Avram Grant's agent clashes with Jon Benjamin over Black Stars on Twitter

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KB 8 years ago

What the fuck is wrong with Jon Benjamine. Why cant he stick to being just a diplomat. I just cant think far.

What the fuck is wrong with Jon Benjamine. Why cant he stick to being just a diplomat. I just cant think far.
Concerned 8 years ago

Do you remember the girl who was always teasing you at school. Well she didn't hate you but secretly admired you. Maybe Ben should be given a Ghanaian passport and appointed our high commissioner to the UK

Do you remember the girl who was always teasing you at school. Well she didn't hate you but secretly admired you. Maybe Ben should be given a Ghanaian passport and appointed our high commissioner to the UK
RAZAK 8 years ago

This man called Jon Benjamin is SIMPLY AN IDIOT!

This man called Jon Benjamin is SIMPLY AN IDIOT!
$aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 8 years ago

Analysis: unintelligent players (gh vs. Uganda )
For the love of big bonuses from gh govt. Nyantakyi refuses to secure insurance package for national teams. This guy must be arrested and jailed!
1. Grant is not a good coac ...
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Analysis: unintelligent players (gh vs. Uganda )
For the love of big bonuses from gh govt. Nyantakyi refuses to secure insurance package for national teams. This guy must be arrested and jailed!
1. Grant is not a good coach. His starting lineups, choice of subs are weak and he is incapable of dispensing corrective advice to the players off the bench.
2. Braimah sucks! Everytime the ball goes at him I'm finnin to get a heart attack. Look, right after rahman got subbed and Uganda got a fastbreak on the left. Braimah was completely beaten. The Uganda player didn't shoot accurately on net. If he had he would have scored. He missed by inches. Braimah has no guts like olele 1 on 1. Braimah has weak reflexes and his anticipation is very weak. Opposing teams must shoot at him constantly if they want to score. Braimah can't even hit the ball past centerline Ebei!
3. Franchise acheampong is not a defender. He should be told to play ZONE if he comes on for baba. Frank is attack minded and we saw how he continually left the left back area open time after time..a better, more technical team will punish ghana
4. Why use an experienced attack minded player like partey as 6? Partey confidence and soccer IQ is very high. He can score and deliver intelligent passes to gyan, dede and atsu to score. So why play him all the way back there, grant Ebei! Play partey as 8 and let wakaso sub him after 65/70min. We need more scoring threats.
5. Did anyone realise that our midfield was widely open? Badu and acquah must play the 6 always. They have energy and can operate in the pocket. Why can't grant see this? Oh jesus christ of mogadishu..
6. Atsu was the beat from the start. He did everything well except: nigga,.U must shoot the ball into the lower or upper corners of the post, not str8 at the goalie. No goalie is scared of ur diminutive figure or shots so be intelligent and beat them with your technique. Love the ball over them, shoot the ball on the ground but into the lower and upper corners instead. Grant and all these useless bstar coaches were sitting there watching atsu make such mistakes over and over Ebei gyimifuo
7.wakasso is not a starter. He didn't have 1 shot on goal. Drop him to the bench and let him sub partey. He will learn if he is punished. Too much potential to be a passenger for 90min. Jordan can't shoot, lacks confidence and his mentality for this tournament is weak. How can u play like this? Like a girl. Jordan gets the ball on the flanks and instead of cutting in and making a 45degree pass for wakasu8 or gyan to shoot from up top the 6yard box or 18. This stupid boy jordan will dump the ball 90degree angle straight infront of the opposing goalie. Ebei jordan! Jordan! Are u a fool? Jesus fuckin christian of mogadishu this boy jordan and braimah I swear are not ghanaians bcos their. Stupidly IQ is too great. How can a gh be this stupid? Drop jordan and replace Jim with assifuah or tetteh. We don't hve time to babysit if u don't produce right away. Others must get the chance. Sit jordan down now let him watch his mistakes. He should be ashamed of himself. Consistently making mistakes over and over? Why, do u hate ghanaians or wat?
8.so if gyan gets injured or forced into an injury by our opponents. How will we score or threaten opponents 18 6yd area? If I'm an opponent, that's exactly wat I will do. Ghana is like a deflated balloon without gyan. Had gyan not had the presence of mind to force himself on the ugsndan defender to win a foul in the box. We would have ended the game with a draw! Not good. Grant must diversify his attacking options like a smart stock investor. Don't put all ur hopes and dreams in gyan alone.
9. The team must be taught to play 2 or 3 touches, triangle and build upon these as the enter the 18 and 6 yard box from the wings or thru the middle. Break, control and pass and keep it simple. U grant should have selected intelligent players like ati zigi, kpb, nii Adjei, nkum, Nana poku, blessing, john antwi, Adomah, Dwamena, nuru Sulley, sumaila and your job would have been easier. Now, look at this substandard play from these riff raff players. Mali and egypt are waiting like kakai....muahahahahaaaaaaa
10. John boye wqs rusty but played decent. Against Mali and egypt he will be exposed
nanny 8 years ago

