Gyan: We are scared to play in Cairo

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4 Year Old 10 years ago

Don't be afraid. God is us. You will even do better at their backyard.

Don't be afraid. God is us. You will even do better at their backyard.
Odasanyi, London 10 years ago

ASAMOAH GYAN IS RIGHT. IF THE GFA FAILS, THE GOVERNMENT MUST STEP IN. LIFE IS PRECIOUS.

ASAMOAH GYAN IS RIGHT. IF THE GFA FAILS, THE GOVERNMENT MUST STEP IN. LIFE IS PRECIOUS.
BlindMan 10 years ago

Egypt would need A 'basket' to carry Ghana goals!

Egypt would need A 'basket' to carry Ghana goals!
Egyptian President 10 years ago

I have a feeling that FIFA will change the venue because any other decision will make FIFA look like idiots. This is not a fool's ride.

I have a feeling that FIFA will change the venue because any other decision will make FIFA look like idiots. This is not a fool's ride.
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jimy somer 10 years ago

EVEN ISSA HAYATOU AND BLATTER DONT WANT TO SEE GHANA IN BRAZIL. THATS WHY THEY GAVE * POINTS * GOALS TO ZAMBIA,THEY WANT GHANA TO BE ELIMINATED BUT GOD IS WITH US.HAYATOU JALOUS GHANA HE WANT ONLY CAMEROUN.

EVEN ISSA HAYATOU AND BLATTER DONT WANT TO SEE GHANA IN BRAZIL. THATS WHY THEY GAVE * POINTS * GOALS TO ZAMBIA,THEY WANT GHANA TO BE ELIMINATED BUT GOD IS WITH US.HAYATOU JALOUS GHANA HE WANT ONLY CAMEROUN.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

SAY U ARE SCARED N CANT PLAY IN VIOLENCE PRONE EGYPT, PERIOD. YENTUMI BO WO HO....WE PREFER SAUDI OR ITALY

SAY U ARE SCARED N CANT PLAY IN VIOLENCE PRONE EGYPT, PERIOD. YENTUMI BO WO HO....WE PREFER SAUDI OR ITALY
Bankudini 10 years ago

Increasing order of STUPIDITY:
GFA < FIFA < CAF.

It did not appear to me in any news that CAF showed any concern about scheduling such a match in Cairo. Which implies neither of these bodies were concerned if the BS acce ...
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Increasing order of STUPIDITY:
GFA < FIFA < CAF.

It did not appear to me in any news that CAF showed any concern about scheduling such a match in Cairo. Which implies neither of these bodies were concerned if the BS accept to go and kill themselves.
UNCLE KOFI 10 years ago

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT IF EVEN IN GHANA THEIR SUPPORTERS SHOWED THEIR POLITICAL FACTIONALISM AND NEARLLY FOUGHT. OUR PLAYERS HAVE CAUSE TO BE AFRAID. GFA SHOULD PRESS ON TO HAVE THE VENUE CHANGED

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT IF EVEN IN GHANA THEIR SUPPORTERS SHOWED THEIR POLITICAL FACTIONALISM AND NEARLLY FOUGHT. OUR PLAYERS HAVE CAUSE TO BE AFRAID. GFA SHOULD PRESS ON TO HAVE THE VENUE CHANGED
KWASI A 10 years ago

I believe some members of FIFA were in Kumasi to witness the Political factionalism they (both the supporters and players) showed. This should tell FIFA that life is not two to toy with one. They should save Ghana from any ca ...
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I believe some members of FIFA were in Kumasi to witness the Political factionalism they (both the supporters and players) showed. This should tell FIFA that life is not two to toy with one. They should save Ghana from any calamity
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JACK 10 years ago

THIS IS THE TIME THAT THE WHOLE WORLD IS WAITING TO SEE THE POWER OF THE FIFA,AND GHANA GOVERNMENT HAVE TO STEP ON THIS BEFOR IT WILL BE TOO LATE,I KNOW THIS NORTH AFRICANS AND EVERYBODY KNOWS WHAT THY CAN DO

THIS IS THE TIME THAT THE WHOLE WORLD IS WAITING TO SEE THE POWER OF THE FIFA,AND GHANA GOVERNMENT HAVE TO STEP ON THIS BEFOR IT WILL BE TOO LATE,I KNOW THIS NORTH AFRICANS AND EVERYBODY KNOWS WHAT THY CAN DO
Wonderful 6-1 ! 10 years ago

We will not risk anything. We have already proved that we are capable of out playing them !

We will not risk anything. We have already proved that we are capable of out playing them !
kwame no 1 10 years ago

Political and security situation

In Cairo, since early 2011, protests have taken place near the Constitutional Court and the Presidential Palace, Tahrir Square, the Maspero area of downtown Cairo, the Abasiya district, the ...
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Political and security situation

In Cairo, since early 2011, protests have taken place near the Constitutional Court and the Presidential Palace, Tahrir Square, the Maspero area of downtown Cairo, the Abasiya district, the Israeli embassy in the district of Giza, the US Embassy in the Garden City district, Simon Bolivar Square and the Muhammad Mahmoud area.

Demonstrations often happen on Fridays but can occur at any time and with little warning. The atmosphere at demonstrations can change quickly and without warning. Police may use tear gas for crowd control. Reports suggest that a few of those attending demonstrations are armed and that arrests have been made of people intending to cause violence.

