - seeds in tournaments.

The goal should be to attain a high seeding so you can be matched against, comparatively speaking, ...
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Nothing good in it.
You will be seeded low and be matched against the higher - usually the tougher - seeds in tournaments.

The goal should be to attain a high seeding so you can be matched against, comparatively speaking, weaklings.
anokwale 9 years ago

There is a 25% chance to end up in Gabon's group as a pot 2 team. This would make us the defacto strongest team in the group because the other teams would be from pot 3 and pot 4. That might work out quite beautifully for G ...
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There is a 25% chance to end up in Gabon's group as a pot 2 team. This would make us the defacto strongest team in the group because the other teams would be from pot 3 and pot 4. That might work out quite beautifully for Ghana.
DIAMOND 9 years ago

This confirms the case against Locals playing in Black Stars.

All of them want to play overseas, so if they are good, why are they playing local?

How many warnings did some of us not send out about this outcome before t ...
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This confirms the case against Locals playing in Black Stars.

All of them want to play overseas, so if they are good, why are they playing local?

How many warnings did some of us not send out about this outcome before the Rwanda game?

Keep playing locals and see if you will not be ranked even lower and then be drawn against buzzsaws.
4 Year Old 9 years ago

One may think that the latest rankings of FIFA is nothing but it means a lot:
1. Ghana Black Stars is in decline.
2. Avram Grant is no coach. We thought Akwasi Appiah was not good and therefore we needed a top flight coach ...
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One may think that the latest rankings of FIFA is nothing but it means a lot:
1. Ghana Black Stars is in decline.
2. Avram Grant is no coach. We thought Akwasi Appiah was not good and therefore we needed a top flight coach. Avram Grant in the minds of many could bring back the lost luster of the dimming Stars. However, Avram Grant has proven that he's worse. All he does is fly around the world and collect his salary. He's taking Ghana for granted and using the Black Stars to enjoy his "retirement"
Chelsea had to fire him before he could abuse the team. He's useless and must be gotten rid of immediately.
Thomas Black Star Abersfelder 9 years ago

Akwasi Appiah is for me the best coach but he was not more the coach because he had said in Brazil (WM 2014) things against K.P. Boateng and Muntari, but he said only the truth. If u say things against a player from a team no ...
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Akwasi Appiah is for me the best coach but he was not more the coach because he had said in Brazil (WM 2014) things against K.P. Boateng and Muntari, but he said only the truth. If u say things against a player from a team no matter is the truth or not so u not more a long time the coach.
$aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 9 years ago

Grnt does not prepare well for the team. All his decisions are spur of the moment. He needs a seasoned vet like aa as his deputy. Konadu is inexperienced and a yes man and won't help grant take risks especially on calling new ...
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Grnt does not prepare well for the team. All his decisions are spur of the moment. He needs a seasoned vet like aa as his deputy. Konadu is inexperienced and a yes man and won't help grant take risks especially on calling new players. so he must be shipped to youth teams.
Odikro 9 years ago

Is there anything that did not drop under the corrupt John Mahama and Nyantakyi.

Is there anything that did not drop under the corrupt John Mahama and Nyantakyi.
Thomas Black Star Abersfelder 9 years ago

All politics corrupt, no matter J.D. Mahama or Nana Akufo-Addo or a other. Ghana is is a rich country but the politics makes my Ghana poor.

All politics corrupt, no matter J.D. Mahama or Nana Akufo-Addo or a other. Ghana is is a rich country but the politics makes my Ghana poor.

Mallam Issah Annex 9 years ago

Where is STUPID Nii Lante Vaderpuye. Stupid talking men. You and your boss your days are numbered.

Where is STUPID Nii Lante Vaderpuye. Stupid talking men. You and your boss your days are numbered.
Kay Gee 9 years ago

what has the ranking got to do with the minister? Hence, the insult, Mallam Issa.?Don't you know that is God who is using the minister to stop the lotting at the GFA?

what has the ranking got to do with the minister? Hence, the insult, Mallam Issa.?Don't you know that is God who is using the minister to stop the lotting at the GFA?
SCHEMER 9 years ago

Don't bring God in here Kay Gee. What are they looting and who has a clear evidence against any of them? Can you beat your chest and say Nyantakyi stole money? Why couldn't the government release the Dzamesi report? The bane ...
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Don't bring God in here Kay Gee. What are they looting and who has a clear evidence against any of them? Can you beat your chest and say Nyantakyi stole money? Why couldn't the government release the Dzamesi report? The bane of Black Stars fall lies with government appointees not GFA The Dzamesi report found Afriyie Ankrah, Kojo Adu-Asare and Mahama Ayariga culpable hence their inability to release it. Even if GFA was "chopping money" Ghana was doing good. This rogue of a minister who is like a vampire, sucks people's blood but refuses others to do same. Till he became an MP/Minister, he was almost like a pauper and it was confirmed by his friend Bukom Banku. Per his rogue tactics Ghana is on the decline. He is responsible for our situation.
Decalos 9 years ago

Nii Lante is the cause of it. He is as foolish as Mahama.