manaseh azure scare face will defend him.

manaseh azure scare face will defend him.
kwaku 8 years ago

He is not, only ghanaians are stupid enough to be idiots. When ghanaians hear the thruth they re angry, really pathetic people.

He is not, only ghanaians are stupid enough to be idiots. When ghanaians hear the thruth they re angry, really pathetic people.
KOKU AMAGAFIO 8 years ago

You are the stupid Ghanaian you are talking about in your posting. If you do not understand that this Benjamin man has a DUTY of extreme RESERVE and SILENCE in his capacity as the British High Commissioner to Ghana and as s ...
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You are the stupid Ghanaian you are talking about in your posting. If you do not understand that this Benjamin man has a DUTY of extreme RESERVE and SILENCE in his capacity as the British High Commissioner to Ghana and as such should not meddle in any way whatsoever in Ghanaian affairs. He is a NEO-COLONIALIST draped in our Ghanaian colours to fool unwitty petty Ghanaian minds like yours, Mr Kweku. Grow up, Ofui
Alex 8 years ago

What is wrong with what he said? If he was from your home I think he will be made a king.
He is a football fun and has a right to speak his mind.

What is wrong with what he said? If he was from your home I think he will be made a king.
He is a football fun and has a right to speak his mind.
Kwame 8 years ago

YOU DAMN RIGHT! WE ALL JUST NEED TO GROW UP AND APPRECIATE A GOOD OBSERVATION. AS MANY GHANAIANS AS THOSE, WHO VOTED FOR AKUFO ADDO, DID NOT THINK THE BLACK STARS WERE IMPRESSIVE DURING THE SECOND HALF.
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YOU DAMN RIGHT! WE ALL JUST NEED TO GROW UP AND APPRECIATE A GOOD OBSERVATION. AS MANY GHANAIANS AS THOSE, WHO VOTED FOR AKUFO ADDO, DID NOT THINK THE BLACK STARS WERE IMPRESSIVE DURING THE SECOND HALF.
FAN OBSERVATIONS AND COMMENTS ARE NOT THE DOMAIN OF ANY PARTICULAR GROUP!
Nkwarehene 8 years ago

Ghanaians hate the truth unless it is in their favor.

Ghanaians hate the truth unless it is in their favor.

Amariya 8 years ago

I like this Diplomat.

I like this Diplomat.
Paul siaw 8 years ago

I do as well! He is a great guy!

I do as well! He is a great guy!
Sundiata 8 years ago

That's right, the man is a wannabe,lol.

That's right, the man is a wannabe,lol.
Abeeku 8 years ago

I dont like avram grant and I dont like jon benjamin who has become a politician with a colonial mentality instead of a diplomat.

I dont like avram grant and I dont like jon benjamin who has become a politician with a colonial mentality instead of a diplomat.
Best Ghana Lover 8 years ago

This man does not behave as a diplomat!!

