Appiah prays for injury free Black Stars

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SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 10 years ago

We need Boye and Vorsah to be match fit before the Mondial. Our squad is going to be one of the strongest in the tournament. We have class all round. With young and fearless pair of Atsu and Wakaso to come from the bench to c ...
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We need Boye and Vorsah to be match fit before the Mondial. Our squad is going to be one of the strongest in the tournament. We have class all round. With young and fearless pair of Atsu and Wakaso to come from the bench to cause absolute havoc, any big teams that draw Ghana should be very afraid.
the truth 10 years ago

yep, vorsah and Boye will complete our squad. Our attackers are great, midfield is excellent and vorsah, boye, Opare and Afful will help make our defense impenetrable

yep, vorsah and Boye will complete our squad. Our attackers are great, midfield is excellent and vorsah, boye, Opare and Afful will help make our defense impenetrable
BAABOOO!!! 10 years ago

My fellow Black Stars you can do it. Nothing is more than Africa soil, we all in the same blood in the creation of a man and nothing is above the soul God gave us whether white or black, Blue or brown. Therefore, is the matte ...
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My fellow Black Stars you can do it. Nothing is more than Africa soil, we all in the same blood in the creation of a man and nothing is above the soul God gave us whether white or black, Blue or brown. Therefore, is the matter of dedication, faith, believe, sure which all rely upon focus with no complacency to lead us to Brazil. With that said and done the cup will surely rest on the bows of Africa for the
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

MASSA, IF I WERE YOU. I WOULD GO N FIND A FOREIGN TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/COACH WHO HAS WON REPUTABLE TROPHIES. TO COME N ASSIST U IN BRASIL, GIVE U A SECOND EYE. NO COACH IN GH CAN HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL IN BRASIL. IF THEY COULD, ...
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MASSA, IF I WERE YOU. I WOULD GO N FIND A FOREIGN TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/COACH WHO HAS WON REPUTABLE TROPHIES. TO COME N ASSIST U IN BRASIL, GIVE U A SECOND EYE. NO COACH IN GH CAN HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL IN BRASIL. IF THEY COULD, WE WOULD HAVE WON A TROPHY IN THE LAST 30YRS.
AFTER U HAVE DINE THAT. FOCUS ON THE DEFENSE AND MAKING THEM PLAY AS A CORE UNIT.
HARD REPLY 10 years ago

We also praying for injury free Black Stars but just want to tell GFA and the coach that Kevin Boateng is not fit for would cup since the team doctor said something in his right leg has been scrapped, leading him to injury ev ...
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We also praying for injury free Black Stars but just want to tell GFA and the coach that Kevin Boateng is not fit for would cup since the team doctor said something in his right leg has been scrapped, leading him to injury every match. We need fit players who don't have cronic knee problem to the world cup.
OKOROMANSA 10 years ago

COACHITO, WE CAN'T AFFORD TO NOT HAVE JOHN MENSAH, JOHN BOYE AND ISAAC VORSAH BACK TO STRENGTHEN THE TEAM. RIGHT NOW WE ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH OUR GOALKEEPERS, AND OUR YOUNG DEFENDERS ALONE ARE NOT EXPERIENCED ENOUGH FOR TH ...
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COACHITO, WE CAN'T AFFORD TO NOT HAVE JOHN MENSAH, JOHN BOYE AND ISAAC VORSAH BACK TO STRENGTHEN THE TEAM. RIGHT NOW WE ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH OUR GOALKEEPERS, AND OUR YOUNG DEFENDERS ALONE ARE NOT EXPERIENCED ENOUGH FOR THIS LEVEL. I SUGGEST THAT YOU TAKE PERSONAL INTEREST IN THE TREATMENT PLAN OF THESE 3 GUYS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE FIT FOR BRAZIL.
Mr.N 10 years ago

They gave Moses this account, "We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit.But the people who live there are very powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large. ...
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They gave Moses this account, "We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit.But the people who live there are very powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large. We even saw descendants of Anak there."

"Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, 'We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.'"

