Ben is always objective. He is not life Nyaho who talk any how. Good advice
Ben is always objective. He is not life Nyaho who talk any how. Good advice
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago
Mr Koufie is an objective analyst and an expert in Ghana soccer and in this instance almost got it 100% right. Those Players who deserve call ups are unfortunately playing at positions where the senior Blackstar team is well ... read full comment
Mr Koufie is an objective analyst and an expert in Ghana soccer and in this instance almost got it 100% right. Those Players who deserve call ups are unfortunately playing at positions where the senior Blackstar team is well stocked. Kwabena Adusei and Nuhu Sulley deserve call ups but we have, John Boye, Jonathan Mensah, Isaac Vorsah, Rashid Sumaila and Awal vying for the four and five positions.
That leaves the two Aduana Players playing one and two where the Blackstars need help. Godfred Saka and Stephen Adams deserve at least a call up. At lesst Stephen Adams, the goalkeeper of the local Blackstars has the structure of a goalkeeper, tall, broad, strong, agile with good anticipation skills. Ghana has only conceded one goal and that was from the penalty spot. If we are going to take three goalkeepers to Brazil, the competition for the three spots should be filled from Kwarasey, Daniel Adgei, Stephen Adams and Fatau Dauda. If Fatau Dauda continue to warm the bench in South Africa, then he should lose his place in the team.
Mr.N 10 years ago
My first question to octogenarian Ben Koufie what is Black Stars proper?
I also to know how can you properly groomed a player when you make a statement like that, this tell the player you have a better chance being called ... read full comment
My first question to octogenarian Ben Koufie what is Black Stars proper?
I also to know how can you properly groomed a player when you make a statement like that, this tell the player you have a better chance being called into the "The" Black Star if you leave Ghana and try out with any unknown country.
Would Uncle Ben pick Fatau Dauda over Stephen Adams just because Fatau Dauda is warming bench in South Africa where his own coach had said he is not good enough.
Come on Uncle Ben be real.
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago
That is why these players leave the local teams in drove because they are not respected. If Adams was playing in South Africa or Romania, GFA would have given him the number one spot as our goalkeeper. Now the Blackstars goal ... read full comment
That is why these players leave the local teams in drove because they are not respected. If Adams was playing in South Africa or Romania, GFA would have given him the number one spot as our goalkeeper. Now the Blackstars goalkeeper Coach Damba is telling us Adams is not matured, bollocks!!!
Mr.N 10 years ago
Thanks Sheriff can you please arrest this Coach Damba as for Uncle Ben it an old man talk that is POW's uncle.
Thanks Sheriff can you please arrest this Coach Damba as for Uncle Ben it an old man talk that is POW's uncle.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 10 years ago
Nasam Yakubu is
Nasam Yakubu is
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago
Konadu should prepare the team for penalties....lol
Konadu should prepare the team for penalties....lol
Rasheed. 10 years ago
I want Mr.N to be arrested and flogged properly to deter him from engaging in polemics.
I want Mr.N to be arrested and flogged properly to deter him from engaging in polemics.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 10 years ago
I'm eager to know Kwasi Appiah's point on this issue. However, I'm with you on Kwabena Edusei and Stephen Adams. For Nuru Sulley, though I'm a Phobian and would've loved to see my boy in a Black Stars shirt, I still believe h ... read full comment
I'm eager to know Kwasi Appiah's point on this issue. However, I'm with you on Kwabena Edusei and Stephen Adams. For Nuru Sulley, though I'm a Phobian and would've loved to see my boy in a Black Stars shirt, I still believe he's not ready. He's still got to work harder enough to deserve a call.
Rasheed. 10 years ago
"If Fatau Dauda (CONTIBUES) to warm .......
"If Fatau Dauda (CONTIBUES) to warm .......
Rasheed. 10 years ago
"If Fatau Dauda (continues) to warm.............
"If Fatau Dauda (continues) to warm.............
Kwabena 10 years ago
He has hit the nail right on the head. Uncle Ben i agree with you 100%.
He has hit the nail right on the head. Uncle Ben i agree with you 100%.
Rasheed. 10 years ago
Libya will play in the finals.
Libya will play in the finals.
wigit guit 10 years ago
you lie the goalie and EDUSEI can fit into the real B/STARS
you lie the goalie and EDUSEI can fit into the real B/STARS
BEN GOAT KOUFIE 10 years ago
Only a goat will talk like this when his warriors are in battle.I think Koufie must be stripped from his position.We don't need idiotic nay saying goats killing our warriors fighting spirit.
Only a goat will talk like this when his warriors are in battle.I think Koufie must be stripped from his position.We don't need idiotic nay saying goats killing our warriors fighting spirit.
Ka Na Wu 10 years ago
Alzhemier is bothering this old man.Oh Alzhemer leave thjis poor old man alone
Alzhemier is bothering this old man.Oh Alzhemer leave thjis poor old man alone
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago
ADUSEI IS A GBSTAR PLAYER, STR8!
ADUSEI IS A GBSTAR PLAYER, STR8!
MY VEEP IS A CHEAP FAGOT 10 years ago
HEY MR.KOUFIE YOU COULDN'T WAIT FOR THE TOURNAMENT TO BE OVER TO COME OUT WITH YOUR ASSESSMENT?
HEY MR.KOUFIE YOU COULDN'T WAIT FOR THE TOURNAMENT TO BE OVER TO COME OUT WITH YOUR ASSESSMENT?
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago
You are right, his comment came at the wrong time. The team is facing the free scoring Nigeria demolition team and his comment is not a morale booster the team needs.
