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Peekay 10 years ago

He was one of the finest strikers has produced.
May the Lord accept him in is bosom.

He was one of the finest strikers has produced.
May the Lord accept him in is bosom.
POW@One goal project is over 10 years ago

Nipa b3y33 bi, ny3 ne nyinaa. Nante yie.

Nipa b3y33 bi, ny3 ne nyinaa. Nante yie.
Mr.N 10 years ago

Good bless his soul I hope he had a good life at the end. Now the money would be pouring in we must learn to bless the living then the dead.

Good bless his soul I hope he had a good life at the end. Now the money would be pouring in we must learn to bless the living then the dead.
Kojo T 10 years ago

Hewas an embodiment of " never say die" Rest in peace bra "mantse"

Hewas an embodiment of " never say die" Rest in peace bra "mantse"
Rabon Zee 10 years ago

He was one of the talismanic "never -say - die" warriors for the Phobians. He participated in many memorable and dramatic showdowns agaisnt Asante Kotoko and against Great Olympics.
In 1963/64 his last minute bullet drive l ...
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He was one of the talismanic "never -say - die" warriors for the Phobians. He participated in many memorable and dramatic showdowns agaisnt Asante Kotoko and against Great Olympics.
In 1963/64 his last minute bullet drive led to Kotoko's defeat by Hearts of Oak.
In 1966/67 he was there in that match with Kotoko when skipper Addo Odamettey started the free-fight in a 3-2 loss to Kotoko.
He participated in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. He played with herculean strength in all games. The first game was a 1-1 draw with El Salvador with a wonderful goal by Osei Kofi. The next game was a 2-2 draw with Hungary with goals from Sammy Stevens and Ibrahim Sunday. The third game was an atrocious 3-5 loss to Israel due to poor officiating. George Alhassan was booked for "playing soccer like Judo". After the game he stood solidly behind skipper Addo Odamettey as he rushed towards referee Michel Kitabdjian and knocked him out with a left-right combination. It was as vicious as the case in 1958 in Lagos when Ohene Djan's wife was so disgusted with the officiating in a Ghana versus Nigeria Jalco Cup match. She rushed like a jet from the touchline and into the center circle and came face to face with the referee. Then as fast as lightening, she threw a three punch combination that felled the referee. He had to be revived for 30 minutes before the game reumed in a 2-3 defeat for the Black Stars.
George Alhassan participated in the miracle of El-Wak stadium when the Phobians scored four goals against Hafia Club of Conakry starring the wizards Bengally Sylla, Papa Camarra, Petit Sourry, Seidu Bangourra, Fofana.
Great George was also in that Hearts v Olmpics game when George Otinkorang's corner kick sailed right into the top corner of Hearts goalpost leading to a defeat for the Phobians. He and Thunder Anas, Robert Foley, Mama Bomber Acquah,Abeka "Why Worry" Ankrah Amusa Pele Gbadamosi and Afro Joe Dakota could not prevail that day against Fred Tettey , Tetteh Boogie, Appettor and the Olympics' warriors.
In particular George Alhassan played in that infamous game when Great Olympics played with 13 players against the Phobians 11 due to faulty refereeing by first time FIFA referee Hulede.

Rest in Peace thou art a great exponent of the game and your name will forever be engraved in the Annals of the history of Ghana soccer.
Eddie 10 years ago

George Alhassan was not part of the team that won the 'Miracle of Elwak'. He was injured and never recovered in Kumasi by Oliver Acquah, l think 1968/69 season. Yes, he played with Abeka, Foley, Gbadamosi, Joe Dakota but not ...
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George Alhassan was not part of the team that won the 'Miracle of Elwak'. He was injured and never recovered in Kumasi by Oliver Acquah, l think 1968/69 season. Yes, he played with Abeka, Foley, Gbadamosi, Joe Dakota but not the latter 'Fearsome Five' of Polo, Mama Acquah, Anas, Peter Lamptey and Robert Hammond. They were the team of the '70s.
Rabon Zee 10 years ago

Thanks for the correction. He was brutally hacked down by "Tirelss Horse" Oliver Acquah and his leg injuries become a chronic problem since; he's always seem to have one leg longer than the other one. LOL

Thanks for the correction. He was brutally hacked down by "Tirelss Horse" Oliver Acquah and his leg injuries become a chronic problem since; he's always seem to have one leg longer than the other one. LOL
Asantrofie Anoma 10 years ago