Since former President Morsi was removed from office on 3 July 2013, there have been violent clashes between the opposing groups and the security forces. Most of the clashes have taken place in Cairo, Alexandria and Mansoura, but there have also been clashes elsewhere, including, Luxor, Assyut, Suez, Ismaliyya, and Qena. The Red Sea resort of Hurghada has seen limited protests. The Red Sea resorts in South Sinai, including Sharm-el-Sheikh have remained calm throughout.

On 14 August security forces ended sit-in protests in Cairo, near Cairo University at Giza and at the Rabaa Al-Adaweya mosque in Nasr City. This resulted in at least 500 deaths. Violent clashes also occurred near Mostafa Mahmoud Square in Mohandiseen, Cairo. On 17 August there were further violent clashes in Ramses Square and at the Al Fatah Mosque between protesters and security forces.

In Alexandria, demonstrations have centered on the Ibrahim Mosque and the area of Sidi Gaber. There have also been clashes between groups of demonstrators in Suez, Ismalia and Port Said Governorates. Further demonstrations are likely. Protests and disturbances have blocked roads in parts of Egypt including Sinai, Aswan, Qena, Suez and between Luxor and Hurghada.

A US citizen was killed in demonstrations in Alexandria on Friday 28 June. Press reporting suggests that he was stabbed after being seen to be filming the demonstration. Other press reporting suggests that some of those demonstrating in Tahrir Square and elsewhere are hostile and suspicious of any foreigners present. British and foreign nationals have been arrested during demonstrations.

Serious sexual assaults on women have happened during some demonstrations in Tahrir Square. More than 40 rapes and sexual assaults of Egyptian and foreign women were reported at demonstrations on 30 June.

Follow the news on television and radio closely, and take advice from the authorities, hotels and tour operators. Stay away from demonstrations and large gatherings of people. If you become aware of any nearby protests, leave the area immediately.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

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Mr.N@Irreconcilable differences 10 years ago

Gyan is not saying we are afraid of them we do not want to play them in Cairo in the middle of war. By the way God always asks to apply common sense no wonder your ID is says 4 Year old.

Gyan is not saying we are afraid of them we do not want to play them in Cairo in the middle of war. By the way God always asks to apply common sense no wonder your ID is says 4 Year old.
Rasheed@to bring KLaus. Toppmoller 10 years ago

I thought you were the one quoting bible verses, when I said I was bringing Klaus Toppmoller. Now you antagonizing your fellow pastor for quoting the smae bible verses. What kind of pastor are you?.Mr.N

I thought you were the one quoting bible verses, when I said I was bringing Klaus Toppmoller. Now you antagonizing your fellow pastor for quoting the smae bible verses. What kind of pastor are you?.Mr.N
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 10 years ago

God is but the earth quakes, God is yet disaster strikes and lots of people lose their lives or get serious injuries. This is why the bible says "people perish for lack of knowledge" Who in his rightful mind will wake up in t ...
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God is but the earth quakes, God is yet disaster strikes and lots of people lose their lives or get serious injuries. This is why the bible says "people perish for lack of knowledge" Who in his rightful mind will wake up in the morning and ask God "today should I go to work or not? Should I eat, drink etc? The answer is none because it's a daily routine and you have to pursue it to make ends meet. You don't walk through fire for fun hoping that God will protect you, no. We're not scared of Egypt, not even one bit but caution must be taken to bring our players back alive that's our concern. You can't play God in this?
Rasheed 10 years ago

Is Iraq safe?,yet world cup qualifying matches are played there. Do those countries complain?

Is Iraq safe?,yet world cup qualifying matches are played there. Do those countries complain?
Jonny 10 years ago

Yeh i know some moslems dont care about their lives so if black stars dont feel safe ask for change of venue or boycott becaause life is not for sale

Yeh i know some moslems dont care about their lives so if black stars dont feel safe ask for change of venue or boycott becaause life is not for sale
Rasheed 10 years ago

Thou shall not fear Jonny. Nothing will happen by the grace of God. Zimbabwe, Guinea and Mozambique, all went there and played their matches without complaining .That is what FIFA will tell us.

Thou shall not fear Jonny. Nothing will happen by the grace of God. Zimbabwe, Guinea and Mozambique, all went there and played their matches without complaining .That is what FIFA will tell us.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

SORRY.....

SORRY.....
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 10 years ago

Haaaa na this man paa de3, Zimbabwe, Guinea and Mozambique, all went there without incidence so we should rake fire on our bosoms as well, don't you think our garment can catch fire and burn also? This is the final of finals ...
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Haaaa na this man paa de3, Zimbabwe, Guinea and Mozambique, all went there without incidence so we should rake fire on our bosoms as well, don't you think our garment can catch fire and burn also? This is the final of finals and the Egyptians have suffered the first defeat and they were angry and wants to use their internal crisis to INTIMIDATE us.

Why do you want to force us into the lion den?
kwaku new york 10 years ago

you are a real fool to say that. are you a ghanaian? i don't think so otherwise you would not have said that. iraq is iraq and egypt is egypt..we are less concern about what is going on in iraq but more concern about our prec ...
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you are a real fool to say that. are you a ghanaian? i don't think so otherwise you would not have said that. iraq is iraq and egypt is egypt..we are less concern about what is going on in iraq but more concern about our precious players and their safety. i think you remember what happened to togo is angola.
Johnny, Atlanta GA 10 years ago

Some people just don't get it.

Some people just don't get it.
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

I don't think you know Arabs, and especially what actually transpires in the savage country called Egypt. Even some of its own citizens are running away because of lack of security.

