FIFA decision unfair to Ghana - Ben Koufie

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George Gyamfi 10 years ago

Mr. Koufie is right but we all know that FIFA is never fair to everybody and there is nothing we can do now once they have made the decision. IT IS TIME FOR THE FOCUS TO SHIFT TO THE GAME AND HOW WE INTEND WIN THE GAME AND QU ...
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Mr. Koufie is right but we all know that FIFA is never fair to everybody and there is nothing we can do now once they have made the decision. IT IS TIME FOR THE FOCUS TO SHIFT TO THE GAME AND HOW WE INTEND WIN THE GAME AND QUALIFY.
ETSE PADI 10 years ago

The issue is not a question about winning or losing in Cairo. It is rather about the safety of our people. We shouldn't sound as if we can't win there. Yes we can but what will happen if they loss? Your guess is as good as mi ...
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The issue is not a question about winning or losing in Cairo. It is rather about the safety of our people. We shouldn't sound as if we can't win there. Yes we can but what will happen if they loss? Your guess is as good as mine.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

You Africans are good at complaining about things you have no control of. They have made their decision, and we have options to take: refuse to go or not. It is as simple as that.

Instead of complaining, we need to put our ...
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You Africans are good at complaining about things you have no control of. They have made their decision, and we have options to take: refuse to go or not. It is as simple as that.

Instead of complaining, we need to put our brains and come out with solution; that is what Gyamfi is saying.

SOLUTION 1

Ghana refuse to play and be banned. And the Pharoahs go to Brazil.

SOLUTION 2

Ghana will go. Because of the safety and security of our players and staff, we need to find other ways to protect our players. WHAT CAN WE DO?

1- Let's find a better and closer country to encamp our players.

2- If possible, airlift our players from the airport to the stadium on the same day of play and right after the game. If not possible, ask for police escort from the airport to the stadium and back to the airport.

This is how we should think and stop complaining over decisions that we have no control of.
Bankudini 10 years ago

Re:Nyasasem I don't know what rock you live under in this current world. You are talking about police escort? Are you talikng about Egyptian police? Talking about airlift? Even their president is scared of that.

Re:Nyasasem I don't know what rock you live under in this current world. You are talking about police escort? Are you talikng about Egyptian police? Talking about airlift? Even their president is scared of that.
The Stallion 10 years ago

He said we have options. That means we should think of alternatives, not limited to what he (Nyansasem) has listed. Collectively, we should come up with what to do, instead of complaining about what FIFA has said already.

He said we have options. That means we should think of alternatives, not limited to what he (Nyansasem) has listed. Collectively, we should come up with what to do, instead of complaining about what FIFA has said already.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

That is the problem we have; everybody complaining and not doing anything. The NPP is complaining now and they have not sat down to think what they will do when the people give them the chance to rule. The same thing NDC did ...
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That is the problem we have; everybody complaining and not doing anything. The NPP is complaining now and they have not sat down to think what they will do when the people give them the chance to rule. The same thing NDC did while demonstrating for years against NPP and now don't even know that they are in power.

As a Nation and people, we hate to plan forward or have alternatives. In life, you need to have plan B or sometimes plan C for every decision you make. The Government and GFA should already have had our PLAN B , while still pressuring the FIFA. That is how Nations, Institutions, and people advance.

We carry this into our educational curriculum and that is why we are producing functional illiterates. I want to help someone who did Building Technology at KNUST, and want to change to medicine or pharmacy here but I can't help him. WHY? You will wonder what kinda of building courses this guy studied for 4 good years without taking Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, in the first 2 years. So I kept on asking him, what did they study at all these 4 years.

I say this because the reason why some of the sciences in the Advanced countries allow you to do basic Sciences in your first two years is, because of PLAN B or Plan C. So in case you decide or change your plans after two years, you can go to any of the science field- Computer, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Biochemical, and Biomedical engineering. You also have the option of going to Pharmacy, Medical, and Nursing School. Not forgetting that you can still end your undergraduate as Biology, Maths, Chemistry and Physics graduate. All these after your second year. Do you see why they are ahead of us? ALL ALWAYS planning ahead and having alternatives for any bumps on the road.

After coming here to challenge us, what is Bankudini's solution to this wahala? Sitting on his FINE BLACK ARSE cracking nuts as usual.
anokwale 10 years ago