Everyone is praying for a favorable group afraid of not meeting some counties these are the 10 spies lake of faith and believe in themselves.

Appiah has the spirit of Caleb and that alone would make a difference.
POW@ GHFUO is a damn liar 10 years ago

I guess we already have a day time pastor but by this message and revelation you just gave backed by such Holy ghostic, power packed and anointing, I confer onto you by the powers invested in me from the papacy, the position ...
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I guess we already have a day time pastor but by this message and revelation you just gave backed by such Holy ghostic, power packed and anointing, I confer onto you by the powers invested in me from the papacy, the position of a morning pastor aka "breakfast pastor" by that we'll be fed with very good messages every morning before the day time pastor arrives. You really deserve a trip to Brazil. God bless you lol.
Rasheed@Rasheedmulor. 10 years ago

Old age is going to make some players fade out by june 2014.We cannot rely on Andre Ayew (fresh Knee injury) and Kevin(knee injury prone. I am yet to determine Sulley's injury.

Old age is going to make some players fade out by june 2014.We cannot rely on Andre Ayew (fresh Knee injury) and Kevin(knee injury prone. I am yet to determine Sulley's injury.
Mr. N 10 years ago

At least Appiah has no fear of England you see people who had played the game had no fear it only people who are always on stand are afraid of names and country. What has England won in the last 30 years on level from youth t ...
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At least Appiah has no fear of England you see people who had played the game had no fear it only people who are always on stand are afraid of names and country. What has England won in the last 30 years on level from youth to whatever including old people football? How many English men are playing in the EPL? You see the only thing you should fear is fear itself and always believe in yourself that you shall overcome. Look beyond the problems and think about solutions.

Always have David mindset and you always defeat the Goliath in your life.
Rasheed@Rasheedmulor. 10 years ago

Is it because we drew with England in a friendly match with their team B, that is why you have adrenaline rush?. With your "David mindset" why haven't we won the African cup? The last time we won the African cup was in 1982,w ...
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Is it because we drew with England in a friendly match with their team B, that is why you have adrenaline rush?. With your "David mindset" why haven't we won the African cup? The last time we won the African cup was in 1982,when you were toddler.
KojoLee/MRAA@BrazilComeWhatMay 10 years ago

Alhaji Rasheedmulor, whether team "B" or "C", we drew with England, period. When we went to Japan recently with our team "B" and got whipped by them {Japan}, it goes on our records that they beat Ghana but not team "B", so wh ...
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Alhaji Rasheedmulor, whether team "B" or "C", we drew with England, period. When we went to Japan recently with our team "B" and got whipped by them {Japan}, it goes on our records that they beat Ghana but not team "B", so what do you meant by team "B"? And I put to you also, how many times has England won the W/C? That means 'nobody is nobody' "Obiaa 3nny3 obiaa"

Mr. N(amaster) was right with his "David mindset" phrase.
AMERICA LOVER 10 years ago

Mr.N, I am enjoying your comments right now. Thanks PAL!

Mr.N, I am enjoying your comments right now. Thanks PAL!
bentum 10 years ago

why do you insist on rijkjaard,Ghana cannot afford the kind of wages/money he would demand.The man was earning 6 million pounds and 5.4 million a year as Barcelona and galatasary coach.The man has enough money to pay some of ...
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why do you insist on rijkjaard,Ghana cannot afford the kind of wages/money he would demand.The man was earning 6 million pounds and 5.4 million a year as Barcelona and galatasary coach.The man has enough money to pay some of the players and Ghana president their wages/salary.rijkaard was in the running for AC Milan and Napoli head coaching job,they could not struck a deal because of his wage demand.I wonder how much he would charge Ghana for just 2 to 4 weeks world cup stint,if we are lucky to go that far.
Adongo Johnson Kukurubini 10 years ago