You are right, his comment came at the wrong time. The team is facing the free scoring Nigeria demolition team and his comment is not a morale booster the team needs.
KOBINA GAVI 10 years ago
Disagree ,this comment from the chief technical man would rather make the players know that their efforts are not good enough so they should watch out for the Nigeria demolition team like you said Sammy the Sheriff ,sheriff o ... read full comment
Disagree ,this comment from the chief technical man would rather make the players know that their efforts are not good enough so they should watch out for the Nigeria demolition team like you said Sammy the Sheriff ,sheriff of which county in Ghana .
OwusuP 10 years ago
Kobi, I see where you are going with it but tough love won't work in this situation.Tough love is best applied to lazy bones who refuse to be motivated regardless of all the rewards dangled in front of them.I don't think you ... read full comment
Kobi, I see where you are going with it but tough love won't work in this situation.Tough love is best applied to lazy bones who refuse to be motivated regardless of all the rewards dangled in front of them.I don't think you will label our boys in that category.I think what the boys need to know is that there is still room on the Black stars list for the world cup if they can earn it.And indeed that is the way it is suppose to be anyway.Nobody should be made to think that a place has been reserved for them already.
Kwadaso 10 years ago
OwusuP,I am absolutely in line with you on this issue.I think Mr.Koufie misspoke or his words misconstrued by the media, nonetheless I believe we should be able to voice out our displeasure and disagreement without being so d ... read full comment
OwusuP,I am absolutely in line with you on this issue.I think Mr.Koufie misspoke or his words misconstrued by the media, nonetheless I believe we should be able to voice out our displeasure and disagreement without being so disrespectful and insulting.Remember he didn't insult anyone, he just said something which I believe as displayed here, majority of our people disagree with.But he is entitled to his opinions.We can disagree without being disagreeable.
SAKATINPOBI 10 years ago
WHY SHOULD HE WAIT, FOR WHAT? WE NEVER CALL A SPADE A SPADE THAT IS WHY WE ARE ALL SUFFERING IN THIS COUNTRY, AHU MOBRO B3 KU YEN!
WHY SHOULD HE WAIT, FOR WHAT? WE NEVER CALL A SPADE A SPADE THAT IS WHY WE ARE ALL SUFFERING IN THIS COUNTRY, AHU MOBRO B3 KU YEN!
bubu 10 years ago
i think Stephen Adams, Kwabena Adusei and Owusu jackson can get into the black stars team proper
i think Stephen Adams, Kwabena Adusei and Owusu jackson can get into the black stars team proper
ffonky 10 years ago
As technical director I´ll expect you to discuss this within the technical team and not in public.
Anyway, looking at our weak defence expecially goalkeeping, i thing Stephen Adams and Kwabena Adusei deserves to be monitore ... read full comment
As technical director I´ll expect you to discuss this within the technical team and not in public.
Anyway, looking at our weak defence expecially goalkeeping, i thing Stephen Adams and Kwabena Adusei deserves to be monitored.
K MAN 10 years ago
It's only Appiah's obsession with Dauda. There are the likes of Kwarasey and Daniel Agyei, who are regular starters and can do well.
I agree that the defence is lacking without some additional quality...it's an ok defence ... read full comment
It's only Appiah's obsession with Dauda. There are the likes of Kwarasey and Daniel Agyei, who are regular starters and can do well.
I agree that the defence is lacking without some additional quality...it's an ok defence but ok in the world cup against Germany and Portugal and even USA isn't enough.
KUKRUDU-USA 10 years ago
STUPID BLACK STARS IS NOT NOBODYS PROPERTY!!!!!!
DISCUSS WHAT N PRIVATE
STUPID BLACK STARS IS NOT NOBODYS PROPERTY!!!!!!
DISCUSS WHAT N PRIVATE
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago
Don't forget Nuru Sulley, the Hearts player. He is strong and good tackler.
Don't forget Nuru Sulley, the Hearts player. He is strong and good tackler.
MASSA G 10 years ago
I THINK YAHAYA MOHAMED IS ONE THAT HAS SINGLED OUT HIMSELF AND MAY BE KWABENA ADUSEI FOR NOW.
I THINK YAHAYA MOHAMED IS ONE THAT HAS SINGLED OUT HIMSELF AND MAY BE KWABENA ADUSEI FOR NOW.
Chief KAB 10 years ago
Mr Ben Kuoffie's assertion that, no player of the local Black Stars deserve a call up to the Senior Black Stars is a right inference. For me I don't see any of the assembled players worthy of a call up to the main Black Star ... read full comment
Mr Ben Kuoffie's assertion that, no player of the local Black Stars deserve a call up to the Senior Black Stars is a right inference. For me I don't see any of the assembled players worthy of a call up to the main Black Stars. They are very individualistic in their play without focus, particularly hanging unto balls,giving out faulty passes, vision less and wayward kicks,uncalled for simulations and what have you.
Everyone of them seem to be playing for himself with the view to attract scouts who have come to contract cheap players for low fees. We don't have a team in the Local Black Stars,even though they are soldiering on in the current tournament. Uncle Ben, you've hit it right on the nail.
KWESI 10 years ago
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Yakarias 10 years ago
What had the coach been teaching them after all this period of camping and training tour abroad? Why single out the players for their indifferent approach and onyame bua me display. Hypocrites!
