Opinion: Ghana vs Egypt - My Starting 11

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Mohammed Awuni 10 years ago

The man has waist problems and u want him in the post

Sumaila is not stars material

the rest of the squad is OK

The man has waist problems and u want him in the post

Sumaila is not stars material

the rest of the squad is OK
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Anokwale 10 years ago

I am praying Olele does not start. I wee that as a big mistake. Stick with the soldiers who have got you there. Kwarsey or Duada will do.

I am praying Olele does not start. I wee that as a big mistake. Stick with the soldiers who have got you there. Kwarsey or Duada will do.
Mohammed Awuni 10 years ago

There are also concerns that Sumaila's play is a little wild at times and he is a potential liability - as well as being an obvious talent with particularly powerful physical attributes.

There are also concerns that Sumaila's play is a little wild at times and he is a potential liability - as well as being an obvious talent with particularly powerful physical attributes.
Skains 10 years ago

What's the point in writing this long piece instead of doing something else? Leave the coaches and their technical handlers to do their job.

What's the point in writing this long piece instead of doing something else? Leave the coaches and their technical handlers to do their job.
Teejay 10 years ago

Sorry we still have folks like you in our community.

Sorry we still have folks like you in our community.
JAMES, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA 10 years ago

This should be the starting 11:

1. KINGSON

2. OPARE

3. ADDY

4. JERRY

5. AWAL

6. MUNTARI

7. AYEW

8. ESSIEN

9. GYAN

10. ASAMOAH

11. WAKASO

This should be the starting 11:

1. KINGSON

2. OPARE

3. ADDY

4. JERRY

5. AWAL

6. MUNTARI

7. AYEW

8. ESSIEN

9. GYAN

10. ASAMOAH

11. WAKASO
Slimzay **Unshakable Shaker** 10 years ago

I like yours but I don't think Muntari would be allowed to play defensive midfield whilst we have Kwedwo Asamoah who did better in that position during Zambia encounter.

Secondly, Richard Kingston beginning? Are you certa ...
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I like yours but I don't think Muntari would be allowed to play defensive midfield whilst we have Kwedwo Asamoah who did better in that position during Zambia encounter.

Secondly, Richard Kingston beginning? Are you certain? I see. I may differ there.

Here is my selection.

1. Adam Kwarasey, for the fact that Fatau Dauda is still warming the bench, I don't think he would be pick before Adam.

2. Daniel Opare

3. David Addy

4. Jerry Akaminko

5. Awal Mohammed

6. Micheal Essien

7. Andrea Ayew

8. Kwedwo Asamoah (hidden play maker, playing side by side with Essien)

9. Asamoah Gyan

10. Sulley Muntari

11. Wakaso Mubarrak

With the 4-2-3-1 formation, I agree with the writer.

When you look at selection, from our number 6 through 11, all have the ability to score. That is what I think Kwasi Appiah is going for. We want as much treat inflicted on the Egyptians as we could. In connection to that, more goals may fall upon them.
Mr. N 10 years ago

Richard Frank Paul “Olele” Kingson would start I feel it in my bones since Akwesi Appiah has a fetish about 3. “Olele” sitting on the bench would make Adam Kwarasey or Fatau Dauda nervous also the my understanding i ...
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Richard Frank Paul “Olele” Kingson would start I feel it in my bones since Akwesi Appiah has a fetish about 3. “Olele” sitting on the bench would make Adam Kwarasey or Fatau Dauda nervous also the my understanding is that Adam had communication problem with the back.
RAS -VULTURE 10 years ago

This is the lop holes i found in my dear brother Slim formation and selection.

Playing Essien as defensive midfielder at the commencement of the game can be very dangerous.

Essien now doesn't have the steam as Essien ...
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This is the lop holes i found in my dear brother Slim formation and selection.

Playing Essien as defensive midfielder at the commencement of the game can be very dangerous.

Essien now doesn't have the steam as Essien we knew years back.Also Egyptians are good away performance. You need a defensive midfielder as strong as Agymang Babu.

Rabiu Mohammed would have played if not injured. A defensive player who will tackle, go for 50-50 challenges without any fear is what Ghana needs. Essien certainly isn't the kind of player.
Essien should start from the bench.

Ghana have major problem at the lateral defense because both David Addy and Opare recovery rate is poor and they all like to overlap.

Egypt will rely on the counter attack and crosses.Using players with the height and defensive ability as Addy and Opare should be the weakest link in Ghana set up which the Egyptians will capitalize.Yet that is the best we have as a country.

