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A citizen. 10 years ago

$13.500 to airlift a single supporter to Brazil. Why not give them the money to get them something doing and out of that come out of their various calamities. Do you say your country is poor? NO.

$13.500 to airlift a single supporter to Brazil. Why not give them the money to get them something doing and out of that come out of their various calamities. Do you say your country is poor? NO.
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago

I am even surprised somebody is stupid enough to think we should spend such an amount on one person to go and watch football in Brazil. Have we lost our minds? $13,500 can set up a good business for one and his family to live ...
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I am even surprised somebody is stupid enough to think we should spend such an amount on one person to go and watch football in Brazil. Have we lost our minds? $13,500 can set up a good business for one and his family to live on. The same amount can build a small house in our fishing and cocoa growing areas to attract the youth back to farming and fishing.

Even sending 1000 supporters will cost $13.5 million dollars. Is it worth it for a poor country like Ghana to even think about doing this? The powers that be will just hand over these tickets to their families and friends.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

IF YOU WANT TO GO TO BRASIL AS A FAN. THERE MUST BE A LOTTERY PROCESS TO ENSURE FAIRNESS. EACH APPLICANT MUST PAY AT LEAST 50/100 DOLLARS TO ENTER. IF YOU ARE CHOSEN. YOU MUST PAY A QUARTER OF THE OVERALL BUDGET. FREE IS SIMP ...
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IF YOU WANT TO GO TO BRASIL AS A FAN. THERE MUST BE A LOTTERY PROCESS TO ENSURE FAIRNESS. EACH APPLICANT MUST PAY AT LEAST 50/100 DOLLARS TO ENTER. IF YOU ARE CHOSEN. YOU MUST PAY A QUARTER OF THE OVERALL BUDGET. FREE IS SIMPLY NOT A GOOD IDEA. NOTHING IS FREE EXCEPT AIR.
Mr.N 10 years ago

Who is paying for supporters in USA, Germany, England and France to go watch the world cup.

You spend $13.5 million on 1000 people and get on the plane to beg for money who in his rightful mind would give you money.

Thi ...
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Who is paying for supporters in USA, Germany, England and France to go watch the world cup.

You spend $13.5 million on 1000 people and get on the plane to beg for money who in his rightful mind would give you money.

This is stupid stupid stupid and stupid but TV and put in the market of every village and let them watch world cup after world cup use them as an education tool that is called progress.
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

The practice whereby succeeding governments spoonfeed, OOPS! sponsor or babysit football fans/supporters to cheer the GBS must stop now.

It appears governments have got these two words: 'supporters and fans', all mixed up. ...
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The practice whereby succeeding governments spoonfeed, OOPS! sponsor or babysit football fans/supporters to cheer the GBS must stop now.

It appears governments have got these two words: 'supporters and fans', all mixed up. Being that, these two words
have different functions to perform.
Supporters:
These are collective individuals that have one accord. And that is:, to voluntarily help, and or assist their darling team to overcome their opponents in many folds. Some of which are but not limited to: must always win, evolve and invent cat-calls, cheers, financing, gifts, and even boos that many a time, escalate into unwarranted hooliganism.
In other words, supporters are apt to use their own monies, time and energy, to following the success of their bogey club based on love. Supporters even pay monthly dues to effect the smooth running of the union. Their main objective is a morale booster of the club. "Win or lose, they follow."

Inadvertently, the club does not spend on its teaming supporters, so to speak, but the other way round.

Fans:
These are collective people who only follow a team out of sheer love. They have no innate obligation to dish out monies or follow the team to wherever it goes. Fans are not noisy like the supporters. They sit in the comfort of their homes, bet, argue as they watch their club play on television/radio.

To this end, those people who wants to accompany the GBS to Brazil are the supporters and not the fans as explained above.
In this connection, these collective supporters must evolve a way as to paying their own way in and out of Brazil by the usual stigma of supporting the GBS.

It is therefore unwise,highly uneconomical, as it is counter productive for the teaming supporters to rely on government for the trip.

The government,thru its swift protocol however, may elect to secure the supporters the most reliable transportation she could get, be it an aircraft or a vessel, to and fro and invite those interested to pay their way in, by using the government's free gesture if to say ferrying such a large number is even necessary.