What had the coach been teaching them after all this period of camping and training tour abroad? Why single out the players for their indifferent approach and onyame bua me display. Hypocrites!
me 10 years ago
fuck off you corrupt bastard
fuck off you corrupt bastard
2BY4 10 years ago
ONE OF THESE DAY YOU ARE GOING TO BE VISITED BY SOMEONE WHO WILL SET YOU STRAIGHT.YOU THINK YOU ARE GOING TO GET RICH BY SCHEMING AND DEFRAUDING YOUR FELLOW CITIZENS.DON'T SAY YOU WERE NOT WARNED.
ONE OF THESE DAY YOU ARE GOING TO BE VISITED BY SOMEONE WHO WILL SET YOU STRAIGHT.YOU THINK YOU ARE GOING TO GET RICH BY SCHEMING AND DEFRAUDING YOUR FELLOW CITIZENS.DON'T SAY YOU WERE NOT WARNED.
Kwamina Appiah 10 years ago
Why don't you wait until the tournament is over and lets see how they perform in the semi and finals.
I can see 4 Players in the local Black Stars far better than Jordan Ayew!
Why don't you wait until the tournament is over and lets see how they perform in the semi and finals.
I can see 4 Players in the local Black Stars far better than Jordan Ayew!
pala 10 years ago
it is very wrong. lets not deceive ourselves the blackstars proper has some deficiencies.
i can foresee stephen adams outclassing some of the goalkeepers @ the blackstars. remember he almost made it to 2010 world cup.
in th ... read full comment
it is very wrong. lets not deceive ourselves the blackstars proper has some deficiencies.
i can foresee stephen adams outclassing some of the goalkeepers @ the blackstars. remember he almost made it to 2010 world cup.
in the senior national team, there has not been a single match that our central defenders of John mensah, john boye, vorsah, jonathan, akaminko, rashid have not commited one mistake or the other. they seemed sometimes defficient in asserting themselves throughout. on the other hand aduseiand nuru sule, are hardly committing mistakes and are asserting themselves and are being inventive.
Again our blackstars midfield has been crying for a that sublime midfielder when on the attack and asiedu attobrah with the limimted time he has gooten so far has proven that he is just fiiting to be part of the first team.
however, with yahaya, not too strong on the ball and sometimes leaving the ball behind him, i am not comfortable he joining the senior national team unless it can be corrected.
Harrison 10 years ago
If at this time, we are still drafting amateurs in to the BS then we don't have a team yet. AA is really not prepared for this task. If AA cannot deal with the crop of players he has, he should better quit. This is the tim ... read full comment
If at this time, we are still drafting amateurs in to the BS then we don't have a team yet. AA is really not prepared for this task. If AA cannot deal with the crop of players he has, he should better quit. This is the time for trial matches to blend the players together. If AA is not up to the task, he should quit now. He should not bring in new players to cause confusion in the team.
ATLANTA FAN 10 years ago
MR KOUFIE, i restpect your opinion but as the head of the technical team, you should have waited for the tournament to be over first.The team does not have the Flair Ghanaians are used to, but the are winning their matches. t ... read full comment
MR KOUFIE, i restpect your opinion but as the head of the technical team, you should have waited for the tournament to be over first.The team does not have the Flair Ghanaians are used to, but the are winning their matches. this is the Ghanaian spirit we always see in competitions.It also tells you that the COACH, MAXI,is doing a good jog with the material he have.Secondly most of the players are killing themselves a little bit because of Brazil and search comments coming from you could dampen their fighting spirits. We however still love you.Go for gold local Black Stars.
They Say They Say 10 years ago
What a wonderful way to encourage the players going into semifinals. What kind of stupidity is this to come in the public domain to dampen the spirit of these young fellas who are sacrificing themselves for the name of Ghana ... read full comment
What a wonderful way to encourage the players going into semifinals. What kind of stupidity is this to come in the public domain to dampen the spirit of these young fellas who are sacrificing themselves for the name of Ghana by someone as important as this guy in the technical team?
JoeK 10 years ago
Thier stamina not good enough
Thier stamina not good enough
jt 10 years ago
I may like some the comments made by mr koffie,but the timing for him coming out to say this is very wrong,he should rather give words of encouragements since they are playing their opponents in crucial semis
I may like some the comments made by mr koffie,but the timing for him coming out to say this is very wrong,he should rather give words of encouragements since they are playing their opponents in crucial semis
mayor 10 years ago
how do we groom them?by selling them to foreign teams? for as it is now it is very hard for a local player to fixture for the blacks.like our league doesnt exit.
how do we groom them?by selling them to foreign teams? for as it is now it is very hard for a local player to fixture for the blacks.like our league doesnt exit.
Jonny Nash 10 years ago
Ghanaians are full of suit, my resins is that, did your think all the sixteen teams went to s African to see Mandela funeral,? Each went to win the tournament, if there Is nothing good to said to them discourage them,u site o ... read full comment
Ghanaians are full of suit, my resins is that, did your think all the sixteen teams went to s African to see Mandela funeral,? Each went to win the tournament, if there Is nothing good to said to them discourage them,u site on your ass with full Of Ghana stolen in your pocket, treed corruption, that's why you dot see them as good Players, of laid good foundation you always have better result. From Jonny Nash u s a.