This man does not behave as a diplomat!!
WISE MAN 8 years ago

It's unfortunate that fickle minded people always think negative of Mr Benjamin. Mr Benjamin is a fan of the Black Stars and like any passionate fan will be worried when the team he supports appears be underperforming. I like ...
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It's unfortunate that fickle minded people always think negative of Mr Benjamin. Mr Benjamin is a fan of the Black Stars and like any passionate fan will be worried when the team he supports appears be underperforming. I like him. He has a big heart for our country.
Kwaku 8 years ago

He's got some passion for our country and he's one of us, leave him alone !!!

He's got some passion for our country and he's one of us, leave him alone !!!
Aluta 8 years ago

Kwaku, well spoken.

Kwaku, well spoken.
Skains 8 years ago

Do you understand what is diplomatic protocol and decorum? This British clown and buffoon styled Benjamin isn't behaving like a diplomat, pure and simple. He's too meddlesom in Ghana's affairs, and he has to be put at his r ...
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Do you understand what is diplomatic protocol and decorum? This British clown and buffoon styled Benjamin isn't behaving like a diplomat, pure and simple. He's too meddlesom in Ghana's affairs, and he has to be put at his right place.
Aban 8 years ago

Massa this is football so take it lightly aaba.Sometimes you have to forgo some of these comments and move on, after all football is entertainment and some of these comments are all part of it to create a lively atmosphere. S ...
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Massa this is football so take it lightly aaba.Sometimes you have to forgo some of these comments and move on, after all football is entertainment and some of these comments are all part of it to create a lively atmosphere. So cheer up and do not take it personal.How many of own politicians even makes a comment during football tournaments?All they are interested is salary increament,ex-gratia and how to retain their seat in parliament or win elections.So be grateful to have such a diplomat who sometimes thinks about your country matters.

Skains 8 years ago

Now, let the Ghana HIgh Commissioner to Britain criticize the British football coach for doing things he thinks are wrong, and you're going to see what will happen to him. This isn't just criticism; it's about the kind of p ...
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Now, let the Ghana HIgh Commissioner to Britain criticize the British football coach for doing things he thinks are wrong, and you're going to see what will happen to him. This isn't just criticism; it's about the kind of person who does it. Yes, football is entertainment and deserves all the fun related to it. There are so many ambassadors and High Commissioners in Ghana. Why is it that it's always this Benjamin man who intereferes in Ghana's affairs, not the others? Does he have a special diplomatic qualification?
Kwaku 8 years ago

He's got what we call English humour that's what's most Ghanaians don't know about the English people, i leave with them up here and know what I'm talking about my fellow Ghanaians

He's got what we call English humour that's what's most Ghanaians don't know about the English people, i leave with them up here and know what I'm talking about my fellow Ghanaians
KOKU AMAGAFIO 8 years ago

IT is on SEMI-LITERATE and WEAK-MINDED people like you Kwaku that this neo-colonialist, imperialist Benjamin man counts to trick Ghanaians into thinking that he loves Ghana and so can say whatever he likes about Ghana and th ...
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IT is on SEMI-LITERATE and WEAK-MINDED people like you Kwaku that this neo-colonialist, imperialist Benjamin man counts to trick Ghanaians into thinking that he loves Ghana and so can say whatever he likes about Ghana and the nation's affairs. If the lave trade were to come again you Kwaku would be the first person this dangerous imperialist "submarine" British High Commissioner Benjamin man would SELL !! Cause you are brainless and very stupid.
Putin 8 years ago

He's one of us? One of us? I feel sorry for you and your entire village; you are a danger to your own community if you feel these imperialists care for us.

He's one of us? One of us? I feel sorry for you and your entire village; you are a danger to your own community if you feel these imperialists care for us.
Alex 8 years ago

You are right

You are right
kwaku 8 years ago

You are wrong

You are wrong
Dtt 8 years ago

Have u ever lived among the whites? U wud hv known this imbecile called jon kwasia benjamin better. He has no single like for gh but in our country wil a colonial mentality. He is just an idiot period!