The suggestion from Deputy Nancy that, the government should instal large screens in every adjoining cities, towns and villages if embraced could be very laudable. In that way, the fans, as well as supporters for once, would feel more at ease with the 'Dumsor' govt.programme making sure the show of the 'wonderboys' in Brazil would be available to all and sundry,
instead of a bias selection of own cronies and cohorts, all in the name of supporters union.

That notwithstanding, the GBS will shine at any rate.
"Bo wo ns3m" 4 d3m.
Beats Me
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

It was Kufuor who started this evil practice of sending NPP supporters, including serial callers, to Germany for the World Cup. And since then successive regimes have been doing so too. It is unthinkable why we could waste sc ...
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It was Kufuor who started this evil practice of sending NPP supporters, including serial callers, to Germany for the World Cup. And since then successive regimes have been doing so too. It is unthinkable why we could waste scarce resource for political patronage.

But the fact is that even if JM does not do it, if NPP ever gets the chance they will send the whole of the Ashanti Region to the tournament. You know they have no conscience and don't care about public opinion. When Kufuor was sending supporters to Germany, including cooks and drivers' mates, he ensured they were only NPP supporters.

Kufuor has only left social cankers for us.
Coach 10 years ago

You are a trokosi stinky idiot. How much does your voodoo trash region contribute to the national economy and even you smelly toilet maggots think you deserve to Share the national cake you don't even contribute to.

You are a trokosi stinky idiot. How much does your voodoo trash region contribute to the national economy and even you smelly toilet maggots think you deserve to Share the national cake you don't even contribute to.
mariogee 10 years ago

my brother why this plenty insults to the trokosi ppl like that,but am surprised my brother here is calling Kuffours name,infact u desev to b insulted cos truly ur region doesn't contribute anyfn to the nation,not even the bl ...
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my brother why this plenty insults to the trokosi ppl like that,but am surprised my brother here is calling Kuffours name,infact u desev to b insulted cos truly ur region doesn't contribute anyfn to the nation,not even the blackstars team lineup....agogo self you gbala am....bravo coach
OGOGLO QUARTER ! 10 years ago

THIS GUY ALONE DESERVES TO GO.I DO ENVY AND ENJOY THE WAY HE REPRESENTS GHANA.EWURADE WILL SURELY CASSA FOR HIM..

THIS GUY ALONE DESERVES TO GO.I DO ENVY AND ENJOY THE WAY HE REPRESENTS GHANA.EWURADE WILL SURELY CASSA FOR HIM..
Sethoo 10 years ago

Kufour might have done so bcos it was our first time,no one would have ever thought Ghana could make it for three consecutive times.Successive govts shd have realised that this is not a sustainable exercise.

Kufour might have done so bcos it was our first time,no one would have ever thought Ghana could make it for three consecutive times.Successive govts shd have realised that this is not a sustainable exercise.
SUKUSUKU 10 years ago

Please, use the money to clean up our REGIONAL CAPITALS. How many supporters can be that VOCAL to be heard??
How many are going to return?

AND HOW MUCH BRIBE MUST BE PAID TO GET THAT FREE TRIP??

Please, use the money to clean up our REGIONAL CAPITALS. How many supporters can be that VOCAL to be heard??
How many are going to return?

AND HOW MUCH BRIBE MUST BE PAID TO GET THAT FREE TRIP??
BRO DAN- TRC 10 years ago

BLESSED PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, NOBLE PEOPLEOF AFRICA, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, YEA, -ON THE -WINGS- OF THE EAGLE,HUMANITY; WE GO TO SOCHI WINTER OLYMPIC 2014, THE GLORIOUS GATHERING, BRAZIL 2014 AND THE REST OF ...
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BLESSED PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, NOBLE PEOPLEOF AFRICA, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, YEA, -ON THE -WINGS- OF THE EAGLE,HUMANITY; WE GO TO SOCHI WINTER OLYMPIC 2014, THE GLORIOUS GATHERING, BRAZIL 2014 AND THE REST OF THE CHAN 2014 MATCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA! FOR TOGETHER WITH GOD, WE "CHAN" AND CAN! YEA, "IT IS FINISHED" THEREFORE, "OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER WE CAN! WITH GOD WE CAN!! GOD BLESS AFRICA TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND GO IN THEIR NUMBERS TO THE -CHAN 2014, SOCHI WINTER OLYMPIC 2014, GLORIOUS GATHERING, BRAZIL 2014. GOD BLESS THE CHAN 2014, SOCHI 2014 AND BRAZIL 2014 WITH THE JOY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TEARS, LAMENTATIONS AND THE MOURNING IN THE HEARTS OF FELLOW HUMANS ALL AROUND THE GLOBE. GOD BLESS ALL LOVERS OF SPORTS TO GO IN THEIR NUMBERS TO THE CHAN 2014, SOCHI 2014 AND BRAZIL 2014.YEA, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
NOTE
REGARDS TO -MIGHTY GOD RADIO- FOR THE LORD'S SONGS. AND TO GHANAWEB FOR THE SPACE.
Natural Mystic 10 years ago

