Ex-footballers lambast Ghana FA

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S. Markin 10 years ago

Mmo ne kasa Nana Kwasi Gyau...!!!

Mmo ne kasa Nana Kwasi Gyau...!!!
Mr.N 10 years ago

What is Nana Agyemang Gyau talking about? What is in for the GFA? No Per Diem, No travelling expenses No girlfriends to come along and you want them to show up.

Next time do it in Europe or USA and these greed would get o ...
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What is Nana Agyemang Gyau talking about? What is in for the GFA? No Per Diem, No travelling expenses No girlfriends to come along and you want them to show up.

Next time do it in Europe or USA and these greed would get on the plane to make it.
Christopher Boni 10 years ago

Tell them.

Tell them.
AYIGBE MAN 10 years ago

NYANTAKYI & HIS GFA ARE GREEDY BASTARDS WHOSE ONLY INTEREST IS TO USE THEIR POSITIONS ONLY TO ENRICH THEMSEMVES AT THE EXPENSE OF THE BLACK STARS.THEY HAVE NO INTEREST FOR GHANA NOR THE PLAYERS ONLY THEIR POCKETS.

NYANTAKYI & HIS GFA ARE GREEDY BASTARDS WHOSE ONLY INTEREST IS TO USE THEIR POSITIONS ONLY TO ENRICH THEMSEMVES AT THE EXPENSE OF THE BLACK STARS.THEY HAVE NO INTEREST FOR GHANA NOR THE PLAYERS ONLY THEIR POCKETS.
AAD 10 years ago

Do not be surprise, Ghana as a country pick and chooses what we want to copy from the West and for the most part we get it wrong.

The English, the Germans, the Dutch, the Brazilians ...you name it cherishes their greats!! ...
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Do not be surprise, Ghana as a country pick and chooses what we want to copy from the West and for the most part we get it wrong.

The English, the Germans, the Dutch, the Brazilians ...you name it cherishes their greats!!!
STEVE. 10 years ago

In my opinion, the issue is long overdue and must be addressed. So long as one is capable and performing, they are hailed, but when an incident happens, (injury)then that is all. I am an ex-footballer, (Tema Hurricanes, Accra ...
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In my opinion, the issue is long overdue and must be addressed. So long as one is capable and performing, they are hailed, but when an incident happens, (injury)then that is all. I am an ex-footballer, (Tema Hurricanes, Accra Great Olympics, Swedru All Blacks, GTMC FC Tema, ex-captain) before I left the shores of Ghana to study in Europe. I do understand the anger of Nana Agyemang Gyau, and the only solution is to create an NGO to cater for the wellfare of ex-footballers. I have already started by requesting for addresses and telephone number data in Greater Accra for ex-footballers resident in Greater Accra, and will extend the project to other regions through my contacts with some ex-footballers especially those within the period of 1954-1974 to start with, and only involved in the Ghana Premier League. We shall get there.
C.O.D 10 years ago

How many times are we to honour our footballers? When they were playing, they got paid just like any other Ghanaian working out there to help develop the nation. Soccer stars are becoming too demanding at times insensitive to ...
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How many times are we to honour our footballers? When they were playing, they got paid just like any other Ghanaian working out there to help develop the nation. Soccer stars are becoming too demanding at times insensitive to others. How often do we honour our teachers, policemen/women, soldiers, medical doctors, etc., etc. May be there is reason why the FA did not show up, so, until he finds out, Agyeman should please tone it down.
Omanhene(U$A) 10 years ago

True, that Ghana and all nations have heroes in all kinds of professions. Here, what Nana Agyemang Gyau was demanding was from a SPECIFIC INSTITUTION—the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

If old soldiers, who fought in s ...
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True, that Ghana and all nations have heroes in all kinds of professions. Here, what Nana Agyemang Gyau was demanding was from a SPECIFIC INSTITUTION—the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

If old soldiers, who fought in say World War II or who served as Peace Keepers, etc., were holding a HISTORIC meeting —then I think some military officials should be present to honor them. So, for the good old footballers, I think the GFA should have been represented by one or two or three officials—if it was invited—and not necessarily by the boss, K. Nyantakyi, but by some low level officials. Who cares what ranks they have, anyway??

