Appiah warns: Beware of Cristiano Ronaldo

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foxnews 10 years ago

There is no Ghanaian defender who can stop this guy,he is sharp,smart and he have the speed.

There is no Ghanaian defender who can stop this guy,he is sharp,smart and he have the speed.
The Stallion 10 years ago

They will all smell koobi on the field!

They will all smell koobi on the field!
GEORGE 10 years ago

This are the sorts of contribution that the black stars need from Appiah and not about taking women and girlfriends to the world cup.

This are the sorts of contribution that the black stars need from Appiah and not about taking women and girlfriends to the world cup.
KojoLee/MRAA@Samba Dance 10 years ago

Portugal should also beware of KPB, Kwadman, Gyan, Waris, Dede, Atsu, Wakaso, Mungu man 33rrmm Assien etc, also!

The more they try to load us, we also do likewise. Nobody is nobody! And we can't sit and concentrate on one ...
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Portugal should also beware of KPB, Kwadman, Gyan, Waris, Dede, Atsu, Wakaso, Mungu man 33rrmm Assien etc, also!

The more they try to load us, we also do likewise. Nobody is nobody! And we can't sit and concentrate on one particular figure, all we must do is attack, attack, attack!!!
sidder 10 years ago

thank you kojo lee....we ghanaians dont fear huuuu!obiaa nnye obiaa.

thank you kojo lee....we ghanaians dont fear huuuu!obiaa nnye obiaa.
AMERICA LOVER 10 years ago

Yes Stallion,even Abdul Warris plays better than Ronaldo.

Yes Stallion,even Abdul Warris plays better than Ronaldo.
OTUMFUO 10 years ago

Apppiah the talking is too much,Renaldo is not going to play the world cup with three legs,leave the boys alone,who is Renaldo even allot of teams will with Argentina team including Messi.

Apppiah the talking is too much,Renaldo is not going to play the world cup with three legs,leave the boys alone,who is Renaldo even allot of teams will with Argentina team including Messi.
mugu1 10 years ago

Apppiah is footballer but got no brain

Apppiah is footballer but got no brain
Paa Joe 10 years ago

Akwasi Appiah should not try Afful left or right back otherwise it will be suiside .because of his height and physical presence. we need strong defenders to halt the Germans and portuguise

Akwasi Appiah should not try Afful left or right back otherwise it will be suiside .because of his height and physical presence. we need strong defenders to halt the Germans and portuguise
OBIBA JK 10 years ago

Those who are playing left and rightback are weak players. l fear these areas will leake goals as we saw against egypt in the return match

Those who are playing left and rightback are weak players. l fear these areas will leake goals as we saw against egypt in the return match
Ohene Yaw Barima Boakye-Yiadom 10 years ago

Okay, so now someone on the Ghana side is hinting, "Let's wake up and gird our loins," because, "It's not going to be easy." And, I would like to add, rather humbly, "Let's stop this nonsense talk of Ghana is going to win the ...
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Okay, so now someone on the Ghana side is hinting, "Let's wake up and gird our loins," because, "It's not going to be easy." And, I would like to add, rather humbly, "Let's stop this nonsense talk of Ghana is going to win the cup. when we can't negotiate our way around the likes of Montenegro" By the way, why do I think that Ghanaian officials and players have been too noisy about Ghana's Chances at the World Cup? I hope that the training is as tough as the talk. But, before it is too late, Let's wake up to the reality: Ghana would be lucky to get out of the group stage!
J Foli 10 years ago

What of the other players.. Why do you tell us something we already know. I don't think this is the best way to start your scout job..

What of the other players.. Why do you tell us something we already know. I don't think this is the best way to start your scout job..
mikee 10 years ago

ronaldo is a world class footballer and there is nobody in the ghana team to match up to him but remember our first match if we fail to beat usa then we should pact our bags and get ready for the next flight that match is e ...
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ronaldo is a world class footballer and there is nobody in the ghana team to match up to him but remember our first match if we fail to beat usa then we should pact our bags and get ready for the next flight that match is even more important than germany and portugal if we fail to beat usa we are out
John 10 years ago

I have some feeling like that even though it may sound unpatriotic,especially considering the way our politicians & GFA have been fighting over World Cup proceeds.