Rampastomper 10 years ago
U r rite old boy,if any player deserves a chance s Adams, Kewsi Appiah cant see wl hw can he recomend Yahaya Mohamend
U r rite old boy,if any player deserves a chance s Adams, Kewsi Appiah cant see wl hw can he recomend Yahaya Mohamend
Papa Otu 10 years ago
You are all making claims for your friends and relations. For once let's be objective and who among this black stars need a call up into the Senior team? Tweeea, the technical director has spoken and he is 100% right. The sn ... read full comment
You are all making claims for your friends and relations. For once let's be objective and who among this black stars need a call up into the Senior team? Tweeea, the technical director has spoken and he is 100% right. The snr blackstars cannot be cheapened. For one to get a call up there shouldnt be anty dispute about it. May be it is the timing of his analysis that is a worry
STEPHEN OSEI,NORWAY 10 years ago
YOU HAVE SEEN HOW THEY PLAY AND HOW GOOD THEY ARE SO THEY NEED MORE TO TIME TO GET THERE,YOU KNOW THE BEST
YOU HAVE SEEN HOW THEY PLAY AND HOW GOOD THEY ARE SO THEY NEED MORE TO TIME TO GET THERE,YOU KNOW THE BEST
seini 10 years ago
I am surprised a seasoned coach will utter this statement when the team are preparing for a crucial semi-final match against none less than our bitterest football rivals - Nigeria. Remember that Theo Walcott was taken to a Wo ... read full comment
I am surprised a seasoned coach will utter this statement when the team are preparing for a crucial semi-final match against none less than our bitterest football rivals - Nigeria. Remember that Theo Walcott was taken to a World Cup as a teenager by England just as a means of encouragement. I hope this eresponsible statement will not dampen the spirit of our boys in the semi-final match.
jamp62 10 years ago
Mr please encourage the boys in S.Africa don't your words are not helping.
Mr please encourage the boys in S.Africa don't your words are not helping.
Jonny Nash 10 years ago
First of all government Of Ghana dont help players that need help, first Of all developing countrys help teams like the under twenty who win that world cup, developed them to replace the senior team. Ghana is all about money, ... read full comment
First of all government Of Ghana dont help players that need help, first Of all developing countrys help teams like the under twenty who win that world cup, developed them to replace the senior team. Ghana is all about money, corruption greed. Daniel Adjei should have been the first choice for the senior team.
KUKRUDU-USA 10 years ago
HEAR YE HIM EVERYBODY !!!!
BIG BEN ,I KISS YOUR FEET SEVEN TIMES SEVEN.
SEE, WHAT HAPPENED TO DAUDA !!!!!
THEY WONT EVEN LET HIM WARM THE BENCH!!!!!
HEAR YE HIM EVERYBODY !!!!
BIG BEN ,I KISS YOUR FEET SEVEN TIMES SEVEN.
SEE, WHAT HAPPENED TO DAUDA !!!!!
THEY WONT EVEN LET HIM WARM THE BENCH!!!!!
Ghanaba 10 years ago
For instance, one of the 3 goalkeeper slots could be a local player. Moreover, FIFA gives at least $80,000 per local player on the list of participating teams.
If you don't give the locals at least 2 slots how do you make di ... read full comment
For instance, one of the 3 goalkeeper slots could be a local player. Moreover, FIFA gives at least $80,000 per local player on the list of participating teams.
If you don't give the locals at least 2 slots how do you make discoveries. How do you groom a player when you don't give them an experience?
Either think 2 slots at least should be local players; a goal keeper and an outfield player.
Analyst 10 years ago
It is premature to go into the debate whether any member of the current lcal BS is fit for the BS proper because it can have negative effect on them. It is true they have been that impressive but there is something about them ... read full comment
It is premature to go into the debate whether any member of the current lcal BS is fit for the BS proper because it can have negative effect on them. It is true they have been that impressive but there is something about them that makes them tick. It is out of merit that they are at the semi final.
When our much more trusted BS met DRC in the nations cup in 2013, the scores were 2-2 -- at the time the match ended, it was obvious that had the match gone on for a little longer, we would have lost. And that was almost the same team that met the local BS at the 1/4 final and the local BS won 1-0.
So let us not pass any judgment on them because they have done well.
Senior citizen Br,weig Germany. 10 years ago
Mr Ben,Kofie has spoken but I do not agree with him on some of his analysis.eg,he says non of the CHAN players will be qualified to join the Abrokyiri ones who form the bulk of the Black stars team to play in Brazil which I ... read full comment
Mr Ben,Kofie has spoken but I do not agree with him on some of his analysis.eg,he says non of the CHAN players will be qualified to join the Abrokyiri ones who form the bulk of the Black stars team to play in Brazil which I deem it to be wrong.What does he mean by his termnology of the word grooming,Players are groomed as they are featured in stratigic matches like what it is being done to the local team,and by so doing can their coach,in consultation with the national coach and the technical team to pick some of the best from them to join the overseas hand picking ones, for the Brazil world encounter as a moral bouster for all players.
PLUMBER 10 years ago
I live outside Ghana. During Christmas I watched Heart of Lions vrs Kotoko game on Super Sports in which Kotoko lost by 2 nil. However there was this strong defender of Kotoko who caught my eyes, I realised he cleared his lin ... read full comment
I live outside Ghana. During Christmas I watched Heart of Lions vrs Kotoko game on Super Sports in which Kotoko lost by 2 nil. However there was this strong defender of Kotoko who caught my eyes, I realised he cleared his lines very well, tackled well and won most of the aerial battles with the maurading Heart of Lions attackers. Now I realise he is the same brave Kwabena Edusei who dealt with all the long aerial balls DR Congo kept ballooning into Ghana's half. He is a future Black Star materila if not now.
pala 10 years ago
ahmed adams, far better than blackstars goal keepers. nuru sule & kwabena EDUSEI better than rashid sumaila, awal mohammed and to some extent better than john boye, jonathan mensah, isaac vorsah, jerry akaminko and john mensa ... read full comment
ahmed adams, far better than blackstars goal keepers. nuru sule & kwabena EDUSEI better than rashid sumaila, awal mohammed and to some extent better than john boye, jonathan mensah, isaac vorsah, jerry akaminko and john mensah. There is no an asiedu attobrah's quality and capability in the senior blackstars yet.
