Essien is willing to return – Mike Gizo

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OSABERIMA 11 years ago

GFA is all about raking in money from players bonuses-- if GFA cant control you, your services wont be needed. That why Kwesi Appiah is still the coach, they control his salary and player selection too.

GFA is all about raking in money from players bonuses-- if GFA cant control you, your services wont be needed. That why Kwesi Appiah is still the coach, they control his salary and player selection too.
ODIASEMBONE 11 years ago

Now that he is getting old he wants to play for BS? These guys are crazy, even though GFA is another useless organization. If he wants to play for the black stars, let's see if he joins the qualifying series.

Now that he is getting old he wants to play for BS? These guys are crazy, even though GFA is another useless organization. If he wants to play for the black stars, let's see if he joins the qualifying series.
kable 11 years ago

well said.

well said.
John,Tema 11 years ago

PLEASE RESPECT THE PLAYERS,YOU CAN'T SAY THAT TO A LAWYER OR A DOCTOR.

PLEASE RESPECT THE PLAYERS,YOU CAN'T SAY THAT TO A LAWYER OR A DOCTOR.
UNITED GHANA 11 years ago

Lost respect for Essien. These prima donna players who think their wish should be our command. They should feel honoured to play for GH. Where's their patriotism? It's an insult to millions of GHians who idolise them

Lost respect for Essien. These prima donna players who think their wish should be our command. They should feel honoured to play for GH. Where's their patriotism? It's an insult to millions of GHians who idolise them
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

TO PLAY FOR NYANTAKYI N AKWASIA APPIAH IS LIKE PLAYING BAREFOOT ON NAILS. ESSIEN, APPIAH WILL PLAY U OUT OF POSITION NA DTHAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO AN EARLY INJURY.UNTIL THE GFA IS DISSOLVE OR APPIAH IS RELIEVED OF HIS CASSAVA, ...
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TO PLAY FOR NYANTAKYI N AKWASIA APPIAH IS LIKE PLAYING BAREFOOT ON NAILS. ESSIEN, APPIAH WILL PLAY U OUT OF POSITION NA DTHAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO AN EARLY INJURY.UNTIL THE GFA IS DISSOLVE OR APPIAH IS RELIEVED OF HIS CASSAVA, AFUOM DUTIES AS COACH OF GH. DONT DARE COME NEAR THIS GOD FORSAKEN TEAM. OTHERWISE, U WILL PUT YOUR CAREER IN GREAT JEOPARDY.A WORD TO THE WISE.....
Iron 11 years ago

The guy is not happy. He saw all his buddies and team mates return to play for their country while he was left alone in the no man's land. You think that's easy?

The guy is not happy. He saw all his buddies and team mates return to play for their country while he was left alone in the no man's land. You think that's easy?
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

COMA BACK N PLAY FOR USELESS, CASSAVA BRAINED NYANTAKYI N AKWASIA APPIAH? HOW LONG WILL U CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOUR BROTHER'S STUPID BEHAVIOR?

AA DREW AGAINST SUDAN IN KUMASI AND We were beaten by Zambia, Liberia, Burki ...
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COMA BACK N PLAY FOR USELESS, CASSAVA BRAINED NYANTAKYI N AKWASIA APPIAH? HOW LONG WILL U CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOUR BROTHER'S STUPID BEHAVIOR?

AA DREW AGAINST SUDAN IN KUMASI AND We were beaten by Zambia, Liberia, Burkina Faso and Mali. Is that not enough evidence that Akwasi Appiah is not capable in handling the team?
Are we waiting for another humiliation before decision? APPIAH SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRED AFTER HE COACHED GH TO A DRAW AGAINST SUDAN IN KUMASI.
HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRED RIGHT AFTER THAT GAME. CALL UPS TO GBSTAR IS A BUSINESS.
If the GFA does not call you up, how can you play for the national team? They select their favorites and take money from theM. THIS IS A FACT!
THIS IS THE BUSINESS NYANATKYI, THE GFA N AKWASI APPIAH ENGAGE IN. HOW CAN THIS HELP GBSTARS?
THIS SORT OF FOOLISHNESS DOES NOT GO ON IN BRAZIL, SPAIN, GERMANY, FRANCE. THEREFORE, WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE. GFA MUST BE DISSOLVED. DO AWAY WITH THEIR EVIL METHODS ONCE AND FOR ALL.IF IT WAS UP TO ME, ALL THE PLAYERS, ESP THE FOREIGN BASED ONES WONT SHOW UP. LET NYANTAKYI N AA GO N CALL COLTS PLAYERS TO PLAY FOR GBSTARS. MBOA!
Alah 11 years ago

If Essien is willing to return, let us hear that from his mouth Mr. mike Gizo, not your mouth. If he is not willing to return also let us hear it from his mouth, period. Now that we have failed to win the trophy, he is willi ...
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If Essien is willing to return, let us hear that from his mouth Mr. mike Gizo, not your mouth. If he is not willing to return also let us hear it from his mouth, period. Now that we have failed to win the trophy, he is willing to return. Is he happy that we failed?
CHN 11 years ago

CHASE THIS GUY OUT NOW . WHY ALLOW A LAWYER TO PRESIDE OVER YOUR FOOTBALL ??? AKWASI APPIA HAS NO COACHING TRAINING . WHERE DID HE ATTENDED THE COACHING SCHOOL ??? SOMETIMES EVERYTHING SEEM STRANGE ABOUT MY COUNTRY . OH GOD H ...
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CHASE THIS GUY OUT NOW . WHY ALLOW A LAWYER TO PRESIDE OVER YOUR FOOTBALL ??? AKWASI APPIA HAS NO COACHING TRAINING . WHERE DID HE ATTENDED THE COACHING SCHOOL ??? SOMETIMES EVERYTHING SEEM STRANGE ABOUT MY COUNTRY . OH GOD HELP US !!!
UNCLE KOFI 11 years ago

DON'T BE SILLY SEMBONE. PEOPLE ARE STILL PLAYING AT AGE 38+ FOR THEIR COUNTRIES. WHAT MATTERS IS BEING IN FORM TO PLAY. AGE DOES NOT MATTER. EVERYONE IS WELCOME IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR AGES.