This George Alhassan was not part of the fearsome five, this is old George Alhassan he played with the likes of Abeka, Robert Foley, Afro Joe Dakota, just few to mention. He once use to leave in Accra New Town and work with ...
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This George Alhassan was not part of the fearsome five, this is old George Alhassan he played with the likes of Abeka, Robert Foley, Afro Joe Dakota, just few to mention. He once use to leave in Accra New Town and work with Ministry of Information photography department Accra.
pala 10 years ago

can you kindly tell us the whereabouts of amusa gbadamoshie( the nemises of the braggart osei kofi) & robert foli?

i will be glad

can you kindly tell us the whereabouts of amusa gbadamoshie( the nemises of the braggart osei kofi) & robert foli?

i will be glad
Joe 10 years ago

My friend,the miracle of El Wak was against Mufulira Wanderers FC of Zambia. George Alhassan was not in the team. He had retired several years before that time. Remember he played alongside Addo Odametey (who was a coach at t ...
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My friend,the miracle of El Wak was against Mufulira Wanderers FC of Zambia. George Alhassan was not in the team. He had retired several years before that time. Remember he played alongside Addo Odametey (who was a coach at the time Mama Acquah, Anas, and Polo were young players in the early 70's) in the 60's. The players that played in that match were(I have omitted the defence) Adolf Armah(6), Robert Hammond(7), Mama Acquah(8), Peter Lamptey(9), Anas Siedu (10), and Ahmed Polo(11). The game against Hafia club of Guinea (again I have omitted the defence)featured Adolf Armah (6), John Nketia Yawson (7), Robert Hammond (8), Kingsley Asabir (9), Anas Siedu (10) and Douglas Tagoe (11). Again the match in which Olympics fielded an extra player was not against Hearts but against Vasco Da Gama of Brazil. Santos of Brazil had played against Hearts and drawn 2-2. Pele (Edson Erantes De Nacinento)scored for Santos and Ga Mantse scored for Hearts. The two great players took a memorable picture together if you could cast your mind back. Olympics then invited Vasco Da Gama to play them and were soundly trashed, to even the playing field, they slipped an extra man to prop up the right full back position. When their opponents realized Olympics had suddenly become tough to crack on the left side of the field, they asked the referee to stop the match for a head count. I would be happy to correct you anytime you want facts and figures on Ghana soccer.
Rabon Zee 10 years ago

Thanks my brother. I was in such a hurry to configure a tribute for Ga Mantse and messed with the facts. He was on the injured and semi-retired player list when Hearts beat another Zambian team called the Kabwe Warriors 9-3 ...
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Thanks my brother. I was in such a hurry to configure a tribute for Ga Mantse and messed with the facts. He was on the injured and semi-retired player list when Hearts beat another Zambian team called the Kabwe Warriors 9-3 on aggregate in 1973 at the Accra Sports Stadium.This was a game that featured soccer engineer Mike Alhassan, Afro Joe Dakota, younger Bomber Mama Acquah, Amusa Gbadamoshieof Hearts against Godfried Chitalu the one man forwardline of the Kabwe Warriors.
Now back to the Miracle at El-Wak. It was the second leg of the 1977 Africa Club Champoinship. Ga Mantse's playing days were over but was still the epitome of the Never Say Die Spirit of the Phobians. He attended most of the team practices gving useful advice every now and then.
Now back to the drama of El-Wak. Hearts of Oak lost the first leg in Zambia to the Ndola Copperbelt based Mufulira Wanderers due to the absence of Mohammed Polo the dribbling magician. The Ethiopian referee for this game was replaced by Hussein Fahmy of Egypt. Hearts complained about the conduct of Ethiopian referees against Ghana teams. There was the case of referee Ayele Tessema who robbed Kumasi Asante Kotoko in favour of Congo Englebert in 1967/68. This referee Hussein Fahmy ignored several fouls committed by the Mufulira Waderers in the dying minutes of the game. The Hearts line-up was goalies Suppey and Annan, Sarpei Nunoo, Ofei Ansah, Yusifu Salifu, Micah, Adolf Armah, Tanko Ayuba, Douglas Tagoe, Anas " Thunder" Seidu, Peter " Goal Thief" Lamptey, Mama "Bomba" Acquah,Mohammed " The Dribbling Magician" Polo, and Robert Hammond. The Mufulira line-up included skipper Ackim Musenga, Thomas Castella Bwalya, Mukwasa, acrobatic goalie Benard Kabwe, Mwashomwa and Gerald Mugunle. Hearts lost the first leg 5-2 and must score at least 3 goals to advance based on the away goal rules of the time.There was suspense, fear and uncertainty as the game progressed. For sure it was agonizing for Ga Mantse as well. Then nimble -footed Polo took over the game conjuring magic moves and footwork. In the 59th minute he outwitted the Zambians and passed to Thunder Anas for the first goal. Later in the 79th minute Polo dribbled the Mufulira Wanderers midfield and passed to Peter Lamptey who made the score 2-0. Still the GDR coach D. Pfifer of Hearts of Oak was worried . In the 88th minute Polo manouvered around two Zambian defence players and passed to Bomber Mama Acquah who ran at top speed , with the clock winding down on the game, and passed to Thunder Anas. Never Say Die. He delivered a thunderbolt shot into the top corner of the net beyond the reach of acrobatic Bernad Kabwe. The final score was Hearts 3 Mufulira Wanderers 0.