I have warned that FIFA had to find a di ...
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I don't think you know Arabs, and especially what actually transpires in the savage country called Egypt. Even some of its own citizens are running away because of lack of security.

I have warned that FIFA had to find a different venue for the match, and Ghana has to begin tackling the organization for the sake of security concerns.

I can tell you that if we try to win in Egypt our players could be in danger because fans would descend on the them and no one could do a damn thing. Egyptians are like that. Asamoah Gyan is right!
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The Don 10 years ago

We not only have to think about the players but the fans who are going to make the treacherous journey, and be amongst a volatile crowd. GFA should insist on a neatral venue, in case we give them another 6 goals, and their fa ...
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We not only have to think about the players but the fans who are going to make the treacherous journey, and be amongst a volatile crowd. GFA should insist on a neatral venue, in case we give them another 6 goals, and their fans vent their anger on the Ghanaian supporters
NOKORE NA EYE OOH 10 years ago

Stop that God paradiems of foolishnes. Put your hand in a burning fire and ask God to protect you from the fire. God do not protect intentional risky situation. A new venue is the best in times of such conditions. Stop abusin ...
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Stop that God paradiems of foolishnes. Put your hand in a burning fire and ask God to protect you from the fire. God do not protect intentional risky situation. A new venue is the best in times of such conditions. Stop abusing God.
WOFA WOHOO 10 years ago

Go there and beat them at their backyard and nothing would touch you INSHAALLAH because we have already prayed and still praying you.All we want as GHANAIANS is for you guys to give us the biggest Xmas and New years gift in a ...
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Go there and beat them at their backyard and nothing would touch you INSHAALLAH because we have already prayed and still praying you.All we want as GHANAIANS is for you guys to give us the biggest Xmas and New years gift in advance take GHANA to Brazil 2014,thanking you for the big Sallah EID MUBARACK gift on the 15th of October 6-1 bashing of Egypt.We are all praying and looking forward to the xmas,new year gift.Go there and play your game and pls do not play defensive bcos you need to beat them in their backyard,take totl control of the midfield and the game in total.God bless you we are with you remember you would not be alone
Amanor Isaac USA. 10 years ago

Seriously,I dont want my beloved brothers to go and play over there.I feel a kind of heaviness,and I can say that if we go there to score them,we will loose lives.It is a perfect grounds for any terrorist to strike since it c ...
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Seriously,I dont want my beloved brothers to go and play over there.I feel a kind of heaviness,and I can say that if we go there to score them,we will loose lives.It is a perfect grounds for any terrorist to strike since it can be attributed to aggrieved supporters.I think this is what pastor Otabil prophesied and people attributed it to politics in Ghana.LIVE is precious .FIFA must be serious.Brothers please DONT go to Egypt.we love you and you are the only thing that make me think and talk about Ghana,Gyan please talk to the rest and coach K .Appiah .DONT I SAY DONT GO TO EGYEPT.That will be a stupid boldness ok.
EKOW PHOBIA 10 years ago

I do not blame you guys but the unreasonable FIFA.The FIFA executive would go to Egypt with loads of body guards around them!

I do not blame you guys but the unreasonable FIFA.The FIFA executive would go to Egypt with loads of body guards around them!
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

Loads of body guard should be in hundreds of thousands.

Egyptians are more savage than you could imagine; they are pure animals, I can guarantee you that. When they descend on our players, nothing could retain them.

Loads of body guard should be in hundreds of thousands.

Egyptians are more savage than you could imagine; they are pure animals, I can guarantee you that. When they descend on our players, nothing could retain them.
Kwesi Guyman 10 years ago

Scores of football spectators died in Egypt not so long ago .AS the Muslim Brotherhood is intermittently fighting against the government itself how on earth can we be sure that the football grounds shall be safe?.
The las ...
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Scores of football spectators died in Egypt not so long ago .AS the Muslim Brotherhood is intermittently fighting against the government itself how on earth can we be sure that the football grounds shall be safe?.
The last thing a football player wants to do is to look over his shoulders during a football match as crucially important as Ghana V Egypt. We have really trounced Egypt in the first leg. Similarly, the Egyptian spectators can devise means to frighten our footballers and supporter into losing about 8 goals to say 1 or two. This is a possibility. Sadly, we cannot trust our |Northern African brothers. They are simply unpredictable.
The match must be changed to another non-war-torn country of Egypt's choice otherwise our Government must take the issue up with FIFA. It would be unreasonable to expect us to play in Cairo at the moment.
Rachel 10 years ago

I agree with Gyan. Because of their opposition to the Egyptian govt, the Moslem brotherhood are backing the Black stars to beat the pharoahs. Imagine the blackstars winning this match & these govt opposers chanting for our te ...
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I agree with Gyan. Because of their opposition to the Egyptian govt, the Moslem brotherhood are backing the Black stars to beat the pharoahs. Imagine the blackstars winning this match & these govt opposers chanting for our team, the probability of the stadium turning into a chaos is very great. Hope fifa listens to the cries of our team.
Wonderful 6-1 ! 10 years ago

If the venue is not moved outside Egypt by the deadline, we should all send our objections to FIFA. It is the responsibility of every Ghanaian to express themselves. We cannot risk any life. FIFA must listen to us.