Rasheed. 10 years ago
Libya are in the finals.
Libya are in the finals.
Kofi Osmosis 10 years ago
Who is Yahaya Mohammed?let him join the ghanain musician,and be like Kojo Antwi.I dont even think that this rastaman is a footballer
Who is Yahaya Mohammed?let him join the ghanain musician,and be like Kojo Antwi.I dont even think that this rastaman is a footballer
GC/USA 10 years ago
WELL SAID. I AGREE 100%. GHANAIAN COACHES, SPORTS OFFICIALS WITHOUT WORLD SOCCER EXPOSURE MAY HAVE MEDIOCRE MENTALITY SELECTING THESE MEDIOCRE PLAYERS. ONE REASON MAYBE FAVORITISM. OTHERS MAYBE BRIBERY/CORRUPTION AND TRIBAL L ... read full comment
WELL SAID. I AGREE 100%. GHANAIAN COACHES, SPORTS OFFICIALS WITHOUT WORLD SOCCER EXPOSURE MAY HAVE MEDIOCRE MENTALITY SELECTING THESE MEDIOCRE PLAYERS. ONE REASON MAYBE FAVORITISM. OTHERS MAYBE BRIBERY/CORRUPTION AND TRIBAL LINK. THESE GUYS SELECTED ARE NOT TEENAGES TO CONSIDER ENCOURAGEMENT. THEY ARE NOT GOOD OFTEN. LIKE ODARTEY LAMPTEY SAID THEIR CHANCE TO WIN AGAINST NIGERIA IS 50:50. GHANA STANDARD OF SELECTING GOOD PLAYERS MAYBE LOW.
Abuada 10 years ago
I think he is wrong on this. We need Kwabena Edusei to take care of penalty kicks, above all he is very good at the defense.
I think he is wrong on this. We need Kwabena Edusei to take care of penalty kicks, above all he is very good at the defense.
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago
Our definitely nce is great ncos he is marshaling the back.He reads the game very well. Surges forward and even scores penalties, unlike john Mensah. Drop boye and take adusei to brasil.
Our definitely nce is great ncos he is marshaling the back.He reads the game very well. Surges forward and even scores penalties, unlike john Mensah. Drop boye and take adusei to brasil.
zomabi 10 years ago
SIR I THINK U HAVE GLAUCOMA WITH ALL DUE RESPECT. ARE U SURE U HAVE GOOD EYESIGHT? B'COS IF U DO YOU WILL HAVE SEEN STEPHEN ADAMS.
SIR I THINK U HAVE GLAUCOMA WITH ALL DUE RESPECT. ARE U SURE U HAVE GOOD EYESIGHT? B'COS IF U DO YOU WILL HAVE SEEN STEPHEN ADAMS.
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago
PAY me to talk positive for u. Opanin toto like dis. How can gh soccer improve?
PAY me to talk positive for u. Opanin toto like dis. How can gh soccer improve?
concern citizen 10 years ago
we push them to the first term we so called cuz they are no longer young players and they are growing old in age that is why when a plyer perform good we need tp push this player very fast to make his money in football
we push them to the first term we so called cuz they are no longer young players and they are growing old in age that is why when a plyer perform good we need tp push this player very fast to make his money in football
kwaku 10 years ago
the ghana goal keeper adams is far far better that fatau i feel secure with him in the ghana post i am confident in him and is the truth
the ghana goal keeper adams is far far better that fatau i feel secure with him in the ghana post i am confident in him and is the truth
KK 10 years ago
Well-said! Get the keeper, now!
Well-said! Get the keeper, now!
brain 10 years ago
Yes ... You've said it all
Yes ... You've said it all
GC/USA 10 years ago
MR. BEN KOUFIE SHOULD BLAME THE PLAYERS SELECTION COMMITTEE, IF THERE IS ANY,AND THE COACH FOR THE WEAK TEAM SELECTED. THEY MAY QUALIFY FOR THE FINAL BECAUSE THE NIGERIA TEAM IS ALSO NOT GOOD.
MR. BEN KOUFIE SHOULD BLAME THE PLAYERS SELECTION COMMITTEE, IF THERE IS ANY,AND THE COACH FOR THE WEAK TEAM SELECTED. THEY MAY QUALIFY FOR THE FINAL BECAUSE THE NIGERIA TEAM IS ALSO NOT GOOD.
HAWA YAKUBU 10 years ago
I am truly shock after reading the statement made by a head technical person. My brother you totally lack the sports psychology in you. From all subtleties a person like you should not speak to down grade any soccer player in ... read full comment
I am truly shock after reading the statement made by a head technical person. My brother you totally lack the sports psychology in you. From all subtleties a person like you should not speak to down grade any soccer player in Ghana.This is very political incorrect of you.
"No CHAN PLAYER DESERVES A PLACE IN THE BLACK STAR" and I will tenaciously say you don,t deserve a place in the technical team in coach Appiah's cast. I think you should bow out from coach Appiahs group of coaches immediately.
These guys are still in the tournament, why not give them some encouraging words to do well in the next games. What about mr, if something happened to one of the black star players before the world cup what will you do then?.
I will not like to see you in Brazil with the black stars. If we loose any game I will surely blame you for your stupid decision.
Queen Street/Victoria Park CapeBorn( 10 years ago
Ben Koufie don't know shit-apart from playing for Cape Coast Vipers and Kumasi Evergreen, what did he achieve as a player ? He never wore the national jersey in any level.