Nii Lante is the cause of it. He is as foolish as Mahama.
De , Don from Aptown 9 years ago

e no be nii the fisherman oo .Eye mmboa naa womo Toto GU nasom .

e no be nii the fisherman oo .Eye mmboa naa womo Toto GU nasom .
kofi adu 9 years ago

listen,gh.can never be a soccer nation.like Russia.japan,china,india and a whole lot.forget about it.

listen,gh.can never be a soccer nation.like Russia.japan,china,india and a whole lot.forget about it.
Maubs 9 years ago

Who has looked at ghana's record for rankings recently?you find it says we lost against japan, mauritius, etc. Every time the local boys lose as they continue to do it ends up affecting our ranking yet no one meets up the tec ...
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Who has looked at ghana's record for rankings recently?you find it says we lost against japan, mauritius, etc. Every time the local boys lose as they continue to do it ends up affecting our ranking yet no one meets up the technical handlers find out what is happening and solutions. Rather than look at quality of coaching where for over 10 years now you cannot find a 30 goals a season striker? Ronaldo is scoring 50 plus in spanish league and local strikers are scoring 14, 16 a season in a weaker league yet let us win a game and foriegn based players come under attack from whole country.haba. the local boys do not respect chan or chance to honour country believing they have to be in senior bs before they can show themselves. What a logic? Local boys and recent minister actions are to blame for our slump
Ackah Elijah 9 years ago

Oh Ghana,why all this?. Youth and sports minister, you better warn yourself oooo.

Oh Ghana,why all this?. Youth and sports minister, you better warn yourself oooo.
Flicker 9 years ago

Ghana need to get rid of the current team and start fresh

Ghana need to get rid of the current team and start fresh
Anokwale 9 years ago

If we are unseeded we might end up in the host's group. That could easily end up being the weakest group and in the most well equipped city, Libreville. Things happen for a reason.

If we are unseeded we might end up in the host's group. That could easily end up being the weakest group and in the most well equipped city, Libreville. Things happen for a reason.

$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 9 years ago

thanks for the insight. but should gh be playing these top 10 teams and making them pay?....

thanks for the insight. but should gh be playing these top 10 teams and making them pay?....
anokwale 9 years ago

I think the key is to do well at AFCON. This is important for qualification seeding purposes. No matter what we do, the groups we get at AFCON or WC will never be easy. To me, the basic concept is that you need to score t ...
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I think the key is to do well at AFCON. This is important for qualification seeding purposes. No matter what we do, the groups we get at AFCON or WC will never be easy. To me, the basic concept is that you need to score two goals every game if you want to be a team that wins most of its games. That is the simple goal they should have. Our prayer is that we have Dede and Gyan healthy and available for AFCON. Those are the two goals right there. Hopefully, Samuel Tetteh will continue his form and be another scorer but we shall see.
$aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 9 years ago

His output at the last 3 or 4 afcons for the squad as a premier striker is appalling not u still want to take him with u? Ebei!.....portugal were without Ronaldo, icoast were without Drogba, usa were without Langdon donovan n ...
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His output at the last 3 or 4 afcons for the squad as a premier striker is appalling not u still want to take him with u? Ebei!.....portugal were without Ronaldo, icoast were without Drogba, usa were without Langdon donovan n wat happnd?
Thomas Black Star Abersfelder 9 years ago

forget the sports minister, he is a corrupt man.

forget the sports minister, he is a corrupt man.
Baligi Augustine 9 years ago

You said 4th somewhere and is again 5th somewhere. So which is the truth? Hmmm Ghana even reporting self trouble..

You said 4th somewhere and is again 5th somewhere. So which is the truth? Hmmm Ghana even reporting self trouble..
BB 9 years ago

Ayeekoooo Nii Lantey.U are achieving very fast.Keep it up

Ayeekoooo Nii Lantey.U are achieving very fast.Keep it up
BB.Oduro USA. 9 years ago

I told from the beginning Ghana has lost its ideas because of bad and poor leader ship Ghana is going to be last in everything in Africa .

I told from the beginning Ghana has lost its ideas because of bad and poor leader ship Ghana is going to be last in everything in Africa .
ben 9 years ago

On the credit side,the Nyantakyi led FA, has qualified us, three times to the world cup. Who else have even done one? We should give the devil his due.