If the venue is not moved outside Egypt by the deadline, we should all send our objections to FIFA. It is the responsibility of every Ghanaian to express themselves. We cannot risk any life. FIFA must listen to us.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

In a forest a fox bumps into a little rabbit, and says, "Hi,
junior, what are you up to?"
"I'm writing a dissertation on how rabbits eat foxes," said
the rabbit.
"Come now, friend rabbit, you know that's impossible!"
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In a forest a fox bumps into a little rabbit, and says, "Hi,
junior, what are you up to?"
"I'm writing a dissertation on how rabbits eat foxes," said
the rabbit.
"Come now, friend rabbit, you know that's impossible!"
"Well, follow me and I'll show you." They both go into the
rabbit's dwelling and after a while the rabbit emerges with a
satisfied expression on his face.
Comes along a wolf. "Hello, what are we doing these days?"
"I'm writing the second chapter of my thesis, on how rabbits
devour wolves."
"Are you crazy? Where is your academic honesty?"
"Come with me and I'll show you." As before, the rabbit comes
out with a satisfied look on his face and a diploma in his paw.
Finally, the camera pans into the rabbit's cave and, as everybody
should have guessed by now, we see a mean-looking, huge lion sitting
next to some bloody and furry remnants of the wolf and the fox.
The moral: It's not the contents of your thesis that are important --
it's your PhD advisor that really counts.

THE LION CALLED THE BROTHERHOOD AND EGYPTIAN FOX CANNOT BE TRUSTED.
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 10 years ago

Do you create these jokes or what? You seem to have one each for every story that rears it's head on Ghanaweb. Very nice one though.

Do you create these jokes or what? You seem to have one each for every story that rears it's head on Ghanaweb. Very nice one though.
Daddy Oscar 10 years ago

Captain Gyan has said it all.I do not know why FIFA is wasting time on this delicate issue.If their so called soldiers cannot defend their own President how sure are we that they will defend our players as well as our support ...
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Captain Gyan has said it all.I do not know why FIFA is wasting time on this delicate issue.If their so called soldiers cannot defend their own President how sure are we that they will defend our players as well as our supporters?Theses Arabs enjoy killing and Ghanaians believe in peace.SEP BLATHER,please open your eyes.
AKB 10 years ago

FIFA & CAF are the most stupid organisation for not taking the match away from Egypt, there is clear evidence of violence in Egypt, they are killing their own everyday, so why did Idiotic FIFA & CAF in the first place approve ...
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FIFA & CAF are the most stupid organisation for not taking the match away from Egypt, there is clear evidence of violence in Egypt, they are killing their own everyday, so why did Idiotic FIFA & CAF in the first place approved of the millitary stadium to be used? i suspect something sinister from FIFA & CAF.
if they decide to paly the match in Egypt, then SEPP BLATTER & his lap-dog ISSA HAYATOU must be at the stadium that day to witness the match.
No matter where the match is played, GHANA will qualify for the 2014 W/c
Rasheed@to bring KLaus. Toppmoller 10 years ago

My brother save your breadth and find some koko and drink. You cannot fight FIFA.

My brother save your breadth and find some koko and drink. You cannot fight FIFA.
Odasanyi, London 10 years ago

GHANA SHOULD NOT ALLOW FIFA TO USE OUR UNWILLINGNESS TO PLAY IN CAIRO AS AN EXCUSE TO DEPRIVE US OF OUR PLACE IN THE WORLD CUP. NOBODY IN HIS OR HER RIGHT MIND WILL GO AND PLAY A MATCH IN CAIRO OR FOR THAT MATTER, EGYPT IN TH ...
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GHANA SHOULD NOT ALLOW FIFA TO USE OUR UNWILLINGNESS TO PLAY IN CAIRO AS AN EXCUSE TO DEPRIVE US OF OUR PLACE IN THE WORLD CUP. NOBODY IN HIS OR HER RIGHT MIND WILL GO AND PLAY A MATCH IN CAIRO OR FOR THAT MATTER, EGYPT IN THE PRESENT CLIMATE. EGYPTIANS THEMSELVES ARE SCARED TO GO ABOUT THEIR NORMAL LIVES. FIFA SHOULD NOT SEE BLACK AFRICAN COUNTRIES AS ANIMALS WHO CAN BE SLAUGHTERED.
Rasheed 10 years ago

Let us stop this nonsense and go and face them in Cairo. Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Guinea want there and played their matches.

Let us stop this nonsense and go and face them in Cairo. Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Guinea want there and played their matches.
Jonny 10 years ago

No you stop that nonsense stupid fool

No you stop that nonsense stupid fool
Rasheed 10 years ago

I will take you along to go and watch match Okay, and by the grace of God we will come back safely.

I will take you along to go and watch match Okay, and by the grace of God we will come back safely.
Joe King 10 years ago

Yes Rasheed those countries played there but it was done in empty stadia okay. If we are going to play in an empty stadium I dont thinks our guys would have any problem at all

Yes Rasheed those countries played there but it was done in empty stadia okay. If we are going to play in an empty stadium I dont thinks our guys would have any problem at all
joseph 10 years ago

Tell me Hayatou is your name & you are not a ghanaian but don't be stupid

Tell me Hayatou is your name & you are not a ghanaian but don't be stupid
Odasanyi, London 10 years ago

PRESIDENT MAHAMA SHOULD ADD HIS VOICE TO THIS CALL TO SWITCH THE VENUE.

PRESIDENT MAHAMA SHOULD ADD HIS VOICE TO THIS CALL TO SWITCH THE VENUE.
KK-K 10 years ago

You said it right. FIFA need to think of you and your supporters' safety. Even if they provide tight security for the players, what about the supporters? Playing anywhere in Egypt is equaly dangerous. FIFA should act wisely. ...
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You said it right. FIFA need to think of you and your supporters' safety. Even if they provide tight security for the players, what about the supporters? Playing anywhere in Egypt is equaly dangerous. FIFA should act wisely. It is unwise to play on Egypt soil.
Dick 10 years ago

Yes your life's are more important than anything else, yet go out there and teach them a lesson It doesn't matter what venue. We need to crash them one more time in a hole, or in the sky.