Similarly, if the Ghana Medical Association or good old Teachers Association were to hold a HISTORIC meeting, then I think some representatives of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) or Teachers Association (GNAT) should be there to grace the occasion. I don't think the old footballers association was asking for too much. They just wanted "acceptance, recognition, respect, to be celebrated and a THANK YOU handshake from the GFA." Make no mistakes, folks: THEY PLAYED THEIR HEARTS OUT FOR THE NATION!!

Human beings, normally, get high and satisfied from the little—little things that others do unto them, but significantly, they need some doggone RECOGNITION—SO, JUST CHEER THOSE OLD FOLKS UP!!
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MENSAH 10 years ago

You have nailed it cool.
The OLD PLAYERS,REALLY PLAYED THEIR HEART OUT,FOR GHANA,AND NEED BETTER RESPECT,RECOGNITION,PRAISES,HONOUR AND SIGNIFICANCE.

You have nailed it cool.
The OLD PLAYERS,REALLY PLAYED THEIR HEART OUT,FOR GHANA,AND NEED BETTER RESPECT,RECOGNITION,PRAISES,HONOUR AND SIGNIFICANCE.
Omanhene(U$A) 10 years ago

Respecting, recognizing and honoring our old football players or whichever professional group—for what they did for the nation—by attending their meeting is not something harder to do. GFA’s action smacks of damn lazin ...
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Respecting, recognizing and honoring our old football players or whichever professional group—for what they did for the nation—by attending their meeting is not something harder to do. GFA’s action smacks of damn laziness and sheer I don’tcarism!!

These guys were paid PEANUTS as compared to today’s players. They didn't accumulate any wealth (several are very poor now) and can't even have some low level GFA official to appear at their meeting? It’s a damn shame!!

There is a saying that "a great nation is the one which takes good care of its older and younger citizens”, but this backward behavior by GFA is not only appalling, but also monumentally disrespectful. Well, those GFA officials will also get older and will no longer work at GFA offices—and we shall see!!
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MENSAH 10 years ago

Agyeman Gyau and his squad:
Aggrey Fynn,Oppong,Osei-Kofi,Robert Mensah,Arquah,Sunday,Malik Jabil,Luthrott,Jones Atuquaye-Fio,Obilitey,Odamitey,Polo etc.
These were the guys who played like no one before.Yet they didn't rece ...
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Agyeman Gyau and his squad:
Aggrey Fynn,Oppong,Osei-Kofi,Robert Mensah,Arquah,Sunday,Malik Jabil,Luthrott,Jones Atuquaye-Fio,Obilitey,Odamitey,Polo etc.
These were the guys who played like no one before.Yet they didn't receive even 100th of what the current BLACK STARS BOYS are receiving.
AGYEMAN GYAU IS DAMN RIGHT.
THEY NEED TO BE HONOURED.
kofi 10 years ago

You are right, these are the guys that put Ghana on the world map of football, and brought respect and confidence we enjoy today. Osei Kofi + Robert Mensah= Victory, that was the Blask Stars and Kotoko formula. How can you no ...
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You are right, these are the guys that put Ghana on the world map of football, and brought respect and confidence we enjoy today. Osei Kofi + Robert Mensah= Victory, that was the Blask Stars and Kotoko formula. How can you not honour them? I think it not an over sight, they are simply not well organized. We need to have a hall of fame built, a place where fans can go and see pictures, videos, statistics, etc about our old soccer greats, because "adikanfo no aye bi"
DONALD BARNIE 10 years ago

Please call him NANA

Please call him NANA
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

Are you by any chance aware that, in spite of workers gainful pay that goes to commensurate with the toils of their hard labour over the years gets bonuses and meritorious awards, end of year parties fully footed by various e ...
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Are you by any chance aware that, in spite of workers gainful pay that goes to commensurate with the toils of their hard labour over the years gets bonuses and meritorious awards, end of year parties fully footed by various establishments at the turn of every year until they are retired?

If your answer to the above is yes, then you must bow down in shame when you said players are fully paid so they don't need such things as housing, compensation, soft loans and whatever situation they find themselves years after they have retired from active footballing.