The solution in this case is quite simple. Ghana must go to Dubai for camp and fly into Cairo the morning before. As a back up, have a team B of players also go to Dubai. They will be the practice squad and stay in Dubai. ...
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The solution in this case is quite simple. Ghana must go to Dubai for camp and fly into Cairo the morning before. As a back up, have a team B of players also go to Dubai. They will be the practice squad and stay in Dubai. If something funny (i.e. food poisoning or any sort of subtle sabotage) were to happen in Egypt the team B could quickly be assembled to fly in. The team B could be lead by the likes of Adiyah, Kumordzi, Acheampong, Assifuah, Owusu Abeyie etc...In fact, I think that for any big game, thee should be a team B on call for any eventualities that may happen.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

these team B PLAYERS U HVE MENTIONED PLAY FOR CLUBS. IF THEY R NOT COMING TO PLAY, THEIR CLUBS WONT RELEAE THEM FOR TEAM B ASSIGNMNTS. NO ONE DOES THIS TEAM B IDEA YOU HVE SUGGESTED. THE FA N BSTAR CMTTEE MUST BE VIGILANT N ...
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these team B PLAYERS U HVE MENTIONED PLAY FOR CLUBS. IF THEY R NOT COMING TO PLAY, THEIR CLUBS WONT RELEAE THEM FOR TEAM B ASSIGNMNTS. NO ONE DOES THIS TEAM B IDEA YOU HVE SUGGESTED. THE FA N BSTAR CMTTEE MUST BE VIGILANT N DISCIPLINED. TAKE UR FOOD N WATER WITH YOU. ASK FOR SECURITY. DONT LEAVE ANYTHING TO CHANCE. ON THE FIELD, BE DISCIPLINED N PLAY ACCORDING TO THE DEFENSIVE/PYRAMID COUNTER ATTACK PLAN. DONT BE SURPRISED IF THE REF CALLS SOME BOGUS. BALL TO HAND PENALTIES. WEN I SAID NYANTAKYI IS COLLUDING WITH CAF N THE EFA TO BECOME CAF PRESIDENT. U THINK IM LYING? ...
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ASIEDU GYAWU PAUL 10 years ago

THAT IS TRUE BUT LET US FOCUS ON THE MATCH

THAT IS TRUE BUT LET US FOCUS ON THE MATCH
Stanley 10 years ago

All these silly and ridiculous options being put forward are not worth considering. The stark truth is that Egypt is actually waiting for a good enough reason to explode any moment and all it requires is a loss or confirmatio ...
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All these silly and ridiculous options being put forward are not worth considering. The stark truth is that Egypt is actually waiting for a good enough reason to explode any moment and all it requires is a loss or confirmation that they have really been knocked out of the world cup.

For FIFA to insist that the match should be played in Egypt clearly reveals that that organization is not only irresponsible but devious.

I would be surprised if any of the top-notch players from Europe would be allowed by their teams to take the risk of allowing their expensive Ghanaian players to go and play football in a country where law and order has been replaced by a terrorist govt that can shoot and kill hundreds of defenseless demonstrators in a single day. What credible guarantees can you get from such people?

Clearly if it had been a European team that had to go to Egypt, FIFA would have either changed venue or found a way to cancel the match.

In much the same way that I would not allow a brother or a son to go to Egypt for anything at this point in time, Nyantakyi should stick to his guns and not allow any Ghanaian footballer or supporter to go to Egypt. If he does we will hold him responsible for any unfortunate occurrence
Kwesi, Bx NY 10 years ago

Thanks Stan. FIFA is being racist. It is taking the safety and for that matter the lives of Ghanaian fans, players and officials for granted. The pain is that we seem to be urging them on. Egypt is in a state of turmoil. The ...
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Thanks Stan. FIFA is being racist. It is taking the safety and for that matter the lives of Ghanaian fans, players and officials for granted. The pain is that we seem to be urging them on. Egypt is in a state of turmoil. The situation on the ground and the mood and actions of Egyptian football fans in the event of another loss to Ghana on home soil is unpredictable. Any assurances and guarantees of safety by anyone is a hoax given the context of daily happenings in Egypt. Yet instead of Ghanaian officials standing by principle and insisting that FIFA change the match venue, the Black man seem to have sucked it up again already. If I were a Ghanaian player, aka KPB, I will turn down the invitation to play. And if our officials 'got any balls' between their legs we should boycott this match. Let the Egyptians go to the world cup. That will restore some dignity for the black man.
UNCLE KOFI 10 years ago

THAT IS THE LANGUAGE NOW - DEMONSTRATION.

THAT IS THE LANGUAGE NOW - DEMONSTRATION.
Koo 10 years ago

Hi Guys,
Do not bow down and yeild in fears to these Egyptians, because the battle is not yours but it is the Lords. Ghana, God is on your side, whee see nni oketre yem. They cannot lay hands on any Ghanaian player. If they ...
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Hi Guys,
Do not bow down and yeild in fears to these Egyptians, because the battle is not yours but it is the Lords. Ghana, God is on your side, whee see nni oketre yem. They cannot lay hands on any Ghanaian player. If they do, then they are done in football as much as FIFA organized soccer is concerned. They will be banned for ever and ever in FIFA organized soccer compitition. Ghana can also sue FIFA for not ensuring that adequate security was not ensured. FiFA has said that the Egyptian authorities has promised to ensure Ghanaian safety, and due to that all our requert for a venue change has falllen into the death ears. Ghana pleas go and continue to mummify the Egyptians. We Ghanaians are not part of their political termoils. We also have our own political wahala and when they came to Ghana, we put aside ous political differences and beat the hell out of them. Wea are bent on repeating the winning spree. We have already prepared to face Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Italy and let them name many more. Their defeat is what we Ghanaiana cinsider it as what we use to wash our wives bath tub. My advice to the Ghanaians is that, during and after the match, the Ghanaians living in Egypt should not tease the mummies. If they lay hands on you then no Egyptian club will ever come to Ghana to play, we will show them the color of their inside.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

THEY R KILLING THEMSELVES. HOW MUCH MORE FOREIGNERS/AFRICANS? HVE U FORGOTTEN WAT HAPPND BETWEEN ALGERIA N EGYPT?

