Lose against USA and you are out of the World Cup - Randy Abbey

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Togbevuvuzela I 10 years ago

You nailed it right but please we should also make sure we send competent people to the world cup not Co-equal equal people.

You nailed it right but please we should also make sure we send competent people to the world cup not Co-equal equal people.
kkknj 10 years ago

The USA have always qualified from the groups stages, so the presure is on Ghana.

The USA have always qualified from the groups stages, so the presure is on Ghana.
SS3 10 years ago

Ghana will lose the first ,2nd will be the same and a draw maybe.My analysis will be. USA 2-1 Ghana. Ghana3-1German. ...
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Ghana will lose the first ,2nd will be the same and a draw maybe.My analysis will be. USA 2-1 Ghana. Ghana3-1German. Portugal 3-1. This is a group of death.Sorry Ghana next time
SS3 10 years ago

Ghana will lose the first ,2nd will be the same and a draw maybe.My analysis will be. USA 2-1 Ghana. Ghana1-3German. ...
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Ghana will lose the first ,2nd will be the same and a draw maybe.My analysis will be. USA 2-1 Ghana. Ghana1-3German. Portugal 3-1. This is a group of death.Sorry Ghana next time
WOFA WOHOO 10 years ago

Ghana would go all the way to finals by GODS grace shame on you

Ghana would go all the way to finals by GODS grace shame on you
Too much Portugal focus 10 years ago

Portugal wouldn't need points against Ghana

Portugal wouldn't need points against Ghana
Too much Portugal focus 10 years ago

Too much focus on ronaldo even our goal keeper

Too much focus on ronaldo even our goal keeper
Too much Portugal focus 10 years ago

Nigeria focus on England and were kicked out in the first round

Nigeria focus on England and were kicked out in the first round
Too much Portugal focus 10 years ago

We beat Portugal 6-0 !! Our last game And still go home

We beat Portugal 6-0 !! Our last game And still go home
Too much Portugal focus 10 years ago

Don't let us be stupid

Don't let us be stupid
Too much Portugal focus 10 years ago

I hope it doesn't come to this

I hope it doesn't come to this
kkknj 10 years ago

The USA have always qualified from the groups stages,the presure is on Ghana now.

The USA have always qualified from the groups stages,the presure is on Ghana now.
Ewuradi Kasa 10 years ago

"if the ambition of at least a semi final finish is to be achieved." So the ambition of the national team is just to reach the semi finals? Shame to african teams. This statement is true and that is why we never reach anywher ...
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"if the ambition of at least a semi final finish is to be achieved." So the ambition of the national team is just to reach the semi finals? Shame to african teams. This statement is true and that is why we never reach anywhere. Fools
prempeh 1. 10 years ago

Ghana cannot beat USA thrice, this is impossible in the history of football, don´t forget..But if you prepare very well, it can be draw, that is sicher

Ghana cannot beat USA thrice, this is impossible in the history of football, don´t forget..But if you prepare very well, it can be draw, that is sicher
ABUGA 10 years ago

ghana beat USA NOT LONG AGO IN UNDER 20 CHAMPIONSHIP IN TURKEY.IF BEATING GHANA REARLY MATERS TO THEM THEY WOULD HAVE PREPARED SO WELL AGAINST GHANA IN EVEEY SOCCER COMPETITION.SO TWEAAAA USA CAN NEVER BEAT GHANA NOT EVEN BAS ...
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ghana beat USA NOT LONG AGO IN UNDER 20 CHAMPIONSHIP IN TURKEY.IF BEATING GHANA REARLY MATERS TO THEM THEY WOULD HAVE PREPARED SO WELL AGAINST GHANA IN EVEEY SOCCER COMPETITION.SO TWEAAAA USA CAN NEVER BEAT GHANA NOT EVEN BASKETBALL
OGOGLO QUARTER ! 10 years ago

BUT FOR BASKET BALL,ABUGA PLS,DON'T GO THERE ..WE CAN BEAT THEM IN SOCCER HOWEVER AND WHENEVER WE WANT,BUT BASKET BALL ---TWEEAAAAAAAAA WE ARE NOT THEIR CO-EQUALS...

BUT FOR BASKET BALL,ABUGA PLS,DON'T GO THERE ..WE CAN BEAT THEM IN SOCCER HOWEVER AND WHENEVER WE WANT,BUT BASKET BALL ---TWEEAAAAAAAAA WE ARE NOT THEIR CO-EQUALS...
Mr.N 10 years ago

Prempeh 1 what is the impossibility beating USA thrice?