Yes your life's are more important than anything else, yet go out there and teach them a lesson It doesn't matter what venue. We need to crash them one more time in a hole, or in the sky.
Akoraba 10 years ago

Please, you can express your opinion without calling them names. Do not inflame things.

Please, you can express your opinion without calling them names. Do not inflame things.
MAKA 10 years ago

CAPITO HAS SPOKEN.....GO BABY JET

CAPITO HAS SPOKEN.....GO BABY JET
John,Tema 10 years ago

Allowing this match to go ahead in Cairo means FIFA does not respect Ghana,this can never happen to any European country not even South Africa.

Allowing this match to go ahead in Cairo means FIFA does not respect Ghana,this can never happen to any European country not even South Africa.
from yaw spain 10 years ago

live is important

live is important
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

It's good that our players are raising the "Red Flag" to inform FIFA of the dangers our team faces in return match scheduled to be played in Cairo for the WC-2014 qualifying.

I'd like to urge all concerned Ghanaian fans to ...
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It's good that our players are raising the "Red Flag" to inform FIFA of the dangers our team faces in return match scheduled to be played in Cairo for the WC-2014 qualifying.

I'd like to urge all concerned Ghanaian fans to write to FIFA HQ. and express their concern. That way the Football Federation will listen. I wrote to FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland a couple of weeks ago via internet, and fan should do well to do the same. Just logging on to their website and posting our messages will help a great deal. We cannot afford to lose a single soul of players and officials. We want them back in whole after the match.

Meanwhile, the country is besieged with hostile and violent militants who do not care about the principles of life and security. FIFA in this instance is responsible to for the security of Ghana's contingent.

Egypt isn't the same peaceful country it used to be some years ago. The country is in turmoil; everything is upside-down. There're political and religious factions in Egypt right now and the UN knows about that. It's time for FIFA to make the right decision to avert any football disaster.
Alex Kojo Sammy-Paris 10 years ago

Yes, afiinsoso yeyihom ye adwen....nd Amen!, from Samms!...

Yes, afiinsoso yeyihom ye adwen....nd Amen!, from Samms!...
Tetteh-Klokpe 10 years ago

Asamoah you are 100% right if you are in Cairo you will never advise the match to be play here. They take football to heart so much that when Black Stars score them here I can bet you that lives will be lost.

Asamoah you are 100% right if you are in Cairo you will never advise the match to be play here. They take football to heart so much that when Black Stars score them here I can bet you that lives will be lost.
Best Wisher (Germany) 10 years ago

The GFA should send a copy of this article to Mr, Blaetter.

In a country, where hundreds of citizens are killed daily, can on no account be insisted to be a save country.

The GFA should send a copy of this article to Mr, Blaetter.

In a country, where hundreds of citizens are killed daily, can on no account be insisted to be a save country.
George Gyamfi 10 years ago

This is not the time to be entertaining negative feelings. Leave security concers to the authorities and focus on the football task at hand. As Captain, Asamoah Gyan should be encouraging his team mates to think of nothing bu ...
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This is not the time to be entertaining negative feelings. Leave security concers to the authorities and focus on the football task at hand. As Captain, Asamoah Gyan should be encouraging his team mates to think of nothing but playing football for 90 minutes and qualifying for the world cup. They have worked too hard to start entertaining fears. Leave the security in the hands of FIFA.
GEORGE 10 years ago

thats true

thats true
Rasheed 10 years ago

Are those countries going to Iraq to play world cup qualifying matches complaining?

Are those countries going to Iraq to play world cup qualifying matches complaining?
abreshia 10 years ago

we even don't have to say that egpyt is not save at this moment,the whole world knows it.that country is not save,so FIFA have to know his duty and protect football.the venue have to be in europe because most of the players p ...
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we even don't have to say that egpyt is not save at this moment,the whole world knows it.that country is not save,so FIFA have to know his duty and protect football.the venue have to be in europe because most of the players play in europe
jay 10 years ago

Go play and stop the nonsense cuz fifa official will be there as well.. nobody is killing anybody.

Go play and stop the nonsense cuz fifa official will be there as well.. nobody is killing anybody.
marful 10 years ago

Why the fear? Is any part of world safe? How about our police going to Somalia! Black Stars and GFA should not chicken out - if we are good, we must be good anywhere under whatever circumstances - and finally if Kumasi crown ...
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Why the fear? Is any part of world safe? How about our police going to Somalia! Black Stars and GFA should not chicken out - if we are good, we must be good anywhere under whatever circumstances - and finally if Kumasi crown helped the Stars, why expect nothing less from Cairo fans? We must be fair to them, especially as FOOTBALL unites.
Johnny, Atlanta GA 10 years ago

Yes, Ghana is safe. Why was Senegal made to play elsewhere? Why did Egypt play the group games outside Cairo and behind closed doors in empty stadiums? You are not a Ghanaian!