THEY R KILLING THEMSELVES. HOW MUCH MORE FOREIGNERS/AFRICANS? HVE U FORGOTTEN WAT HAPPND BETWEEN ALGERIA N EGYPT?
Koo 10 years ago

My brother, rest assured, Ghana will win the match. The more we write about what Egypt has been and what they can do, the more we put fear into our players the more they become scared and hence poor performance resulting in a ...
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My brother, rest assured, Ghana will win the match. The more we write about what Egypt has been and what they can do, the more we put fear into our players the more they become scared and hence poor performance resulting in a disaster for Ghana. Ghana should not be scared of Egypt that is already down. Ghana put away their political differences and fought together to wallope the pharaohs of Egypt. They can do as Ghana did and play nicely and beat Ghana which will not happen anyway. If they want to beat Ghanaians, let them go for it and we shall see.
pk 10 years ago

That's what they want. Intimidation and boycott to hand them easy passage . But that will not happen. The whole world is watching Fifa. It surprises me that Fifa cannot foresee that there's more than 50 percent chance of spon ...
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That's what they want. Intimidation and boycott to hand them easy passage . But that will not happen. The whole world is watching Fifa. It surprises me that Fifa cannot foresee that there's more than 50 percent chance of spontaneous eruption of violence, should Egypt lose the game. Fifa should adopt a preventative strategy.
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AMOAFO 10 years ago

What happened to Togo's national team seems we have forgotten, fifa and caf said that country was safe, if a knockout is thrown is going to dampen the spirit of the players

What happened to Togo's national team seems we have forgotten, fifa and caf said that country was safe, if a knockout is thrown is going to dampen the spirit of the players
Nyansasem 10 years ago

What a bonehead. Do you even understand what you read. I gave two options and after wasting our time to read your nonsense, you still agree with the SOLUTION ONE, which is,- Ghana refuse to play and be banned. And the Pharoah ...
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What a bonehead. Do you even understand what you read. I gave two options and after wasting our time to read your nonsense, you still agree with the SOLUTION ONE, which is,- Ghana refuse to play and be banned. And the Pharoahs go to Brazil.

What is the difference you wrote here and my SOLUTION 1?

"Nyantakyi should stick to his guns and not allow any Ghanaian footballer or supporter to go to Egypt."
Wenchi Moke 10 years ago

Egypt respects Ghana for sure.Though not a safe place,all we can hope for is nothing untoward should happen.
They are going to put their differences aside to cheer their players on.

Egypt respects Ghana for sure.Though not a safe place,all we can hope for is nothing untoward should happen.
They are going to put their differences aside to cheer their players on.
UNCLE KOFI 10 years ago

THE TRIAL ON THE 4TH OF NOV. OF THE MOSLEM BROTHERHOOD WILL TEST THE SECURITY SAFEGUARDS. THEN FIFA WILL KNOW WHETHER THEY'VE TAKEN A GOOD DECISION OR NOT. I AM SURE A CHANGE WILL STILL OCCUR.

THE TRIAL ON THE 4TH OF NOV. OF THE MOSLEM BROTHERHOOD WILL TEST THE SECURITY SAFEGUARDS. THEN FIFA WILL KNOW WHETHER THEY'VE TAKEN A GOOD DECISION OR NOT. I AM SURE A CHANGE WILL STILL OCCUR.
UNCLE KOFI 10 years ago

THE TRIAL ON THE 4TH OF NOV. OF THE MOSLEM BROTHERHOOD WILL CONFIRM THE STRENGTH/WEAKNESS OF THE SECURTY SAFEGUARDS. THEN FIFA WILL KNOW WHETHER THEY'VE TAKEN A WISE DECISION OR NOT.

THE TRIAL ON THE 4TH OF NOV. OF THE MOSLEM BROTHERHOOD WILL CONFIRM THE STRENGTH/WEAKNESS OF THE SECURTY SAFEGUARDS. THEN FIFA WILL KNOW WHETHER THEY'VE TAKEN A WISE DECISION OR NOT.
HAAAAAABA!!! 10 years ago

Gaf please get your lawyers working now and serve Fifa and Caf notice that if a single hair on any of our players are touched,they will pay for it. Also request for the presidents of Fifa and Caf be present at the game. I've ...
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Gaf please get your lawyers working now and serve Fifa and Caf notice that if a single hair on any of our players are touched,they will pay for it. Also request for the presidents of Fifa and Caf be present at the game. I've never trusted these North Africans/Arabs. They have no regards for us black or dark skinned Africans. Black Stars go there and show them you fear no foes. Please don't drink their water nor have them prepare your meals. Take everything you will need and have security 24/7 with you, not one of their own, but take one of ours on the trip. We do not want any excuses should the contrary happen. Caf have always had it for Ghana, even when it benefits them. Go Black Stars, Long Live Ghana!!!!
anaconda 10 years ago

stupid,unrefined fool like your caliber,do u watch tv,anamu mumu boy,dick head wise up.i think u need reasoning lessons.

stupid,unrefined fool like your caliber,do u watch tv,anamu mumu boy,dick head wise up.i think u need reasoning lessons.
Zoiks 10 years ago

Your suggestions are very good but what if a suicide bomb is detonated at the stadium? How are we going to protect our contingent? Remember that these people are capable of doing anything!