His hatred for Late Robert Leonard Mensah for being ... read full comment
Ben Koufie don't know shit-apart from playing for Cape Coast Vipers and Kumasi Evergreen, what did he achieve as a player ? He never wore the national jersey in any level.
His hatred for Late Robert Leonard Mensah for being a national goalkeeper still fresh in my memory.
I am a boyhood friend of Robert Mensah and a Cape Coaster and Ben Koufie hated Robert Mensah's (Akusa as we called him, when we were kids playing at Victoria Park)achievement because he overshadowed him at national level.
Old bastard shut up and let the coaches do their job. The grandpa clock has ticked on you.
kwofie 10 years ago
The man is right,he should help Kwesi Appiah technically.
The man is right,he should help Kwesi Appiah technically.
Akoo London 10 years ago
Oh No this prediction has come at the wrong time. Don't get me wrong Ben Koufie is my uncle I worked with him in Botswana but he should have exercised restraint because the boys need the concentration to play their hearts out ... read full comment
Oh No this prediction has come at the wrong time. Don't get me wrong Ben Koufie is my uncle I worked with him in Botswana but he should have exercised restraint because the boys need the concentration to play their hearts out in this tourney. Its unfortunate.
joeitaliano 10 years ago
He is right , first time of watching them with Nigeria and i totaly agree with him . However, the main problem is the standard of our leagues are low technically and something need to be done , cos we surely have the talents ... read full comment
He is right , first time of watching them with Nigeria and i totaly agree with him . However, the main problem is the standard of our leagues are low technically and something need to be done , cos we surely have the talents but they need to be trained well . Good coaches and not juju coaches .
Alex Kojo Sammy-Paris 10 years ago
Amen!; nd .....Mister with great thancs, na ma owoho no'nso woho!and babye from now nd from Samms! with.......et God bless u oman Ghana!....
Amen!; nd .....Mister with great thancs, na ma owoho no'nso woho!and babye from now nd from Samms! with.......et God bless u oman Ghana!....
Akamai 10 years ago
Shows that before you CAN MOST LIKELY make BS proper should be playing abroad... There are other good foreign based players who are not even being considered for black stars because of competition.
Shows that before you CAN MOST LIKELY make BS proper should be playing abroad... There are other good foreign based players who are not even being considered for black stars because of competition.
bryt 10 years ago
You are too old to see, what of the goal keepers and some of the defenders, they are good for black stars
You are too old to see, what of the goal keepers and some of the defenders, they are good for black stars
MTL 10 years ago
Go Ghana Go
Go Ghana Go
MTL 10 years ago
I want to see a matc between Local Blackstars and Abroad Blackstars. lol
Local black stars will win
I want to see a matc between Local Blackstars and Abroad Blackstars. lol
Local black stars will win
SAM 10 years ago
BEN, YOUR COMMENT IS RECOMMENDABLE.
THE CHAN PLAYERS NEED MORE EXPOSURE, AND PUSHING ANY OF THEM TO BRAZIL NEED PROPER CONSIDERATION.
BEN, YOUR COMMENT IS RECOMMENDABLE.
THE CHAN PLAYERS NEED MORE EXPOSURE, AND PUSHING ANY OF THEM TO BRAZIL NEED PROPER CONSIDERATION.
Desmond 10 years ago
i support Mr Ben Kufie , that none of the Local Black Star deserve a place the Black star team. we need to groom them, to their own fullness and get the best out of them ..................before they can be called to the Blac ... read full comment
i support Mr Ben Kufie , that none of the Local Black Star deserve a place the Black star team. we need to groom them, to their own fullness and get the best out of them ..................before they can be called to the Black Star team.
PONCHO 10 years ago
BY PONCHO
true speaking,let not allow anyone to live the country after the next chan and then we can promote them especially atorbrah( future Stephen appiah)
BY PONCHO
true speaking,let not allow anyone to live the country after the next chan and then we can promote them especially atorbrah( future Stephen appiah)
ASUASA 10 years ago
This is not the right time for such comments bearing in mind that the team is playing in the finals on Saturday. Most of them would like to put up their best again to attract attention of Kwesi Appiah, but with a comment like ... read full comment
This is not the right time for such comments bearing in mind that the team is playing in the finals on Saturday. Most of them would like to put up their best again to attract attention of Kwesi Appiah, but with a comment like this, I don't think it is inspiring enough for them to go all out to win the cup.
Ben is always objective. He is not life Nyaho who talk any how. Good advice
Mr Koufie is an objective analyst and an expert in Ghana soccer and in this instance almost got it 100% right. Those Players who deserve call ups are unfortunately playing at positions where the senior Blackstar team is well ...
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My first question to octogenarian Ben Koufie what is Black Stars proper?
I also to know how can you properly groomed a player when you make a statement like that, this tell the player you have a better chance being called ...
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That is why these players leave the local teams in drove because they are not respected. If Adams was playing in South Africa or Romania, GFA would have given him the number one spot as our goalkeeper. Now the Blackstars goal ...
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Thanks Sheriff can you please arrest this Coach Damba as for Uncle Ben it an old man talk that is POW's uncle.
Nasam Yakubu is
Konadu should prepare the team for penalties....lol
I want Mr.N to be arrested and flogged properly to deter him from engaging in polemics.
I'm eager to know Kwasi Appiah's point on this issue. However, I'm with you on Kwabena Edusei and Stephen Adams. For Nuru Sulley, though I'm a Phobian and would've loved to see my boy in a Black Stars shirt, I still believe h ...