I have some feeling like that even though it may sound unpatriotic,especially considering the way our politicians & GFA have been fighting over World Cup proceeds.
GEORGE 10 years ago

You may be dreaming by thinking that Ghana will exit earlier. If you are mixing up politics with the game then you are wrong. The players are there to prove a point and will be deadly for any team they come across. Remember w ...
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You may be dreaming by thinking that Ghana will exit earlier. If you are mixing up politics with the game then you are wrong. The players are there to prove a point and will be deadly for any team they come across. Remember what happened to the players in our last world cup, if you think they will sit back and let go of impressive performance because of politics then you are wrong.
NIPA 10 years ago

I know, we will be a force to reckon with come June. We can play any team, our guys have something to prove to the world.

I know, we will be a force to reckon with come June. We can play any team, our guys have something to prove to the world.
WHODINI 10 years ago

FOOTBALL IS ROUND,IT KEEPS ROLLING, TOSS AND TURNING AND THERE'RE 22 MEN OUT THERE CHASING FOR THE BALL WITHING 90 MINUTES.SO BY THE END OF THE GAME YOU CAN ONLY SEE THAT EACH PLAYER PLAY LESS THAN 4,3 MINUTES AND NO PLAYER C ...
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FOOTBALL IS ROUND,IT KEEPS ROLLING, TOSS AND TURNING AND THERE'RE 22 MEN OUT THERE CHASING FOR THE BALL WITHING 90 MINUTES.SO BY THE END OF THE GAME YOU CAN ONLY SEE THAT EACH PLAYER PLAY LESS THAN 4,3 MINUTES AND NO PLAYER CAN HANDLE THE FOOTBALL FOR MORE THAN 6 SECONDS IN PROFESSIONAL MATCHES .SO WHAT I,M TRYING TO SAY IS THAT EACH PLAYER SHOULD MAKE GOOD USE TO THAT 3 SECONDS HE GOT THE BALL.GIVE AND GO.AND DON'T FORGET THAT EVERYONE CAN BE A STAR.
RED-SOKOTO-GUDARI 10 years ago

There is no glory in hanging onto playing football when you have served your time and age catches on you. Some old Ghanaian players act like Mogabi and some old african leaders who do not want to leave power even when they ar ...
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There is no glory in hanging onto playing football when you have served your time and age catches on you. Some old Ghanaian players act like Mogabi and some old african leaders who do not want to leave power even when they are not performing! Never say never in footballing means what? That an old man can play all his life? Yes, he can but his team will lose all the time because these old players, with their experiences are notfast and strong. experience alone does not play modern football!
warehouse 10 years ago

we need good defenders like john mensah, rabiu, Awal Mohamed,John Boye,
Johnathan Mensah ,Inkoom, Aful & Vorsah Isaac. ONLY THIS CAN STOP THE PANIC. We don't need Akaminku,Richard Kissi & other try and error players

we need good defenders like john mensah, rabiu, Awal Mohamed,John Boye,
Johnathan Mensah ,Inkoom, Aful & Vorsah Isaac. ONLY THIS CAN STOP THE PANIC. We don't need Akaminku,Richard Kissi & other try and error players
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 10 years ago

The problem with dealing with Ronaldo is that he moves across the attacking front line. He sometimes starts on the left wing, then swaps to go to the right wing or drop into the hole behind the central defender. This makes it ...
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The problem with dealing with Ronaldo is that he moves across the attacking front line. He sometimes starts on the left wing, then swaps to go to the right wing or drop into the hole behind the central defender. This makes it impossible for one player to be detailed to mark him. We therefore need our back four to be well drilled and the responsibility to mark him be shared depending on where he decides to play at any particular time. e should also avoid giving away free kicks anywhere within 35 yards as he may punish us. He however can be marked successfully, he is only human after all.
warehouse 10 years ago

don't mind this stupid RED-SOKOTO-GUDARI

don't mind this stupid RED-SOKOTO-GUDARI
sted 10 years ago

Speedy Frank Acheampong and solid Anthony Annan. Just any speedy defender with stamina to stop Ronaldo.