Inkoom is currently inactive but i don't see Opare as a better right back comparing to Inkoom,judging from the game Opare played against Zambia and the friendly against Japan.

Also 4-1-3-1 Formation isn't the best as Ghana need goals.Even though our wingers can all score,using Sulley as supportive striker is a bad idea.

We need a real supportive striker who can attack and create goals for the main striker.

Kwarasey in poles for this though game which Ghana need a clean sheet?Oh then Ghana is dead.Kwarasey is the third keeper as at now.LOL

Ghana best formation should be 4-1-3-2

1.KINGSTON
2.INKOOM(Opare is poor offensively and worse defensive as at now.
3.DAVID ADDY
4.AWAL MOHAMMED
5.JERRY AKAMINKO
6.AGYMANG BADU
7.DEDE AYAW
8-KOWDO ASAMOAH
9-A.WARIS
10.ASAMAH GYAN
11.WAKASO

This should be the arrangement of the player on the field of play

- 1-
2 - 4 - 5 - 3
- 6-
7 - 8 - 11-
9 - 11

Instructions which should be giving to the players.

Inkoom should wary of his over lap as well as Addy.

Agymang Badu should play the Makelele type of Midfield.He shouldn't literally cross the midfield line until he sees a lot of Egyptians players are at their own half.He should be in-front of the back four all the time and help them in defending.That should be his job.

Dede and WAKASO should fall back and help the lateral defenders as soon as Egyptians are in possession and join the attack as soon as Ghana is in possession. Kodwo Asamoah is the engine of my formation as he should be the link between the attackers and the defenders. Agymang Badu too can distribute the ball as well.

So as soon as the Egyptians have the ball,Agyman Badu becomes the sweeper for the Back four.So Ghana will have 5 defenders when the Egyptians are having possession.

Kodwo Asamoah comes back as a defensive midfielder when Ghana is under attack as well as the two wingers. Hence when Ghana is under attack the formation changes into

5-1-2-2 then change back into 4-1-3-2 when Ghana is on attack.

Then later Essien and Muntari could be introduced when needed but if you play 4-2-3-1 now that you are in need of goals what formation will you play at cairo?

Also using Waris as a winger in the 4-2-3-1 formation will be a total flop. Asamoah Gyan will be the lone striker under your formation.
Remember despite sulley scoring form ,he is more of defensive minded.He gonna be shifting back into defending instead of supporting Gyan. Ac Milan uses him as winger in 4-3-1-2 formation.That is, Sulley plays as a winger i among the 3 Midfielders not offensive striker who should supply balls to Balotelli and El Shaarawy .So as all eyes are on the two strikers Muntari scores

I am done.
muguyaro 10 years ago

Good suggested by james,melbourne

Good suggested by james,melbourne
Flip 10 years ago

Forget kingson ... Yo can not mix up the keepers lik dat.. The keeper WHO does very well...! Far better dan kingson,, at dis moment!

Forget kingson ... Yo can not mix up the keepers lik dat.. The keeper WHO does very well...! Far better dan kingson,, at dis moment!
OGOGLO QUARTER 10 years ago

FORGET OLELEY. I'LL BE BETTER OF..OLELEY HAS A VERY BAD RECORDS AGAINST EGYPT.ITS UP TO AA .

FORGET OLELEY. I'LL BE BETTER OF..OLELEY HAS A VERY BAD RECORDS AGAINST EGYPT.ITS UP TO AA .
Asante joseph 10 years ago

it is good to start sumaila.that is what i was looking for.

it is good to start sumaila.that is what i was looking for.
Amed 10 years ago

I like your English and Not your line up. This is not experiment time. Olele has no business starting. Sulley should definitely start. Dede, sulley, Michael, and Gyan line-up is all we need to get the Pharaohs shit in their p ...
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I like your English and Not your line up. This is not experiment time. Olele has no business starting. Sulley should definitely start. Dede, sulley, Michael, and Gyan line-up is all we need to get the Pharaohs shit in their pants even b4 the game.
ffonky 10 years ago

That is your opinion, but it´s AA and his TT who will be making the selection.
They´ve been togehter for a long time now and will deliver the best team to face the egptians, so don´t worry yourself.