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"If Fatau Dauda (CONTIBUES) to warm .......
"If Fatau Dauda (continues) to warm.............
He has hit the nail right on the head. Uncle Ben i agree with you 100%.
Libya will play in the finals.
you lie the goalie and EDUSEI can fit into the real B/STARS
Only a goat will talk like this when his warriors are in battle.I think Koufie must be stripped from his position.We don't need idiotic nay saying goats killing our warriors fighting spirit.
Alzhemier is bothering this old man.Oh Alzhemer leave thjis poor old man alone
ADUSEI IS A GBSTAR PLAYER, STR8!
HEY MR.KOUFIE YOU COULDN'T WAIT FOR THE TOURNAMENT TO BE OVER TO COME OUT WITH YOUR ASSESSMENT?
You are right, his comment came at the wrong time. The team is facing the free scoring Nigeria demolition team and his comment is not a morale booster the team needs.
Disagree ,this comment from the chief technical man would rather make the players know that their efforts are not good enough so they should watch out for the Nigeria demolition team like you said Sammy the Sheriff ,sheriff o ...
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Kobi, I see where you are going with it but tough love won't work in this situation.Tough love is best applied to lazy bones who refuse to be motivated regardless of all the rewards dangled in front of them.I don't think you ...
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OwusuP,I am absolutely in line with you on this issue.I think Mr.Koufie misspoke or his words misconstrued by the media, nonetheless I believe we should be able to voice out our displeasure and disagreement without being so d ...
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WHY SHOULD HE WAIT, FOR WHAT? WE NEVER CALL A SPADE A SPADE THAT IS WHY WE ARE ALL SUFFERING IN THIS COUNTRY, AHU MOBRO B3 KU YEN!
i think Stephen Adams, Kwabena Adusei and Owusu jackson can get into the black stars team proper
As technical director I´ll expect you to discuss this within the technical team and not in public.
Anyway, looking at our weak defence expecially goalkeeping, i thing Stephen Adams and Kwabena Adusei deserves to be monitore ...
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It's only Appiah's obsession with Dauda. There are the likes of Kwarasey and Daniel Agyei, who are regular starters and can do well.
I agree that the defence is lacking without some additional quality...it's an ok defence ...
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STUPID BLACK STARS IS NOT NOBODYS PROPERTY!!!!!!
DISCUSS WHAT N PRIVATE
Don't forget Nuru Sulley, the Hearts player. He is strong and good tackler.
I THINK YAHAYA MOHAMED IS ONE THAT HAS SINGLED OUT HIMSELF AND MAY BE KWABENA ADUSEI FOR NOW.
Mr Ben Kuoffie's assertion that, no player of the local Black Stars deserve a call up to the Senior Black Stars is a right inference. For me I don't see any of the assembled players worthy of a call up to the main Black Star ...
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HELLO ARE U HAVING PROBLEMS IN FILLING YOUR USA VISA APPLICATION FORMS OR BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT? IF THE ANSWER IS YES THEN CONTACT AN EXPERT IN THIS FOR SUPPORT. WE HAVE HELPED A LOT OF PEOPLE TO GET THEIR VISAS SINCE LAST Y ...
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What had the coach been teaching them after all this period of camping and training tour abroad? Why single out the players for their indifferent approach and onyame bua me display. Hypocrites!
fuck off you corrupt bastard
ONE OF THESE DAY YOU ARE GOING TO BE VISITED BY SOMEONE WHO WILL SET YOU STRAIGHT.YOU THINK YOU ARE GOING TO GET RICH BY SCHEMING AND DEFRAUDING YOUR FELLOW CITIZENS.DON'T SAY YOU WERE NOT WARNED.
Why don't you wait until the tournament is over and lets see how they perform in the semi and finals.
I can see 4 Players in the local Black Stars far better than Jordan Ayew!
it is very wrong. lets not deceive ourselves the blackstars proper has some deficiencies.
i can foresee stephen adams outclassing some of the goalkeepers @ the blackstars. remember he almost made it to 2010 world cup.
in th ...
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If at this time, we are still drafting amateurs in to the BS then we don't have a team yet. AA is really not prepared for this task. If AA cannot deal with the crop of players he has, he should better quit. This is the tim ...
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MR KOUFIE, i restpect your opinion but as the head of the technical team, you should have waited for the tournament to be over first.The team does not have the Flair Ghanaians are used to, but the are winning their matches. t ...
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What a wonderful way to encourage the players going into semifinals. What kind of stupidity is this to come in the public domain to dampen the spirit of these young fellas who are sacrificing themselves for the name of Ghana ...
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Thier stamina not good enough
I may like some the comments made by mr koffie,but the timing for him coming out to say this is very wrong,he should rather give words of encouragements since they are playing their opponents in crucial semis
how do we groom them?by selling them to foreign teams? for as it is now it is very hard for a local player to fixture for the blacks.like our league doesnt exit.
Ghanaians are full of suit, my resins is that, did your think all the sixteen teams went to s African to see Mandela funeral,? Each went to win the tournament, if there Is nothing good to said to them discourage them,u site o ...
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U r rite old boy,if any player deserves a chance s Adams, Kewsi Appiah cant see wl hw can he recomend Yahaya Mohamend
You are all making claims for your friends and relations. For once let's be objective and who among this black stars need a call up into the Senior team? Tweeea, the technical director has spoken and he is 100% right. The sn ...
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YOU HAVE SEEN HOW THEY PLAY AND HOW GOOD THEY ARE SO THEY NEED MORE TO TIME TO GET THERE,YOU KNOW THE BEST
I am surprised a seasoned coach will utter this statement when the team are preparing for a crucial semi-final match against none less than our bitterest football rivals - Nigeria. Remember that Theo Walcott was taken to a Wo ...