Are telling us that no team or country had lost thrice in football?

Prempeh 1 what is the impossibility beating USA thrice?

Are telling us that no team or country had lost thrice in football?
Rasheed@Rasheedmulor. 10 years ago

Gangrenous randy abbey is just an opportunist and doesn't know what he is saying. I believe every match should be taken seriously as if we are playing in the finals, and that is what is important. Winning the first match doe ...
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Gangrenous randy abbey is just an opportunist and doesn't know what he is saying. I believe every match should be taken seriously as if we are playing in the finals, and that is what is important. Winning the first match doesn't mean anything to me. In AFCON 98,we beat a tough Tunisian side(that had qualified for the world cup)but lost to weaker teams like Togo and Congo DR. last year the black satellites lost their first two matches, but finished third in the tournament. Spain lost their opening match in 2010 world cup to Switzerland but eventually won the cup. I know we will beat US, but the remaining matches will be difficult.
KojoLee/MRAA@Samba Dance 10 years ago

" I know we will beat US" ***Rasheedmulor***

Haaa Alhaji Mulor, don't be too optimistic of beating the U.S.A. third 'taam' regardless. Our day to day vocal expressions indicated that, most of Ghanaians, including the GFA ...
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" I know we will beat US" ***Rasheedmulor***

Haaa Alhaji Mulor, don't be too optimistic of beating the U.S.A. third 'taam' regardless. Our day to day vocal expressions indicated that, most of Ghanaians, including the GFA gurus don't feels the threat of the U.S.A. So we don't give a damn even to camp and play one friendly there as well. But remember, we did struggled hard to beat them twice. Camping and playing one friendly there is going to give the U.S.A. much ample time and apparatus to study our game plans and our strategies to use it against us.

To be honest, I really feels pessimistic about our third encounter against U.S.A (IF) we camp there.
Balderash 10 years ago

You nincompoops know that but you want to camp in the U.S.A? You think the U.S does not know losing to Ghana will mean they have no chance to get out of the group? You are giving them the opportunity to beat you by camping ...
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You nincompoops know that but you want to camp in the U.S.A? You think the U.S does not know losing to Ghana will mean they have no chance to get out of the group? You are giving them the opportunity to beat you by camping in their country. Americans are not fair if you think otherwise. You can ask Costa Rica about that.
WOFA WOHOO 10 years ago

And no need to camp in the USA,they USA are already camping in Brazil as we are planning where to camp.Look coach we shall blame you if Ghana did not perform because you have all the best players in the world so you have no e ...
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And no need to camp in the USA,they USA are already camping in Brazil as we are planning where to camp.Look coach we shall blame you if Ghana did not perform because you have all the best players in the world so you have no excuse period
HAWA YAKUBU 10 years ago

The black stars should play every game like the world cup final. Go into each game with much needed pride and killer instinct.

The black stars should play every game like the world cup final. Go into each game with much needed pride and killer instinct.
Rasheed. 10 years ago

Randy is just an opportunist and doesn't know what he is saying.Winning the first match doesn't mean anything. Yes, as you rightly claimed, play every game like the world cup final. In AFCON1998,we beat a tough Tunisian team ...
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Randy is just an opportunist and doesn't know what he is saying.Winning the first match doesn't mean anything. Yes, as you rightly claimed, play every game like the world cup final. In AFCON1998,we beat a tough Tunisian team that had qualified for the 1998 world cup,but lost to Togo and Congo DR. Spain lost their first match against Switzerland but the won the world cup in 2010.In AFCON 1990,Nigeria lost to Algeria but won the remaining matches and went to the finals.
BA 10 years ago

it will be sad to see Kwarasey on bench for Dauda to displace his incompetent skills in the post

it will be sad to see Kwarasey on bench for Dauda to displace his incompetent skills in the post
ensore robby texas u.s.a 10 years ago

you think U.S.A is cheap to beat right.
a loose against any team in our group is a disaster not only U.S.A

you think U.S.A is cheap to beat right.
a loose against any team in our group is a disaster not only U.S.A
Manta Oku Amenvie 10 years ago

Any reason why I must support Ghana with these thieves in government? They will use the world cup to amass wealth and will not, not support Ghana

Any reason why I must support Ghana with these thieves in government? They will use the world cup to amass wealth and will not, not support Ghana
BA 10 years ago

ppl like u even make the economy more stuporous...are u supporting Ghana as your country for the world cup or supporting government for the world cup. u politicize everything time to grow your mind and develop since no politi ...
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ppl like u even make the economy more stuporous...are u supporting Ghana as your country for the world cup or supporting government for the world cup. u politicize everything time to grow your mind and develop since no politician will help u develop
YOOMOBEGA 10 years ago

The correct word is LOSE not loose.
Educate yourself.