Have u ever lived among the whites? U wud hv known this imbecile called jon kwasia benjamin better. He has no single like for gh but in our country wil a colonial mentality. He is just an idiot period!
NYAMEBA 8 years ago

This agent should shut up. Did he know that everybody is entitled to his opinion before making that dirty comment, hypocrite. even though we won our performance in the second half was not all that good.

This agent should shut up. Did he know that everybody is entitled to his opinion before making that dirty comment, hypocrite. even though we won our performance in the second half was not all that good.
JJ 8 years ago

You are right Nyameba. The agent will anyway support his paymaster. He is only in for the money. He would not care if Ghana loose or win. He has his own country and I wonder if Ghana is to play his country, where his loyalty ...
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You are right Nyameba. The agent will anyway support his paymaster. He is only in for the money. He would not care if Ghana loose or win. He has his own country and I wonder if Ghana is to play his country, where his loyalty will be
KOFI YESU 8 years ago

I love Jon Benjamin so much he really cares about Ghana much more than these politicians....he hit the nail on the head....I kept shouting at my TV ...and sick looking Grant just sat there like he was waiting for the paramedi ...
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I love Jon Benjamin so much he really cares about Ghana much more than these politicians....he hit the nail on the head....I kept shouting at my TV ...and sick looking Grant just sat there like he was waiting for the paramedics to bring him the stretcher....which truer Ghanaian felt comfortable watching the second half?....if the Ugandans had pressed on a little...if we had even played 6 minutes of extra time...they would have equalised and even scored again.....thanks for calling a spade a spade Mr Benjamin

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William 8 years ago

The 2nd half strategy the coach used was bad and very risky. Jon is one of us and he is speaking the truth. We luv him and his feedback.

The 2nd half strategy the coach used was bad and very risky. Jon is one of us and he is speaking the truth. We luv him and his feedback.
kwaku 8 years ago

Indeed

Indeed
Sebastian Parker 8 years ago

We all saw the game and most of us were left sitting on thorns. The man was right in his judgement of the Stars. Accept the fact the Stars were a sorry sight in the second half.

We all saw the game and most of us were left sitting on thorns. The man was right in his judgement of the Stars. Accept the fact the Stars were a sorry sight in the second half.
Nana Soyinka 8 years ago

I side with u n Jon Benjamin!!! I sat on tenterhooks n yelled unend!!! The coach shd hv rather changed Jordan instead of Gyan. Though Gyan was struggling, he remained an ever-present danger n stopped d defenders of d Cranes f ...
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I side with u n Jon Benjamin!!! I sat on tenterhooks n yelled unend!!! The coach shd hv rather changed Jordan instead of Gyan. Though Gyan was struggling, he remained an ever-present danger n stopped d defenders of d Cranes from pushing forward to join d attack. Immediately he was pulled off, dey all ventured forward, hence the ceaseless pressure on us... Grant shd take note that even a wobbly Gyan presents a greater threat dan an unknown but clinical striker!!!
Benjamin loves Ghana; am surprised at some of d hate messages here. Go, Ben!!!
dHAS 8 years ago

Jon has goofed before BUT as this one deaaaa,he did nothing wrong woooooooo. All soccer-loving Ghanaians felt the same way in the second half-

Jon has goofed before BUT as this one deaaaa,he did nothing wrong woooooooo. All soccer-loving Ghanaians felt the same way in the second half-
Adjoa Ghanaba 8 years ago

This man Love Ghana and as such our National team. The first few hours was a bit frustrated watching ur loved country's team playing. It was tough but thank God, our men dominated the match and had their marvelous point. Be ...
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This man Love Ghana and as such our National team. The first few hours was a bit frustrated watching ur loved country's team playing. It was tough but thank God, our men dominated the match and had their marvelous point. Benjamin has expressed his verson and i know a lot could have said the same. It is not an insult. It is a point and a view as a supporter of the team. Well done Black Star. God bless you all.
ONE GHANA 8 years ago

I'm beginning to lose my respect for the UK because I wonder why they should send such an idiot as a Diplomat to Ghana. He doesn't behave as a Diplomat, rather he sounds like a Politician but he must know Ghana is a sovereign ...
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I'm beginning to lose my respect for the UK because I wonder why they should send such an idiot as a Diplomat to Ghana. He doesn't behave as a Diplomat, rather he sounds like a Politician but he must know Ghana is a sovereign nation. We are no longer under colonial rule. JON BENJAMIN THE IDIOT!!!
Justinian 8 years ago

You are the bigger idiot. What did he say wrong?