DON'T BE SILLY SEMBONE. PEOPLE ARE STILL PLAYING AT AGE 38+ FOR THEIR COUNTRIES. WHAT MATTERS IS BEING IN FORM TO PLAY. AGE DOES NOT MATTER. EVERYONE IS WELCOME IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR AGES.
moyo 11 years ago

The problem with Ghana Football is Nyantakyi and Akwasi Appiah. We don't need them.

The problem with Ghana Football is Nyantakyi and Akwasi Appiah. We don't need them.
ALHAJI MOHAMMED-GERMANY 11 years ago

ODIASEMBONE, I DONT KNOW WEATHER YOU ARE INFORMED ABOUT ESSIEN:::THIS GUY GAVE HIS LIFE FOR THE BS:::WHEN HE WAS YOUNG:::ALL THIS FUCKING INJURYS HAPPEND TO HIM WHEN HE WAS SERVING THE NATION AND THAT COST HIM HIS REGULAR PL ...
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ODIASEMBONE, I DONT KNOW WEATHER YOU ARE INFORMED ABOUT ESSIEN:::THIS GUY GAVE HIS LIFE FOR THE BS:::WHEN HE WAS YOUNG:::ALL THIS FUCKING INJURYS HAPPEND TO HIM WHEN HE WAS SERVING THE NATION AND THAT COST HIM HIS REGULAR PLACE AS PLAYER BY HIS CLUB:::WHAT THE FUCKING HELL ARE TALKING ABOUT:::I THINK SOME OF YOU GUYS HERE COMMENT AS IF THEY ARE SHIT EATERS:::
KNYC (USMC) 11 years ago

Well said.

Well said.
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KOFI NUA 11 years ago

DONT TRY IT.UR MONEY WILL GO.

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Victor 11 years ago

Is that not how slavery started?? We have no problem selling our brothers and sisters allover again... How sad, do you have any idea what the working rights and conditions are for those that end up there?? Matter of fact this ...
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Is that not how slavery started?? We have no problem selling our brothers and sisters allover again... How sad, do you have any idea what the working rights and conditions are for those that end up there?? Matter of fact this guy needs to be arrested!
CHN 11 years ago

THE TRUTH IS THAT , WHY ALLOW A LAWYER TO PRESIDE OVER YOUR FOOTBALL ??? AKWASI APPIA HAS NO COACHING TRAINING . WHERE DID HE ATTENDED THE COACHING SCHOOL ??? SOMETIMES EVERYTHING SEEM STRANGE ABOUT MY COUNTRY . OH GOD HELP U ...
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THE TRUTH IS THAT , WHY ALLOW A LAWYER TO PRESIDE OVER YOUR FOOTBALL ??? AKWASI APPIA HAS NO COACHING TRAINING . WHERE DID HE ATTENDED THE COACHING SCHOOL ??? SOMETIMES EVERYTHING SEEM STRANGE ABOUT MY COUNTRY . OH GOD HELP US !!!
P6 11 years ago

Let's go there with all our forces .

Let's go there with all our forces .
Abeiku - SW2 London 11 years ago

Thank u and point out exactly what they need doing and not being done

Thank u and point out exactly what they need doing and not being done
FASARU 11 years ago

we really need essien back.ghanaians,we talk tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much,especially ASHANTIS.

we really need essien back.ghanaians,we talk tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much,especially ASHANTIS.
Sulley!! 11 years ago

FASARU or whatever you call yourself, your innate predisposition to hatred and inferiority complex is all over you. What has Essien's issues with the GFA and the Black Stars got to do with Ashantis? Where is the connection? Y ...
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FASARU or whatever you call yourself, your innate predisposition to hatred and inferiority complex is all over you. What has Essien's issues with the GFA and the Black Stars got to do with Ashantis? Where is the connection? You simpleton, you must be devoid of any aptitude for logic and reason. It is stupid XYY Chromosome degenerates like you who are poisoning our national fabric. What is your beef with Asantes, twerp? You are nothing but a prototype of a homo sapiens. Your dog whistle mentality won't take ypu anywhere. Pathetic fool!!!
Kojo Agatebe, Oregon 11 years ago

Your comment is uncalled for. This has nothing to do with tribalism.

Your comment is uncalled for. This has nothing to do with tribalism.
kay 11 years ago

Of course Essien wants to return and it's got nothing to do with own professional future, is it? One cannot help but feels that he needs the national team to establish himself again.

Of course Essien wants to return and it's got nothing to do with own professional future, is it? One cannot help but feels that he needs the national team to establish himself again.
yay spain 11 years ago

for what again

for what again
Sir JoHn 11 years ago

Essien we are on our kneels begging you, Dede, Jordan and Sulley. Please come back and play. The Azonto boys cannot take us anywhere. They only know how to dance.

Essien we are on our kneels begging you, Dede, Jordan and Sulley. Please come back and play. The Azonto boys cannot take us anywhere. They only know how to dance.
is true and that is what is killing m 11 years ago

thier dancing is killing instead of training hard they just learn how to dance

thier dancing is killing instead of training hard they just learn how to dance
CYBERGHANA 11 years ago

It looks like we are going to hear a lot from Sannie Daara as the spokesman for the GFA.
We might as well get his name right, if he's not going to introduce himself.

