World stars arrive for Essien charity match

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PROMOTE GHANA 10 years ago

THIS IS A GREAT MOVE TO HELP THE POOR IN AFRICA. GOD BLESS YOU ESSIEN. YOU ARE ALSO PROMOTING GHANA AND AFRICA BY BRINGING IN THESE EUROPEAN STARS. THANKS TO GHANAIANS FOR THE PEACE AND DEMOCRACY WE HAVE PRACTICED SO WELL

THIS IS A GREAT MOVE TO HELP THE POOR IN AFRICA. GOD BLESS YOU ESSIEN. YOU ARE ALSO PROMOTING GHANA AND AFRICA BY BRINGING IN THESE EUROPEAN STARS. THANKS TO GHANAIANS FOR THE PEACE AND DEMOCRACY WE HAVE PRACTICED SO WELL
Joseph Nii Teiko Hammond 10 years ago

That is a good thing essien.keep it up.

That is a good thing essien.keep it up.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

WE NEED ABEYIE TO PLAY THE 7 FOR GBSTARS....TOO MANY FOOLS IN GH, I SWEAR

WE NEED ABEYIE TO PLAY THE 7 FOR GBSTARS....TOO MANY FOOLS IN GH, I SWEAR
MR. TRUTH 10 years ago

PLEASE COACH APPIAH, CALL ABAYIE TO THE BLACK STARS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.!!!

PLEASE COACH APPIAH, CALL ABAYIE TO THE BLACK STARS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.!!!
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFOOOL! 10 years ago

WHAT A PRIDEFOOOOOOOOL STATEMENT.

WHAT A PRIDEFOOOOOOOOL STATEMENT.
Mr.N 10 years ago

Zambia won their match against Lesotho 4 to nil now the showdown of Accra is on we have to go pass Lesotho first.

Zambia won their match against Lesotho 4 to nil now the showdown of Accra is on we have to go pass Lesotho first.
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Nii 10 years ago

mr N the show down is going to be Accra but Kumasi.

mr N the show down is going to be Accra but Kumasi.
VICE RESSIEN 10 years ago

nice of all these guys: Kaka, Michael Ballack, Luca Modric, Florent Malouda, James Hubert Lawrence, David Ginola, Makalele, Quincy Abeyie, Scott Smith, Ricardo Cavalho, Mark Bright and David Ginola.

GOOD MOVE BY ESSIEN... ...
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nice of all these guys: Kaka, Michael Ballack, Luca Modric, Florent Malouda, James Hubert Lawrence, David Ginola, Makalele, Quincy Abeyie, Scott Smith, Ricardo Cavalho, Mark Bright and David Ginola.

GOOD MOVE BY ESSIEN... shoving quincy down the throat of the ROTTEN GFA.
Augustine, Manchester. 10 years ago

Ghanaweb,did you have to repeat David Ginola? Essien, God bless you for the assembly of stars in Ghana and good to hear that Tony Yeboah, Sammy Tugah and Oppong Weah are all playing. I wish I was in Ghana to be able to attend ...
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Ghanaweb,did you have to repeat David Ginola? Essien, God bless you for the assembly of stars in Ghana and good to hear that Tony Yeboah, Sammy Tugah and Oppong Weah are all playing. I wish I was in Ghana to be able to attend this match. I wish them all a happy stay in Ghana.
Adofo Asiama 10 years ago

"The World IV team is ably represented by Kaka, Michael Ballack, Luca Modric, Florent Malouda, James Hubert Lawrence, David Ginola, Makalele, Quincy Abeyie, Scott Smith, Ricardo Cavalho, Mark Bright and David Ginola."

I RE ...
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"The World IV team is ably represented by Kaka, Michael Ballack, Luca Modric, Florent Malouda, James Hubert Lawrence, David Ginola, Makalele, Quincy Abeyie, Scott Smith, Ricardo Cavalho, Mark Bright and David Ginola."

I RECKON HERE THAT 2 DAVID GINOLAS WILL BE PLAYING ON THE SAME SIDE.....HOW STUPID GHANAIAN JOURNALISTS COULD BE....HUH !!!!
The African Patriot 10 years ago

Our politicians are zero. Look what our footballers are doing for the nation?! This is a heavy public relation measures for the country. Good image, Good thing.