On the 3-2 victory of Hearts over Kotoko on August 2 1964, Ga Mantse scored the winning goal . The Hearts line-up was goalie Addoquaye Laryea, Adu Darko, Anum Okine, James Ocran, Willie evans, Akuetey Armah, Mohammed Lawal, Amadu "Tear Away" Akuse, George Alhassan, Amusa Gbadamoshie and Salami. The line-up for Kumasi Asante Kotoko was Mensah/ Tuffour, Paa Nii Lutterodt, Assumeng, Opoku Mensah, Emmanuel Boateng, Kwame Nti, Osei " Wizard Bribbler" Kofi, Wilberforce " Bulldozer " Mfum, Abukari Gariba, Mohammed Salisu and Steve Akuffo. Mfum opened the scoring in the 40th minute and Amusa "Pele" Gbadamosi equalized in the 50 minute. Then Salami made the score 2-1 for Hearts with a penalty shot. Qsei Kofi made it 2-2 with some wizard dribbling and a carpet shot. Then Ga Mantse George Alhassan took over and made it 3-2 for Accra Hearts of Oak.
Joe 10 years ago

Now we are cooking. Phoooobia .... the best!!

Now we are cooking. Phoooobia .... the best!!
pala 10 years ago

why leave out the defence?
it should read like this:
sam suppey
sapei nunoo
ofei ansah
nii noi thompson
anthony micah/justice more for the miracle of elwak.
in those days when listening to commentary harry thompson wi ...
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why leave out the defence?
it should read like this:
sam suppey
sapei nunoo
ofei ansah
nii noi thompson
anthony micah/justice more for the miracle of elwak.
in those days when listening to commentary harry thompson will mention mama acquah as right winger and robert hammond as inside left, then anas seidu as inside right. in the 1978 nations cup anas played as an inside right. as a small boy in 1978 i watch hearts played a league match against RTU in featuring mohammed choo, haruna seaman etc. mama acquah played as a right winger and robert hammond played as an inside left.
Joe 10 years ago

Well, Mama Acquah was a mid-fielder and Robert Hammond was a complete, total footballer, who could play with both feet, man each and every position on the field and play it with perfection. That is why he could switch from ri ...
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Well, Mama Acquah was a mid-fielder and Robert Hammond was a complete, total footballer, who could play with both feet, man each and every position on the field and play it with perfection. That is why he could switch from right winger to outside left. Just like you my brother, I watched Hearts training sessions on Friday, colts on Saturday, and the league on Sundays. I even travelled out of town as a student to watch Hearts play. Just simply loved my team and still do.
Joe 10 years ago

I don't remember Moore during El Wak but I remember him at the Accra sports stadium.