It looks like we are going to hear a lot from Sannie Daara as the spokesman for the GFA.
We might as well get his name right, if he's not going to introduce himself.
eddie 11 years ago

These footballers go on about problems with the GFA so what exactly are they? These footballers must know that they play for ghanaians not the GFA. Yes they are talented but the country gave them the platform to sell themselv ...
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These footballers go on about problems with the GFA so what exactly are they? These footballers must know that they play for ghanaians not the GFA. Yes they are talented but the country gave them the platform to sell themselves so they should stop behaving as if the country owes them anything, they rather owe the country!
Sulley!! 11 years ago

You got it all wrong. If the GFA does not call you up, how can you play for the national team? They select their favorites and take money from the. It is a business.

You got it all wrong. If the GFA does not call you up, how can you play for the national team? They select their favorites and take money from the. It is a business.
IN THE ARMY 11 years ago

YOU SEE, THEY CAN NOT TAKE MONEY FROM ABEDE'S CHILDREN WHO ARE ADAINST SUCH CHEATING. THAT IS WHY THE DROPPED THEM.BUT ALLAH'S TIME IS THE BEST.

YOU SEE, THEY CAN NOT TAKE MONEY FROM ABEDE'S CHILDREN WHO ARE ADAINST SUCH CHEATING. THAT IS WHY THE DROPPED THEM.BUT ALLAH'S TIME IS THE BEST.
Me4U 11 years ago

"Essien has not featured regularly for the senior national team for almost two years now following successive career threatening injuries to his knee while on national duty."

I am sure Essien last played for the Black Star ...
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"Essien has not featured regularly for the senior national team for almost two years now following successive career threatening injuries to his knee while on national duty."

I am sure Essien last played for the Black Stars in January 2010 in Angola where he featured 45 minutes and got injured. Before then he had not featured with the Black Stars for a while.

He has only featured a few times for Ghana since he got injured in Libya (08/06/2008) after having a good tournament at CAN2008.

I do not think we should have any hopes of him playing for the Stars in the near future (and since he is getting old, maybe never again). He already paid his due from 2002 to 2008 (although he was missing at the CAN 2006 tournament where he chose Chelsea over Ghana).
jb 11 years ago

you can send your pre-conditions to Chelsea and Real Madrid....ghana has seen players better than you.. and who were more patriotic.. what championship did you win for ghana?.. bigger stars like Rinaldo, Mario and Messi do no ...
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you can send your pre-conditions to Chelsea and Real Madrid....ghana has seen players better than you.. and who were more patriotic.. what championship did you win for ghana?.. bigger stars like Rinaldo, Mario and Messi do not give their countries preconditions. Playing for your country is a badge of honor.. an asshole like you should not be allowed to treat ghana with contempt...a low IQ asshole like you would be pushing cart at Kaneshie had ghana not given you platform to showcase your skills
Sulley!! 11 years ago

Are all these vitriol and obscene laden insults necessary? What has he done to you and are you the only patriotic Ghanaian? I am afraid all you said about him are more applicable to you than him. Do you understand and know wh ...
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Are all these vitriol and obscene laden insults necessary? What has he done to you and are you the only patriotic Ghanaian? I am afraid all you said about him are more applicable to you than him. Do you understand and know what an IQ is? How is it measured and what do we look for in any IQ Tests? Do not get into an area you know nothing about. Just because you have heard people mention those words and phrases does not mean you know what they mean.
jb 11 years ago

the guy is an asshole and people should be encouraged to recognize him as such....his beef is not with the GFA.. he will not play even if the POPE was running GFA... yes, a low IQ like him should not be allowed to treat Ghana ...
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the guy is an asshole and people should be encouraged to recognize him as such....his beef is not with the GFA.. he will not play even if the POPE was running GFA... yes, a low IQ like him should not be allowed to treat Ghana with contempt.. Ghana should mov on...big stars come around like an economic cycle .. there were Osei Kofi, Razak, Polo, Abedi...so the next uncommon talent will come around as surely as day follow night and no one, no one should be allowed to set pre-conditions and treat ghana with contempt...
pk 11 years ago

If people like you are the high IQ in Ghana it is no wonder there is no Power, Water etc.in the country. It is no wonder Ghana is not making any meaningful progress. Aske yourself what happend to the 2010 team that in 2012 th ...
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If people like you are the high IQ in Ghana it is no wonder there is no Power, Water etc.in the country. It is no wonder Ghana is not making any meaningful progress. Aske yourself what happend to the 2010 team that in 2012 the coach said he is building a team while he has been with he same team for over 10years. Your so called "Patriotism" informs you to take bribes, use the time you are getting paid for to do personal business, lie to your supervisors, cheat on exams etc. Its always funny when a black pot is telling a silver that he is black. Tell Nyantekyi to forfeit his per diem or salar for a month in the name of patriotism. Nonesense
OSEI LON 11 years ago

Sometimes i wonder JD,Nyantekyi and Appia have high IQ yet they can play all the people in GFA are brianless.