We thank you!
Blessing to Essien
The one Ghanaians were dem ...
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Our politicians are zero. Look what our footballers are doing for the nation?! This is a heavy public relation measures for the country. Good image, Good thing.

We thank you!
Blessing to Essien
The one Ghanaians were demolishing because he did not want to play for Ghana anymore due to his injuries and concentration on his local career.
wy-ef uk 10 years ago

gud talk bruv,even nt playn 4 Gh he has done gud 4 orphans n gud public relation.our so called politician shd learn from this n stop embezzle de poor citizens funs.

gud talk bruv,even nt playn 4 Gh he has done gud 4 orphans n gud public relation.our so called politician shd learn from this n stop embezzle de poor citizens funs.
KWAME OWUSU 10 years ago

we love you

we love you
focus 10 years ago

Wish I am in Ghana right now! Well done Michael Essien, now join the Black Stars!

Wish I am in Ghana right now! Well done Michael Essien, now join the Black Stars!
Kofi 10 years ago

Play for your national team no matter our stupid leaders who does think of their stomachs.

Play for your national team no matter our stupid leaders who does think of their stomachs.
OSEI KOF, UFUM, RAZAK 10 years ago

WHERE ARE THE REAL OLD MEN? AT LEAST THEY CAN THROW THEIR WEAK LEGS.

WHERE ARE THE REAL OLD MEN? AT LEAST THEY CAN THROW THEIR WEAK LEGS.
Joe DUSU 10 years ago

ABEDI AND ROGER ARE IN THIER 60'S NOW PLASE WE DONT WANT CASUALTIES AT THE STADIUM.. I BEG U, FIRGIVE ME
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ABEDI AND ROGER ARE IN THIER 60'S NOW PLASE WE DONT WANT CASUALTIES AT THE STADIUM.. I BEG U, FIRGIVE ME
JOEDUSU@YAHOO.COM
King Hayford 10 years ago

May the Good God continue to bless you Essien And May your foot be blessed, because through that foot, others depend for their survival.

May the Good God continue to bless you Essien And May your foot be blessed, because through that foot, others depend for their survival.
Kojo Agatebe, Oregon 10 years ago

Wish I could be there to see some of my favorite players (past and present) play. Thanks Essien.

Wish I could be there to see some of my favorite players (past and present) play. Thanks Essien.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

WE NEED MORE FIFA FRIENDLY GAMES IN GH. THIS WILL BOOST ECONOMIC BUSINESS AND CREATE MORE INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT. I THINK THE MIN OF SPORTS N THE PRESIDENT SHOULD FORCE THIS GUY TO HOST MORE FRIENDLY GAMES IN GH. INSTEAD ...
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WE NEED MORE FIFA FRIENDLY GAMES IN GH. THIS WILL BOOST ECONOMIC BUSINESS AND CREATE MORE INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT. I THINK THE MIN OF SPORTS N THE PRESIDENT SHOULD FORCE THIS GUY TO HOST MORE FRIENDLY GAMES IN GH. INSTEAD OF TAKING ALL THAT BU$INESS OVERSEAS TO FATTEN HIS PERSONAL BANK ACCT.
Ddddd 10 years ago

Indeed he is a fool.

Indeed he is a fool.
what 10 years ago

WHY HE IS ? DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY TIMES HE HAS SENT LETTER TO FIFA FOR THAT GAME? THIS IS FOR ESSIEN NOT FOR GFA..... DEE WU FIE ASAM

WHY HE IS ? DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY TIMES HE HAS SENT LETTER TO FIFA FOR THAT GAME? THIS IS FOR ESSIEN NOT FOR GFA..... DEE WU FIE ASAM
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFOOOL! 10 years ago

AND YOU ARE PRIDEFOOOL, HAHAHAHAHAAA

AND YOU ARE PRIDEFOOOL, HAHAHAHAHAAA
Owura 10 years ago

thank God for this wonderful game happening in Ghana. God bless our homeland Ghana and our nation Africa.

thank God for this wonderful game happening in Ghana. God bless our homeland Ghana and our nation Africa.
Koboko 10 years ago

Owura, what do you mean by Africa IV Team vs World IV Team? Do you meant Africa XI vs World XI?

Owura, what do you mean by Africa IV Team vs World IV Team? Do you meant Africa XI vs World XI?
Brain 10 years ago

Doogy, please, read the article before you comment on someones comment. The article mentioned IX and IV.