Your suggestions are very good but what if a suicide bomb is detonated at the stadium? How are we going to protect our contingent? Remember that these people are capable of doing anything!
WOFA WOHOO 10 years ago

Black Stars go there and qualify we are not chickens,do not fear we are going t pray for you and we are still praying for you,beat them and come back safely nothing would touch you.Do not fear or be intimidated bcos that is w ...
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Black Stars go there and qualify we are not chickens,do not fear we are going t pray for you and we are still praying for you,beat them and come back safely nothing would touch you.Do not fear or be intimidated bcos that is what the Egyptians want,we shall go there win and qualify we would not and never forfeit the world cup,we are the best from Africa so we have to be at Brazil 2014by GOD'S grace.It is time to conentrate on how to finish Egypt once and for all guys do not lose,do not be intimidated,do not fear or be bullied by some stupid crowd show thow them you are from Ghana God bless you and God would protect you from any evil
The Stallion 10 years ago

If FIFA and CAF had known in advance before the qualifiers began that at the end of it all, Ghana will tear Egypt apart, they would say the last round should be played in League format.
Watch it, next time they will not brin ...
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If FIFA and CAF had known in advance before the qualifiers began that at the end of it all, Ghana will tear Egypt apart, they would say the last round should be played in League format.
Watch it, next time they will not bring this play-off nonsense at the end of the qualifiers, knowing that it is they who will suffer!

FIFA and CAF are the same "tobacco" when it comes to matters about black Africa, especially Ghana.
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 10 years ago

Black Star find it hard at home than out side, and NO team can intimidate us outside. My only concern is the fans, they have to avoid the game at all course for their safety.

Black Star find it hard at home than out side, and NO team can intimidate us outside. My only concern is the fans, they have to avoid the game at all course for their safety.
The Stallion 10 years ago

The Government can announce that Ghanaians in Egypt should not go to the stadium and that he/she who goes there, goes at his or her own risk.
This is not a case of trampling on people's freedom; if an emergency comes, it is ...
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The Government can announce that Ghanaians in Egypt should not go to the stadium and that he/she who goes there, goes at his or her own risk.
This is not a case of trampling on people's freedom; if an emergency comes, it is responded with emergency. I lie?
Nyansasem 10 years ago

Were they expecting the corrupt no-good FIFA to listen to listen their cries? These pages have been my witnesses that I said, nothing will happen and we should make up our mind to play or not.

I proposed that, the BS shoul ...
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Were they expecting the corrupt no-good FIFA to listen to listen their cries? These pages have been my witnesses that I said, nothing will happen and we should make up our mind to play or not.

I proposed that, the BS should camp at Ethiopia or Jordan and go to Egypt on Nov 19th and leave right after the match. Since they have pelted the Algerians before, I suggested that arrangement should be made if possible, to uplift the BS to the stadium and right after the match.

No one can trust FIFA and an aggrieved Arab Sports fan.
T'pau 10 years ago

I agree with all your suggestions and options as they sound very sensible to me.
My worry, however, is when our team encamp outside Egypt and intend to fly-in the same day of the match, Egyptian air-traffic controllers could ...
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I agree with all your suggestions and options as they sound very sensible to me.
My worry, however, is when our team encamp outside Egypt and intend to fly-in the same day of the match, Egyptian air-traffic controllers could 'create' a bad-weather scenario and turn their plane back.
Once we turn up late for the match, we are out.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

That is what I am talking about...this is the right thinking. I bet you are helping your cooperation at the board room very well. If you had your own business, I can predict that you are doing very, very well. Because, you ar ...
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That is what I am talking about...this is the right thinking. I bet you are helping your cooperation at the board room very well. If you had your own business, I can predict that you are doing very, very well. Because, you are always brainstorming for better ideas.

You are right. It could happen but since we need to go there early in the morning, I don't think they can single out OUR PLANE for their diabolical plans. Note that Cairo Airport is one of the busiest in Africa. Unless they plan to stop all planes from landing from say 6am to 4pm.

But everything is possible, so we should not take it for granted. Your fears should be taken into consideration and if possible get there a day before the match. But like I said, this is how the GFA should be planning as we are doing here; brainstorming instead of complaining.

Thanks.