Sometimes i wonder JD,Nyantekyi and Appia have high IQ yet they can play all the people in GFA are brianless.
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 11 years ago

Soldiers only fight and die for their countries; they are never taken care of after they leave the battle field and are never (honoured) remembered. That is the mentality of "people with high IQs".
That is why the former Cap ...
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Soldiers only fight and die for their countries; they are never taken care of after they leave the battle field and are never (honoured) remembered. That is the mentality of "people with high IQs".
That is why the former Captain of the Black Stars John Mensah "low IQ", should never say his mind!
I want to know what you have achieved for Ghana, and better still, your ambitions for your country? I bet, jb you have none.
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 11 years ago

Fancy holding your head up high, with the mentality that "There are more people joining the the army every day" so when there is a new type of disease in the camp, the cause should not be investigated, found and eliminated.
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Fancy holding your head up high, with the mentality that "There are more people joining the the army every day" so when there is a new type of disease in the camp, the cause should not be investigated, found and eliminated.
Football is only a game (many people say) but to me it is like a perfume. I held my breath and almost cried when a player collapsed on the field in the middle of a match, as though he was my son. I never consider them as commodities to be replaced at any time. All I ask is whether you have ever worn a jersey in your life jb?
Allan 11 years ago

YOU ARE VERY STUPID

YOU ARE VERY STUPID
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 11 years ago

You have said all I want to say to jb, only in different and much more respectable way. I thank you, and others who see the way forward in a more humble and civilized approach.

You have said all I want to say to jb, only in different and much more respectable way. I thank you, and others who see the way forward in a more humble and civilized approach.
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 11 years ago

It is a shame that people like jb (who is even proud to write his name in lower case), and who uses words like ""asshole"" on a public media as Ghanaweb, with pride; a person who describes a patriot of Ghana, and an Internati ...
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It is a shame that people like jb (who is even proud to write his name in lower case), and who uses words like ""asshole"" on a public media as Ghanaweb, with pride; a person who describes a patriot of Ghana, and an International figure like
Michael Essien, as "an asshole like you", is allowed to walk the streets of Ghana, freely and not be ashamed of himself. Such a person is not even fit to be called a Ghanaian.
I would sincerely want to know what such an individual has done for his village, or little town where he was born, much more for his country Ghana?
They say "it is the empty barrel that makes the most noise". If (jb), or any other person has done what Essien has done for Ghana, and so has the audacity to criticize an icon like Essien in such uncivilized words, they should come out with their credentials. I repeat "those who know little, always criticize most". I don't benefit from the fat salaries of the present generation of footballers; I always maintain that my generation of footballers played better than now because they had no scientific training and back up that exist today; it does not mean that players of today do not get injuries etc.,while devoting more time to training.
My main point is that, if Honourable people like Mike Gizo and others who matter, have taken it on themselves to tackle an important angle to help correct our failure in the game, and are working towards a possible solution, all we need is full cooperation from all quarters to achieve success.
It is a shame for "small minds" like that (jb), to be allowed to muddy the water.
I first met Michael Essien at a GUBA Ceremony in London; he was adored,we never even spoke (I noticed he never spoke much), and if a person is a Patriot to GUBA, who is jb to insult him using such filthy language?
JACK 11 years ago

Go back to london and ask him why he is not playing for Ghana? Is he better than the local players? If he found a problem with his motherland team why is his mouth shut? Nonsense. Abedi, Yeboah and others faced problems yet t ...
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Go back to london and ask him why he is not playing for Ghana? Is he better than the local players? If he found a problem with his motherland team why is his mouth shut? Nonsense. Abedi, Yeboah and others faced problems yet they came back to play.
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 11 years ago

It is always the empty barrels that make the most noise.
People who address their fellows as "ANOTHER FOOL", are the those with nothing to show for themselves.
Tell us on this forum, what at all you have done for your villa ...
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It is always the empty barrels that make the most noise.
People who address their fellows as "ANOTHER FOOL", are the those with nothing to show for themselves.
Tell us on this forum, what at all you have done for your village;
then I shall tell you the honour that Essien has in world football.
Just state one good deed you have done for your little town in Ghana.
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 11 years ago

Essien,kevin prince boateng and Muntari we ghanaian need you in the team of black stars becouse we dont have any player like you here please come back to the team again. we need you help die for GHANA and the people of Ghana

Essien,kevin prince boateng and Muntari we ghanaian need you in the team of black stars becouse we dont have any player like you here please come back to the team again. we need you help die for GHANA and the people of Ghana
jb 11 years ago

i can tell

i can tell
Haggar Emmanuel 11 years ago

Essien,kevin prince boateng and Muntari we ghanaian need you in the team of black stars becouse we dont have any player like you here please come back to the team again. we need you help die for GHANA and the people of Ghana

Essien,kevin prince boateng and Muntari we ghanaian need you in the team of black stars becouse we dont have any player like you here please come back to the team again. we need you help die for GHANA and the people of Ghana
Haggar Emmanuel 11 years ago

come now

come now
kobby 11 years ago

I think Essien's return can make a great impact in the national team.but i dont know what the GFA is doing that puts Essien off.GFA must do the right thing.

I think Essien's return can make a great impact in the national team.but i dont know what the GFA is doing that puts Essien off.GFA must do the right thing.
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 11 years ago

It's a question of "who will bell the cat?". There were politicians in Ghana, long before Ako Adjei recommended Kwame Nkrumah to Danquah; and we know the change or effect. This is not politics but as the subject has now eaten ...
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It's a question of "who will bell the cat?". There were politicians in Ghana, long before Ako Adjei recommended Kwame Nkrumah to Danquah; and we know the change or effect. This is not politics but as the subject has now eaten so much into our system, we do nothing without making some reference; even if The Black Stars lose a match we blame a political party.
There is nothing better than sitting down at a table and delving into the cause of a problem. I do not find any problem in forming an enquiry into the problem with our National Football Team. I always say "Kwame Nkrumah saw the potentials of Ghana Football (long before Pele did African football), that he appointed one man solely to handle it"; and there was no intermediary between the two! And those who were alive saw the results.
There is fire without first a smoke; if we see the smoke now, and take no caution, we may regret when it is too late. An those of us who live, sleep and dream football will retire to our graves still wiping our tears!
Kwame 11 years ago

the same thing that's why Kevin Prince Boateng says he is not going to play again for Ghana . The FA official care's about their pocket the mafia gang in the FA must go .I quite remember Sannie when he was at BBC since he bec ...
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the same thing that's why Kevin Prince Boateng says he is not going to play again for Ghana . The FA official care's about their pocket the mafia gang in the FA must go .I quite remember Sannie when he was at BBC since he becomes a gang member he now see's things different .
Awotwi 11 years ago

People never change, you sannie, knew the facts of the matter , dont pretend ,i recall your days at bbc africa sports, today the stupid nyantakyi syndrome has entered you, keep following your belly.