Your hatred and tribal diatribe knows no bounds. Rather sa

Your hatred and tribal diatribe knows no bounds. Rather sa
Gyan 10 years ago

Another trokosi idiot, who cares?

Another trokosi idiot, who cares?
ffonky 10 years ago

Please let the supporters Unions organized themselves by calling inn the private individuals and businesses for sponsership and live the goverment alone.

Please let the supporters Unions organized themselves by calling inn the private individuals and businesses for sponsership and live the goverment alone.
Mr. tina 10 years ago

We can never develop if our leaders can not handle our wealth and resources well. I hope such money will be wasted on just common supporter.

We can never develop if our leaders can not handle our wealth and resources well. I hope such money will be wasted on just common supporter.
CAT 10 years ago

Our economy has dwindled and extra tax burdens have been put on the ordinary Ghanaian to sustain the national coffers. There had been increase in VAT, utility bills and even as far as desperate proposals to tax tithes in chur ...
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Our economy has dwindled and extra tax burdens have been put on the ordinary Ghanaian to sustain the national coffers. There had been increase in VAT, utility bills and even as far as desperate proposals to tax tithes in churches.Sadly, our situation is likened to an individual who is striving to fill a leaking tank.Oh mother Ghana,doesnt we have to fix all the leaks first before trying to fill the container? its common sense, fix the leakage before even trying to fill the tank, Ghana.
talking of leakage, even the world powers, USA, RUSSIA, CHINA, JAPAN, GERMANY ETC, doesnt sponsor fans to any of their games, not even Britain, who founded football.Ghanaians are one of the most travelled individuals to every part of the world, even in Papua new Guinea and Iceland. Let the fans in these respective countries and well to do Ghanaians who can sponsor their own trip cheer for our team. It doesnt make sense spendind even 2000dollars on a foot soldier who cannot cater for his family back home. STOP DEPLETING OUR COFFERS UNNECCESARILY. Every Ghanaian want to go to Brazil and if the state cannot afford all then let individuals bare their own cost.
pepperskull 10 years ago

It is only in Ghana that i see supporting your national team has turned to a full time job for some people. Thereby supporting groups fight against each other.we need stable electricity and stable running water.

It is only in Ghana that i see supporting your national team has turned to a full time job for some people. Thereby supporting groups fight against each other.we need stable electricity and stable running water.
HANDSOME MIND 10 years ago

ARE WE THAT RICH, AND CAN AFFORD THIS MUCH YET THE AVERAGE GHANAIAN IS WALLOWING, IN POVERTY, THIS IS BAD. GOD ALMIGHTY IS WATCHING.

ARE WE THAT RICH, AND CAN AFFORD THIS MUCH YET THE AVERAGE GHANAIAN IS WALLOWING, IN POVERTY, THIS IS BAD. GOD ALMIGHTY IS WATCHING.
KOFI - USA 10 years ago

YOU ARE RIGHT AND HAVE A GOOD IDEA. THE GOVT SHOULD NOT USE TAX PAYERS MONEY TO SPONSOR FOLKS TO BRAZIL. USE THAT MONEY FOR DISABILITY SPORTS OR FOR DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS IMPROVING LOCAL AMENITIES

YOU ARE RIGHT AND HAVE A GOOD IDEA. THE GOVT SHOULD NOT USE TAX PAYERS MONEY TO SPONSOR FOLKS TO BRAZIL. USE THAT MONEY FOR DISABILITY SPORTS OR FOR DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS IMPROVING LOCAL AMENITIES
BoB 10 years ago

Any body who think,is a good idear, should have his or her head examine. He or she may a Brain damage.