This guy is rather NAIVE and only hates Akwasi Appiah. He never appreciates what AA has and is doing. He is only white/foreign coach inclined,even though none of such previous coaches could bring the world cup to Ghana! But w ...
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This guy is rather NAIVE and only hates Akwasi Appiah. He never appreciates what AA has and is doing. He is only white/foreign coach inclined,even though none of such previous coaches could bring the world cup to Ghana! But whether he likes it or not,we are going to Brazil with AA. He is as well a very big Hypocrite! When all is smooth with us,he tries to support AA,and the reverse is always the case with him. Just ignore his fucken comments!!!
Mr.N 10 years ago

This GHFUO is a Self-hatred, self-loathing who lives in Canada and collecting welfare he does two things come to Ghanaweb with his elf-loathing and watch the mail box for the mailman once a month for his welfare check. Watch ...
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This GHFUO is a Self-hatred, self-loathing who lives in Canada and collecting welfare he does two things come to Ghanaweb with his elf-loathing and watch the mail box for the mailman once a month for his welfare check. Watch this he would come back and claim he has royal and name some big men in Ghana he had only read about them on Ghanaweb.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

I APPRECIATE UR QUESTION.I WILL REFRAIN FROM RESPONDING TO THESE FOOLS. WHO DONT READ N UNDERSTAND EXAMS QUESTIONS BEFORE THEY ANSWER. FOOLS
NOW TO UR QUESTION MR. BENTUM. U SEE, MAHAMA RECENTLY BORROWED 16.5BILLION SINCE HE ...
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I APPRECIATE UR QUESTION.I WILL REFRAIN FROM RESPONDING TO THESE FOOLS. WHO DONT READ N UNDERSTAND EXAMS QUESTIONS BEFORE THEY ANSWER. FOOLS
NOW TO UR QUESTION MR. BENTUM. U SEE, MAHAMA RECENTLY BORROWED 16.5BILLION SINCE HE CAME TO POWER. LOOK AT THE BONUSES WE PAY OUR PLAYER AND COMARE THAT TO THOSE OF WESTERN NATIONS? HOW MANY GFA DELEGATES ARE IN BRASIL FOR THE DRAW? COMPARE THE GH DELEGATION TO THOSE OF WESTERN NATIONS?U SEE, THIS IS HOW WESTRN NATIONS, CLUBS BEHAVE ANRE THUS ABLE TO STAY FINANCIALLY FRIGAL N AWARD SALARIES TO COACHES WHO CAN PROVIDE THEM WITH RESULTS. U SEEM TO FORGET THAT IT WAS RIJKAARD WHO WON BARCA'S FORST CL TROPHY. THIS SAME GUY DISCOVERED N BROUGHT IN PLAYERS LIKE RONALDINHO, MESSI, INIESTA ETC WHOM THE CLUB ARE STILL VERY HEAVILY RELIANT ON STILL. IF THE GFA IS SERIOUS ABOUT MAKING A CASE FOR THE WCUP TROPHY. THEY WILL FIND WAYS TO COME UP WITH THE MONEY FOR SUCH AN ACCOMPLISHED COACH. THEN AGAIN, BCOS THE GFA IS CONCERNED ABOUT CHOP CHOP, THEY WILL RATHER COME ON HERE WITH PSEUDO NAMES AND HURL INSULTS AT ME FOR DELIVERING THE TRUTH.
ERNESTARO 10 years ago

Kwasi Appiah all the way. Don't worry we are all behind you and and your squad for Brazil 2014.We pray that you bring the trophy to Ghana.***

Kwasi Appiah all the way. Don't worry we are all behind you and and your squad for Brazil 2014.We pray that you bring the trophy to Ghana.***
Adongo Johnson Kukurubini 10 years ago

Yes my dear Brother! Akwasi Appiah all the way!!! We pray and wish him all the best in Brazil.

Yes my dear Brother! Akwasi Appiah all the way!!! We pray and wish him all the best in Brazil.
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

I hope and pray you'll live up to expectation. The WC tournament is going to be fierce, but with proper planning and determination, Ghana will succeed.

My prayer is that Coach Appiah will adopt a winning system of play cap ...
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I hope and pray you'll live up to expectation. The WC tournament is going to be fierce, but with proper planning and determination, Ghana will succeed.

