Ghana World Cup of Shame! Part 2

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MARK A. 9 years ago

THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMISION SHOULD READ THIS!

THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMISION SHOULD READ THIS!
kwaku Brakye Toronto 9 years ago

There's no excellence in this article. I'm 60yras and I've lived greater part of my life in abroad and I can state unequivocally that kids in abroad are very respectful to their elders. Under no circumstances should we as Gha ...
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There's no excellence in this article. I'm 60yras and I've lived greater part of my life in abroad and I can state unequivocally that kids in abroad are very respectful to their elders. Under no circumstances should we as Ghanaians countenance rudeness, disrespectfulness and violence. Can any professional prayer be disrespectful and violent towards a coach. The answer is a big NO. But in Ghana we tolerate everything based our political and tribal leanings. There's no nationalistic loyalty, our loyalty lies with our tribes. Or action we undertake is to promote our tribe and any political party affiliated with our tribe. And we have allowed our political affiliations to carve a line between us and have successfully reduced us to insults. Meanwhile all these politicians are always laughing to the banks. All we do is to jump on any one with a dissenting voice. We are not tolerable at all. Just read or listen to our media, they are extremely biased and myopic. They feed us with junks and misinformation and we unfortunately react to that. We have become racist to the detriment of Ghana and the only beneficialies are the politicians
4 Year Old 9 years ago

The author of the article is forthright in his observation and analysis. I think the problems of the Black Star players as he pointed out, came as a result of poor coaching and poor management of the team. Until there is a co ...
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The author of the article is forthright in his observation and analysis. I think the problems of the Black Star players as he pointed out, came as a result of poor coaching and poor management of the team. Until there is a complete shake up the team will totter on the fringes of failure.
Kofi - USA 9 years ago

A VERY EXCELLENT ARTICLE. STRAIGHT TO THE POINT AND HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD. MR. ARMAH WAS NO COACH AND HAD NO BUSINESS BEING THERE. HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN AND IS THE CEO OF A TEAM IN GHANA BUT HIS TEAM WAS NOT PLAYING. PROBABLY ...
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A VERY EXCELLENT ARTICLE. STRAIGHT TO THE POINT AND HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD. MR. ARMAH WAS NO COACH AND HAD NO BUSINESS BEING THERE. HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN AND IS THE CEO OF A TEAM IN GHANA BUT HIS TEAM WAS NOT PLAYING. PROBABLY WAS THERE ON A TAX PAYERS TICKET WHEN HE COULD HAVE PAID HIS OWN WAY THERE. CORRUPT PRACTICES BECAUSE TOO MANY PEOPLE KNOW TOO MANY PEOPLE IN HIGHER PLACES. MR. ARMAH SHOULD HAVE ALSO RESPECTED HIMSELF AS AN ADULT AND REMOVED HIMSELF FROM THE SITUATION INSTEAD OF ATING ALL BAD AND TOUGH. THE OLDER FOLKS ALSO NEED TO RESPECT THE YOUTH AS RESPECT BEGETS RESPECT. MAYBE YOU CAN SPEAK FOR THE KIDS IN CANADA AND NO GENERALIZATION.
Efui Tamakloe 9 years ago

it would have been great if sulley had held his grounds, but being a witness to the corrupt nature of our leaders, it gets very hard, I am a huge sulley fan, I wish he did not fight, but the question the needs answered truthf ...
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it would have been great if sulley had held his grounds, but being a witness to the corrupt nature of our leaders, it gets very hard, I am a huge sulley fan, I wish he did not fight, but the question the needs answered truthfully is, all these 'officials' on Ghana's tickets, what role were there playing, I wish someone will have the guts to reclaim every penny on anyone whose presence in brazil was not justified, this is the kind of leadership we need.
Kwame Kumi 9 years ago

You really surprise me because just in one breath you do two opposite things at the same time. While complaining that 'We are not tolerable at all' all your comment seeks to do is to condemn this excellent article because yo ...
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You really surprise me because just in one breath you do two opposite things at the same time. While complaining that 'We are not tolerable at all' all your comment seeks to do is to condemn this excellent article because you don't agree with the writer's views.

And by the way, which player displayed a violent attitude towards a Coach? Do you take this Moses Armah who was ready to fight a player, and boasted that he's more of a 'ganster than Sulley' to be a Coach? You mean Sulley or any of the players had no right to question the presence of so many 'non essential' GFA officials in their camp?

Well, like you, I've also lived a greater part of my adult life in Europe and know that children brought up in Europe don't just swallow every dirt thrown at them just because it comes from an older person. They are brought up not to be timid but be free to speak their mind.
Kwame 9 years ago

I DON'T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHAT YOUR POINT IS BUT I KNOW PEOPLE EARN RESPECT.
WHEN YOU DEMAND AN UNEARNED RESPECT, THINGS HAPPEN.