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Mr please encourage the boys in S.Africa don't your words are not helping.
First of all government Of Ghana dont help players that need help, first Of all developing countrys help teams like the under twenty who win that world cup, developed them to replace the senior team. Ghana is all about money, ...
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HEAR YE HIM EVERYBODY !!!!
BIG BEN ,I KISS YOUR FEET SEVEN TIMES SEVEN.
SEE, WHAT HAPPENED TO DAUDA !!!!!
THEY WONT EVEN LET HIM WARM THE BENCH!!!!!
For instance, one of the 3 goalkeeper slots could be a local player. Moreover, FIFA gives at least $80,000 per local player on the list of participating teams.
If you don't give the locals at least 2 slots how do you make di ...
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It is premature to go into the debate whether any member of the current lcal BS is fit for the BS proper because it can have negative effect on them. It is true they have been that impressive but there is something about them ...
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Mr Ben,Kofie has spoken but I do not agree with him on some of his analysis.eg,he says non of the CHAN players will be qualified to join the Abrokyiri ones who form the bulk of the Black stars team to play in Brazil which I ...
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I live outside Ghana. During Christmas I watched Heart of Lions vrs Kotoko game on Super Sports in which Kotoko lost by 2 nil. However there was this strong defender of Kotoko who caught my eyes, I realised he cleared his lin ...
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ahmed adams, far better than blackstars goal keepers. nuru sule & kwabena EDUSEI better than rashid sumaila, awal mohammed and to some extent better than john boye, jonathan mensah, isaac vorsah, jerry akaminko and john mensa ...
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Libya are in the finals.
Who is Yahaya Mohammed?let him join the ghanain musician,and be like Kojo Antwi.I dont even think that this rastaman is a footballer
WELL SAID. I AGREE 100%. GHANAIAN COACHES, SPORTS OFFICIALS WITHOUT WORLD SOCCER EXPOSURE MAY HAVE MEDIOCRE MENTALITY SELECTING THESE MEDIOCRE PLAYERS. ONE REASON MAYBE FAVORITISM. OTHERS MAYBE BRIBERY/CORRUPTION AND TRIBAL L ...
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I think he is wrong on this. We need Kwabena Edusei to take care of penalty kicks, above all he is very good at the defense.
Our definitely nce is great ncos he is marshaling the back.He reads the game very well. Surges forward and even scores penalties, unlike john Mensah. Drop boye and take adusei to brasil.
SIR I THINK U HAVE GLAUCOMA WITH ALL DUE RESPECT. ARE U SURE U HAVE GOOD EYESIGHT? B'COS IF U DO YOU WILL HAVE SEEN STEPHEN ADAMS.
PAY me to talk positive for u. Opanin toto like dis. How can gh soccer improve?
we push them to the first term we so called cuz they are no longer young players and they are growing old in age that is why when a plyer perform good we need tp push this player very fast to make his money in football
the ghana goal keeper adams is far far better that fatau i feel secure with him in the ghana post i am confident in him and is the truth
Well-said! Get the keeper, now!
Yes ... You've said it all
MR. BEN KOUFIE SHOULD BLAME THE PLAYERS SELECTION COMMITTEE, IF THERE IS ANY,AND THE COACH FOR THE WEAK TEAM SELECTED. THEY MAY QUALIFY FOR THE FINAL BECAUSE THE NIGERIA TEAM IS ALSO NOT GOOD.
I am truly shock after reading the statement made by a head technical person. My brother you totally lack the sports psychology in you. From all subtleties a person like you should not speak to down grade any soccer player in ...
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Ben Koufie don't know shit-apart from playing for Cape Coast Vipers and Kumasi Evergreen, what did he achieve as a player ? He never wore the national jersey in any level.
His hatred for Late Robert Leonard Mensah for being ...
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The man is right,he should help Kwesi Appiah technically.
Oh No this prediction has come at the wrong time. Don't get me wrong Ben Koufie is my uncle I worked with him in Botswana but he should have exercised restraint because the boys need the concentration to play their hearts out ...
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He is right , first time of watching them with Nigeria and i totaly agree with him . However, the main problem is the standard of our leagues are low technically and something need to be done , cos we surely have the talents ...
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Amen!; nd .....Mister with great thancs, na ma owoho no'nso woho!and babye from now nd from Samms! with.......et God bless u oman Ghana!....
Shows that before you CAN MOST LIKELY make BS proper should be playing abroad... There are other good foreign based players who are not even being considered for black stars because of competition.
You are too old to see, what of the goal keepers and some of the defenders, they are good for black stars
Go Ghana Go
I want to see a matc between Local Blackstars and Abroad Blackstars. lol
Local black stars will win
BEN, YOUR COMMENT IS RECOMMENDABLE.
THE CHAN PLAYERS NEED MORE EXPOSURE, AND PUSHING ANY OF THEM TO BRAZIL NEED PROPER CONSIDERATION.
i support Mr Ben Kufie , that none of the Local Black Star deserve a place the Black star team. we need to groom them, to their own fullness and get the best out of them ..................before they can be called to the Blac ...
read full comment
BY PONCHO
true speaking,let not allow anyone to live the country after the next chan and then we can promote them especially atorbrah( future Stephen appiah)
This is not the right time for such comments bearing in mind that the team is playing in the finals on Saturday. Most of them would like to put up their best again to attract attention of Kwesi Appiah, but with a comment like ...
read full comment