People never change, you sannie, knew the facts of the matter , dont pretend ,i recall your days at bbc africa sports, today the stupid nyantakyi syndrome has entered you, keep following your belly.
Big mouth 11 years ago

True,lets go with all force,and we have a strong force.The Azonto boys, we have already tried,now lets play real football witout experimenting with players and coaches

True,lets go with all force,and we have a strong force.The Azonto boys, we have already tried,now lets play real football witout experimenting with players and coaches
EDDIE 11 years ago

In my opinion, there are so many issues of urgent concern with management of our national team, and untill those hurdles are sprung over, Ghanaians will constantly endure BROKEN HEARTS. The GFA is not on the MOON but in Ghana ...
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In my opinion, there are so many issues of urgent concern with management of our national team, and untill those hurdles are sprung over, Ghanaians will constantly endure BROKEN HEARTS. The GFA is not on the MOON but in Ghana, and the management must be held ransom for all the mishaps.
AYIKO 11 years ago

THANKS, EDDIE! GHANA HAS ABUNDANT FOOTRBALL TALENT WHICH COULD BE EXPORTED TO BUILD MORE THAN 5 NATIONAL TEAMS, IF THAT WEREE POSSIBLE. HELAS, LACK OF PROPER MANAGEMENT HAS CLIPPED OUR PROGRESS AMIDST A TREASURE OF ENVIABLE F ...
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THANKS, EDDIE! GHANA HAS ABUNDANT FOOTRBALL TALENT WHICH COULD BE EXPORTED TO BUILD MORE THAN 5 NATIONAL TEAMS, IF THAT WEREE POSSIBLE. HELAS, LACK OF PROPER MANAGEMENT HAS CLIPPED OUR PROGRESS AMIDST A TREASURE OF ENVIABLE FOOTBALL TALENT FOR JUST ONE COUNTRY. I RECALL WITH PRIDE AND NOSTALGIA THAT WHEN THE GHANA BLACK STARS SPENT A FEW WEEKS IN BRAZIL TO PREPARE FOR AFRICAN CUP 1978 WHICH THEY WON, THE BRAZILIANS TREMBLED AT GHANA'S FOOTBALL MASTERY. ALL WE NEED IS GOOD AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT, AND THE GOALS WILL FOLLOW!
Randy 11 years ago

They should use the same platform to discuss KPB issue. Arrange a meeting with is Agent, GFA and Sports Ministry. We need all our big guns to qualify us to 2014 WC.

They should use the same platform to discuss KPB issue. Arrange a meeting with is Agent, GFA and Sports Ministry. We need all our big guns to qualify us to 2014 WC.
sakasaka 11 years ago

prior to angola 2010, he did discuss something with the gfa but he was treated with desdain. he was even punished and subsequently left on bench when we met angola unfortunately the boys paraded were no match to the ivorians ...
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prior to angola 2010, he did discuss something with the gfa but he was treated with desdain. he was even punished and subsequently left on bench when we met angola unfortunately the boys paraded were no match to the ivorians so milo quickly brought on essien unfortunately drogba injured him.
KOO-SWISS 11 years ago

returning to where?
what does blackstar achieved when essien was with the team?
he is doing good without the blackstars and blackstars is also doing good without the likes of Esien, &co
so let him remain where he is, th ...
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returning to where?
what does blackstar achieved when essien was with the team?
he is doing good without the blackstars and blackstars is also doing good without the likes of Esien, &co
so let him remain where he is, there is no need for him to comeback
AYIKO 11 years ago

IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY GHANA IS UNDERGOING FOOTBALL VICTORY FARMING. OUR GOOD AND TALENTED PLAYERS ARE MAKING INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL PRESS HEADLINES EVERY WEEK SINCE WE CAME BACK FROM AFCON13 AT 4TH PLACE. HOW DID THE GREAT A ...
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IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY GHANA IS UNDERGOING FOOTBALL VICTORY FARMING. OUR GOOD AND TALENTED PLAYERS ARE MAKING INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL PRESS HEADLINES EVERY WEEK SINCE WE CAME BACK FROM AFCON13 AT 4TH PLACE. HOW DID THE GREAT AFRICAN FOOTBALL GIANT GET TO THIS PARADOX? I SUGGEST THAT A NATIONAL CONFERENCE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL BE CONVENED ON THE GHANA BLACK STARS WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF THE PLAYERS, PAST AND PRESENT, AND THE NEW TALENTS AND DISCOVERIES, TO UNEARTH THE ROOT CAUSES OF GHANA'S FOOTBALL STAGNATION, FIND NEW LEVELS OF MOTIVATION AND MANAGEMENT, CONSIDER THE PREMATURE RETIREMENT OF OUR MATURED AND EXPERIENCED PLAYERS, AND INVOKE RENEWED PATRIOTISM IN THE PLAYERS. MISTAKES WOULD HAVE BEEN MADE, AS IN ALL HUMAN ENDEAVOURS, BUT BOLD EFFORTS MUST BE MADE TO FORGET THE PAST, AND MAKE A POSITIVE MOVE FORWARD. IT IS SAD THAT WHILE OUR PLAYERS ARE SHINING ALL OVER THE WORLD, WE GO INTO COMPETITIONS DEPLETED OF TALENTS AND "ROCKS".
big jay 11 years ago

