I won't 'BEG' Black Stars players over bonus - Sports Minister

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Love 8 years ago

Good point.

Good point.
Kwaku Tee 8 years ago

Wait till Sulley Muntari joins the BS,some few slaps will let you go on your knees to say the right thing to them.

Wait till Sulley Muntari joins the BS,some few slaps will let you go on your knees to say the right thing to them.
Mr.N 8 years ago

Nii Vanderpuije is missing the point it not about the players it all about the officials. The players are just a front. Kwesi Nyantakyi had made bonus payment his cornerstone of his administration. This is where they all mak ...
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Nii Vanderpuije is missing the point it not about the players it all about the officials. The players are just a front. Kwesi Nyantakyi had made bonus payment his cornerstone of his administration. This is where they all make money. Playing for the nation is out of the windows. Nii Vanderpuije start with the GFA stop all the unnecessary money they are taking home such as $15K payment each member of ExCon received included bonus for attending Black Star mataches.
ekumfi akyen 8 years ago

Foolish Kwehu Tee.!!!. Is Ghana BalckStars for Sulley Muntari? By the way who told you Sulley is coming back?
We would be glad to have him back but BlackStars certainly, does not,and I repeat "does not "need him" to stay ali ...
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Foolish Kwehu Tee.!!!. Is Ghana BalckStars for Sulley Muntari? By the way who told you Sulley is coming back?
We would be glad to have him back but BlackStars certainly, does not,and I repeat "does not "need him" to stay alive
You idiotic coward. Look at the abundance of skilled players all over who are knocking trying to don the National Colors

Note the difference between" want" and "need",you idiot
Joe Lewis 8 years ago

Hahahaha

Hahahaha
NPP SENIOR CITIZEN 8 years ago

Honourable Nii Lante please you can only fulfill and achieve your aims if only you and your outfit sack Nyantakyi and his criminal organization.

Honourable Nii Lante please you can only fulfill and achieve your aims if only you and your outfit sack Nyantakyi and his criminal organization.
Mr.N 8 years ago

Right on the ball without that it just words

Right on the ball without that it just words
si yun 8 years ago

They must beg to play...

They must beg to play...
Fofo. Ex coach GPRTU OF TUC 8 years ago

They should be paid more, when this players got hurt who takes care of them. ...Ghana or their team. Look at Essien, where's he now, it's God who has made it possible for him again. Count how many players have retired due to ...
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They should be paid more, when this players got hurt who takes care of them. ...Ghana or their team. Look at Essien, where's he now, it's God who has made it possible for him again. Count how many players have retired due to injuries while playing for Ghana. You should check those stealing our money not those honouring their nation. Look at Polo, Yaw Sam,Jones, Osei Kofi, and the rest. .....foolishness.
POW 8 years ago

That's all Mr. Nii Liar-nte knows. After all he was a former soccer commentator. In less than a week he's said more than necessary and I hope he'll bare in mind that Ghanaians are watching.

That's all Mr. Nii Liar-nte knows. After all he was a former soccer commentator. In less than a week he's said more than necessary and I hope he'll bare in mind that Ghanaians are watching.
PASTOR OGOGLO QUARTER,,,,t 8 years ago

HE TALKS LIKE MY GOOD FRIEND RASHEED,,BANKUUU SONNNNN,,,

HE TALKS LIKE MY GOOD FRIEND RASHEED,,BANKUUU SONNNNN,,,
Mr.N 8 years ago

I hope would write like my good friend Prof S'Berta who is missing in action GFA did not pay his bonus.

I hope would write like my good friend Prof S'Berta who is missing in action GFA did not pay his bonus.
Emperor Rasheed 8 years ago

Ohian ehani ok3mi basa basa.Ohiy3 piyuun tamo kwakwe ye buumli.

Ohian ehani ok3mi basa basa.Ohiy3 piyuun tamo kwakwe ye buumli.
Mr.N 8 years ago

The next headlines from Nii Lante Vanderpuije would read like this "I will ban POW & Co"

The next headlines from Nii Lante Vanderpuije would read like this "I will ban POW & Co"
Emperor Rasheed 8 years ago

Who born monkey. That liar should prepare for avalanche of "hot words" from POW and Rasheed.