My prayer is that Coach Appiah will adopt a winning system of play capable of overcoming nations known or classified as favourites. Coach Appiah should work on our team's cohesiveness---there should be complete bond---that allow our players to string their passes beautifully together. There should be telepathic understanding among our players. We should master the art of ball possession and most importantly, ball distribution. I'm envisaging a team full of ideas and creativity. Wall passes, Back-heel passes, Side-
foot passes, Ghost-passes etc. apart from Free-kicks and Penalty kicks.

There a lot of homework to be done. We wish Coach Appiah and the Black Stars.
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

...Coach Appiah should also encourage his team to avoid unnecessary or reckless tackles; two yellow card on the pitch equals one of sick players. Let's prepare tactically, physically and psychologically, because the WC-2014 t ...
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...Coach Appiah should also encourage his team to avoid unnecessary or reckless tackles; two yellow card on the pitch equals one of sick players. Let's prepare tactically, physically and psychologically, because the WC-2014 tournament in Brazil is going to be tough and fierce. Let's prepare well for the challenge.
KojoLee/MRAA@BrazilComeWhatMay 10 years ago

To add to your piece Mr. VicAyou, we need two hot friendlies for Kwarestic and Dauda to justify themselves for the #1 spot for Brazil show down. Dauda's benching syndrome since he joined the Soweto team has got little effect ...
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To add to your piece Mr. VicAyou, we need two hot friendlies for Kwarestic and Dauda to justify themselves for the #1 spot for Brazil show down. Dauda's benching syndrome since he joined the Soweto team has got little effect on his activeness. Kwarestic is in good form now.
pala 10 years ago

IT IS TIME KA open up to daniel nii agyei now. nii agyei was taken to the last world cup to give him exposure.

IT IS TIME KA open up to daniel nii agyei now. nii agyei was taken to the last world cup to give him exposure.
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

I totally agree with you. I believe Keeper Kwaresey should be allowed to man our post, esp. since he has more international exposure than Keeper Dauda. We'll be taking the two to the WC-2014 anyway so Coach Appiah should star ...
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I totally agree with you. I believe Keeper Kwaresey should be allowed to man our post, esp. since he has more international exposure than Keeper Dauda. We'll be taking the two to the WC-2014 anyway so Coach Appiah should start giving him the chance to build his confidence up.
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

....Definitely, Coach Appiah and GFA will draw up friendly matches involving top-class/level countries like Brazil, Germany or Italy. He must quickly after his research into modern techniques engage Korea, Mexico, Japan or sa ...
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....Definitely, Coach Appiah and GFA will draw up friendly matches involving top-class/level countries like Brazil, Germany or Italy. He must quickly after his research into modern techniques engage Korea, Mexico, Japan or say Chile to test the strength of his team. Let's all be cool and have confidence in Coach Appiah; he seem poised to cause major upset in the coming tournament. Let's all support him in prayer and sound advice. He's the one in the "driver's seat" and he knows what he's doing. Once again, we wish our Hon. Coach all the best.
Murtala 10 years ago

The only way to be injury free is if you dont make a mistake and take players with injuries to the world cup hoping for them to recover during the tournament just because of who they are.We all saw what happened to shilla ILL ...
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The only way to be injury free is if you dont make a mistake and take players with injuries to the world cup hoping for them to recover during the tournament just because of who they are.We all saw what happened to shilla ILLIASU and Micheal Essien in Angola,Anthony Annan in south Africa and sereral others.
Holy Father 10 years ago

kwasi may the almithy father helps you quide you listern to you and let your dreams comes true so that we give praises to him amen

kwasi may the almithy father helps you quide you listern to you and let your dreams comes true so that we give praises to him amen
Farmland 10 years ago

All I pray and wish for is God's divine wisdom upon Coach Kwesi Appiah to make good decisions for the team.