I don't remember Moore during El Wak but I remember him at the Accra sports stadium.
Eddie 10 years ago

Amusa Gbadamoshie scored both goals for Hearts against Santos, one was a penalty and General Ankrah, a former Hearts player and then Head of State could not hide his joy when our Pele scored the second goal. His arms was up f ...
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Amusa Gbadamoshie scored both goals for Hearts against Santos, one was a penalty and General Ankrah, a former Hearts player and then Head of State could not hide his joy when our Pele scored the second goal. His arms was up for a few seconds. Such was the day. l was a school boy and definitely skipped Kinbu to see the match. We jumped the then low walls Accra Sports Stadium.
pala 10 years ago

good history but i am very sure he was not part of the miracle of elwak.
as a small boy i listened to all the football commentaries of hearts participation in the 1977 african clubs champions cup competition from the the 1 ...
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good history but i am very sure he was not part of the miracle of elwak.
as a small boy i listened to all the football commentaries of hearts participation in the 1977 african clubs champions cup competition from the the 1st match against st joseph warriors in liberia to the last match against hafia in conakry where peter lamptey netted 2 goals. i did not hear of the name george allhassan.
MV.Dodoo, USA 10 years ago

Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club is sorry to learn the demise of one its most illustrious sons, George Alhassan whose sudden death occurred on the 26th of July, 2013 at the age of 72.

The former Hearts of Oak striker, bor ...
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Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club is sorry to learn the demise of one its most illustrious sons, George Alhassan whose sudden death occurred on the 26th of July, 2013 at the age of 72.

The former Hearts of Oak striker, born on 9th September, 1941, led the line for the Phobians in the 1960s through to the early 1970s. His playing mates were Abeka Ankrah, Robert Foli, Joe Ghartey, Joe Dakota and others. George Alhassan, affectionately called "Ga Mantse" for his stint with Accra Hearts of Oak was a loyal servant of the Black Stars. The former Black Stars striker also played in the 1968 Olympics game where Ghana finished third in their Group behind Hungary and Israel respectively.
Rabon Zee 10 years ago

On August 17 1964 Accra Hearts of Oak locked horns with Real Republicans at the Accra Sports Stadium. Amusa Pele Gbadamosi with a sequence of body swerves and crazy football put the ball behind goalkeeper Dodoo "Magic Hands" ...
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On August 17 1964 Accra Hearts of Oak locked horns with Real Republicans at the Accra Sports Stadium. Amusa Pele Gbadamosi with a sequence of body swerves and crazy football put the ball behind goalkeeper Dodoo "Magic Hands" Ankrah in the 15th minute. The one and only Ga Mantse got a wicked pass from Ganiru Salami the ubiquitous dribbler; he controlled the ball at high angle and buried a pile-driver shot behind Dodoo Ankrah. Then Edward Acquah took a thunderbolt free kick that boomed across the Hearts penalty box into the roof of the net beyond great goalie Addoquaye Laryea. These were followed by an amazing goal manufactured by Salami and Amadu Akuse and scored by Amusa Gbadamosi , who at this time has surpassed Osei Kofi , Kwami Adarkwa and Salami in skill and agility; the only problem is his lack of desire to train seriously. Hearts won this game 3-1.
Mars 10 years ago

Peace peace peace oncle

Peace peace peace oncle
MVDodoo, usa. 10 years ago

May George Alhassan and "Kanawu" souls rest in peace.

May George Alhassan and "Kanawu" souls rest in peace.
banana 10 years ago

He was one of Hearts of Oak's Fearsome Fivesome with Polo, Mama Acquah, Hammond and Anas Seidu...George Alhassan was the Highest Scorer during the 1982 Cup of nations in Libya which Ghana won...May His Soul Rest in Peace

He was one of Hearts of Oak's Fearsome Fivesome with Polo, Mama Acquah, Hammond and Anas Seidu...George Alhassan was the Highest Scorer during the 1982 Cup of nations in Libya which Ghana won...May His Soul Rest in Peace
Anthony Akua 10 years ago

Ga mantse is not the George Alhasan you are talking about read the article well this George Alhassan retired from football in the mid-seventies due to leg injury I know him personally he was a photographer at the castle in t ...
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Ga mantse is not the George Alhasan you are talking about read the article well this George Alhassan retired from football in the mid-seventies due to leg injury I know him personally he was a photographer at the castle in the seventies he formed the defunct George Alhassan Braves football club a division 2 club in the seventies,Ga mantse rest in peace.
Adu. 10 years ago

Good you have putting it right.But correct me brother George Alhasan for Olympics or Hearts of oak?