Who born monkey. That liar should prepare for avalanche of "hot words" from POW and Rasheed.
POW 8 years ago

The man is a liar. Just wait for the manifestation of his name. Nii Liar-nte Vanderpuije.

The man is a liar. Just wait for the manifestation of his name. Nii Liar-nte Vanderpuije.
Emperor Rasheed 8 years ago

It is stupidity that makes the goat ignore roar of the lion. Nii liar-ntey should wait for us.

It is stupidity that makes the goat ignore roar of the lion. Nii liar-ntey should wait for us.
POW 8 years ago

I had wanted to translate this in Ga but it's more than I can handle.

I had wanted to translate this in Ga but it's more than I can handle.
JOHN AKPA 8 years ago

I agree on the bonus slash issue but I don't agree with the minister interfering with A. Grant's methods. The world has changed and we have a lot more players abroad now than in Rajevac's time. Most of the top teams are in Eu ...
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I agree on the bonus slash issue but I don't agree with the minister interfering with A. Grant's methods. The world has changed and we have a lot more players abroad now than in Rajevac's time. Most of the top teams are in Europe and we have a lot of players in Europe who are yet to be called up into the national team. Grant is right to monitor them with Konadu taking care of the local players. We are in competition with others, who are working hard to beat Ghana. WE WILL NOT REPLACE THE NATIONAL TEAM WITH LOCAL PLAYERS FROM THE GHANA LEAGUE UNLESS THEY MERIT A CALL UP !!!
Dongo 8 years ago

Talk is cheap. Will the president listen to you. He fire you even before you explain.

Talk is cheap. Will the president listen to you. He fire you even before you explain.
NII-BI 8 years ago

My dear, in today's world. players can be monitored right in your bed room. in fact you will be doing yourself disservice by travelling . Because when you travel you can't really see much of them. But right at hom you can mon ...
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My dear, in today's world. players can be monitored right in your bed room. in fact you will be doing yourself disservice by travelling . Because when you travel you can't really see much of them. But right at hom you can monitor has many has you can.
Don't let us just opens our mouths and spit out gabages.
Yaw Boampong 8 years ago

Thank you Hon,,we don't even has to give them any money. Tell me which one of them pay tax? in Europe every player pay tax. They make big money come in to country pay no tax, the poor on the road in Ghana is suffering for th ...
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Thank you Hon,,we don't even has to give them any money. Tell me which one of them pay tax? in Europe every player pay tax. They make big money come in to country pay no tax, the poor on the road in Ghana is suffering for that,, no more bonuses shalom minister ,,,
simple asem 8 years ago

You want someone to come and work for free? Or you think they play and then afterwards go to teach or do construction for money? You must be living in stone age.

Everyone pays tax where they earn money. Unless both countri ...
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You want someone to come and work for free? Or you think they play and then afterwards go to teach or do construction for money? You must be living in stone age.

Everyone pays tax where they earn money. Unless both countries have agreement to repatriate a percentage taxes paid by foreigners to their home government. So your argument is neither here nor there.

In any case, what has the government done with even the local taxes collected ?
hayford ankomah 8 years ago

Times have changed. This sports minister will fail

Times have changed. This sports minister will fail
SCHEMER 8 years ago

If i were the Minister, though I have such intentions in mind, I will give my thoughts no tongue for any unproportional thought is act. You cannot achieve success with 'machoism' instead of thinking through jaw jaw.

If i were the Minister, though I have such intentions in mind, I will give my thoughts no tongue for any unproportional thought is act. You cannot achieve success with 'machoism' instead of thinking through jaw jaw.
Toffey 8 years ago

He may have some good thoughts but clearly he has already started failing with some of his recent assertions. He seems too raw and unpolished to me.

He may have some good thoughts but clearly he has already started failing with some of his recent assertions. He seems too raw and unpolished to me.
jato bibio 8 years ago

Only fools declare their intentions even before a situation arises. Every situation needs to be seen as unique. Stereotyping will bring this man down

Only fools declare their intentions even before a situation arises. Every situation needs to be seen as unique. Stereotyping will bring this man down
adanko 8 years ago

NOT BUGABUGA BULL DOZING TACTICS OTHERWISE YOU WILL FAIL.!!!