The correct word is LOSE not loose.
Educate yourself.
warehouse 10 years ago

YOU ARE RIGHT . BUT AGAIN AND AGAIN

WHY ARE WE CAMPING / TRAINING IN YOUR

OPONENTS TERRITORY(U.S.A)? IS IT NOT

BRIBE? WATCH OUT NYANTEKYE (F.A) PRESIDENT ?

YOU ARE RIGHT . BUT AGAIN AND AGAIN

WHY ARE WE CAMPING / TRAINING IN YOUR

OPONENTS TERRITORY(U.S.A)? IS IT NOT

BRIBE? WATCH OUT NYANTEKYE (F.A) PRESIDENT ?
kofi 10 years ago

pls, did the People agreed for our Team to Train in u.s.a compaund?

pls, did the People agreed for our Team to Train in u.s.a compaund?
USA Born Ghanaba 10 years ago

i don't see DARK Star getting out of the group. We will beeat you silly. you will run back to your dark ages.

i don't see DARK Star getting out of the group. We will beeat you silly. you will run back to your dark ages.
GHANAIAN AND PROUD 10 years ago

YOU THINK LIVING IN THE USA MAKES YOU WHITE OR BETTER OFF EH- TALK ABOUT BRAINWASHING.

YOU THINK LIVING IN THE USA MAKES YOU WHITE OR BETTER OFF EH- TALK ABOUT BRAINWASHING.
Dr Emmanuel Otoo 10 years ago

Greetings
What a hell are we looking for in USA when our first opponent at the WC is USA. We want to play friendly matches there and camp there before meeting them. Are we normal?

Greetings
What a hell are we looking for in USA when our first opponent at the WC is USA. We want to play friendly matches there and camp there before meeting them. Are we normal?
Adongo Johnson Kukurubini 10 years ago

We are never NORMAL if we continuewith our plans to camp in the US,who will pull everything down to beat us this time after thrashing them on two occasions.If we are serious to beat the US for a third time,this is surely not ...
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We are never NORMAL if we continuewith our plans to camp in the US,who will pull everything down to beat us this time after thrashing them on two occasions.If we are serious to beat the US for a third time,this is surely not the time for SIGHT-SEEING!!! If this is why you have succeeded to convince Mahamah for $20m,then we will NOT even get a point before coming back! YES,ARE WE REALLY NORMAL????
daniel 10 years ago

Take competent players to brazil and the sky will be the limit for GH. A player like Richmond boakye yiadom must not be left out in the striking department at all, if only we want to achieve something in the world cup

Take competent players to brazil and the sky will be the limit for GH. A player like Richmond boakye yiadom must not be left out in the striking department at all, if only we want to achieve something in the world cup
the truth 10 years ago

If Ghana beasts the USA; and if Germany ties Portugal;

If Germany ties USA' if Portugal beats Ghana....

Ghana will have to beat Germany in the final group game.....

If Ghana beasts the USA; and if Germany ties Portugal;

If Germany ties USA' if Portugal beats Ghana....

Ghana will have to beat Germany in the final group game.....
the truth 10 years ago

The key to getting out of thew group stage is not to lose to Germany

The key to getting out of thew group stage is not to lose to Germany
OGOGLO QUARTER ! 10 years ago

WE'LL WIN 1 AND DRAW 2 AS TO WHICH COUNTRIES WE R DRAWING OR WINNING AGAINST ONLY GOD KNOWS.
WORSE CASE SCENARIO WIN1 WITH MORE GOALS ,DRAW1 AND LOSS 1..
THERE WILL BE MORE DRAWS LESS WINNINGS AND LOSSES IN THIS GROUP O ...
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WE'LL WIN 1 AND DRAW 2 AS TO WHICH COUNTRIES WE R DRAWING OR WINNING AGAINST ONLY GOD KNOWS.
WORSE CASE SCENARIO WIN1 WITH MORE GOALS ,DRAW1 AND LOSS 1..
THERE WILL BE MORE DRAWS LESS WINNINGS AND LOSSES IN THIS GROUP OF (CO -EQUALS) DEATH...
watch &AND PRAY 10 years ago

watch& and pray determination concentration and good training we shall prevail

watch& and pray determination concentration and good training we shall prevail
Kwesi 10 years ago