Yes, Ghana is safe. Why was Senegal made to play elsewhere? Why did Egypt play the group games outside Cairo and behind closed doors in empty stadiums? You are not a Ghanaian!
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

SAVE JHONNY...SAFE JOURNEY IN NAIJA ACCENT

SAVE JHONNY...SAFE JOURNEY IN NAIJA ACCENT
PRINCE OWUSU 10 years ago

You are not being truthful here,whoever you are.Just imagine for a minute that the ground situation was reversed and this unfortunate civil war existed in Ghana or any other sub Saharan country,can you truthfully tell me FIFA ...
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You are not being truthful here,whoever you are.Just imagine for a minute that the ground situation was reversed and this unfortunate civil war existed in Ghana or any other sub Saharan country,can you truthfully tell me FIFA would have allowed no changes in venue?It is nothing against the Egyptians who are going through a very difficult period of time BUT our sympathy with the Egyptians must not mean we put the safety and wellbeing of FOOTBALLERS not soldiers at risk.Every time FIFA drags their feet with issues like this they loose credibility.I am very disappointed they even approved a venue in Egypt in the first place.
Jonny 10 years ago

You talk like a kid

You talk like a kid
jay 10 years ago

So what..!! You are a kid.. you think the world footballing body will put their workers in danger..?? That's funny.. its not about ghana. its about all..its easier for ghana on neutral grounds.. but no they should go to the b ...
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So what..!! You are a kid.. you think the world footballing body will put their workers in danger..?? That's funny.. its not about ghana. its about all..its easier for ghana on neutral grounds.. but no they should go to the battle field with fifa officials so that the Egyptian can kill all of us.
STEVE. 10 years ago

In my opinion, it has nothing to do with the Black Stars being afraid of the return match, but Cairo is not safe for the Stars, Executive body and especially the fans. I'm not praying for, but some fans will loose their lives ...
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In my opinion, it has nothing to do with the Black Stars being afraid of the return match, but Cairo is not safe for the Stars, Executive body and especially the fans. I'm not praying for, but some fans will loose their lives. The GFA must press for a neutral ground. Ghana will beat them on their own soil, and that will spark something dreadful.
Abdul Nassar Waeel 10 years ago

We will pay the Ghana goal keeper 2 million dollars to let in as may goals as possible. That is an offer he can't refuse.

We will pay the Ghana goal keeper 2 million dollars to let in as may goals as possible. That is an offer he can't refuse.
TOGBE 10 years ago

DEAL!

DEAL!
kantamase otu abotwere 10 years ago

take ur fkn money,mind u Ghana is going to worldcup nexxxxxxxt summer'learn how to write MANY 'dog.

take ur fkn money,mind u Ghana is going to worldcup nexxxxxxxt summer'learn how to write MANY 'dog.
Rasheed 10 years ago

Go there and face them like soldiers. Buddy.

Go there and face them like soldiers. Buddy.
Jonny 10 years ago

Are you for real. We talking about poeple who dont care about nobody for shit

Are you for real. We talking about poeple who dont care about nobody for shit
Rasheed 10 years ago

Why Jonny, Recently Uganda went there and played a friendly match and nothing happened.

Why Jonny, Recently Uganda went there and played a friendly match and nothing happened.
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

Yes! Because Uganda didn't win; the Egyptians spared them their lives if the results had been different. This is what you should know. Egypt hasn't been to the WC for a long time and their rowdy citizens want them to qualify ...
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Yes! Because Uganda didn't win; the Egyptians spared them their lives if the results had been different. This is what you should know. Egypt hasn't been to the WC for a long time and their rowdy citizens want them to qualify by all means even when it's clear that beating Ghana by 5-0 will be impossible. We won't go there to draw; we're going there to beat them in their own backyard and that's where the problem lies. You seem not to care for the safety of our contingent. You're so excited by the 6-1 victory we had in Kumasi. Think twice before you make any comments.
kwaku new york 10 years ago

i don't think he really understands the quotation "cowards die many times before thier death" from julius caesar. say something smart and sensible.

i don't think he really understands the quotation "cowards die many times before thier death" from julius caesar. say something smart and sensible.
SACRAGI-NYAMAA 10 years ago

SHOULD YOU END UP IN EGYPT, THE TRICK IS...SCORE ONE OR TWO QUICK GOALS, THAT WILL SILENCE THEM, AND PHSYCOLOGICALY TAKE THE WIND OUT OF THEIR SAIL

SHOULD YOU END UP IN EGYPT, THE TRICK IS...SCORE ONE OR TWO QUICK GOALS, THAT WILL SILENCE THEM, AND PHSYCOLOGICALY TAKE THE WIND OUT OF THEIR SAIL
EDWARD OKONTA 10 years ago

please asamoah don't be scared of the egyptians they cannot do anything, As the captain, do asure and encourage your men, for the battle is the lords,we have already won ;and we are going to BRAZIL.

please asamoah don't be scared of the egyptians they cannot do anything, As the captain, do asure and encourage your men, for the battle is the lords,we have already won ;and we are going to BRAZIL.
koo 10 years ago

what about Olele is he also scared?

what about Olele is he also scared?
too 10 years ago

dont go there

dont go there
Jon USA 10 years ago

FIFA will be insensitve should they allow the match to go on in Cairo .They therefore will be the number 12 player for Egypt.