*** Did you see the smoke on the park? Definitely, they are going to do the same and our boys should be informed of that. No distraction.
NOKORE NA EYE OOH 10 years ago

A president is the main person to protect his people to reject the FIFA non-emotional conclusion yet taking Ghana for a joy ride in Cairo is serious. No European footballers will visit a troubled nation like this present Egyp ...
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A president is the main person to protect his people to reject the FIFA non-emotional conclusion yet taking Ghana for a joy ride in Cairo is serious. No European footballers will visit a troubled nation like this present Egyptian situation. Now, has The President of Ghana enter his case about the protection of any Ghanaian citizen (inscribed constitutional) being a footballer or a diplomat? Yes, the individual Ghanaian protection is careless at 20 percent. The rate at which the western world cares citizens is definitely at 100 percent. Can President Mahama challenge the FIFA authorities’ in protection? And who’s responsible for these players anyway. Insurance money is better than the human beings I guess. This is very sad case study on all walks of life to the African.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

Mahama has no control over this. You don't known how FIFA operates.

Mahama has no control over this. You don't known how FIFA operates.
NOKORE NA EYE OOH 10 years ago

The FIFA rules have its control on the events of the games but not on the citizenry constitution rule of law governing the Presidency of a nation like Ghana. FIFA rules and contracts is not above the GHANA CONSTITUTION. In su ...
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The FIFA rules have its control on the events of the games but not on the citizenry constitution rule of law governing the Presidency of a nation like Ghana. FIFA rules and contracts is not above the GHANA CONSTITUTION. In such cases of security and preventions, the governing body of cause has the right to do the correct measures in protecting our citizens, supporters, GFA body and any Ghanaian legal or illegal in that place. Yes this is a football event with an uneven situation of a nation in the state of discords, political turmoil. Egypt was great in the past but turning regime is spoiling the situation with murdering, demonstrations and uncertainties. Will you personally send your family to Egypt for a vacation whiles unrest continues?
I want to tell you that FIFA rules is not above the rules and constitution of a nation when our citizens, footballers, GFA staff is afraid in conjunction to a brutalized political nation where the government is in a mess. This is where our concerned President Mahama needs to exercise lobbying his authority in support to request a definite change of venue. How many jet fighters can Ghana use to defend our supporters in case a pandemonium lost in control in Egypt? This is why no European nation will go to such places of inconveniences but prevention is better than had I know is at last. Yet we pray nothing happens but God has given us wisdom in preventive measures and issues. So don’t tell me to keep President Mahama out of this. FIFA does not own the rights of Ghanaians Constitution. FIFA too has its limitation.
ALHAJI MOHAMMED - GERMANY 10 years ago

Nokore na eye ooh,i dont think you are living in the football world.....before you give such comment please inform youself very well.....No Country president has the right to interfere in FIFA Suggestion when its come to and ...
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Nokore na eye ooh,i dont think you are living in the football world.....before you give such comment please inform youself very well.....No Country president has the right to interfere in FIFA Suggestion when its come to and about Football ..the only person is the president of the GFA.....Some of you guys hate the president ,therefore blaming him for everything that goes wrong..But what Goes well and Good, so body say anything about it..Just give this guy a break..its only 4 years for you to deside......after all he is not even up to 1 year in office and every damm person wants miracles to happen..what has been going on wrongly all this years,How? When ever one has a complain go thru your complain find out since when this things has been going on ...is it just now or for years...then you can complain..Critic is normal..Give your critis but be fair..just one time pepeni becomes president the all Ghana is running mad for nothing,, as if we are all not Ghanaians.....
NOKORE NA EYE OOH 10 years ago

Brother Alhaji. In democracy, one has the right to demonstrate or critics to keep the authorities abreast with time. Your comment on four year is in consistency to the adequate measures constitution frame adjourn to the preve ...
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Brother Alhaji. In democracy, one has the right to demonstrate or critics to keep the authorities abreast with time. Your comment on four year is in consistency to the adequate measures constitution frame adjourn to the preventive safety measures a sitting President need to order for his/her citizenry. So don’t tell me to plaster my mouth and wait for four years before I raise a critic. Being critic has no part as an opposed here per say. I really love this president if you do not know. President Mahama is a very nice man. But I am putting him right to be consistent on such issues of citizenship preventive measure rather than yet possibility to occurs domain. Secondly, stop putting words of tribal wars I did forbid to do. I did not say Pepeni in my statement. I am also rooted from that word so all Ghanaian has a bad word in tribe against each other. I DID NOT SAY PEPENI TO MY senior brother & my President Mahama. He is not the first ever Northern president as you said. Have you forget Dr Hilla Liman the most intelligent president who was kick off his presidency by the PNDC Millitary JJ Rawlings? Do your mathematics before you talk as if all Akans hate you. Ghana is a mixed race so be careful.
Azonto Man 10 years ago

FIFA has spoken. Let's go there and repeat the ass whopping

FIFA has spoken. Let's go there and repeat the ass whopping
Ali Abdul Rahman 10 years ago

Whether Cairo or Neutral grounds we will beat them up again.
But fifa isn't to Ghana.