NOT BUGABUGA BULL DOZING TACTICS OTHERWISE YOU WILL FAIL.!!!
Yaw 8 years ago

Thank you. What have they achieved for Ghana.

Thank you. What have they achieved for Ghana.
Joseph Ankamah 8 years ago

David Beckham struggled to get his 100th cap for England. Our players are overrated yet there is nothing to show for their arrogance. I hope he survives. if u wont play ship out.

David Beckham struggled to get his 100th cap for England. Our players are overrated yet there is nothing to show for their arrogance. I hope he survives. if u wont play ship out.
EKOW PHOBIA 8 years ago

Welcome to your new post Mr Minister. It is good to hear all these new plans. But I suggest you keep them to your chest as some of the fanfare and headlines are becoming more harm than good. Just execute them when the time ...
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Welcome to your new post Mr Minister. It is good to hear all these new plans. But I suggest you keep them to your chest as some of the fanfare and headlines are becoming more harm than good. Just execute them when the time comes and you see it fit and proper!
Happiness Mawulitegbe 8 years ago

Mr. Big Mouth Sports Minister,You have failed as a minister of Sports from Day 1. May you not be named the Worst sports minister ever

Mr. Big Mouth Sports Minister,You have failed as a minister of Sports from Day 1. May you not be named the Worst sports minister ever
SasabonsaWill never wise up 8 years ago

This wide-mouth so-called minister is clueless about his job. He should count the number of sports ministers within the few years, they do not last long. Will this minister be happy if he denied his per diem if he travels abr ...
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This wide-mouth so-called minister is clueless about his job. He should count the number of sports ministers within the few years, they do not last long. Will this minister be happy if he denied his per diem if he travels abroad? Talk is cheap; let us see results.
Amen 8 years ago

NII strategy is the way not tactical decisions. Begging is tactical logic is strategy

NII strategy is the way not tactical decisions. Begging is tactical logic is strategy
Bansi 8 years ago

This guy get liver!,,, God bless u

This guy get liver!,,, God bless u
peace maker in boayini 8 years ago

then it means that Ghana will never even qualify for any major tournament. or they can accept to play and betray the nation .you think you are wise.

then it means that Ghana will never even qualify for any major tournament. or they can accept to play and betray the nation .you think you are wise.
Ataa Kanfla 8 years ago

Betray the country? They will soon realise that they have cut their own noses to spite their faces. Yes, players should be made to beg to play for the country.

Betray the country? They will soon realise that they have cut their own noses to spite their faces. Yes, players should be made to beg to play for the country.
Armstrong 8 years ago

You would be the best minister if you can do that.But becareful of incompetent, sikadicious and nation money stealer,that thief.

You would be the best minister if you can do that.But becareful of incompetent, sikadicious and nation money stealer,that thief.
Kumnipa 8 years ago

The talking is too much mr. minister because every serious person will keep such statement to him/herself.

The talking is too much mr. minister because every serious person will keep such statement to him/herself.
KWASHIE ADJAH 8 years ago

WITH THIS ARROGANT MINDSET, LANTE HAS ALREADY FAILED. HE MIGHT AS WELL PACK HIS BAGS AND RESIGN AS SPORTS MINISTER. THESE ARE PROFESSIONALS AND ARE DUE THE GOOD MONEY TO PERFORM FOR THE GOOD NAME OF GHANA. EVEN JIHADI JOHN MA ...
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WITH THIS ARROGANT MINDSET, LANTE HAS ALREADY FAILED. HE MIGHT AS WELL PACK HIS BAGS AND RESIGN AS SPORTS MINISTER. THESE ARE PROFESSIONALS AND ARE DUE THE GOOD MONEY TO PERFORM FOR THE GOOD NAME OF GHANA. EVEN JIHADI JOHN MAHAMA WANTS A GOOD NAME, SO HE SPENT MILLIONS OF PUBLIC MONEY TO BRAND BUSES. HOW MUCH MORE THE BLACKSTARS ADVERTISING GHANA TO THE WHOLE WORLD THROUGH FOOTBALL????????
NII-BI 8 years ago