I DON'T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHAT YOUR POINT IS BUT I KNOW PEOPLE EARN RESPECT.
WHEN YOU DEMAND AN UNEARNED RESPECT, THINGS HAPPEN.
Truth 9 years ago

The article is an excellent one. I dont believe you when you say childeren in toronto are respectful. I live in the US and the culture is no different from Canada. The children of today are awful and it will only get worse f ...
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The article is an excellent one. I dont believe you when you say childeren in toronto are respectful. I live in the US and the culture is no different from Canada. The children of today are awful and it will only get worse for each generation. Sulley has played in all levels of the ghana teams and has seen and experienced a lot from the gfa officials. He knows what he was fighting for. To fight is not a sin, its what brought about the fight that must be looked into. Armah had not business there under tax payer's money. If they couldnt pay their appearance fees, then why all these non essentials being taken care of by money we dont have. A man can only take so much and accept nonsense to a level after which he must deal with it in a different way. I saw the picture of Moses. he is not an old man. he is very much a young guy and sulley of he will use his real age, u will know is close to Moses' age making him his co-equal. tweaaa.
Banjo 9 years ago

What do people call respect and is it only the young who should respect? When an elderly person takes advantage of the nation, does it show respect to the nation? Why are we talking about respect when the young stand up to fi ...
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What do people call respect and is it only the young who should respect? When an elderly person takes advantage of the nation, does it show respect to the nation? Why are we talking about respect when the young stand up to fight cheating? Don't get me annoyed. Sulley was right in challenging the parasites and mind you, for now the Black Stars needs Sulley and Kelvin more than they needing the Black Stars
medeamea kojo 9 years ago

hi, my brother you are 100 percent rite the gov. should do every thing to bring back all the suspention players back now. the team is not for timid appiah.the gfa has given you a good playing body then u mess up why gfa sho ...
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hi, my brother you are 100 percent rite the gov. should do every thing to bring back all the suspention players back now. the team is not for timid appiah.the gfa has given you a good playing body then u mess up why gfa should not make mistake to send appiah to morroco. when caf anounced the groups for morroco 2015, the guinea coach decleared that ghana will tople the group.please call milo to come everything will be alright.
Sethos 9 years ago

The writer of this article has done a brilliant piece that should knock sense into the heads of those in charge of football administration in the country. This can not go on forever; something must be done to save this sin ...
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The writer of this article has done a brilliant piece that should knock sense into the heads of those in charge of football administration in the country. This can not go on forever; something must be done to save this sinking ship.
enochmarfooduro@gmail.com.-US 9 years ago

superb quality

superb quality
Makwasi 9 years ago

Sulley Muntari's behavior at the worldcup should be applauded because he plays for an European team. It's a damn shame.Superstars lie Ronaldo came to Brazil and all the issues his team had, played his heart out with any comfu ...
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Sulley Muntari's behavior at the worldcup should be applauded because he plays for an European team. It's a damn shame.Superstars lie Ronaldo came to Brazil and all the issues his team had, played his heart out with any comfusion in his camp. Mediocre plays like Muntari and Boateng disrespected authority and you want us to believe this nonsense. Give us a break!!!!!
hd 9 years ago

the best blackstar player in the world cup was sulley, i dont support violence but to be honest with yourself or probably you dont know how to assess a foot ball match

the best blackstar player in the world cup was sulley, i dont support violence but to be honest with yourself or probably you dont know how to assess a foot ball match
Akwesi Asempa 9 years ago

Most of the trouble started when the GFA employed and incompetent coach who had an inferiority complex under his sleeves . Appiah was overwhelmed by the way these guys dress, the way expressed themselves in public and how the ...
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Most of the trouble started when the GFA employed and incompetent coach who had an inferiority complex under his sleeves . Appiah was overwhelmed by the way these guys dress, the way expressed themselves in public and how these guys lived . Coach Appiah felt intimidated by presence of these guys .He felt very timid by the sight of them. His only choice was to get rid of them very quickly .He did not care bout the country but his own ambition.
E man 9 years ago

come down kwaku brakye!. kids in abroad are respectfull if you respect yourself. if you present yourself as a fool like akwasi appiah and his boys, they will treat you like one. remember, in Ghana, respect is one way(kids to ...
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come down kwaku brakye!. kids in abroad are respectfull if you respect yourself. if you present yourself as a fool like akwasi appiah and his boys, they will treat you like one. remember, in Ghana, respect is one way(kids to elders) but in abroad it is two ways.
Alah 9 years ago

I smell hypocrisy in the behavior of some of the players of Black Stars for not coming out to air their views on what went wrong in the camp of the team while in Brazil. If they don't come out and say something, I will assume ...
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I smell hypocrisy in the behavior of some of the players of Black Stars for not coming out to air their views on what went wrong in the camp of the team while in Brazil. If they don't come out and say something, I will assume Sulley was and is still right in his action against Mr. Armah (Anyway, I believe he is right). What at all as a club owner, did Mr. Armah contribute to propel the national team to success while in Brazil . Let us watch him in this coming premier league season in Ghana for corruption. He definitely has some back bone somewhere in the office of GFA, FA or the coach (Dr. Appiah)
Schalke Fan 9 years ago

Do you want these bribe giving players to talk against those bribe receiving official,do you know why that useless goalie dauda have become such a loud mouth.THAT GFA IS TOTALLY ROTTEN.