Doogy, please, read the article before you comment on someones comment. The article mentioned IX and IV.
Zack, Ghananian Japanese 10 years ago

proud of you guys

proud of you guys
gyasi nimako 10 years ago

may the good lord bless you Michael, but these are not world players, they are retired and inactive plyers

may the good lord bless you Michael, but these are not world players, they are retired and inactive plyers
Kaduna Mafia 10 years ago

do not encourage people like essien and dede who refuse to plat for black stars to be holding charity matches

do not encourage people like essien and dede who refuse to plat for black stars to be holding charity matches
KOBBY J 10 years ago

SERVE YOUR NATION TOO MICHAEL. GOOD LUCK

SERVE YOUR NATION TOO MICHAEL. GOOD LUCK
Niti 10 years ago

Match timee please

Match timee please
Nana Fredua Asante-Oware 10 years ago

but where is C. RONALDO

but where is C. RONALDO
Ama 10 years ago

i know right , all the noise they were making about C .RONALDO

i know right , all the noise they were making about C .RONALDO
Singh 10 years ago

Thank you everyone for taking part in the game, and Especially to Essein, who started this Charity. Some people on here are moaning saying "where is C. Ronaldo" , come on guys, Ronaldo maybe is busy in something, appreciate w ...
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Thank you everyone for taking part in the game, and Especially to Essein, who started this Charity. Some people on here are moaning saying "where is C. Ronaldo" , come on guys, Ronaldo maybe is busy in something, appreciate whoever is here rather than moaning.
Nokwarehene 10 years ago

This the moment of truth for the whole country to watch and make judgments about the great Quincy Owusu Abeyie. I cannot congratulate you enough Micheal Essien.

This the moment of truth for the whole country to watch and make judgments about the great Quincy Owusu Abeyie. I cannot congratulate you enough Micheal Essien.
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

This is a prehistoric event.
An 'annuonyam' event.
It is "onipa y3 ade3 a, Os3 ay3yie" event that wraps up and seal the covenant between the son and the father.

Michael, the Bison-De Train. The Kwabena Esssien of old has ...
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This is a prehistoric event.
An 'annuonyam' event.
It is "onipa y3 ade3 a, Os3 ay3yie" event that wraps up and seal the covenant between the son and the father.

Michael, the Bison-De Train. The Kwabena Esssien of old has been given all the honour ever bestowed gallantly on a true son of born of an 'ideal woman' called Amma Ghana.

It is upon the above premises, I, the chief whip of the season(with much apologies to the Governor and his deputy) on this day, swear by the power of the V-Stall's energy drink that, if Michael Essien, the bone of the above contention, fail or refuse to join the GBS in our attempt to tame the hungry Zambians who currently are our nemesis, the only stumbling block to our triumphant entry into 'Heaven', Rio De Janeiro perse. I shall lead in the first rank of angry fans of the GBS, as a true son amongst Amma Ghana's 24M children, help to strangle him to death with my bear hands. Haaa
Dare me, dare see, dare take a joke.

In that, s3 wo ni ahw3 wo ama wo se afifri a, wo nso hw3 no kosi wuo' Efiri s3, "adwumay3 sin nni akatua"

I stand accused or challenged.
Beats Me.
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

More often than I care to remember, Michael Essien has paid his dues to Ghana when we talk about soccer.
But enough is not enough for him.

I wonder how he would feel if he woke up the next morning to hear Ghana has been ...
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More often than I care to remember, Michael Essien has paid his dues to Ghana when we talk about soccer.
But enough is not enough for him.

I wonder how he would feel if he woke up the next morning to hear Ghana has been eliminated from our WC aspirations, one of which was to have entered the WC three consecutive times when he would have inwardly conceded that, with his gifted talent, he could have helped.

More often than not, Essien and many other soccer recalcitrants have mistakenly concluded that they have every right to quit in the light of adversities that faces them in their chosen field. But hei, "nea 3b3y3 wo, 3ne nea wobenya no, 3mmpa ho da"

Too many in similar conditions have succumbed to this seductive spirit of blaming others for their troubles. They would serve their purposes much better to examine their inherited advantages playing ball.

This comes to mind, the unpopular stance the Ayews took. The boys appear innocent but very pragmatic and unguarded. Not knowing the effects of taking such decisions on themselves and the nation down the lane. Most especially when it involves one's own country.