Nii Lantey, i think you should be a little bit smart enough to reserves some of your comments .
The more you speak, the more you sound foolish and and like unwise person .
Some of us knows what you are capable of doing .
S ...
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Nii Lantey, i think you should be a little bit smart enough to reserves some of your comments .
The more you speak, the more you sound foolish and and like unwise person .
Some of us knows what you are capable of doing .
So please try hard and learn something here if only you are reading my comment.
save ghana 8 years ago

talk is cheap. kwasi nyantakyi bole Naa II sikadie Basabasa and saanie "Dollar" are waiting for you

talk is cheap. kwasi nyantakyi bole Naa II sikadie Basabasa and saanie "Dollar" are waiting for you
Nana Kojo Bedu 8 years ago

Spot on M r Minister. Well said indeed! Remember what Steve Bruce said when he recruited Asamoah Gyan for Sunderland? He said, and I quote "This is a guy who has character. He misses a penalty, dusts himself up , takes an ...
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Spot on M r Minister. Well said indeed! Remember what Steve Bruce said when he recruited Asamoah Gyan for Sunderland? He said, and I quote "This is a guy who has character. He misses a penalty, dusts himself up , takes another one, and he scores. This is in reference to our 2010 World cup match against Uruguay. If you do well in Continental or World cup matches, your stock swells. You get all the lucrative contracts. Does Ghana benefit in tbe huge sms you earn? Absolutely not! So I agree with you Mr M inister, anyone who does not want to play because of bonus issues can pack up and go. We can drop to 200 in the world rankings - who cares!!
Sly 8 years ago

I beginning to like this man.

I beginning to like this man.
Sly 8 years ago

Sorry I'm beginning to like this man

Sorry I'm beginning to like this man
Jonas 8 years ago

Nyantekyi tribal Cronies will not like him

Nyantekyi tribal Cronies will not like him
Kwame 8 years ago

Seems like we have another person with yesterday mind being shoved in to manage present day problems.
Ghana, always compounding the problem with no desire for a solution in sight.

Seems like we have another person with yesterday mind being shoved in to manage present day problems.
Ghana, always compounding the problem with no desire for a solution in sight.
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY. NPP JIMIFUO KUO 8 years ago

Be careful about that ministry. It has been the bane of many ministers.

Deal with the mafia within that ministry but be tactical and reasonable with the Black Star players. They play for the country, you don't.

Be careful about that ministry. It has been the bane of many ministers.

Deal with the mafia within that ministry but be tactical and reasonable with the Black Star players. They play for the country, you don't.
K Manu 8 years ago

Seasoned Politicians don't talk like this. Right from the onset you want to create enmity between your good self and the playing body.

Seasoned Politicians don't talk like this. Right from the onset you want to create enmity between your good self and the playing body.
Jamiu 8 years ago

Nii, you talk too much. You are arrogant and boastful. Do you envy the players? If they all refuse to play then go and bring your children to play. Don't come and destroy the Black Stars. We need to qualify for both the AFCON ...
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Nii, you talk too much. You are arrogant and boastful. Do you envy the players? If they all refuse to play then go and bring your children to play. Don't come and destroy the Black Stars. We need to qualify for both the AFCON and World Cup. You, have you reduced or stopped taking your own salary and allowances? If there's no money, who caused it? You and your NDC people have stolen all the money and now you want to deny the players their money. Thieves!
Gonzalez 8 years ago

Mr ministe I think u are setting ur own trap. Be careful with what u say. Don't forget the footballers are doing their job and they have to be rewarded for what they deserved. Since u are also serving Ghana why don't u forgo ...
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Mr ministe I think u are setting ur own trap. Be careful with what u say. Don't forget the footballers are doing their job and they have to be rewarded for what they deserved. Since u are also serving Ghana why don't u forgo ur monthly salary
Ghanaba 8 years ago

All our sports ministers think Black Stars is the only sport in the country. Very sad!!

All our sports ministers think Black Stars is the only sport in the country. Very sad!!
Kojo 8 years ago

This guy is just silly. is this what you call negotiation and is this the best person Mahama has? God help us.

This guy is just silly. is this what you call negotiation and is this the best person Mahama has? God help us.
Kojo 8 years ago

Why dont you start by giving up your salary. house and the cars they give you,then you can spew this dictator attitude you have.