All I pray and wish for is God's divine wisdom upon Coach Kwesi Appiah to make good decisions for the team.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

U ARE NAIVE

U ARE NAIVE
FREE YOURSELF 10 years ago

The man just offered words of prayer and you think that makes him naïve? In that case I rather be him than you, an idiotic self hating fool.

The man just offered words of prayer and you think that makes him naïve? In that case I rather be him than you, an idiotic self hating fool.
Amadaa 10 years ago

What is wrong with you?

What is wrong with you?
SAMCO. 10 years ago

kwasi, pls dnt take injury players der, go with does dat r fit n deselve.n also dnt take money or name frm a player to be apart of ur 23 man squard. God is with u wish u all de best in brazil. BIG NOOOO TO WHITE DERTOR. dey ...
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kwasi, pls dnt take injury players der, go with does dat r fit n deselve.n also dnt take money or name frm a player to be apart of ur 23 man squard. God is with u wish u all de best in brazil. BIG NOOOO TO WHITE DERTOR. dey hv nafin better to offer as we r pruod of u YES U CAN MAKE IT. remb. OBAAMA.... YES WE CAN.
Nkwantaehu 10 years ago

Pls Akwasi your enemy might be yourself.We have three left backs Lee Addy , Rahma, and David Addy .Dont try any right back at that position Ok. That is our main problem. God bless you

Pls Akwasi your enemy might be yourself.We have three left backs Lee Addy , Rahma, and David Addy .Dont try any right back at that position Ok. That is our main problem. God bless you
pala 10 years ago

yes that is one of our banes. however i don't agree with your choice of LEE ADDY. he was also a make shift right back. The choice should be like you rightly said DAVID ADDY, RAHMAN & SERIOUSLY KISSI BOATENG.
also KA must bri ...
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yes that is one of our banes. however i don't agree with your choice of LEE ADDY. he was also a make shift right back. The choice should be like you rightly said DAVID ADDY, RAHMAN & SERIOUSLY KISSI BOATENG.
also KA must bring in YAW OWUSU for the right back position. he is more skillful, quicker, more creative than afful, nkoom & even opare
Pinkus 10 years ago

Appiah must be in constant touch with his key players to learn how to play wisely from now on until the world cup. In particular, Asamoah Djan should be advised to give up his goal king ambitions in his current club. All the ...
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Appiah must be in constant touch with his key players to learn how to play wisely from now on until the world cup. In particular, Asamoah Djan should be advised to give up his goal king ambitions in his current club. All the professional players must also advised to preserve their legs; the Michael Essiens, Sulley Muntari's, Kojo Assamoahs, John Boyes etc.
mayor 10 years ago

so is this the only picture of the coach you? ha.

so is this the only picture of the coach you? ha.
WOFA WOHOO 10 years ago

To fix his goalkeeping department our goalkeeper has problems with earial balls,corner kicks,free kicks..etc,with good training and a good goalkeeper it does not matter who we meet,its all about how a good coach can read game ...
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To fix his goalkeeping department our goalkeeper has problems with earial balls,corner kicks,free kicks..etc,with good training and a good goalkeeper it does not matter who we meet,its all about how a good coach can read games and make the smart changes.That is why I personally welcome the idea of getting a technical assistant to help the coach,it is about doing the right thing if we want to go far into the semi finals.It is not about being the first black coach but rather the good coach who went all the way to the semis.Appiah has 6months to get two top class strikers to help Gyan and fix our defence and retrain our keeper,dont get me wrong,the keeper dauda is good but has problem and is undecisive when it comes to airborne ball,we are going to the worldcup we need only the best and the most fitted.The Black stars are not only representing Ghana but Africa as a whole,our target worldcup semi finals,am not putting pressure on the boys but rathewr I believe they can do it and would not let Ghana down but PROUD
Kofius 10 years ago

What is GFA's current fee for players who may or may not make the squad ?. Apart from the constants like Asamoah Djan and Fattau Dauda ?