Whether Cairo or Neutral grounds we will beat them up again.
But fifa isn't to Ghana.
Ed 10 years ago

Egypt can bring the entire nation to the stadium to cheer their boys on, Ghana will still prevail. We need to focus on the match and psyche up our boys to be bold and not feel intimidated by the vociferous crowd. Yes, we can! ...
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Egypt can bring the entire nation to the stadium to cheer their boys on, Ghana will still prevail. We need to focus on the match and psyche up our boys to be bold and not feel intimidated by the vociferous crowd. Yes, we can!!
Footballer 10 years ago

If the decision has been made, lets focus on football. Do not use too much energy on changing of the venue. Let's concentrate on the match.

If the decision has been made, lets focus on football. Do not use too much energy on changing of the venue. Let's concentrate on the match.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

NYANTAKYI WANTS THE CAF JOB SO HE HAS SOLD THE GAME TO BE PLAYED IN CAIRO IN RETURN FOR BRIBE AND VOTES FROM THE EGYPTIANS. IN THE END, THE EGYPTIANS WILL STAB HIM IN THE BACK...LOOK AT GLO AND SUPERSPORT. ALWAYS, GH GETS CHE ...
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NYANTAKYI WANTS THE CAF JOB SO HE HAS SOLD THE GAME TO BE PLAYED IN CAIRO IN RETURN FOR BRIBE AND VOTES FROM THE EGYPTIANS. IN THE END, THE EGYPTIANS WILL STAB HIM IN THE BACK...LOOK AT GLO AND SUPERSPORT. ALWAYS, GH GETS CHEATED. FIFA DIDNT SEND INSPECTORS TO CAIRO. THEY TOLD GFA N EFA TO SIT DOWN N WORK IT OUT INSTEAD. HMMM....AA, BECARE OF BALL TO HAND IN THE 18.
A concerned citizen 10 years ago

Let's shift our focus on the game now. Let's include security men to guide the players and the officials as well. Let's carry our food along with water or you guys must eat from the Ghanaian Emmbassy. You guys must psych your ...
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Let's shift our focus on the game now. Let's include security men to guide the players and the officials as well. Let's carry our food along with water or you guys must eat from the Ghanaian Emmbassy. You guys must psych yourselves against any intimidation. My prayer is if God delivered Daniel from the lions den he will do the same for you guys..Amen
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

PUT ANY PROPHET/PROFIT IN A HUNGRY LIONS DEN N SEE WAT WILL HAPPEN/ WERE U THERE? THE LIONS WILL TEAR DANIEL TO SHREDS....JUS BCOS U SEE A MAGICIAN SWALLOWING FIRE. DOSENT MEAN U TOO SHOULD GO N SWALLOW FIRE.....

PUT ANY PROPHET/PROFIT IN A HUNGRY LIONS DEN N SEE WAT WILL HAPPEN/ WERE U THERE? THE LIONS WILL TEAR DANIEL TO SHREDS....JUS BCOS U SEE A MAGICIAN SWALLOWING FIRE. DOSENT MEAN U TOO SHOULD GO N SWALLOW FIRE.....
AK47 IS MY FUCKING ADDRESS 10 years ago

STOP PUTTING FEARS TO THE PRAYERS . EGYPTIANS DO KNOWS BETTER IF THEY WANT TO P[ART OF THE WORLD. "NO FOKO" THEY CAN'T DO SHIT TO THE STARS.

STOP PUTTING FEARS TO THE PRAYERS . EGYPTIANS DO KNOWS BETTER IF THEY WANT TO P[ART OF THE WORLD. "NO FOKO" THEY CAN'T DO SHIT TO THE STARS.
Appletus 10 years ago

If something untoward happens that fateful day of the match, FIFA cannot escape blame inspite of the warnings.
I have always said that ISSA Hayatou dislikes Ghana and will not want Ghana to go to Brazil.
The situation in Eg ...
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If something untoward happens that fateful day of the match, FIFA cannot escape blame inspite of the warnings.
I have always said that ISSA Hayatou dislikes Ghana and will not want Ghana to go to Brazil.
The situation in Egypt is still fluid and by allowing Al Ahly to play in Cairo is a spite on Ghana's face. Who does he think Hayatou thinks he is?
Trust me, there will be more red cards against Ghana. Boys , better be aware of this tactic
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A young Egyptian husband and Egyptian wife were sunning on a nude beach when a bee buzzed into the woman's vagina. The husband covered her with a coat, pulled on his shorts, carried her to the car and made a dash to the hospi ...
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A young Egyptian husband and Egyptian wife were sunning on a nude beach when a bee buzzed into the woman's vagina. The husband covered her with a coat, pulled on his shorts, carried her to the car and made a dash to the hospital.

After examining her, the Ghanaian doctor explained that the bee was too far in to be reached with forceps. He suggested the Egyptian husband try to entice it out by putting made in Ghana honey on his penis, penetrating her and withdrawing as soon as he felt the bee.

The Egyptian man agreed to try, but because he was so nervous, he couldn't rise to the occasion. "if neither of you objects," the Ghanaian medic said, "I could give it a try."