fuck you Essien,Ithout you are from madrid,please stay there and never come back to ghana,becouse you got no feeling's for our mother land ghana,we really dont need someone like you in the team to survive'd,you're really stup ...
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fuck you Essien,Ithout you are from madrid,please stay there and never come back to ghana,becouse you got no feeling's for our mother land ghana,we really dont need someone like you in the team to survive'd,you're really stuped,even you does nothing in madrid,and you're nothing here in madrid,fuck you,bull dog.
boblee. ( USA). 11 years ago

Big jay does not speak english well, he has no tenses and he does not even spell his words correctly, so I fel sorry for such a loud mouth insultng michal Esien. Empty barels,........

Big jay does not speak english well, he has no tenses and he does not even spell his words correctly, so I fel sorry for such a loud mouth insultng michal Esien. Empty barels,........
boblee. ( USA). 11 years ago

Feel ( correction, of ''fel' in my statement above)

Feel ( correction, of ''fel' in my statement above)
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 11 years ago

People can use such abusive statements against on individual with a FOUNDATION, set up in his native-land? Well I never!
I only blame those who lack the proper education to make them think straight.
The one person who can ...
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People can use such abusive statements against on individual with a FOUNDATION, set up in his native-land? Well I never!
I only blame those who lack the proper education to make them think straight.
The one person who can influence International stars to come and play in Ghana for the benefit of Ghanaian spectators to watch them perform in Ghana; and raise money to help under privileged children? No doubt "A hero is not recognized in his own country"
John 11 years ago

ALL THE PLAYERS WILL START CALLING FOR MEETINGS, IS IT NECESSARY?

ALL THE PLAYERS WILL START CALLING FOR MEETINGS, IS IT NECESSARY?
michael quame amesawu 11 years ago

can't wait 2 see u...

can't wait 2 see u...
boblee. ( USA). 11 years ago

Essiens concerns reflects a long standing " we do not care attitude of the G.F.A". The same treatment was metted out to Anthony Yeboah and at the end of the day,Ghanians were accusing Tony of not being as commited to natonal ...
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Essiens concerns reflects a long standing " we do not care attitude of the G.F.A". The same treatment was metted out to Anthony Yeboah and at the end of the day,Ghanians were accusing Tony of not being as commited to natonal team as Abedi Pele.
deaf 11 years ago

He is 30yrs not 29yrs

He is 30yrs not 29yrs
OSEI LON 11 years ago

ESSIEN PLS PLS PLS DONT THINK OF PLAYIN FOR GH NYANTAKYI AND APPIA WILL KILL YOU.

ESSIEN PLS PLS PLS DONT THINK OF PLAYIN FOR GH NYANTAKYI AND APPIA WILL KILL YOU.
Nokwarehene 11 years ago

I think Essien's days are over. He has done enough for us; it's time to groom the youngsters. Kevin is the one we really need at this moment.

I think Essien's days are over. He has done enough for us; it's time to groom the youngsters. Kevin is the one we really need at this moment.
Wase'Negah 11 years ago

Professional players must be resorted to in times of national team campaigns. They are prerequisites for success regardless of their attitudes, composure and the likes. GFA should wise up and stop thinking about their individ ...
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Professional players must be resorted to in times of national team campaigns. They are prerequisites for success regardless of their attitudes, composure and the likes. GFA should wise up and stop thinking about their individual wellbeing instead of thinking about national successes, victories and glories.
OBIBA RASRA-U.S.A 11 years ago

Are they begging him to play for his country?GOD SAVE US.

Are they begging him to play for his country?GOD SAVE US.
DIDDI 11 years ago

His country is not treating him well.LOL If we are begging him now we might need to hold his legs on field. Ivory Coast is not doing well, could be similar African management problem. Yet Drogba is still representing.

His country is not treating him well.LOL If we are begging him now we might need to hold his legs on field. Ivory Coast is not doing well, could be similar African management problem. Yet Drogba is still representing.
Akoroga isaac 11 years ago

Indeed,we can't forget these prominent players to win a coup.indeed Ghana, we need u back.

Indeed,we can't forget these prominent players to win a coup.indeed Ghana, we need u back.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