FIFA will be insensitve should they allow the match to go on in Cairo .They therefore will be the number 12 player for Egypt.
now 10 years ago

they should had played the game in ghana somewhere just to show that we only doing this for safety

they should had played the game in ghana somewhere just to show that we only doing this for safety
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

Meanwhile we hope Coach Kwasi Appiah will do well to refine our team's ball possession, distribution and ball control etc. We have to sharpen our attack too and to tighten our midfield and defence with he arrival of the great ...
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Meanwhile we hope Coach Kwasi Appiah will do well to refine our team's ball possession, distribution and ball control etc. We have to sharpen our attack too and to tighten our midfield and defence with he arrival of the great one, Michael Essien, Muntari and Ayew. Let's go to Egypt and play total football. The goals will come naturally when we dominate the entire game. They Pharaohs will try to use dirty tricks like diving for penalty and feigning injury etc., just to have the referee help them with spot kicks, free kicks etc. We have to be very prepared for any eventuality. The Egyptians are great actors and we must go there and out-play them in front of their home fans.
BRO DAN- TRC 10 years ago

BLESSED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, PRECIOUS PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, ON THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE BLACKS STARS OF GHANA WE CALL TO THE LORD'S SONG; -"HYEDIN NA ME'NSURO....." FOR IT IS NO LONGER ...
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BLESSED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, PRECIOUS PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, ON THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE BLACKS STARS OF GHANA WE CALL TO THE LORD'S SONG; -"HYEDIN NA ME'NSURO....." FOR IT IS NO LONGER ABOUT WINNING A MARCH NOW THAT THE BLACK STARS STAND ON THE CLOUDS OF -THE GLORIOUS GATHERING- IN BRAZIL. IN STEAD, IT IS THE JOY THAT -THE BLACK STARS OF GHANA- AND THE MIGHTY -PHARAOH'S OF EGYPT- MUST BRING TO THE DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF EGYPT BY -WATCHING AND PLAYING SKILLFULLY. PULSE. A TIME TO THINK. FOR EVEN AS THERE IS TIME AND A SEASON FOR EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN, A TIME TO -MOURN- AND A TIME TO REJOICE, SO IS IT TIME FOR THE -HEARTS- OF THE PRECIOUS PEOPLE OF EGYPT AND AFRICA TO -REJOICE- AND -TEAR- NO MORE. PULSE. NOW, LET MY PEOPLE THINK. FOR "IT IS FINISHED" THEREFORE, "OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER, WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE CAN!! GOD BLESS AFRICA TO BE "STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND SEEK TO BRING JOY TO THE HEART OF THE NATIONS IN AFRICA AND AROUND THE GLOBE WHICH ARE UNDERGOING MAN-MADE LAMENTATIONS. GOD BLESS THE BLACK STARS OF GHANA TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND GO TO EGPYT WITH A -HEART FULL OF JOY- TO BLESS THE NOBLE PEOPLE OF EGYPT. GOD BLESS THE SECOND LEG MARCH IN EGYPT WITH ALL THE -JOY- THAT THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE OF EGYPT, GHANA, AFRICA AND ALL LOVERS OF AFRICAN SOCCER DESIRE. GOD BLESS THE MIGHTY PHARAOH'S OF EGYPT TO BE "STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" THAT TOGETHER WITH THE BLACK STARS, THE DAY ENDS IN -JOY- TO ALL THE WORLD. AND, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
NOTE
MUCH THANKS TO GHANAWEB FOR THE SPACE AND TO MIGHTY GOD RADIO FOR THE LORD'S SONGS.
MR BOND 10 years ago

Is it difficult for ghanaians to know that they have qualified for the world cup in advance? if fifa should insist ghana plays in egypt then the gfa must launch operation PLAY ANOTHER DAY. thus...we should not honour the seco ...
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Is it difficult for ghanaians to know that they have qualified for the world cup in advance? if fifa should insist ghana plays in egypt then the gfa must launch operation PLAY ANOTHER DAY. thus...we should not honour the second round play off. fifa should deduct the 3 points, 3 goals. if it done. we still seal through with no point, plus 2 goals. let's not go to egypt at all and save lifes.
ebenezer nii amu first-quao 10 years ago

.....of burying Pharaohs in their own Red Sea but we in Ethiopia would love to see a change of venue to Addis Ababa, the capital of Africa, where the entire diplomatic and international community will be the referee and the E ...
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.....of burying Pharaohs in their own Red Sea but we in Ethiopia would love to see a change of venue to Addis Ababa, the capital of Africa, where the entire diplomatic and international community will be the referee and the Ethiopian public will have the stadium awash with our red, gold and green.Now over to GAF and our Embassy in Addis to negotiate this with CAF,FIFA and the Ethiopian Football Federation!!!!!
Konoreyawa 10 years ago

Once you sense danger you just not walk into it or do you? Neutral and the GFA AND FIFA should listen before anything the inevitable happens.

Once you sense danger you just not walk into it or do you? Neutral and the GFA AND FIFA should listen before anything the inevitable happens.
Joe King 10 years ago

I would like to suggest to the Government that if FIFA uses their bias means and insist we play in Egypt then we would have to accompany the National team and a contingent of our Armed Forces for Protection for our players an ...
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I would like to suggest to the Government that if FIFA uses their bias means and insist we play in Egypt then we would have to accompany the National team and a contingent of our Armed Forces for Protection for our players and supporters as well
Brain 10 years ago

Between MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AND THE MILITARY OF EGYPT WHO IS GOING TO PROTECT WHO ? BROTHERHOOD IS SMART IN BLOCKING ROAD AND CAN KILL SECURITY AGENT..... WHO IS GOING TO PROTECT WHO ?
FIFA CAN YOU RESTORE ONE LIFE IN CASE AT ...
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Between MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AND THE MILITARY OF EGYPT WHO IS GOING TO PROTECT WHO ? BROTHERHOOD IS SMART IN BLOCKING ROAD AND CAN KILL SECURITY AGENT..... WHO IS GOING TO PROTECT WHO ?
FIFA CAN YOU RESTORE ONE LIFE IN CASE ATTACK ON INNOCENT PERSON ?
Koo Mfanzti 10 years ago

Well put but please don't compare Ghanaian pussy with Japanese pussy!
You can't even compare Ghanaian pussy with Korean pussy how much more the Japanese!