On the credit side,the Nyantakyi led FA, has qualified us, three times to the world cup. Who else have even done one? We should give the devil his due.
ROGUE LAWYER 9 years ago

i think the co-efficient GFA would be satisfied for selling the ranks in their money friendlies instead of football

i think the co-efficient GFA would be satisfied for selling the ranks in their money friendlies instead of football
K Emma 9 years ago

This tells us that every match no matter the circumstances is as important as the world cup final match. You cannot draw with Rwanda in your home and expect to rise in rankings. The influx of ideas from non- technical heads i ...
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This tells us that every match no matter the circumstances is as important as the world cup final match. You cannot draw with Rwanda in your home and expect to rise in rankings. The influx of ideas from non- technical heads is what has brought this embarrassment to the country.

Eagle's Eyes 9 years ago

We couldnt beat Rwanda at home. We lost to a hapless Russia. All because of the stupid rantings and jealousy of the Sports Minister. Nii, do you see what your morale reducing rantings have done to the team? Even in Africa we ...
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We couldnt beat Rwanda at home. We lost to a hapless Russia. All because of the stupid rantings and jealousy of the Sports Minister. Nii, do you see what your morale reducing rantings have done to the team? Even in Africa we are now 5th? Nii Lante must go forthwith. Only the BS unite us, and see what this colonial sports commentator has brought us to.
Jones 9 years ago

Invite Prince Boateng, Sulley Muntari, Kwadzo Asamoah to lead the black stars in the wc qualifiers because the team is struggling to score goals, we need their services and they did nothing wrong, the nation is obliged to pa ...
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Invite Prince Boateng, Sulley Muntari, Kwadzo Asamoah to lead the black stars in the wc qualifiers because the team is struggling to score goals, we need their services and they did nothing wrong, the nation is obliged to pay them when on national duty which cannot be denied... the team failed to win AFCON final for not scoring and the experience players are not selected is wrong. Sit up and think Grant, Konadu the Cranes Of Uganda are coming, they always pull a draw in Ghana.
Terkpety Tawiah 9 years ago

So what is the difference between Kwasi Appiah coaching style and this one who call him self former Chelsea boss I for one haven't see any different.he is rather killing our appetite for football.shameless Nyantekyi and his c ...
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So what is the difference between Kwasi Appiah coaching style and this one who call him self former Chelsea boss I for one haven't see any different.he is rather killing our appetite for football.shameless Nyantekyi and his corruption administration.
Eagle's Eyes 9 years ago

1. Talk to Avram Grant to up his coaching strategies 2. Revamp the team. 3. Recall Sulley Muntari, Kevin Prince Boateng and Michael Essien immediately to bring their rich experience on board 4.Recall Kwadwo Asamoah immediatel ...
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1. Talk to Avram Grant to up his coaching strategies 2. Revamp the team. 3. Recall Sulley Muntari, Kevin Prince Boateng and Michael Essien immediately to bring their rich experience on board 4.Recall Kwadwo Asamoah immediately. 5. Inject more young players into the team to blend with the old ones 6. Monitor and remove players who dont show hunger and commitment to the team. 7. Play more friendly matches to blend the team 8. Recruit a physical trainer to rap up the fitness of the players. 9. Get a psychologist in camp to stabilize the emotional balance of the players
Freddie 9 years ago

My Friend, you are really on the mark!! Some on this forum are just thrash-talkers. We need such people like you to be on this forum. When some of those handling the Black Stars read some of the sensible comments, they would ...
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My Friend, you are really on the mark!! Some on this forum are just thrash-talkers. We need such people like you to be on this forum. When some of those handling the Black Stars read some of the sensible comments, they would be able to pick some few good points form the lot. Thank you. buddy.
$aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 9 years ago

Fool, u think grant lacks coaching techniques? How long has he coached? Be went.to afcon final in just 2weeks, aboard! When did u see sulley play? Sulley, essien are past their prime. Can't u see? Even robinho and ronaldinho ...
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Fool, u think grant lacks coaching techniques? How long has he coached? Be went.to afcon final in just 2weeks, aboard! When did u see sulley play? Sulley, essien are past their prime. Can't u see? Even robinho and ronaldinho don't.get.called for brasil squad. Idiot. Who told u Kasa has been omitted from the squad? We don't need old players.this is not book long business. This is a young man's game. If the coach himself don't spend ample time prepping for each game. If gfa don't stop their pay to play policy. Wat makes u think the players will show hunger not commitment? Only a fool, emotionally disturbed homo like u will spend money on a team psychologist. That's the job of the coach. If a player needs counseling for whatever be it a personal issues etf. U refer them to a specialist, outsource. That is usually covered by player insurance or their clubs. U buddy has emotional and psychological problems, u old fool. I will fry make sure u roast like rotisserie chicken trust me. U think u slick, huh charles Appiah? Kwasia man, me na wo b3 sei me? And the need for a physical trainer is given bcos this is a physical activity. Bstar already have one. Go to he'll with ur archaic suggestions steeped in prehistoric, tribalistic hatred and divisions.
De , Don from Aptown 9 years ago

its not their fault the state have to pay their allowance for them

its not their fault the state have to pay their allowance for them
Jones 9 years ago