The only time I would agree with you
in this connection is to suggest to us that, footballers must be taxed/ and or must form a very strong union that could levy some form of taxes on their earnings for the rainy day. They must also invest their monies in a profitable ventures to cater for those 'bad days'

Consequently, the old players of yesteryears, referring to those who gave us the three trophies have had bouts of regrets when they hear current "nothing could be players" being paid bonuses in thousands of dollars, not to talk about the fringe benefits they enjoy during camping yet haven brought home nothing.

It hurts to turn these thoughts in the mind thinking something fruitful can emerge but nothing forth coming from the government of the day.

One would ask whether Ghana is worth dying for?
Of course yes. On Ghana's platform such greats like Agyeman Gyau, Dan Owusu, Akwasi Owusu had emerged. Names have become a household materials/worldly acclaimed.
Being a GBstar had given you guys the coveted identity world over.
Unlike me, hard as I tried my name remains in my house only.It does not transcend the shores of Ghana.
Robert Mensah and Baba Yara are now monumental so why won't you die a little for MotherGhana?.
"3sono sika na 3sono Omama"
Beats Me.
FIIFI 10 years ago

NYANTAKYI IS AN ASHANTI ILLITRATE,HE IS AN ASHANTI CRIMINAL,HE DONT HAVE RESPECT FOR GHANA FOOTBALL,LOOK THE WAY HE TREATED QUASHIE WHEN HE WAS SICK.GOD WILL PUNISH THAT IDIOT AND THE ASHANTIS.

NYANTAKYI IS AN ASHANTI ILLITRATE,HE IS AN ASHANTI CRIMINAL,HE DONT HAVE RESPECT FOR GHANA FOOTBALL,LOOK THE WAY HE TREATED QUASHIE WHEN HE WAS SICK.GOD WILL PUNISH THAT IDIOT AND THE ASHANTIS.
guitar boy 10 years ago

YOU WILL BE MOST SUPRISED THAT HE (NYANTAKYI)IS NOT AN ASHANTI.WE ARE ALL GHANAIANS DO NOT GIVE IT A TRIBALISTIC TWIST FOR IT BENEFITS NO GHANAIAN.2 YOU ALL HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

YOU WILL BE MOST SUPRISED THAT HE (NYANTAKYI)IS NOT AN ASHANTI.WE ARE ALL GHANAIANS DO NOT GIVE IT A TRIBALISTIC TWIST FOR IT BENEFITS NO GHANAIAN.2 YOU ALL HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
Isaac Osei 10 years ago

Nyantakyi i believe is Brong .What has the Ashanti's done to you? You seem to be an Ashanti hater,and never sees any good in them. You should be ashamed of your self for your tribalism and accusing The a Noble Ashanti's false ...
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Nyantakyi i believe is Brong .What has the Ashanti's done to you? You seem to be an Ashanti hater,and never sees any good in them. You should be ashamed of your self for your tribalism and accusing The a Noble Ashanti's falsely.The GFA does not belong to any tribe,it is a Ghanaian institution.Stop hating Ashanti's .It is high time we all acted as Ghanaians and stopped the practice of tribalism.
workhard 10 years ago

they are getting too spoilt... were they not enjoying better than presidents' salaries? why all these? dont nyantakyi have other things to do? does he have to be there in person? today exsoccerstar sickness, the next his pove ...
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they are getting too spoilt... were they not enjoying better than presidents' salaries? why all these? dont nyantakyi have other things to do? does he have to be there in person? today exsoccerstar sickness, the next his poverty, etc? what about the others? we are all too selfish.. To hell with sick ex-players!!! beggars and fools!
MENSAH 10 years ago

If your DAD,were to be an old player,with this very squad,you might not have said what you are saying.
THE OLD PLAYERS NEED RESPECT,TOO.
THEY BELONG.

If your DAD,were to be an old player,with this very squad,you might not have said what you are saying.
THE OLD PLAYERS NEED RESPECT,TOO.
THEY BELONG.
OKOROMANSA 10 years ago

THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER IF THAT WAS WHAT HAPPENED. NO GFA PERSONNEL AT AN EVENT MEANT FOR EX-FOOTBALLERS OF GHANA? ANYWAY, NOW WE CAN UNDERSTAND WHY THE GFA IS ALWAYS TAINTED WITH BRIBERY, KICKBACKS AND ALL THAT FROM GHANAIA ...
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THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER IF THAT WAS WHAT HAPPENED. NO GFA PERSONNEL AT AN EVENT MEANT FOR EX-FOOTBALLERS OF GHANA? ANYWAY, NOW WE CAN UNDERSTAND WHY THE GFA IS ALWAYS TAINTED WITH BRIBERY, KICKBACKS AND ALL THAT FROM GHANAIAN PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS. SHAME!
Johan Abidin 10 years ago

when you were enjoying your fat salaries from football , the sky was so tall for you with women of varieties . Let us think about our poor farmers and the village folks rather than somebody paying attention to an ex- foooooo ...
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when you were enjoying your fat salaries from football , the sky was so tall for you with women of varieties . Let us think about our poor farmers and the village folks rather than somebody paying attention to an ex- fooooooot and leg baller
JH New York 10 years ago

You don't know what you talking about !

You don't know what you talking about !
Kuroyimuns3m 10 years ago

Nyantakyi guy,has managed to hold on to that FA Chairmanship for so long,inspite of the numerous corruption allegations which have surfaced during his tenure. Why does he nt steep aside,and devetoe his full attention to his p ...
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Nyantakyi guy,has managed to hold on to that FA Chairmanship for so long,inspite of the numerous corruption allegations which have surfaced during his tenure. Why does he nt steep aside,and devetoe his full attention to his private ball cub,the Wa All Stars. That alone,should tell us something!
Peter 10 years ago

I strongly agree with Nana Agyemang Gyau. Those were the days of pure dedication due to pure love for your country. This has to be taken serious because it signals how the current National team players will be treated after a ...
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I strongly agree with Nana Agyemang Gyau. Those were the days of pure dedication due to pure love for your country. This has to be taken serious because it signals how the current National team players will be treated after all said and done. If you guys think the current crop of players for the nation will be treated with respect after they have done their part for the country, please consider how ex footballers are treated. This is a signal and should be taken seriously.
MENSAH 10 years ago

You are damn right.
The proverb goes:
If your funeral will be recognized by many,just watch your sympathizers/lovers,when you are sick in bed.
OLD LADIES HAVE ONCE BEEN,THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRLS IN TOWN.

You are damn right.
The proverb goes:
If your funeral will be recognized by many,just watch your sympathizers/lovers,when you are sick in bed.
OLD LADIES HAVE ONCE BEEN,THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRLS IN TOWN.
zomabi 10 years ago

THIS IS WHY PAST FOOTBALLERS MUST HEAD THE FA. NYANTAKYI KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT FOOTBALL. IN THIS COUNTRY LAWYERS ARE DEEMED TO KNOW EVERYTHING AND MUST HEAD EVERYTHING. FOOTBALLERS MUST TAKE BACK THE FA WHICH IS THEIR FORTE.' M ...
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THIS IS WHY PAST FOOTBALLERS MUST HEAD THE FA. NYANTAKYI KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT FOOTBALL. IN THIS COUNTRY LAWYERS ARE DEEMED TO KNOW EVERYTHING AND MUST HEAD EVERYTHING. FOOTBALLERS MUST TAKE BACK THE FA WHICH IS THEIR FORTE.' MONKEY DEY WORK BABBOON DEY CHOP'
Mohammed Ibrahim 10 years ago

What a Shame.Please give EX-Ghana Footballers the Respect they deserve.
A word to the wise is enough.

What a Shame.Please give EX-Ghana Footballers the Respect they deserve.
A word to the wise is enough.
ghanaba 10 years ago

what about the dead ones? tell me why only yantakyi and not robert mensah be pointed fingers at? nyantakyi was probably running about at most in his khaki shorts when you were at the helm of your career. how many of you made ...
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what about the dead ones? tell me why only yantakyi and not robert mensah be pointed fingers at? nyantakyi was probably running about at most in his khaki shorts when you were at the helm of your career. how many of you made him partaker of your will? how should nyantakyi account for any funds released for your type? do you want to bring every mahama mate to the presidential level. elephant you elephant me...... this is the animal kingdom.......even in the bible, we have different vessels.period.
Kumasehene 10 years ago

Nyantakyi is as Greedy and corrupt as Ex-President Kufuor. Both came to power not to serve but to steal public money.

Nyantakyi is as Greedy and corrupt as Ex-President Kufuor. Both came to power not to serve but to steal public money.

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