You are the bigger idiot. What did he say wrong?
ABDUL 8 years ago

Many of his critics might have been denied visa B4. One doesn't have to be a Ghanaian B4 supporting & making a comment about Black Stars performance

Many of his critics might have been denied visa B4. One doesn't have to be a Ghanaian B4 supporting & making a comment about Black Stars performance
Nokwareba Africa 8 years ago

Master why raining insults on the man, he is absolutely right. I apprciate your opinion even though I disagree with you. Please no insults. That man has love Ghana. Thanks Ghana Ben (your nickname),

Master why raining insults on the man, he is absolutely right. I apprciate your opinion even though I disagree with you. Please no insults. That man has love Ghana. Thanks Ghana Ben (your nickname),
Crunk Master 8 years ago

Just because he's a diplomat he's not allowed to support a team ? What fool you are. What did he say wrong kwasia

Just because he's a diplomat he's not allowed to support a team ? What fool you are. What did he say wrong kwasia
Maame 8 years ago

If you think this one is bad, you should see their foreign minister. :-)

If you think this one is bad, you should see their foreign minister. :-)
Wasik 8 years ago

This is not a biggie to fight over.

This is not a biggie to fight over.
DI ASEM PA 8 years ago

I myself don't know Grants contributions to the team. I think, our boys did what they do best. Thank God and may he bless Asamoah Gyan who got the panalty for us. Dede, God bless you for your hard work. That old man Grant is ...
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I myself don't know Grants contributions to the team. I think, our boys did what they do best. Thank God and may he bless Asamoah Gyan who got the panalty for us. Dede, God bless you for your hard work. That old man Grant is just chopping our money.
Aware 8 years ago

But he was right after all.

But he was right after all.
DA 8 years ago

You called yourself ambassador and you will not think of yourself, I dont blame you. Ghana is so cheap that you foolish man like you will interfere in our affairs. You open your mouth and talk nonsense, is that how other fore ...
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You called yourself ambassador and you will not think of yourself, I dont blame you. Ghana is so cheap that you foolish man like you will interfere in our affairs. You open your mouth and talk nonsense, is that how other foreigners behave in your country. Foolish he goat, Jon Benjamin
gunns 8 years ago

He got love for ghana I can see that .. Grant is just waste our tax payers money

He got love for ghana I can see that .. Grant is just waste our tax payers money
FrankOman, Canada 8 years ago

And what has England done in any competition with all its big popular clubs?Do your Diplomatic works and stop mingling in our affairs.Perhaps learn to give visas easily without stress..stay off.We have enough coaches to tell ...
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And what has England done in any competition with all its big popular clubs?Do your Diplomatic works and stop mingling in our affairs.Perhaps learn to give visas easily without stress..stay off.We have enough coaches to tell us how did not you..And remember every soccer fan is a coach in Ghana
JJ 8 years ago

At the end of day, he is human and enjoy the game of football. If you get frustrated the way sometimes our boys play, then so can he. He just love the country. He is more of a Ghanaian than some of us. He is the voice of the ...
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At the end of day, he is human and enjoy the game of football. If you get frustrated the way sometimes our boys play, then so can he. He just love the country. He is more of a Ghanaian than some of us. He is the voice of the voiceless. Jon when you retire from your post, please come and leave in Ghana, we would have you as one of our own.
BogaListo 8 years ago

I sense trouble in Ghana. This jon Benjamin is just trying to cause confusion in the country. Anyone who knows how lybia was destroyed will not be shocked if Ghana gets in trouble