Do you think Essien's foundation of hope and all the jazz associated with it currently, would receive the jolt, the proclamation and the notoriety it has enjoyed this year and beyond if he does not timely join or get involve in the WC struggle?
"As3m-s3b3"
Why create artificial enmity between you and your love ones?

They should remember, one is accountable for what he does with his life.
Are you disenchanted with the hand that life has dealt with you?
Frustrated, rejected and feel down?

You can change those circumstances or perceptions to some more favourable stuff. Never give up on the hand that feeds you. I mean, nea w'ahw3 wo ama w'ay3yie"
Be a hero forever, do not create enemies for yourself.

The "continuous stay out" by you all hurts Ghana. It is absolutely unnecessary and ungodly.
The 24M of us shall turn against you if Ghana should be expelled from the WC proceedings.
"Be fore-warned is to be fore-armed".

SEPTEMBER SHALL WELCOME YOU ALL INTO THE FOLD, so we can shake them up. Haaa
Stay focus.
Beats Me.
Beats Me.
Mr.N 10 years ago

Mother Ghana must also remember her sons and daughters in time of need. This comes to mind Richard “Olele” Paul Frank Kingson a.k.a Faruk Gürsoy, Atte Nyimpuo, Meeewuradze Nyankopon, “Ekom Yeye” “Kakra a yebedi nt ...
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Mother Ghana must also remember her sons and daughters in time of need. This comes to mind Richard “Olele” Paul Frank Kingson a.k.a Faruk Gürsoy, Atte Nyimpuo, Meeewuradze Nyankopon, “Ekom Yeye” “Kakra a yebedi nti” after all the years of services had come to nothing.

"A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday, does not know what it is today, nor what it is trying to do."

A Nation That Does Not Honour Its Heroes Is Not Worth Dying For. ...

I like my favorite General of all time General George Smith Patton Jr., once said: “There are three ways that men get what they want; by planning, by working, and by praying.”
The nation Ghana only prays for her Heroes in times of need and we expect them to give their best and have the fire of patriotism.
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

MotherGhana doesn't have to remember anything, I mean nothing.

MotherGhana may be broke or rich, beautiful or ugly, she knows one thing for certain: Out of the tropical sweat, amidst night time bedmatics, the unceasing th ...
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MotherGhana doesn't have to remember anything, I mean nothing.

MotherGhana may be broke or rich, beautiful or ugly, she knows one thing for certain: Out of the tropical sweat, amidst night time bedmatics, the unceasing throw-ups,
fevers associated with that nine-month co-habitation with the unborn child. The 'atantande3' as the main subject in the nurturing, love and the cherishing of the child, mother Ghana is destined and influenced by our cultural and our moral values to make sure you grow u a responsible person. Like insurance policy and its accompanied premium, the child isalso garded by the same inanimate principle to pay back, OOPS! to take care of the old.
Remember, he who is given, much is expected of him.

Your boy can amass all the riches of the world, it is incumbent on him unconditionally to honour Mama in times like these.
In the same ken, your boy could be broke as the church mouse, it is the poor boy's business to take care of Mama by at leas, running on errands for her.

It would be unchristian, sheer ungratefulness, as well as unethical for Essien to stay aloof at his current playing status as I have watched him play after his injury, Real Madrid, good hope, and all that, to offer any more flimsy excuses whilst he watches his motherGhana beaten to death by Zambia or by the controversial Suarez of 2010 WC come 2014.

"Don't think about think your country can do for you but what you...... Who said that Mr Nancy?
You do not condone with these selfish players. Lt us share ourselves Haaaaa

Even if Essien should suffer any career ending injury, he could/would survive the booty mother Ghana has made it possible for him the rest of his life
So why is he grumbling and whining?
My Godson would love to quote, n all things give praise to God.
After all, what will benefit a man who gains the whole world and loses his soul?