Good you have putting it right.But correct me brother George Alhasan for Olympics or Hearts of oak?
POW@One goal project is over 10 years ago

Folks take note, this George Alhassan is not the former Great Olympics star who won the 1982 Nations cup golden foot award. That one is still alive, strong and kicking. He strolls within the suburbs of Labadi Accra and New Yo ...
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Folks take note, this George Alhassan is not the former Great Olympics star who won the 1982 Nations cup golden foot award. That one is still alive, strong and kicking. He strolls within the suburbs of Labadi Accra and New York. The dead one is an older George Alhassan aka Ga Mantse who started playing in the sixties.
wembley 10 years ago

Thank for your information.

Thank for your information.
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

POWer!
These two-some folks got a rhythm, beat alike and sounds alike as well.

They might confuse the UK immigration officers at any given visa day. "OlyDade and Hats-No-Good." Haaaaa
Are they related?
Beats Me.

POWer!
These two-some folks got a rhythm, beat alike and sounds alike as well.

They might confuse the UK immigration officers at any given visa day. "OlyDade and Hats-No-Good." Haaaaa
Are they related?
Beats Me.
POW@One goal project is over 10 years ago

Both Georges got their last names as a result of switching faith in religion. They are Alhassans by the grace of "kramo som". One from Osu and the other from Labadi

Both Georges got their last names as a result of switching faith in religion. They are Alhassans by the grace of "kramo som". One from Osu and the other from Labadi
Dangerous! USA!!!! 10 years ago

He is not from Osu or Labadi.

He is not from Osu or Labadi.
POW@One goal project is over 10 years ago

You're wrong raised to the power one trillion.

1). The fearsome fivesome had no George Alhassan. "Anas Seidu, Maama Acquah, Robert Hammond, Peter Lamptey and Mohammed Polo".

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You're wrong raised to the power one trillion.

1). The fearsome fivesome had no George Alhassan. "Anas Seidu, Maama Acquah, Robert Hammond, Peter Lamptey and Mohammed Polo".

2). The George Alhassan you're talking about never played in Phobian shirt. He played for Accra Great Olympics and later on Shell Gabon fc in Gabon.
MV.Dodoo, USA 10 years ago

You both wrong. This George Alhassan we are talking about Played for Accra Hearts of Oak. He along side with Amusa Gbadamoshe, Joe Ghartey,Addo Odametey, Joe Dakota,Abeka Ankrah and Ofei Dodoo, Robert Foley. His position is N ...
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You both wrong. This George Alhassan we are talking about Played for Accra Hearts of Oak. He along side with Amusa Gbadamoshe, Joe Ghartey,Addo Odametey, Joe Dakota,Abeka Ankrah and Ofei Dodoo, Robert Foley. His position is N0.9 and 10. "Ga Mantse"
IN THE ARMY 10 years ago

PLEASE YOU GOT IT WRONG, THIS GEORGE IS THE OLD GEORGE, THE ONE YOU ARE REFERING TO IS GREAT OLYPICS PLAYER FROM KUMASI HIGHLANDERS AND NOT THE ONE THAT HAS PASS AWAY. THE PERSON YOU ARE REFERING TO IS CURRENTLY IN USA AND NO ...
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PLEASE YOU GOT IT WRONG, THIS GEORGE IS THE OLD GEORGE, THE ONE YOU ARE REFERING TO IS GREAT OLYPICS PLAYER FROM KUMASI HIGHLANDERS AND NOT THE ONE THAT HAS PASS AWAY. THE PERSON YOU ARE REFERING TO IS CURRENTLY IN USA AND NOT DEAD.
Eddie 10 years ago

The George Alhassan of '82 is not the same as the one who has just passed on.

The George Alhassan of '82 is not the same as the one who has just passed on.
Steve "FIRE". 10 years ago

I personally call him checker because he outwitted me in 1968 at the Accra Sports Stadium whilst playing for Tema Hurricanes. He was a good friend and I have always adored him. RIP checker.

I personally call him checker because he outwitted me in 1968 at the Accra Sports Stadium whilst playing for Tema Hurricanes. He was a good friend and I have always adored him. RIP checker.
POW@One goal project is over 10 years ago

If George Alhassan outwitted you in 1968 at the Accra sports stadium then your bones are really dry. Kw33333, enough respect to you.