That is your opinion, but it´s AA and his TT who will be making the selection.
They´ve been togehter for a long time now and will deliver the best team to face the egptians, so don´t worry yourself.
church boi 10 years ago

not a bad strting 11 bt Akwasi Appiah iz bn doin it, lets see wat he coms up wit.
God bless our homeland Ghana!!!

not a bad strting 11 bt Akwasi Appiah iz bn doin it, lets see wat he coms up wit.
God bless our homeland Ghana!!!
Kwame Ganyo 10 years ago

Ghana 3 Egypt 1

Ghana 3 Egypt 1
Best Wisher (Germany) 10 years ago

Let' hope: Ghana 3 Egypt 0

Let' hope: Ghana 3 Egypt 0
k.adum 10 years ago

why u talk so fool.who is olele,in germany,southAfrica or where?he is finish from football.crime in gfa

why u talk so fool.who is olele,in germany,southAfrica or where?he is finish from football.crime in gfa
Best Wisher (Germany) 10 years ago

By reading your article, it brings more tension in waiting impatiently to meet Egypt tomorrow. We wish to beat Egypt at home by more goals, but to nil. The coach and his technical team have studied the opponents and let's hop ...
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By reading your article, it brings more tension in waiting impatiently to meet Egypt tomorrow. We wish to beat Egypt at home by more goals, but to nil. The coach and his technical team have studied the opponents and let's hope the find the effective players in the mist of talented 24.

I duly hope, the coach may not be in need to fill in your favorite goalkeeper. I know, every contributor of this forum may have his favorite XI, but at long last, what ever the coach decides, Ghana should win both at home and away!

GOOD LUCK GHANA BLACK STARS
ayisem 10 years ago

wel dan

wel dan
Kofi 10 years ago

Warris, Wakaso, Muntari must start the game, becuse we need to start very hard and fast and take commanding lead in the first half.

Warris, Wakaso, Muntari must start the game, becuse we need to start very hard and fast and take commanding lead in the first half.
Lato of newyork 10 years ago

Kingston, Opare, David addey,Essien, akaminko, muntari, Jordan, Asamoah, waris, gyan, Dede Ayew. Essien in defense should bring stability.

Kingston, Opare, David addey,Essien, akaminko, muntari, Jordan, Asamoah, waris, gyan, Dede Ayew. Essien in defense should bring stability.
simon samson alhassan 10 years ago

I predict adams to on poles

I predict adams to on poles
Gyimah Daniel 10 years ago

Olele should be in the starting line up

Olele should be in the starting line up
Theman 10 years ago

This is my line up- goalkeeper Olele, right n left full back inkoom n harrison, wings dede n sulley, central defence jonathan n jerry, central midfield badu n k asamoah, attacking gyan n waris

This is my line up- goalkeeper Olele, right n left full back inkoom n harrison, wings dede n sulley, central defence jonathan n jerry, central midfield badu n k asamoah, attacking gyan n waris
doggy 10 years ago

why, u be coach? this starting 11 be bullshit.

why, u be coach? this starting 11 be bullshit.
JOSEPH OWUSU 10 years ago

Ghana vs Egyte this match i wish Asamoah Gyan to give first goal.and Ghana win 3-1.

Ghana vs Egyte this match i wish Asamoah Gyan to give first goal.and Ghana win 3-1.
Kwabena 10 years ago

GK: Richard Kingson
RB: Daniel Opare/David Addy
CB: Jerry Akaminko
CB: Edwin Gyimah
LB: Kwadwo Asamoah
DM: Michael Essien
CM: Andre Ayew
RW: Agyeman Badu/Christian Atsu
CF: Asamoah Gyan
OM: Abdul Majid Warris/Jorda ...
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GK: Richard Kingson
RB: Daniel Opare/David Addy
CB: Jerry Akaminko
CB: Edwin Gyimah
LB: Kwadwo Asamoah
DM: Michael Essien
CM: Andre Ayew
RW: Agyeman Badu/Christian Atsu
CF: Asamoah Gyan
OM: Abdul Majid Warris/Jordan Ayew
LW: Sulley Muntari
CHARLES ABOR A.K.A SPARTAN GEE 10 years ago

Ghana would win 2-0

Ghana would win 2-0
kingsford amoah 10 years ago

not the best of lines for this competitive match. but we have to pray so that God will see us through
it is our hope that the boys will have their day so that all the three point will be ours

not the best of lines for this competitive match. but we have to pray so that God will see us through
it is our hope that the boys will have their day so that all the three point will be ours
Eric Turkson 10 years ago

i also think de first 11 is quite ok, we can win this game.God help us. Amen and Amen.

i also think de first 11 is quite ok, we can win this game.God help us. Amen and Amen.
logy 10 years ago

Ghana 2-Egypt 1

Ghana 2-Egypt 1
christopher yamoah 10 years ago

Ghana all the best

Ghana all the best

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