Do you want these bribe giving players to talk against those bribe receiving official,do you know why that useless goalie dauda have become such a loud mouth.THAT GFA IS TOTALLY ROTTEN.
Rara 9 years ago

This is by far one of the best articles I have read after the World Cup fiasco..well done!!!!

This is by far one of the best articles I have read after the World Cup fiasco..well done!!!!
Mars1 9 years ago

Chapeau à vous, mon vieux! A great article, if only the Commission and GFA will be listening. I have always said, there is a cultural shock for the palyers born outside Ghana and those born in Ghana but playing particularly ...
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Chapeau à vous, mon vieux! A great article, if only the Commission and GFA will be listening. I have always said, there is a cultural shock for the palyers born outside Ghana and those born in Ghana but playing particularly in Western Europe, when on duty for Ghana -- poor kids. I have also maintained the BStars is full of great talent and all it needs is a great coach and real technical staff to guide the team at training and at matches. The poor state of affairs in Brazil shows that the GFA and the coaching situation need to be revamped for the bestthe best interes of the team and Ghana. The BStars because of their previous high quality of play in 2 World Cups have developed a lot of following in Africa and the world over. Therefore, when they arrive on the pitch, they should never forget that a lot is on the line for their reputation. They are not playing in some bush league where one official controls and decides everything. It appears the current GFA and the coaching staff cannot understand this. They are just tone death. For the good of BStars soccer, the government needs to act quickly because time is not on the side of the BStars before the next competition in September. Cleaning house is what needs to be done, without pity! The way things are now, only a miracle can save the team from furthr humiliation and disgrace. It does not have to come to this, because the BStars are better than that and do merit a better administration than what is in place at the moment.
Eddie 9 years ago

Good article but there is no need to politicise football. Mentioning NDC nearly spoilt the good work done!

Good article but there is no need to politicise football. Mentioning NDC nearly spoilt the good work done!
Alah 9 years ago

Eddi, you've got to understand that it does not matter what John Mahama does, be it what they want or not, they will still give negative remarks just to denote they are more qualified to rule Ghana. Imagine the GOPers, going ...
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Eddi, you've got to understand that it does not matter what John Mahama does, be it what they want or not, they will still give negative remarks just to denote they are more qualified to rule Ghana. Imagine the GOPers, going against anything Obama tries to do from the OBAMACARE to the $10.10 minimu wage. They know we need the Obamacare and the raise, but they still oppose it, and they look forward to going wars, because that it is how they make billions out of their fellow taxpayers money to encrich only themselves and their families to the detriment of the rest of the citizens . I understand it is hard, and John must correct things to improve the situation at home.
Nana Ewusie 9 years ago

You couldn't have said it better my brother way to go

You couldn't have said it better my brother way to go
kwadwo 9 years ago

my brother this article is the best so far. I hope those concerned would get rid of this corrupt gfa and save our beloved national team the black stars.

my brother this article is the best so far. I hope those concerned would get rid of this corrupt gfa and save our beloved national team the black stars.
JOHN T OKUMO 9 years ago

this article is of no need

this article is of no need
yaw kofi 9 years ago

A very excellent article Straight to point Mr. Armah was no coach and had no business being there in the first place as the writer put it Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich or Karl Hopfner, the president of FC Bayern Munich, ever ...
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A very excellent article Straight to point Mr. Armah was no coach and had no business being there in the first place as the writer put it Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich or Karl Hopfner, the president of FC Bayern Munich, ever having a technical role in the England or German manager or Manchester United and Real Madrid team manager went to the world cup but they are there on own expense so why in Ghana team manager went as an official which I agreed perfectly with the writer.
zerian 9 years ago

What can one benefit out of FOOTBALL TODAY???? Lets think of how best Ghana can fight this Ebola VRS Cholera
in the country.They can also be affected,let handle serious cases hinding the country.What will be the use of Worl ...
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What can one benefit out of FOOTBALL TODAY???? Lets think of how best Ghana can fight this Ebola VRS Cholera
in the country.They can also be affected,let handle serious cases hinding the country.What will be the use of World Cup whilst the flood of cholera and Ebola is flusing man kind?Right now Ghana needs Educated people for directions and not all these dropout school footballfavours.
kk, usa 9 years ago

What is excellent about this article? It is said that we often see things not as it is but as we are. It appears you are so full of yourself to the extent of being incapable of dispassionately discussing the issues you raise ...
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What is excellent about this article? It is said that we often see things not as it is but as we are. It appears you are so full of yourself to the extent of being incapable of dispassionately discussing the issues you raised. Please, do yourself a big favor by disabusing your mind that anything foreign/western/white is superior.By the way, being born in USA, Europe etc is not a recipe for indiscipline. Some of us have been in USA etc longer and see how much indiscipline is affecting their moral decadence & progress. I believe you employed some degree of personal discipline to get to where you are at now. If you have nothing to do, don't do it here
K Ato 9 years ago

You hate the truth. The people who went on Ghana ticket also were paid $100,000. Serious corruption moving into football. Mr Armah was paid $100,000 for what?

You hate the truth. The people who went on Ghana ticket also were paid $100,000. Serious corruption moving into football. Mr Armah was paid $100,000 for what?

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