If George Alhassan outwitted you in 1968 at the Accra sports stadium then your bones are really dry. Kw33333, enough respect to you.
Kwame Poison-Leeds 10 years ago

as far as i can remember George last played for oly dade and credit must be given to that.

as far as i can remember George last played for oly dade and credit must be given to that.
wembley 10 years ago

George played for oly dade ( AGOSU )

George played for oly dade ( AGOSU )
POW@One goal project is over 10 years ago

Don't haste in your conclusions, if you're not certain about something ask and it shall be given. Seek and you shall find son. Lol

Don't haste in your conclusions, if you're not certain about something ask and it shall be given. Seek and you shall find son. Lol
wembley 10 years ago

Sorry for jumping into conclusion, but i was a bit shock. Growing up in Tema, i know George Alhassan when he was trainning with State fishing coperation f.c. at oninku number 2 middle park every morning the mid 70's.

Sorry for jumping into conclusion, but i was a bit shock. Growing up in Tema, i know George Alhassan when he was trainning with State fishing coperation f.c. at oninku number 2 middle park every morning the mid 70's.
POW@One goal project is over 10 years ago

You reminded me of those times paaa oooo. George Alhassan, Sam Suppey, Ato Brown, Joe Darkota, Tetteh Chandu, Polo, to mention but a few, all in State Fishing shirts, training at the Oninku park. It was a delight to watch. I' ...
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You reminded me of those times paaa oooo. George Alhassan, Sam Suppey, Ato Brown, Joe Darkota, Tetteh Chandu, Polo, to mention but a few, all in State Fishing shirts, training at the Oninku park. It was a delight to watch. I'm from site 18, how about you? Shieeee, I miss the then inter departmental league. SFC, TTL, TDC, TFC, GTP, GTMC, Valco, oh m3333n.
ooops 10 years ago

This dead George is not the George you're talking about. This is a senior player who played with Joe Dakota, Sam Amartefio, Folie, etc not the Olympics Alhassan who played for the Black Stars that won the AFCON in 1982 in Lib ...
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This dead George is not the George you're talking about. This is a senior player who played with Joe Dakota, Sam Amartefio, Folie, etc not the Olympics Alhassan who played for the Black Stars that won the AFCON in 1982 in Libya
wembley 10 years ago

I am from comm.8 but i went to school at Oninku,so at least you know where i am coming from in terms of football. Is interesting you mention the departmental league, it doesn't exist anymore, and you wonder why ghana is not p ...
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I am from comm.8 but i went to school at Oninku,so at least you know where i am coming from in terms of football. Is interesting you mention the departmental league, it doesn't exist anymore, and you wonder why ghana is not performing very well in football.
POW@One goal project is over 10 years ago

Can you mention some of your mates in those times? I started from Padmore primary to Akodzo middle but lived in site 18 right infront of Oninku primary and Pampam herbal cream owners home.

Can you mention some of your mates in those times? I started from Padmore primary to Akodzo middle but lived in site 18 right infront of Oninku primary and Pampam herbal cream owners home.
A concerned citizen 10 years ago

We have George Alhasan Hearts of Oak "Ga mantse" who played along side Abeka Ankrah, Foli, Christian Madus, Addo Odarmeteey, Dodo Ankrah, Kofi Bruce, Amadu Akuse, Joe Ghartey, Joe Dakota,[ He was tall and a little bit bow leg ...
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We have George Alhasan Hearts of Oak "Ga mantse" who played along side Abeka Ankrah, Foli, Christian Madus, Addo Odarmeteey, Dodo Ankrah, Kofi Bruce, Amadu Akuse, Joe Ghartey, Joe Dakota,[ He was tall and a little bit bow legged ] There was George Alhassan of Great Olympics who played along side Razak Gibrine, Alhaji Ukpe[ Short Goalkeeper but exceptional], Musa Adeifio, Afful, Jones Attoquayfio. This George Alhassan's son is playing in America.
MV.Dodoo, USA 10 years ago

My Brother, I feel the goose all around me. This is George Alhassan "Ga Manste" we are talking about. You know hin very well. You go to the stadium and see George Alhassan in No.10 or No.9 and Amusa Gbadamoshe "Ghana Pele" Ab ...
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My Brother, I feel the goose all around me. This is George Alhassan "Ga Manste" we are talking about. You know hin very well. You go to the stadium and see George Alhassan in No.10 or No.9 and Amusa Gbadamoshe "Ghana Pele" Abeka Ankrah, Addo Odarmetey,Kofi Bruce, Ofei Dodoo, Joe Chartey,Joe Dakota "Afro Man" gone are those days. May his soul rest in peace.
Why? 10 years ago

This is the original one

This is the original one
MV.Dodoo, USA 10 years ago

This George Alhassan never played for Oly Dade, He played for Accra Hearts of Oak. It was Haruna Alhassan that played for Olympics.