Any body who think,is a good idear, should have his or her head examine. He or she may a Brain damage.
PIEROO 10 years ago

We have Ghanaian community here in Brazil, we ask the authorities to contact us so that we can organize ourselves and go and cheer for the team. The problem is most of us are based in São Paulo which is far from where Ghana ...
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We have Ghanaian community here in Brazil, we ask the authorities to contact us so that we can organize ourselves and go and cheer for the team. The problem is most of us are based in São Paulo which is far from where Ghana will be playing but we can organize that and safe the nation.

cantact me on peternyar@yahoo.com
Reality check 10 years ago

If the Ghanaian government don't want to be the laughing stock of the world after the games, it should niche this idea of airlifting supporters to Brazil immediately. Brazil is amiable people, but is very difficult place to l ...
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If the Ghanaian government don't want to be the laughing stock of the world after the games, it should niche this idea of airlifting supporters to Brazil immediately. Brazil is amiable people, but is very difficult place to live. Cost of living in many places, especially Rio de Jenairo and Sao Paulo is very high. Their infrastructures is still in developmental stage, for instance the only means of transportation from Manaus to Rio and other cities is by air. Once you airlift these supporters how are you going to transport, feed and house them? Ghanians behaves as if their national survival is anchor to football games. Think before you make epic fool of yourselves in a world stage.

Natal, Fortaleza, Brasilia,
segio kan mumuni 10 years ago

It is not mahama's fault.he wished to have performed so well in his government but because his head is under some stone,he cann,t think anymore.the volta voodo has now overcome that of the northern/upper regions respectively. ...
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It is not mahama's fault.he wished to have performed so well in his government but because his head is under some stone,he cann,t think anymore.the volta voodo has now overcome that of the northern/upper regions respectively.next time.......if not so,why is it that this young president has become so 'botee', okro,okro. awurade asem ni.when is 2016 coming? everyone should be praying that you can survive in this rocking boat.why, why ,why ? waisting all these resources?the answer is just one and that is,we need to take the president and the ndc party to ánfoa'for healing.why mahama taking football fans to brazil? why GM food for ghana? NDC at long last going to import sickness for ghanaians including unborn babies, note,and besides, the present hardships in the country. am sad,am too sad.this is why most people are taking their life.
Ewuraba 10 years ago

People should raising their own funds to go. Let them start with the charismatic churches, have a mini harvest, sell cakes etc now

People should raising their own funds to go. Let them start with the charismatic churches, have a mini harvest, sell cakes etc now
Oheneba Osei Yaw Akoto 10 years ago

Ask Kuffour to repatriate his stolen millions to foot the bill.

Ask Kuffour to repatriate his stolen millions to foot the bill.
Jogate 10 years ago

If transportation for supporters is made free, every Ghanaian living everywhere will like to go to Brazil. Our beloved country struggling with depreciation of the Cedi must be ready to foot the bills for every Ghanaian.

If transportation for supporters is made free, every Ghanaian living everywhere will like to go to Brazil. Our beloved country struggling with depreciation of the Cedi must be ready to foot the bills for every Ghanaian.
BOBO 10 years ago

FIND 2 BIG SHIPS AND SEND 4000 FANS TO BRAZIL. MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS DO U KNOW HOW MUCH IT COST TO ADVERISE FOR 1 MINUTE ON CNN. IF WE DO WELL GHANA WILL GET PROPER PUBLICITY AND TOURISM.

FIND 2 BIG SHIPS AND SEND 4000 FANS TO BRAZIL. MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS DO U KNOW HOW MUCH IT COST TO ADVERISE FOR 1 MINUTE ON CNN. IF WE DO WELL GHANA WILL GET PROPER PUBLICITY AND TOURISM.
Koffi Parker 10 years ago

Why would the ghanaian government invest our hard earned money in other sporting activity that has no return value,I don't mean to dis you but the level of intensity the gripping fever,the investment,the fame and glory, abov ...
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Why would the ghanaian government invest our hard earned money in other sporting activity that has no return value,I don't mean to dis you but the level of intensity the gripping fever,the investment,the fame and glory, above all the Passion that comes with the world cup can never be compared to any other sporting event in the world.
Becos of world cup North Americans now know the difference between GHANA and GUYANA. North Americans now treat you with respect as a ghanaian and African. The world now knows that Africa is not all about diseases and war and only world cup can make this a reality ,thankz to Kwesi Nantakyi and the Ghana government.for this reason the governments the world over struggle with their meagre income to sponsor this event.The whole world is watching you.

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