The US team has improved significantly. They are not the same as the ones we beat in the past. If we are complacent against them, they will beat us well. That is why I think camping in the US to prepare for Brazil is a STTUPI ...
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The US team has improved significantly. They are not the same as the ones we beat in the past. If we are complacent against them, they will beat us well. That is why I think camping in the US to prepare for Brazil is a STTUPIDD idea. I dont know what flows through the brains of that Nyantakyi.
Rabon Zee 10 years ago

The coach is Jurgen Klinsmann a veteran of Germany's World Cup showdowns and victories.

The preferred formation is 4-2-3-1 and sometimes the German 3-5-2.

USA preparations has been extremely intense. In particilar they ...
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The coach is Jurgen Klinsmann a veteran of Germany's World Cup showdowns and victories.

The preferred formation is 4-2-3-1 and sometimes the German 3-5-2.

USA preparations has been extremely intense. In particilar they have have spent 12 days practising in Brazil to get the feel of the battlefield conditions. Klinsmann is totally in command of the team like a great general will do. In Brazil he recorded all the data on player fatigue, durability, heart rate , osmo-regulation, during a 90 minute battle.

Here is the squad:

Goal : Howard

Right Back: Omar Gonzalez
Center Backs: DeMarcus Beasley,MattBesler

Left Back: Fabian Johnson

Holding Midfield: Michael Bradley and Jermaine Jones

Central Midfield: Graham Zusi (Right Wing), Clint Dempsey (Middle), Landon Donovan(Left Wing)

Stricker: Jozy Altidore

RESERVES:
Strikers: Chris Wondolowski( very good), Herculez Gomez, Aron Johannson, Terrence Boyd

Midfield: Mikkel Diskerud, Sacha Kljestan, Stuat Holden, Maurice Edu, Kyle Beckerman, Daniel Williams, Edgar Castillo

Technique for Brazil:
Currently working on pace, touch, passing, shooting and overall ball possession.
NANA YAW 10 years ago

First Wolrld preparation vs. Third World preparation: God will decide !!!

First Wolrld preparation vs. Third World preparation: God will decide !!!
MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

That is unwise thing to say, Randy Abbey. Win or lose, it is just a game. We can lose to the USA, and still qualify for the next stage.

That is unwise thing to say, Randy Abbey. Win or lose, it is just a game. We can lose to the USA, and still qualify for the next stage.
ekumfi akyen 10 years ago

IDIOTIC AND COWARD RANDY ABBEY

IDIOTIC AND COWARD RANDY ABBEY
Faase Agosu 10 years ago

Camping in USA is just a way 4 those in charge 2make money.Charge anxious ppl 4 visa connection. Ppl not part of da team nd management.Pls American embassy open ur eyes chk evry passport nd document of persons they present.Pe ...
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Camping in USA is just a way 4 those in charge 2make money.Charge anxious ppl 4 visa connection. Ppl not part of da team nd management.Pls American embassy open ur eyes chk evry passport nd document of persons they present.Period.
kofi Babone 10 years ago

If only they will listen to me it will help the Ghana black stars to go forward in this tournament, Come and Camp at George Town in Guyana, you would fill like home when it's time to play in Brazil, the weather, attitude, Cli ...
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If only they will listen to me it will help the Ghana black stars to go forward in this tournament, Come and Camp at George Town in Guyana, you would fill like home when it's time to play in Brazil, the weather, attitude, Climate, even the Air is the same as where Black Stars are going to play.
Peter 10 years ago

If you guys know this why then do you plan to use USA as the country to stay, prepare for the world cup and play two friendly matches as your final preparation for the world cup. Yet you guys do not see nothing wrong with suc ...
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If you guys know this why then do you plan to use USA as the country to stay, prepare for the world cup and play two friendly matches as your final preparation for the world cup. Yet you guys do not see nothing wrong with such poor decision. You think US is dull like you guys you had better rescind your decision. It seems you want to sell the match to the US for some dollars.

Lose against USA and you are out of the World Cup - Randy Abbey

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