I sense trouble in Ghana. This jon Benjamin is just trying to cause confusion in the country. Anyone who knows how lybia was destroyed will not be shocked if Ghana gets in trouble
GHANAMAN THE REAL 8 years ago

This Saif Guy is a nobody just because he is an agent for the Ghana coach Avram Grant. Jon Benjamin loves Ghana and the Black Stars and like all of us Ghanaians I don't think Grant is motivating the Stars to perform to their ...
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This Saif Guy is a nobody just because he is an agent for the Ghana coach Avram Grant. Jon Benjamin loves Ghana and the Black Stars and like all of us Ghanaians I don't think Grant is motivating the Stars to perform to their full potential. I always ache when I watch the National team since Grant took over. Way you go Jon and more grease to your elbows!
Nana Addo 8 years ago

I have had an encounter with the commissioner and he really loves Ghana.Avram should be cautious,this isnt the first time his agent is being sarcastic, we pay them to respect our aspirations and not to attack our opinions as ...
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I have had an encounter with the commissioner and he really loves Ghana.Avram should be cautious,this isnt the first time his agent is being sarcastic, we pay them to respect our aspirations and not to attack our opinions as Ghanaians.
Mariam k 8 years ago

I don't understand Ghanians at all dis guy is just try to be just like us the way we talk to our politicians,footballs,pasters,etc but any time he speaks his mind then people burn.he is human for God seek forget the colour wh ...
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I don't understand Ghanians at all dis guy is just try to be just like us the way we talk to our politicians,footballs,pasters,etc but any time he speaks his mind then people burn.he is human for God seek forget the colour white.t the Ghana love Ghana and want to do things like us period.
Joey Boy 8 years ago

Is anything wrong with what Jon Benjamin said? It is the truth, many Ghanaians felt very uncomfortable throughout the second half. Your coach is incompetent so nobody should talk about incompetence?

Is anything wrong with what Jon Benjamin said? It is the truth, many Ghanaians felt very uncomfortable throughout the second half. Your coach is incompetent so nobody should talk about incompetence?
j okoto 8 years ago

Rubie clear off. What is wrong with the comment. We all watched the hopeless performance of the Stars in the second half. Give Ghanaians a break and tell Avram to back up. Which eyes did he use to assess Jordan?

Rubie clear off. What is wrong with the comment. We all watched the hopeless performance of the Stars in the second half. Give Ghanaians a break and tell Avram to back up. Which eyes did he use to assess Jordan?
dizzyy 8 years ago

WHAT IS WRONG WITH WHAT HONOURABLE JON SAID? HE EVEN SAID IT MILDLY! I ALWAYS WATCH BLACK STARS MATCHES WITH MY HEART IN MY MOUTH.....SCARED THEY CALL IT.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH WHAT HONOURABLE JON SAID? HE EVEN SAID IT MILDLY! I ALWAYS WATCH BLACK STARS MATCHES WITH MY HEART IN MY MOUTH.....SCARED THEY CALL IT.
Joetee 8 years ago

I strongly predict Ghana will meet Uganda in the finals

I strongly predict Ghana will meet Uganda in the finals
Odikro 8 years ago

Ghanaians kill one another over Chelsea, Manchester United and what have you? What prevents Jon Benjamin from supporting - and commenting on - the Black Stars of Ghana? He was a man and a football lover before he became a dip ...
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Ghanaians kill one another over Chelsea, Manchester United and what have you? What prevents Jon Benjamin from supporting - and commenting on - the Black Stars of Ghana? He was a man and a football lover before he became a diplomat.
K Man 8 years ago

JB's comment was spot on. Saif should stick to being an agent and not arguing. Mind your business.

JB's comment was spot on. Saif should stick to being an agent and not arguing. Mind your business.
factual 8 years ago

massa leave jon alone .... he is a fan and he is entitle to his opinions

massa leave jon alone .... he is a fan and he is entitle to his opinions
Rev Isaac 8 years ago

He's saying the truth. The Black stars were fully tired they couldn't control the ball and they were forced to 45 minutes defending the only goal of the match. They should change the system of play.