Speedy Frank Acheampong and solid Anthony Annan. Just any speedy defender with stamina to stop Ronaldo.
Concerned 10 years ago

I never rated that player as a player and I think he is even worse as an analyst. He might as well tell us ronaldo is white

I never rated that player as a player and I think he is even worse as an analyst. He might as well tell us ronaldo is white
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 10 years ago

I know this article and what I am about to say have no relation whatsoever. I however feel I should say it. I will invite all football loving Ghanaian fans to log on to the UK Daily Telegraph sports column (31/03/14) and read ...
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I know this article and what I am about to say have no relation whatsoever. I however feel I should say it. I will invite all football loving Ghanaian fans to log on to the UK Daily Telegraph sports column (31/03/14) and read a really brilliant tribute paid by Fiifi Anaman to our national pride and ambassador Michael Essien. I have followed this guy and have read some good stuff written about him. But nothing so refined and so true. Brilliant, faultless job, Fiifi.
Koo Nimo 10 years ago

Well Appiah, your concern is very genuine and a lot might be put in place to curtail the influence of Ronaldo on the Ghana-Portugal match. For an arrow head team, the answer is simply. Tell Kwesi Appiah to replay the Kotoko- ...
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Well Appiah, your concern is very genuine and a lot might be put in place to curtail the influence of Ronaldo on the Ghana-Portugal match. For an arrow head team, the answer is simply. Tell Kwesi Appiah to replay the Kotoko- Kadiago match in Kumasi. No intention to remind Kotoko fans of the pain they would prefer to quickly forget, but to use a technical formula used on that day. Razak was the main engine for the Kotoko team and with neat footwork and one touch, tailor measured passes he succeeded in mesmerising the Kadiago defence and Kotoko won the first league by a lone goal. I was asked to stay back and spy on the Kadiogo team for the returned encounter in Kumasi.
Surprisingly, the coach promised to eliminate Kotoko in Kumasi despite the crop of players paraded by Kotoko. The coach was full of praises for Razak and wondered how he, as an albino, managed to stand the heat of Boukina faso and excelled. He however added that it is the same Razak who would be the nemesis for Kotoko and started to plot against him.
The Kadiogo team restructured and trained with a man down. They played all their trial matches with ten men. Massing in defense and occasional fast breaks were their strategy. The coach then got Nichiama and trained him to nuetralised the effect of Razak on the game, and behold, he did it to perfection until Razak raised his hands in the second half to be substituted.
Nichiama was in the game to police Razak and even refused to go loosed ball that came his way. I remember Opoko Afriyie tried to tease him by passing the ball to him and to the amazement of the fans Nichiama jumped over the ball for the to roll for a throw in. When even Razak approached the touch line to take water, Nichiama just rested as his side and refused to play. After the match, Nichiam confessed that he was brought from Boukina faso to play with only Razak and not with any other player. Kadiogo won the return encouter by a lne goal and eliminated Kotoko on penalty shootouts.
All Ghana need is to fond out Nichiama and Ronaldo will be a passenger in the game. Over to you Kwesi, I guess you might have the red shirt on that faithful day when all gutters in Kumasi were full of rejected Asante fufu and ebunoebonu. Laugh it off.
kokotii 10 years ago

We talking about modern football then you are taking us back to 80ths.What we need is left and right back who are strong and sharp not Afful and lnkoom type

We talking about modern football then you are taking us back to 80ths.What we need is left and right back who are strong and sharp not Afful and lnkoom type
B Ranks 10 years ago

Berti Vogts the DFB trainer who won the 1996 EM for Germany with Klinsman as the captain,has been chosen as a special adviser to Klinsman`s USA team for Brazil: eurosport.

Berti Vogts the DFB trainer who won the 1996 EM for Germany with Klinsman as the captain,has been chosen as a special adviser to Klinsman`s USA team for Brazil: eurosport.
B Ranks 10 years ago

He is fast and accurate with his shots but not the best dribbler,just hang a good defender on him,don`t give him the chance to play.Remember what the trainer of Dortmund did to him and Madrid last year`s championship league.

He is fast and accurate with his shots but not the best dribbler,just hang a good defender on him,don`t give him the chance to play.Remember what the trainer of Dortmund did to him and Madrid last year`s championship league.
B Ranks 10 years ago

I really miss Hans Adu Saipie when I think about Ronaldo and the rest.

I really miss Hans Adu Saipie when I think about Ronaldo and the rest.
Owura 10 years ago

Stating the obvious.. we already knew ronaldo is capable of thing. He is the reigning world best for a reason.