NYANTAKYI IS A CANCER TO GH SOCCER! NYANTAKYI HAS OVERSTAYED HIS WELCOME.
HOW IS A LIAR/LAWYER RUNNING GH SOCCER? WHY DONT U GO N TELL MAHAMA TO GO AND HERD CATTLE.
NYANTAKYI WONT EVEN LEAVE FOR OTHERS TO ALSO SHOW WAT THE ...
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NYANTAKYI IS A CANCER TO GH SOCCER! NYANTAKYI HAS OVERSTAYED HIS WELCOME.
HOW IS A LIAR/LAWYER RUNNING GH SOCCER? WHY DONT U GO N TELL MAHAMA TO GO AND HERD CATTLE.
NYANTAKYI WONT EVEN LEAVE FOR OTHERS TO ALSO SHOW WAT THEY CAN PROVE. EVEN PRESIDENTS HAVE A CAP OF 8YRS.
HOW LONG HAS NYANTAKYI BEEN HEAD OF GFA? THE SEAT IS FOUL. HE IS IDEALLY BANKRUPT. HE HAS NOTHING LEFT TO OFFER GH SOCCER.
THE GFA SEAT HAS A FOUL SCENT. ROTTEN WITH MAGGOTS. ITS TIME FOR SOMEONE NEW. TONY BAFFOE!
NEW PPL, NEW IDEAS. OLD PPL, SAME OLD TIRED IDEAS.
FORMER GERMAN FA HEAD WAS A LAWYER.HE HAS BEEN IN CHARGE SINCE 2009. HE STEPPED DOWN IN MARCH 2012 FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE OVER.
THE GFA HEAD JOB WASNT CREATED FOR NYANTAKYI ALONE. IF DR. NYAHO HADNT AGREED TO LEAVE, HE NYANTAKYI NEVER WOULD HAVE GOTTEN A CHANCE.
ask him whether Ghana paid any money for the camping in abu dahbi before the afcon?
he told a Ghanaian Journalist at the OLIVER Tambo airport in SA about how HE NYANTAKYI influenced the referee in the Burkina game with
50,000 dollars. ask him why his name changed from nyantayi to nana nimo the sponsorship deals involving the FA?
ask how much HE NYANTAKYI INSTEAD OF GH, has benefited from all friendly games since he became president?
ask him why after years of dedication and commitment to his cause, he showed randy abbey and fred pappoe the red in his second term?
finally ask how well he believes and trust God the father and creator and whether he has never visited any lesser God.
JUJU N PRIMITIVE THINGS NKOAA
ONE GUY NYANTAKYI HAS A JOB WITH FIFA. HAS A JOB WITH CAF. WAFU EXECUTIVE MEMBER. WA ALLSTARS OWNER. GBSTAR MANAGMNT CMTTEE HEAD.
GFA HEADEE.GFA DISCIPLINARY CMTTEE HEAD. AABA, ADEN?1 MAN THOUSAND PAA? SO U MEAN TO TELL ME WE HAVE NO COMPETENT MEN/WOMEN
IN GH WHO CANT ASSUME SOME OF THESE POSITIONS? NYANTAKYI IS A GREEDY COMMUNIST!
THE MIN OF SPORTS, PRES. MAHAMA NEED TO CONTACT FIFAAND GET NYANTAKYI REMOVED. HE HAS OVERSTAYED HIS WELCOME. PRESIDENTS EVEN HAVE A
MANDATE OF 8YRS. HOW LONG HAS NYANTAKYI BEEN THERE AS GFA HEAD? ARE U GOD?
HE WANTS TO BE THERE FOREVER. NO, HE MUST GO, NOW!

We were beaten by Zambia, Liberia, Burkina Faso and Mali. Is that not enough evidence that Akwasi Appiah is not capable in handling the team?
Are we waiting for another humiliation before decision? APPIAH SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRED AFTER HE COACHED GH TO A DRAW AGAINST SUDAN IN KUMASI.
HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRED RIGHT AFTER THAT GAME. CALL UPS TO GBSTAR IS A BUSINESS.
If the GFA does not call you up, how can you play for the national team? They select their favorites and take money from the.
THIS IS THE BUSINESS NYANATKYI, THE GFA N AKWASI APPIAH ENGAGE IN. HOW CAN THIS HELP GBSTARS?
THIS SORT OF FOOLISHNESS DOES NOT GO ON IN BRAZIL, SPAIN, GERMANY, FRANCE. THEREFORE, WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE.
sikdo 11 years ago

WE DONT NEED HIM

WE DONT NEED HIM
Charles D. New York 11 years ago

Speak for yourself. Fortunately you and I are yet to do something for Ghana than he has. So admire the person's good deeds before you hide behind your computer.

Speak for yourself. Fortunately you and I are yet to do something for Ghana than he has. So admire the person's good deeds before you hide behind your computer.
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 11 years ago

Before you say "we don't need him now",
first ask yourself "can I fit into his shoes now that we don't need him?"
Always think of what YOU can do for your village, your little town in Ghana, and then you country Ghana.

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Before you say "we don't need him now",
first ask yourself "can I fit into his shoes now that we don't need him?"
Always think of what YOU can do for your village, your little town in Ghana, and then you country Ghana.

There is Freedom of Speech, but you just don't get up and speak without thinking.
AMPONSA KAKABO LONDON 11 years ago

DON'T MIND KWAMINA,HE IS TOO SUPERSTITIOUS.

DON'T MIND KWAMINA,HE IS TOO SUPERSTITIOUS.
Mahama 11 years ago

no need

no need
Analyst 11 years ago

This is welcome news. Essien is needed to have a formidable team. The GFA should do all it takes to bring in all our top players who did not go to South Africa. Players like John Mensah, Sulley Muntari, Dede and Jordan must r ...
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This is welcome news. Essien is needed to have a formidable team. The GFA should do all it takes to bring in all our top players who did not go to South Africa. Players like John Mensah, Sulley Muntari, Dede and Jordan must return to the fold. Also, Kelvin Boateng should be made to return as well as striker Majeed Waris.
It is not possible to have your best possible team if you exclude some of your best players. The GFA and the coach should know that it is leadership failure when some of your best players are excluded from the team. Trying to achieve the ultimate with just huge monetary motivation and propaganda without considering player quality is useless. That was the reason we could not do better than what we did in South Africa -- a hopeless 4th position.
Kwaku Ampofo 11 years ago

Why do we always want to live in the past glorious days? Leave these dead horses alone. What kind of football is Essien playing with Real? Why was he loaned to Real? Did anybody remember Cape Verde's modern soccer in the just ...
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Why do we always want to live in the past glorious days? Leave these dead horses alone. What kind of football is Essien playing with Real? Why was he loaned to Real? Did anybody remember Cape Verde's modern soccer in the just ended CAF Nations' Cup? Where were they 15 yrs ago? Accra Heart's of Oaks sitting close to the bottom of the league, how come? Unheard of!!
wilhelm lutterodt 11 years ago

All the GFA management and their bogus
coach must be fired

All the GFA management and their bogus
coach must be fired
wilhelm lutterodt 11 years ago

Ghanaians are always ready to worship and adore their star players so if the
GFA is trying to stand in the way for
good players to join squad,why not get
get raid of the GFA and their bogus coach.