Well put but please don't compare Ghanaian pussy with Japanese pussy!
You can't even compare Ghanaian pussy with Korean pussy how much more the Japanese!
Kokonte 10 years ago

Do they cry hard?

Do they cry hard?
Big penis 10 years ago

So scarely b'coz most of these angry Egyptian
funs are terrorist. And we all know what these guys are capable of doing. This kind of fear is really hunting the black stars. And I'm afraid it will affect their performance w ...
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So scarely b'coz most of these angry Egyptian
funs are terrorist. And we all know what these guys are capable of doing. This kind of fear is really hunting the black stars. And I'm afraid it will affect their performance which may
cost us the chance of going to Brasil. Even the ordinary Ghanaians who struggle to buy a ticket to watch a single match in the stadium are afraid to die so why not the young and rich boys who are really enjoying life.Ordinary Ghanaians
who struggle before they can get some ugly stinking pussy Ghanaian ladies to fuck are afraid to die, why not these rich players who can change these beautiful Ghanaian ladies with fresh and tight juicy pussy like the Japanese ladies for the whole 365days.
Obama 10 years ago

How dare you are to compare Ghanaian pussy with Japanese pussy ! ! !
Don't you know that Japanese ladies have the best and fresh pussy in the world?

How dare you are to compare Ghanaian pussy with Japanese pussy ! ! !
Don't you know that Japanese ladies have the best and fresh pussy in the world?
Kobby 10 years ago

Life is too perfectionist. We should send a local team to play that match

Life is too perfectionist. We should send a local team to play that match
samuel 10 years ago

the venue can even be in their bed rooms and we shall surely beat them.if they bomb the park kraaaa we shall play the match on the streets hehehehehehehe brazil here we come,go ghana go

the venue can even be in their bed rooms and we shall surely beat them.if they bomb the park kraaaa we shall play the match on the streets hehehehehehehe brazil here we come,go ghana go
AND HALF BURKINABE 10 years ago

The stars must be careful of what he gives them to eat or drink. Egypt is known to employ unorthodox methods to slow down their opponents. It is usually through food or drinks. Our Ambassador whose mother is Egyptian can easi ...
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The stars must be careful of what he gives them to eat or drink. Egypt is known to employ unorthodox methods to slow down their opponents. It is usually through food or drinks. Our Ambassador whose mother is Egyptian can easily be bought to execute such a plan. I live in Egypt and I know what I am saying. Be on the alert, Black Stars.
oppong George 10 years ago

Ghana not need to play The returning match Egypt..Because there is no peace in Egypt..Our players are very,very precious as Asamoah said...Thank you Asamoa...and all

Ghana not need to play The returning match Egypt..Because there is no peace in Egypt..Our players are very,very precious as Asamoah said...Thank you Asamoa...and all
REMEMBER 10 years ago

We all know this Arabs, what they can do,please remember had i know is Always at last.

We all know this Arabs, what they can do,please remember had i know is Always at last.
kwame Gyebi 10 years ago

The whole world is watching Ghana black star vrs Egypt national if Egypt kill our supporter and players Ghana black star supporters will attack Egypt embassy in Ghana becau se we never gain anything from them

The whole world is watching Ghana black star vrs Egypt national if Egypt kill our supporter and players Ghana black star supporters will attack Egypt embassy in Ghana becau se we never gain anything from them
Martin Wiafe-Sekyere(Morgan) 10 years ago

It's up to the World Football-governing authorities to decide where the second-leg would be played but not the Egyptians.FIFA, no tricks here. Cairo is just like a 'Jungle'. and the whole world knows this.Sir Blatter, would y ...
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It's up to the World Football-governing authorities to decide where the second-leg would be played but not the Egyptians.FIFA, no tricks here. Cairo is just like a 'Jungle'. and the whole world knows this.Sir Blatter, would you allow Swiss citizens to play in Cairo under such circumstances? Be fair!
joseph 10 years ago

This is the real test to see if the present FIFA is well organized.They've already asked stupid question.How can you ask security from Egyptians?This is not qualifying stages,this is final.Also consider Morsi supporters & Br ...
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This is the real test to see if the present FIFA is well organized.They've already asked stupid question.How can you ask security from Egyptians?This is not qualifying stages,this is final.Also consider Morsi supporters & Brotherhood backing Blackstars against the coup team and the security force.Both teams are not safe playing in Egypt.Hayatou cann't you see that live is precious than Worldcup.You want another ZAMBIA. It is time that Kalousha,Wiah,Abedi & co should ask for CAF president.
Justman 10 years ago

GOD IS ON UR SIDE. IF THEY RENEGE ON THEIR PROMISE IT SHALL SURELY BACKFIRE ON THEM. FEAR NOT, FEAR NOT, FEAR NOT.............................

GOD IS ON UR SIDE. IF THEY RENEGE ON THEIR PROMISE IT SHALL SURELY BACKFIRE ON THEM. FEAR NOT, FEAR NOT, FEAR NOT.............................
Kk 10 years ago

If something shd happen fifa will just say sorry so b careful. But Jah is our side

If something shd happen fifa will just say sorry so b careful. But Jah is our side

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