Stating the obvious.. we already knew ronaldo is capable of thing. He is the reigning world best for a reason.
Suleman abdallah tableegi 10 years ago

Ghana will beat the USA for the thired time,so he should keep his talk for him self,Akwase and his boys will make it.

Ghana will beat the USA for the thired time,so he should keep his talk for him self,Akwase and his boys will make it.
mugu1 10 years ago

besides matches are technicalities not fearsome

besides matches are technicalities not fearsome
Kwasi 10 years ago

Ghana should not think USA will go down easily. The Only team USA will be glad to defeat is Ghana. Never, Never under estimate Portugal and Christian Ronaldo. My advice to Ghana is beware and better prepare very well. Thanks ...
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Ghana should not think USA will go down easily. The Only team USA will be glad to defeat is Ghana. Never, Never under estimate Portugal and Christian Ronaldo. My advice to Ghana is beware and better prepare very well. Thanks for reading.
Kwasi 10 years ago

Whoever is close to Kwasi Appiah should remind him to over prepare for penalty kicks. Ghanaians and other Africans that support Black Stars are fed up with Ghana loosing easily when it gets to penalty kicks. It is a shame t ...
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Whoever is close to Kwasi Appiah should remind him to over prepare for penalty kicks. Ghanaians and other Africans that support Black Stars are fed up with Ghana loosing easily when it gets to penalty kicks. It is a shame that we are not able to perfect in penalty kicks.
sethooooooooooooo 10 years ago

Ghanaians are also dengerous to, they are all afraid of us

Ghanaians are also dengerous to, they are all afraid of us
Ekyi Kwame 10 years ago

I hope Akwasi Appiah is listening.

Barca's greatest defensive achievement in their game against Real Madrid was their ability to do something few teams have managed this season: keep Cristiano Ronaldo in check.

They ask ...
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I hope Akwasi Appiah is listening.

Barca's greatest defensive achievement in their game against Real Madrid was their ability to do something few teams have managed this season: keep Cristiano Ronaldo in check.

They asked the freakishly energetic Dani Alves to check his attacking instincts and stepping up to squeeze the space whenever Ronaldo attempted to cut inside, they reduced the Portuguese star to only one significant contribution - winning and scoring a penalty after a foul by Alves, which actually took place outside the box; ait was not a penalty at all.

Other teams including Black Stars can learn from Barca's approach by Crather than giving him any opportunity to attack through the middle. Don't commit fouls near the eighteen yard box.
Ekyi Kwame 10 years ago

I hope Akwasi Appiah is listening.

Barca's greatest defensive achievement in their game against Real Madrid, which they won 4-3, was their ability to do something few teams have managed this season: keep Cristiano Ronaldo ...
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I hope Akwasi Appiah is listening.

Barca's greatest defensive achievement in their game against Real Madrid, which they won 4-3, was their ability to do something few teams have managed this season: keep Cristiano Ronaldo in check.

They asked the freakishly energetic Dani Alves to check his attacking instincts and stepping up to squeeze the space whenever Ronaldo attempted to cut inside, they reduced the Portuguese star to only one significant contribution - winning and scoring a penalty after a foul by Alves, which actually took place outside the box; it was not even a penalty.

Other teams including Black Stars can learn from Barca's approach by making Ronaldo go around the outside rather than giving him any opportunity to attack through the middle. In addition, don't commit fouls near the eighteen yard box.
STEPHEN OSEI,NORWAY 10 years ago

Our boys knows who is Ronaldo,lets wait and see and stop every day this and that,too much talk

Our boys knows who is Ronaldo,lets wait and see and stop every day this and that,too much talk
agyakyere 10 years ago

Have we been beating Brazil?We have met more than 3.No Fears.

Have we been beating Brazil?We have met more than 3.No Fears.
MR NO BULLSHIT 10 years ago

Guys, write something that makes sense. Enough insults pls. Show the world Ghanaians are respectful people. S. Appiah wants Ghana to do well. That's O.K. Somebody else just learnt from That.

Guys, write something that makes sense. Enough insults pls. Show the world Ghanaians are respectful people. S. Appiah wants Ghana to do well. That's O.K. Somebody else just learnt from That.

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