Ghanaians are always ready to worship and adore their star players so if the
GFA is trying to stand in the way for
good players to join squad,why not get
get raid of the GFA and their bogus coach.
wilhelm lutterodt 11 years ago

if Ghana do not need stars like Essien,
Mutari,Boateng and the Ayiws,then
we do not need the GFA and their bogus
coach either.

if Ghana do not need stars like Essien,
Mutari,Boateng and the Ayiws,then
we do not need the GFA and their bogus
coach either.
Omega 11 years ago

Ok. So now that we are pushing for the world-cup he wants to come and use it as a platform to resurrect his career. That is What Kevin Prince did to boost his career and ditched us.

We should have only the boys who represe ...
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Ok. So now that we are pushing for the world-cup he wants to come and use it as a platform to resurrect his career. That is What Kevin Prince did to boost his career and ditched us.

We should have only the boys who represented us in the AFCON to vie for the world cup finals. Those boys are maturing and I don't think it will be fair to re-introduce any new faces into the squad. The squad we have is young, energetic and willing to die for the Nation (that is why they were willing to play on those turfs that Essien and co refuse to play on). Its their choice, they are looking after themselves. Fine, let them go and look after themselves.

Let’s rather use our efforts and resources on present squad. If these are the best players that Ghana have, then so be it. F**k all those. I have always indicated that at the national level it’s the desire, the commitment and the willing to die attitude of the players that bring honours. The skill and technical ability level of these players are not too wide apart. If one adds the level of commitment, then any player playing in a regular team in any sort of high-ish level of league will do for the Black Stars. We don’t need to go cup-in-hand begging players to come and play. Let the coach put the invitation out there. Those who are willing to come, we work with them and they represent Ghana soccer. Even if we go and don’t win the cup, the whole world will do that Ghanaians love their country and are patriotic that is what sports at the national level is all about. But after that we should look after these players. I have said it before, unlike players like Abedi and Anthony Yeboah and a few others whose rise to prominence was through their personal endeavours, the likes of Essien and co had been sponsored by the State since they were sixteen and today they turn their backs on us. He is playing for real Madrid so what?
jb 11 years ago

try to get people to see you pt...lots of the people advocating for essien , ayews, kpb are paid agents...

try to get people to see you pt...lots of the people advocating for essien , ayews, kpb are paid agents...
KWASI 11 years ago

WE CAN´T BEG ANY ONE TO PLAY FOR NATIONAL TEAM, TO PLAY FOR YOUR NATION IS PRIDE,FROM 60s TO 80s ALL THOSE WHO WEAR NATIONAL JEASY WHERE ALLWAYS READY TO DIE FOR THIS NATION,

WE CAN´T BEG ANY ONE TO PLAY FOR NATIONAL TEAM, TO PLAY FOR YOUR NATION IS PRIDE,FROM 60s TO 80s ALL THOSE WHO WEAR NATIONAL JEASY WHERE ALLWAYS READY TO DIE FOR THIS NATION,
OBIBINI 11 years ago

What right things must be done before he rejoins the Black Stars?HE CAN GO TO HELL!!Because of football these semi-illiterates are bluffing the nation.Ghana is far,far bigger than them.

What right things must be done before he rejoins the Black Stars?HE CAN GO TO HELL!!Because of football these semi-illiterates are bluffing the nation.Ghana is far,far bigger than them.
Concern Citizen 11 years ago

So, after reading thru Jordan, Dede, and Essien articles and looking back to Gyan, Muntari, Appiah and K. P Boateng it is crystally clear that most of the issues and problems in the national team is managerial. Few of them co ...
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So, after reading thru Jordan, Dede, and Essien articles and looking back to Gyan, Muntari, Appiah and K. P Boateng it is crystally clear that most of the issues and problems in the national team is managerial. Few of them could be attributed to the players but that is why we have "MANAGERS" to deal tactfully, resolve the issues and foster a team spirit for success. Apparently, that is lacking in our system. It is impottant to have a dual mindset to manage and merge both the local and foreign players and that requires someone with both skills and experience. It is erroneous to assume that b'cos the foreign palyer were/are Ghanaians they should be treated as local players. It is easy for people leaving in Ghana to say that. But if you have lived quite long outside you will see the sence in what I'm saying. For this reason I have long advocated for Dasaily to be the head coach while Appiah should be assistant focussing on defence for which he has experience.
Now we have a big task of not only solving this problem but also figure out how to prevent it from happening again and readying ourselves for the world cup campaign.
WE HAVE LOST A GREAT OPPORTUNITY OF BRINGING HOME THE AFCON CUP.
I'm fully convinced that had Muntari, Dede and Essien been in the squad the results would have been diffrent but all these players are somehow pissed off one way or the other at MANAGEMENT.
Let the GFA mamagement fix this or be retrenched/redeployed ( as Rawlings will have us take it).
Thanks for the audience.
Owura Collins, from Berekum. 11 years ago

looking at our team now i think we don't have supporting striker who will support Asamonh Gyan.

looking at our team now i think we don't have supporting striker who will support Asamonh Gyan.

Essien is willing to return – Mike Gizo

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