Under the circumstances, both agreed. The Ghanaian doctor quickly undressed, slathered on some Ghanaian honey and mounted the woman. The Egyptian husband watched with increasing alarm as the Ghanaian doctor's thrust continued for several long minutes. "Hey, What the hell is happening?"

"Change of plans," The Ghanaian physician panted. " I'm going to drown the little bastard!."
Azonto Man 10 years ago

This story is really not funny at all. We can disagree on football, urge our teams to win but do not disparage other people with such tasteless jokes.

This story is really not funny at all. We can disagree on football, urge our teams to win but do not disparage other people with such tasteless jokes.
Mankind and Co. 10 years ago

Fifa is corrupt as NDC. Fifa decision is shameful yo yhr whole Organisation.

Fifa is corrupt as NDC. Fifa decision is shameful yo yhr whole Organisation.
Ern 10 years ago

Im sure if it was England that had to go and play in a country with political unrest, FIFA would have changed the venue.

Im sure if it was England that had to go and play in a country with political unrest, FIFA would have changed the venue.
J Ananga 10 years ago

Let us put the venue issue behind us and prepare for the return leg. We all know too well how CAF dislikes Ghana and other West African countries. I know our boys will play well but my concern is even the referee. they will i ...
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Let us put the venue issue behind us and prepare for the return leg. We all know too well how CAF dislikes Ghana and other West African countries. I know our boys will play well but my concern is even the referee. they will influence the referee. He would want to send off our players to weaken it for Egypt to score. he would also give a penalty or two all to let Egypt catch up and possibly win. Our boys should play well and avoid any play that would give the referee chance to carry out his diabolical acts. If our boys can do what am saying there is no way Egypt can beat us.
PHOBIA-PHOBIA--Leeds 10 years ago

FIFA urged Egypt to demonstrate that the region is safe for such games.Now FIFA has given them the green light that the game will go on in Cairo but the same FIFA has to convince Ghana with the security measures our host is t ...
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FIFA urged Egypt to demonstrate that the region is safe for such games.Now FIFA has given them the green light that the game will go on in Cairo but the same FIFA has to convince Ghana with the security measures our host is taking and how they would be sanctioned in default.It would be unfair for them to simply inform Ghana that Cairo shall be the venue without further details on the nature of the security of the BS supporters especially.
Alost-man 10 years ago

What is this FIFA thing? Why will anyone in their right senses approve of a stadium performance in Cairo? This is a racist decision and a death trap. Ghana should use this opportunity to build a case for our grand children at ...
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What is this FIFA thing? Why will anyone in their right senses approve of a stadium performance in Cairo? This is a racist decision and a death trap. Ghana should use this opportunity to build a case for our grand children at the least.
ravi 10 years ago

what will be the consequence if Ghana does not honor the match? is it no 3 goals to Egypt? If so, I will not play if I am Ghana.

what will be the consequence if Ghana does not honor the match? is it no 3 goals to Egypt? If so, I will not play if I am Ghana.
Azonto Man 10 years ago

FIFA will ban your ass for life. The 3-0 rule will not apply here. You want to make FIFA look foolish, you dare not

FIFA will ban your ass for life. The 3-0 rule will not apply here. You want to make FIFA look foolish, you dare not
The Stallion 10 years ago

Abandon the match and qualify, illiterate Ravi.
You couldn't even write a single sentence correct!

Abandon the match and qualify, illiterate Ravi.
You couldn't even write a single sentence correct!
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

No matter FIFA's decision, we'll prepare and go to Egypt and win there too. At this moment all we have to do is to unite in prayer.

No matter FIFA's decision, we'll prepare and go to Egypt and win there too. At this moment all we have to do is to unite in prayer.
Ekow Nyantakyi 10 years ago

lets play the match and stop complaining, it will not solved the problem.We have to prof to FIFA that no matter what we are going to Egypt to win the match.

lets play the match and stop complaining, it will not solved the problem.We have to prof to FIFA that no matter what we are going to Egypt to win the match.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

THIS IS ALL U CAN SAY AFTER YOU HVE SOLD THE TEAM TO CHASE AFTER UR ASPIRATIONS. OF BECOMING CAF PRESIDENT?...HMMM

THIS IS ALL U CAN SAY AFTER YOU HVE SOLD THE TEAM TO CHASE AFTER UR ASPIRATIONS. OF BECOMING CAF PRESIDENT?...HMMM
Kwesi, Bx NY 10 years ago

Thank u Mr Koufie but unfair is not enough. FIFA is being racist. It is taking the safety and for that matter the lives of Ghanaian fans, players and officials for granted. The pain is that we seem to be urging them on. Egypt ...
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Thank u Mr Koufie but unfair is not enough. FIFA is being racist. It is taking the safety and for that matter the lives of Ghanaian fans, players and officials for granted. The pain is that we seem to be urging them on. Egypt is in a state of turmoil. The situation on the ground and the mood and actions of Egyptian football fans in the event of another loss to Ghana on home soil is unpredictable. Any assurances and guarantees of safety by anyone is a hoax given the context of daily happenings in Egypt. Yet instead of Ghanaian officials standing by principle and insisting that FIFA change the match venue, the Black man seem to have sucked it up again already. If I were a Ghanaian player, aka KPB, I will turn down the invitation to play. And if our officials 'got any balls' between their legs we should boycott this match. Let the Egyptians go to the world cup. That will restore some dignity for the black man.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

FORFEIT THE GAME ON SECURITY GROUNDS. GH WILL STILL QUALIFY. EGYPT WILL GET THE FULL 3 POINTS WHICH WILL STILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO SEE THEM THROUGH. GH WILL STILL QUALIFY!