"Wo papa annhw3 wo a, na 3nnkyer3 s3 ma 3nnhw3 no bi. Wonim Obr3, ahohia, ne atopa k3se3 a, obuui3 ansaa na orewo wo"
"Fa 3hO we 3"
eats Me.
Mr.N 10 years ago

When JFK made that statement he was preaching to a country who have so much and still expecting more, a country which is milk and honey, they always remember and honor their heroes. Mame Ghana is quick to trowel you under the ...
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When JFK made that statement he was preaching to a country who have so much and still expecting more, a country which is milk and honey, they always remember and honor their heroes. Mame Ghana is quick to trowel you under the bus promised made never kept 1978 comes to mind house was promised half piece of cloth was given, great players are now lotto receiver. Come down and play for us forget your country of birth your father or your mother is Ghanaian one touch and you are out. There are so many ways to give back and he is doing the right thing. Now you answer this question where was Odenkey Marcel Abbey Desailly when AmaGhana need him most when the Cameroonians were showcasing their trade @ the world cup?
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

Am surprise you are comparing the Ghana, a third world to the 'gangantuan' US in terms of politics and economies.
Beats Me.

Am surprise you are comparing the Ghana, a third world to the 'gangantuan' US in terms of politics and economies.
Beats Me.
Mr.N 10 years ago

Where not compare I thought all third world in fact most countries are aspiring to become like 'gangantuan' US if your politics and economies policies are not in line with Uncle Sam they have a name for you oooops country lik ...
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Where not compare I thought all third world in fact most countries are aspiring to become like 'gangantuan' US if your politics and economies policies are not in line with Uncle Sam they have a name for you oooops country like Cuba come to mind. I have to bell to finish this.
Mr.N 10 years ago

Prof S'Berta on the war path if I did not know better I would have said V-power is at work.

Prof S'Berta on the war path if I did not know better I would have said V-power is at work.
Kk 10 years ago

Quincy Abeyie will always have a team. He is the key player in a lot of his clubs. I am suprised Ghanaian havent seen his talent yet! very sad, they easy win tournament with him

Quincy Abeyie will always have a team. He is the key player in a lot of his clubs. I am suprised Ghanaian havent seen his talent yet! very sad, they easy win tournament with him
TONI 10 years ago

GOD HAS BLESS OUR NATION GHANA SO LETS ALL GHANAIAN TO SUPPORT THEM AND PRAY FOR ALL THE PRAYERS

GOD HAS BLESS OUR NATION GHANA SO LETS ALL GHANAIAN TO SUPPORT THEM AND PRAY FOR ALL THE PRAYERS
kwaku prince 10 years ago

the great footballa markel essiesn.maygod richely bless! u and our country be strong keep going up in football.

the great footballa markel essiesn.maygod richely bless! u and our country be strong keep going up in football.
i knew it 10 years ago

where is christiano ronaldo

where is christiano ronaldo
Proper--Germany 10 years ago

Ronaldo played for Portugal yesterday and Messi for Arge--in case you miss him too.

Ronaldo played for Portugal yesterday and Messi for Arge--in case you miss him too.
Awasaso 10 years ago

Essien is leading the way and we are behind him all the way.

Essien is leading the way and we are behind him all the way.
Dennis Amewuda 10 years ago

Is always good to remember where u come from.We proud to be Ghanians

Is always good to remember where u come from.We proud to be Ghanians
Kwame Safo 10 years ago

Nobody is talking about the Black Stars feat see where our priorities are in Ghana? The Stars went to Sudan and won a crucial game with a man down and there's no account about this in the news. What sort of journlalists have ...
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Nobody is talking about the Black Stars feat see where our priorities are in Ghana? The Stars went to Sudan and won a crucial game with a man down and there's no account about this in the news. What sort of journlalists have we any way?
kool 10 years ago

lf we make a mistake nd bring bk these arrogant players into d team, d black stars will b doomed, there will b no unity and this will b a rebirth of Abedi-Akwesi APPIAH fracas that cost us our victory. by d way what's d cost ...
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lf we make a mistake nd bring bk these arrogant players into d team, d black stars will b doomed, there will b no unity and this will b a rebirth of Abedi-Akwesi APPIAH fracas that cost us our victory. by d way what's d cost of d chatterd flight as against gate proceeds? the timing of d match is to let Ghanaians root for those guys' return into d team. who''ll b d captain, Essien or? will Dede b his deputy? where will those now playing for d team b? monkey de work baboon...let's read through d lines else we''ll laugh @ d wrong side of our mouth
PEKI TUMU 10 years ago

Will John Kuffour Ttake note. This is how to raise funds for private foundations/Chrities.

It is not for the government to also fund such foundations

Will John Kuffour Ttake note. This is how to raise funds for private foundations/Chrities.

It is not for the government to also fund such foundations

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