He's saying the truth. The Black stars were fully tired they couldn't control the ball and they were forced to 45 minutes defending the only goal of the match. They should change the system of play.
Assempa 8 years ago

Jon is very right and let's just hot kid ourselves. The Black Stars of Ghana needs to do a whole lot better and more not just to win the championship and win it big and in style.

Jon is very right and let's just hot kid ourselves. The Black Stars of Ghana needs to do a whole lot better and more not just to win the championship and win it big and in style.
Kofi 8 years ago

I think the commissioner is more Ghanaian than being British.....he has been with us for quite a time and he sees himself as one of us.
Aside that it was a football game so has every right to pass his judgment on the game.

I think the commissioner is more Ghanaian than being British.....he has been with us for quite a time and he sees himself as one of us.
Aside that it was a football game so has every right to pass his judgment on the game.
Boss nan 8 years ago

No wonder some people in Ghana go hungry,this is 1000000000%right and is soccer so everyone has right to talk same as some Ghanaian talk about other countries and bet on them,I think this our don't love Ghana but think only f ...
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No wonder some people in Ghana go hungry,this is 1000000000%right and is soccer so everyone has right to talk same as some Ghanaian talk about other countries and bet on them,I think this our don't love Ghana but think only for his big pay nana should do something.even if we win the cap he still not good,he is done
Sulleimann,Berlin 8 years ago

What did jon ben feels when England played against island last year european nations cup,

What did jon ben feels when England played against island last year european nations cup,
stephen abanga. 8 years ago

I want to appeal to Prez Nana Ado to consider Hon Jon Benjamin if he not yet naturalise to consider him. We want him to be a Ghanaians rather than a Deplomat and I believe he will wish to be a Ghanaia. One day he will context ...
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I want to appeal to Prez Nana Ado to consider Hon Jon Benjamin if he not yet naturalise to consider him. We want him to be a Ghanaians rather than a Deplomat and I believe he will wish to be a Ghanaia. One day he will context as a Prez candidate and I will vote for him. He is more or less a Politician than a deplomate. Oh sorry diplomats are politicians. Lol.
Maame 8 years ago

Seriously Jon Benjamin desperately wants to become a Ghanaian. Please Ghana Immigration Service and Ghanaians, please, fulfill his most innate desire and make him a Ghanaian. The guy is dying to be a Ghanaian!

Seriously Jon Benjamin desperately wants to become a Ghanaian. Please Ghana Immigration Service and Ghanaians, please, fulfill his most innate desire and make him a Ghanaian. The guy is dying to be a Ghanaian!
NPPigs 8 years ago

He is the most engaged High Commissioner or Ambassador Ghana has ever had. Let make him a Ghanaian "by force".

He is the most engaged High Commissioner or Ambassador Ghana has ever had. Let make him a Ghanaian "by force".
Loyd 8 years ago

I think Benjamin feels for Ghanaian and at home than bn British. So treat him as Ghanaian.

I think Benjamin feels for Ghanaian and at home than bn British. So treat him as Ghanaian.
Nkrekete 8 years ago

Avram Grant's agent is a complete imbecile. His Excellency Mr. Jon Benjamin is also a Ghanaian. I never knew of any foreign Diplomat, who shown so much passion for the country. I watched the full match and in the second h ...
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Avram Grant's agent is a complete imbecile. His Excellency Mr. Jon Benjamin is also a Ghanaian. I never knew of any foreign Diplomat, who shown so much passion for the country. I watched the full match and in the second half, the Stars were a total flop. Only luck eluded the Cranes of Uganda. H.E. Benjamin is right in his comments about the total display of mediocrity and lack of cohesion on the part of the team. Long live H.E. Jon Benjamin and his live for Ghana. Stars should improve on their game this time. Thanks.
Ashootings 8 years ago