Avram Grant and Maxwell Konadu are most complecent trainers who think we're already qualified so a draw at home is enough, the same at AFCON 2015 we led 2-0 in the shootout against coted'Ivoir and two more goals we are w ...
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Avram Grant and Maxwell Konadu are most complecent trainers who think we're already qualified so a draw at home is enough, the same at AFCON 2015 we led 2-0 in the shootout against coted'Ivoir and two more goals we are winners, inexperienced players who are playing in the team for the first time are selected to miss their kicks before Dede and Agyeman Badu score...win or lose they're paid, we have a team from AFCON final to beat rebuilding Pharaohs of Egypt in alexandria but for Grant a draw or lose is enough because he has a home game... COMPLECENCY
BABA YARA 9 years ago

Do not destroy the Empire. We love our BLACK STARS. Has helped s many of our youth

Do not destroy the Empire. We love our BLACK STARS. Has helped s many of our youth
Efiemponie Toro. 9 years ago

Instead of treating de bacteria,senseless pple are talking abt de wound.Ghana's flamboyant image in football has dwindled in all sectors under de tenure of Mr Kwesi Nyantakyie.Under his tenure,abt Seven sports ministers hv co ...
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Instead of treating de bacteria,senseless pple are talking abt de wound.Ghana's flamboyant image in football has dwindled in all sectors under de tenure of Mr Kwesi Nyantakyie.Under his tenure,abt Seven sports ministers hv come n gone,but de GFA President is untouchable.I was very young but i remember wat Ghana football achieved under de tenure of Alhaji MND Jawula n Papa Ben Coffie of blessed memories.Sika di3e basabasa..
Freddie 9 years ago

This is all because their work ethics are not good enough. Some are more dedicated to their clubs than the state. It depends on the team's psychologists to psyche and advise them about their expectations to the nation. Some o ...
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This is all because their work ethics are not good enough. Some are more dedicated to their clubs than the state. It depends on the team's psychologists to psyche and advise them about their expectations to the nation. Some of these young lads do not work hard enough when they put their national pride on test. It is not all about the money. Compare the Black Stars of yester-years to the present and do the math yourself. I don't think some of them on this present team are dedicated enough. Before they are selected they should be interviewed to know their mentality; they should never be selected because they are playing for foreign clubs. I am pretty sure there are some home-grown lads who are up to the task as described above. Football is one of our national prides and we should never let it go out of our hands.
Luze 9 years ago

Nothing happens yet, you are going to see worse black stars than this, Nyantakyi's money conscious black stars who cannot achieve anything but only chasing money. Shame to the so called black stars.

Nothing happens yet, you are going to see worse black stars than this, Nyantakyi's money conscious black stars who cannot achieve anything but only chasing money. Shame to the so called black stars.
James 9 years ago

Nyatakyi should step aside else Ghana football will continue to sink.How can a whole nation allow one greedy ,selfish and a bully of a man to destroy football in Ghana

Nyatakyi should step aside else Ghana football will continue to sink.How can a whole nation allow one greedy ,selfish and a bully of a man to destroy football in Ghana
musah Abdullah BIZO 9 years ago

Ooooy you call yourself Malan Issah and somebody stupid your fool not Malan Malan always says something sensible not like you fool

Ooooy you call yourself Malan Issah and somebody stupid your fool not Malan Malan always says something sensible not like you fool
GEORGE 9 years ago

GHANA 1 - 1 RWANDA (AFCON 2017 QUALIFIER HIGHLIGHTS

Russia 1, Ghana 0

GHANA 1 - 1 RWANDA (AFCON 2017 QUALIFIER HIGHLIGHTS

Russia 1, Ghana 0
Danny 9 years ago

GhanaWeb.... You stated Ghana has been ranked 4th in Africa. But you've placed Ghana 5th in the list. Kindly do something about it.

GhanaWeb.... You stated Ghana has been ranked 4th in Africa. But you've placed Ghana 5th in the list. Kindly do something about it.

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