What is GFA's current fee for players who may or may not make the squad ?. Apart from the constants like Asamoah Djan and Fattau Dauda ?
KK 10 years ago

I commend your recent achievement with the Black Stars. But explain to me what injuries have to do with the selections of Bahia. Its beyond your control, Sir. Just star preparations towards being your best when the playing re ...
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I commend your recent achievement with the Black Stars. But explain to me what injuries have to do with the selections of Bahia. Its beyond your control, Sir. Just star preparations towards being your best when the playing really start and stop blabbing all around just for the media. Thanks and Goodluck.
Best Wisher (Germany) 10 years ago

…., let's hope for the best.

…., let's hope for the best.
Kwame NY 10 years ago

n every sports there can be injury so always make a solid contingency plan for that so please leave no stone unturn.Get the best players ,give them solid training and any of them will fit in if there is any injury.

n every sports there can be injury so always make a solid contingency plan for that so please leave no stone unturn.Get the best players ,give them solid training and any of them will fit in if there is any injury.
Alecumbi; USA 10 years ago

By dint of hard work and dedication,they are there. That's the first hurdle; kudos to Coach Appiah and the Technical Team not forgetting the Minister and the teaming supporters.

Like the coach praying for the fitness of hi ...
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By dint of hard work and dedication,they are there. That's the first hurdle; kudos to Coach Appiah and the Technical Team not forgetting the Minister and the teaming supporters.

Like the coach praying for the fitness of his squad, I want to emphasize here that it's of great importance. They should be wary of their health more than how they might have valued it before. This crop of players are among the best globally NOW.
As at now, I would want the team to go about everything they do with double care; believing that they want total protection from this time onwards till they find their feet in Brazil to do what they have to do to even WIN the trophy.IT IS POSSIBLE IF WE ALL BELIEVE.

Was it not at their youthful stage that they won the FIFA Junior World Cup? Take care; The Lord is with you.
bright dwamena 10 years ago

I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST KWASI? GOD WILL ANSWER YOU PRAYERS?GOD BE WITH YOU

I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST KWASI? GOD WILL ANSWER YOU PRAYERS?GOD BE WITH YOU
Ndebugre 10 years ago

I don't particularly like this white jeysey ghana used during the world cup qualifications. It looks too simplistic and poorly designed.

I think the black stars deserve better designed jeyseys at the world cup. This is a ...
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I don't particularly like this white jeysey ghana used during the world cup qualifications. It looks too simplistic and poorly designed.

I think the black stars deserve better designed jeyseys at the world cup. This is a world stage and the country must give good impressions about itself. Let's don't let sponsors influence our designs too much.

I think the burgundy and yellow stripes we used in the last world cup looked really cute and nice. We should seek a design along similar lines.

Or if we want to bring the world's attention to ourselves even before we kick the ball, at the world cup, we should have jeyseys designed in our traditional kente colours to international quality standard, ie. if fifa rules allow the use of so many colours.

There are varieties of kente designs and we can have different sets of jeyseys to reflect that. I think kente jeyseys if well designed would look really nice and different from the norm.

In doing so, we'll be bringing the traditional kente onto the world stage. Can you imagine the buzz this would generate at the world cup?

Come on its not too late, let's have these designs please!! I suggest the goalkeepers use track suit trousers and long sleeves all in kente designs.

If this goes through, we would have been the first country in the world to have played in jeyseys made in our traditional colours and all the world's focus will be on us.

I suggest we have different patterns for every match we play.

In the end, I think this would be good in attracting tourists to Ghana.
Black Man 10 years ago

The Black Stars should do some climate condition training for Humidity of Brazil, Team that don't warm up 3 or 6 months in advance will be required. Coach ??

The Black Stars should do some climate condition training for Humidity of Brazil, Team that don't warm up 3 or 6 months in advance will be required. Coach ??
jahjah 10 years ago

Ghana face Uruguay,japan and Russia

Ghana face Uruguay,japan and Russia
Kofi Opoku Agyemang Clovis,California 10 years ago

Ghana in group H
FRANCE
SOUTH KOREA
BELGUIM

Ghana in group H
FRANCE
SOUTH KOREA
BELGUIM

Appiah prays for injury free Black Stars

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