This is no big matter. Leave Jon alone. He was just giving an objective commentary on the match. And he has every right to do that. Commenting on a match does not make him a politician, man. He is only interpreting what he sa ...
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This is no big matter. Leave Jon alone. He was just giving an objective commentary on the match. And he has every right to do that. Commenting on a match does not make him a politician, man. He is only interpreting what he saw. Give him a break!!! He has not said anything negative about Avram nor the Black Star team. More comments from you Jon. I am glad you are not a stuffy old diplomat!!! You are a breath of fresh air as a diplomat!!!!
Jon Mensah 8 years ago

What's precisely rubbish about how Mr. Jon Benjamin described the Black Stars' second half poor performance against Uganda? I was personally frustrated watching the Black Stars' as well, especially the second half. They looke ...
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What's precisely rubbish about how Mr. Jon Benjamin described the Black Stars' second half poor performance against Uganda? I was personally frustrated watching the Black Stars' as well, especially the second half. They looked very uninspiring, as if they were not determined to win the match, while they allowed their Ugandan opponents to dominate play throughout the second half. But why? It was like they returned from the break to only defend the one goal they had scored, while I was expecting them to pile pressure on the Ugandans in order to score more goals, but it was the complete opposite they exhibited. Indeed, I personally wondered what coach Avram Grant must have told the Stars during the break that took the bite out of their style of play altogether.

Equally frustrating was the easy manner in which the players constantly lost control of the ball to their opponents, their faulty passes, their unnecessarily hanging on to the ball and the squandering of the numerous chances in front of goal. Christian Atsu and Jordan Ayew were particularly guilty of squandering scoring chances. Good strikers could have harvested goals in this match against Uganda. The Srars seemed to aim at shooting the ball at goal, hoping somehow they could score that way, without making any effort to beat the Ugandan goalkeeper; sometimes they shot eratically; as such they found themselves shooting straight into the hands of the keeper who managed to easily catch such balls. To score a goal, an intelligent player must attempt to beat the goalkeeper and not shoot straight at him/her.

All said and done, the main point I'm making here is that it's Avram Grant's agent, Saif Rubie, who's wrong. Mr. Benjamin was supporting Ghana and he was disappointed, as every good supporter of Ghana must feel, and he put his finger on precisely what was wrong with the Black Stars' negative, unproductive style of lack of passion to win the match at all costs by scoring additional goals to ensure total victory. Was it not too dangerous, watching the kind of pressure the Cranes piled on the Stars in the second half? What if they had succeeded and scored? If Ghana is to win the trophy this time, then all these weaknesses of the Stars must be addressed and eliminated.
inercycl 8 years ago

For the first time in this country we have a diplomat who's is so passionate about our welfare he cares less about politicians.
The way to go.Look at the clothes he wears, literally bathed in Ghanaian colours
Avram Grant is ...
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For the first time in this country we have a diplomat who's is so passionate about our welfare he cares less about politicians.
The way to go.Look at the clothes he wears, literally bathed in Ghanaian colours
Avram Grant is a waste and it's high time he passed the buck!
It is not about Avram's nationality... Ghanaians have a lot to learn from Israel.He is just too incompetent.
Benjamin's presence in Ghana is a blessing.Nana Addo should plead with him to arrange a special prosecutor (as a way of grant) from Britain to help uproot corruption in this country!
Paul siaw 8 years ago

there is nothing wrong with him. He speaks his mind but he is a very nice guy. he is always involve and it's a great thing! if course we didn't perform well! so frustrating watching us play Uganda!

there is nothing wrong with him. He speaks his mind but he is a very nice guy. he is always involve and it's a great thing! if course we didn't perform well! so frustrating watching us play Uganda!
Togbe sla 8 years ago

Benjamin is very right ghana didn't play shit

Benjamin is very right ghana didn't play shit
Obk 8 years ago

its absolute rubbish. wn his England team were disgraced at the eufa championship where was he?

its absolute rubbish. wn his England team were disgraced at the eufa championship where was he?
Yaweh 8 years ago

Jonny B is a Star!!!!!

Jonny B is a Star!!!!!
yt 8 years ago

This man is secret agent not friend stall.

This man is secret agent not friend stall.

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