This George Alhassan never played for Oly Dade, He played for Accra Hearts of Oak. It was Haruna Alhassan that played for Olympics.
Joe 10 years ago

There was a George Alhassan that played for Olympics in the late 70's and early 80's. The George Alhassan being refered to here is 'Ga Mantse', who played for Hearts in the late '60s.

There was a George Alhassan that played for Olympics in the late 70's and early 80's. The George Alhassan being refered to here is 'Ga Mantse', who played for Hearts in the late '60s.
Savanna, USA 10 years ago

My dad always talks about this guy. I wish there are videos of him somewhere.

It is still too early for us on west coast, but I am going to call daddy later to console him.

My dad always talks about this guy. I wish there are videos of him somewhere.

It is still too early for us on west coast, but I am going to call daddy later to console him.
grandpa 10 years ago

This George Alhassan was not one of the Fearsome five, but was in the team at that time. I watched him play in the early 1960's until late 70's when he retired. He was always kind of 'limping' on one leg. The other George ...
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This George Alhassan was not one of the Fearsome five, but was in the team at that time. I watched him play in the early 1960's until late 70's when he retired. He was always kind of 'limping' on one leg. The other George Alhassan played for Olympics and is still alive. He used to 'perm' his hair : 'jerry curls'. He started the women's football in Labadi, right behind my house on a pitch he personally built.
awonaniba 10 years ago

Yea. Dat was "Controversial" George Alhassan

Yea. Dat was "Controversial" George Alhassan
Bishop 10 years ago

You are right.

You are right.
pala 10 years ago

the late george allhassan was not part of the hearts of oak team during the era of the fearsome five. the fearsome five era was effectively from 1976 - 1977.
it was made of mama acquah, anas seidu, peter lamptey, robert hamm ...
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the late george allhassan was not part of the hearts of oak team during the era of the fearsome five. the fearsome five era was effectively from 1976 - 1977.
it was made of mama acquah, anas seidu, peter lamptey, robert hammond & mohammed polo with tanko ayuba as substitute specialist. the consistency of the fearsome 5 was not seen in 1978 onwards. by then douglas tagoe, karimu star boy, kingston asapir, simons awuah, mahama nlai, seth wilson, john yawson, gave another dimension to it.
Wofa Koo 10 years ago

Grandpa, thanks for you perfect explanation. This Ghanaian young writers don`t know much about Ghana football. Thank again.

Grandpa, thanks for you perfect explanation. This Ghanaian young writers don`t know much about Ghana football. Thank again.
Christian 10 years ago

Every Libya I met in Beida in 1984 mentioned his name.

Every Libya I met in Beida in 1984 mentioned his name.
Christian 10 years ago

Sorry; Every Libyan.

Sorry; Every Libyan.
pala 10 years ago

the george allhassan that played in libya, never played for accra hearts oak.
he played for accra great olympics in the 70s & 80s. he was the top scorer @ the 13th african cup of nations and i believe he is overall ghana's t ...
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the george allhassan that played in libya, never played for accra hearts oak.
he played for accra great olympics in the 70s & 80s. he was the top scorer @ the 13th african cup of nations and i believe he is overall ghana's top scorer in the afcon with 6 goals.
Insider 10 years ago

Very, very sad. He was one of the best. May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace.

Very, very sad. He was one of the best. May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace.
Paa kow 10 years ago

Thunder he was called we have lost one great son.

Thunder he was called we have lost one great son.
Azumah Nelson 10 years ago

He loves Hearts. He weep like a baby when Hearts lost Oly.May he rest in peace.

He loves Hearts. He weep like a baby when Hearts lost Oly.May he rest in peace.
ooops 10 years ago

It was Anas who was nicknamed Thunder

It was Anas who was nicknamed Thunder
Dangerous! USA!!!! 10 years ago

He is the first original and only George Alhassan. The other guy was probably only called that after him. The No. 1 G. Alhassan is from Tamale and the other guy is from Nima.