FORFEIT THE GAME ON SECURITY GROUNDS. GH WILL STILL QUALIFY. EGYPT WILL GET THE FULL 3 POINTS WHICH WILL STILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO SEE THEM THROUGH. GH WILL STILL QUALIFY!
RastafaraI 10 years ago

there is enough time to go to court over this

there is enough time to go to court over this
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Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago

Even if gh forfeits the game and egypt. Gets the full 3 points. Gh will still go to brasil based on aggregate

Even if gh forfeits the game and egypt. Gets the full 3 points. Gh will still go to brasil based on aggregate
The Stallion 10 years ago

Boycott, and you are fucked!

Boycott, and you are fucked!
WOFA WOHOO 10 years ago

At their own backyard,do not worry about any intimidation stand very strong God is with you and the whole of Ghana is with you both in spirit and in prayers,pls show them even if the game is played in their military leaders b ...
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At their own backyard,do not worry about any intimidation stand very strong God is with you and the whole of Ghana is with you both in spirit and in prayers,pls show them even if the game is played in their military leaders backyard with him as the refeere we shall overcome them InshaAllah.Guys this is the time to show the whole world why you are the BLACK STARS from GHANA,you would come out victorious,go there with the intention to win,play like you need a win inorder to qualify for the world cup 2014,no joke guys take total control of the game and midfield keep the ball and strikers should try and score this now or never.We need to tighten our defence and pls pls coach never think of playing defensive play to win pls,here is why you should play to win bcos the pressure is on Egypt,put more pressure on them and confused them,do not give them any room to control the game.All Ghanaians are praying for you and would be praying for.Finally coach watch our last game and make any neccesary corections that has to be made in both defence and goalkeeping area,I challenge a goal each from Prince Boateng,Dede Ayew and Essien.We believe you would comeout victorious BY GOD'S grace,may God bless you and the motherland GHANA amin
MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

Can GFA, through our Embassy in Cairo, show evidence of "the. troubles ...still going on there in Egypt."? We can then use that to convince FIFA & CAF to move the rematch elsewhere.

Can GFA, through our Embassy in Cairo, show evidence of "the. troubles ...still going on there in Egypt."? We can then use that to convince FIFA & CAF to move the rematch elsewhere.
Kwame Angel 10 years ago

The GFA should stop whining and focus on the match and on winning it. It is equally unsafe to give the Ghanaians players the impression that they are playing on a dangerous ground. Their focus will be on their safety rather t ...
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The GFA should stop whining and focus on the match and on winning it. It is equally unsafe to give the Ghanaians players the impression that they are playing on a dangerous ground. Their focus will be on their safety rather than on the match.
pk 10 years ago

The whole world is watatching.Fifa has put itself in a very difficult position. By sanctioning
the game in Cairo means it will be accountable for any damage arising from security issues. They have assumed direct responsibil ...
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The whole world is watatching.Fifa has put itself in a very difficult position. By sanctioning
the game in Cairo means it will be accountable for any damage arising from security issues. They have assumed direct responsibility for the safety of every player and spectator.
RastafaraI 10 years ago

mahama govt shd intervene with FIFA

mahama govt shd intervene with FIFA
Adjei Kwasi Isaac 10 years ago

Safety is more important than even the match.So FIFA must consider that.

Safety is more important than even the match.So FIFA must consider that.
Onassis 10 years ago

is a very good idea from Ben Kofi i think fifa should com again.

is a very good idea from Ben Kofi i think fifa should com again.
zongo president 10 years ago

this guys are crazy ,they dont care about human life..ghana has to make it clear to fifa that if unexpected happen ghana will SUE FIFA

this guys are crazy ,they dont care about human life..ghana has to make it clear to fifa that if unexpected happen ghana will SUE FIFA
KA NA WU 10 years ago

Why is FIFA exhibiting such naked nepotism by insisting that the match takes place in Cairo, despite the current volatile situation in Egypt. Where are the security guarantees which is supposed to be made available to the GFA ...
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Why is FIFA exhibiting such naked nepotism by insisting that the match takes place in Cairo, despite the current volatile situation in Egypt. Where are the security guarantees which is supposed to be made available to the GFA. The Arabs do not respect human life but we Ghanaians abhor human violence. Egypt is a country in turmoil and the safety of our players and supporters cannot be guaranteed

GFA what about a chartered flight whereby the team and supporters will fly back to Accra immediately after the match. How about that

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