He is the first original and only George Alhassan. The other guy was probably only called that after him. The No. 1 G. Alhassan is from Tamale and the other guy is from Nima.
DARK DAYS IN GHANA 10 years ago

It was a sight in those days to see Captain George Alhassan lead the Phobians unto the field. Whenever we saw him in the lineup we knew Hearts will win the game that day. The man played all the forward positions.

Ghana mus ...
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It was a sight in those days to see Captain George Alhassan lead the Phobians unto the field. Whenever we saw him in the lineup we knew Hearts will win the game that day. The man played all the forward positions.

Ghana must strive to have a football Hall of Fame to enshrine all our great players. It is sad after their playing days the nation forgets about them. Kwasi Nyantakyi must do something like that to leave a legacy.

But Captain George Alhassan, "Ga Mantse",you made us happy to go home on Sundays in all those memorable matches against the Great Olympics, Asante Kotoko, B.A. United, and all the great teams of years gone.

May you Rest In perfect Peace.

A die hard Hearts of Oak fan.
ooops 10 years ago

He was part of that useless Hearts team that lost by 2 - 10 to Bury a div 3 team at that time

He was part of that useless Hearts team that lost by 2 - 10 to Bury a div 3 team at that time
s amanor 10 years ago

may he rest inpeace.

may he rest inpeace.
Kofi 10 years ago

He put smiles in the faces of many poor souls playing for Hearts and the Black Stars almost for nothing. You have played your part well, George. I hope our leaders will learn from your example and put Ghana first ahead of mat ...
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He put smiles in the faces of many poor souls playing for Hearts and the Black Stars almost for nothing. You have played your part well, George. I hope our leaders will learn from your example and put Ghana first ahead of material wealth bcos one can't take anything with him.
pala 10 years ago

i am told he represented hearts very well in the north

i am told he represented hearts very well in the north
Rodondo Ampah 10 years ago

May his soul rest in peace. We thank you for your services. I salute mr Gee.

May his soul rest in peace. We thank you for your services. I salute mr Gee.
Tia 10 years ago

George Alhassan was the reason why I joined the Phobian fraternity. Naawuni ni mali tinga k'O doni. Ami.

George Alhassan was the reason why I joined the Phobian fraternity. Naawuni ni mali tinga k'O doni. Ami.
G. Dart (US) 10 years ago

Please take note that this George Alhassan was the Original one. He played for HEARTS and BLACK STARS in the late 50s, 60s and to about 1972 in the days of Aggrey Fynn, Baba Yara, Osei Kofi Wilber Mfum Osumanu, Abukari, Ed Ac ...
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Please take note that this George Alhassan was the Original one. He played for HEARTS and BLACK STARS in the late 50s, 60s and to about 1972 in the days of Aggrey Fynn, Baba Yara, Osei Kofi Wilber Mfum Osumanu, Abukari, Ed Acquah and in Hearts, colleagues like Amusa Gbadamoshie, the 3-Musketeers(Abeka,Foley, Joe Ghartey) also Keepers Adoquaye Laryea,Dodoo Ankrah, Kisco Adansi and Lante F. "Duru". Then OLY had Keeper Naawu and players like Apetor and Tommy who were always Ganging up to fight him on the field.He was a friend of Sanni Abdulai then in Sekondi Wise. He was a Press Photographer, Old BLACK STARIAN. He was a very deadly and unassuming striker, NEVER EVER CONTAINED BY ANY DEFENDER in his days, He was however sinically injured by Oliver Acquah in a 'tackle from behind', during a match with Kotoko in Kumasi in the early 70s, giving way to Prince Amartey (Leftie) He did NOT play the Miracle at El-Wak and NOT of the FEARSOME-5-SOME fame. He was Popularly called "GA-MANTSE". The second George Alhassan was better known with OLY and the Black Stars in the mid 70s and early 80s when the STARS won the Cup of Nations in 78 & 82 in Ghana and Lybia. He is noted for displaying Bushy Jelly Curled Hair. A third George Al. popped up, but did not last long. I strongly believe that these are the TRUE facts for your consumption. In any was we join DAGBON to mourn a GREAT SON. Alhassan R.I.P.P!!!!!!!!

George Alhassan is gone

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