Why dont you start by giving up your salary. house and the cars they give you,then you can spew this dictator attitude you have.
Paa Joe 8 years ago

RIGHT WORDS.GHANA CANNOT CONTINUE TO TOLERATE THE SO CALLED PROUD PLAYERS.

PLAYERS IN THE NORTH DO DISCUSS THEIR BONUSES BEHIND CLOSED DOORS WITH THEIR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS.

ITS ONLY GHANA AND THE THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES ...
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RIGHT WORDS.GHANA CANNOT CONTINUE TO TOLERATE THE SO CALLED PROUD PLAYERS.

PLAYERS IN THE NORTH DO DISCUSS THEIR BONUSES BEHIND CLOSED DOORS WITH THEIR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONS.

ITS ONLY GHANA AND THE THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES THAT CONTINUES TO DISGRACE THEIR NATIONS.

UNLESS DISCIPLINE IS ENFORCED ON THESE PLAYERS, WHO BECAME LUCKY TO BE SELECTED FOR THE NATIONAL TEAM AND TO GAIN FOREIGN RECOGNITION KNOW; WHERE THEY WERE BEFORE,THEY WILL ONLY CONTINUE TO DESTROY THE IMAGE OF THE NATIONAL TEAM.

IT IS GHANA FOOTBALL AUTHORITIES GET TOUGH ON THESE NOISY PLAYERS, WHO ARE LUCKY TO BE MADE FAMOUS BY THE GHANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.

BEING INVITED TO FOOTBALL CAMPS SHOULD NOT BE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY THEIR DISOBEDIANCE TO THE NATION.

OTHERWISE,THEY NEED NOT TO BE THERE AT ALL.

FOOTBALL IS ABOUT DISCIPLINE AND NOT ABUSE OF THE SPIRIT OF SPORT.
Big J 8 years ago

better. it make sense now.

better. it make sense now.
Kwame 8 years ago

Gov't should take over GFA and investigate all the injustices.

Gov't should take over GFA and investigate all the injustices.
Yeboah 8 years ago

Mr Sports Minister is very stupid. No I think he is an idiot. I don't know why some Ghanaians are so daft that they don't see the nonsense he is talking about. Hon. Sports Minister I have questions for you.
(1) Are you a Ful ...
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Mr Sports Minister is very stupid. No I think he is an idiot. I don't know why some Ghanaians are so daft that they don't see the nonsense he is talking about. Hon. Sports Minister I have questions for you.
(1) Are you a Full Time Politician?
(2) Are you being paid Salary and fringe benefits as a Sports Minister? And if you are paid and you use Government Assign Vehicle for your duty calls then you are a very stupid minister to be enjoying from the hard earned tax payer's money just for only signing sports documents when the Black Stars Players risk their lives on the field dieing for the nation. Haven't you heard of football players died on the field while playing for their nations?
(3) Are you aware Black Stars players like Anan, Akamiko, Warris, Kwadwo Asamoah to mention few have suffered set backs in their respective teams due to injuries they incured while serving their country?
Look if you the sports minister, Nyametakyi, Sanni Diarra and the entire Sports Ministry and the GFA , the Black Stars Management Team, the Coach and his Technical Team wouldn't be paid salaries and bonuses then you would be making sense if not you better shut up your mouth and train your family to play for the nation free.
Sarskoberta 8 years ago

Gyan and his troops have no axe to grind
In that, try as they have tried, as many goals he has scored for the team, as more 'cash' he has earned, the fame and all that, Gyan and his men lacks the appropriate smile to smile. ...
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Gyan and his troops have no axe to grind
In that, try as they have tried, as many goals he has scored for the team, as more 'cash' he has earned, the fame and all that, Gyan and his men lacks the appropriate smile to smile. They lack the impetus/leverage to demand for more money from the taxpayer.
In other words, since they have not won any 'kuruwa', I mean, a simple 'Bonsua' which is nothing but a symbol of power and success, it would be in appropriate, improper and uncalled for on their part to dictate to the taxpayer in the demand of bonuses on their own terms.

Otherwise, the taxpayer shall always be the loser.
It is commonly said that, 'Common sense does dictate to the commoner thus: "He who much is spent, much is expected"
Honourable Gyan, where is your beef in this connection?

Consequently, the players know and acknowledges the gains for representing one's own country. They would have loved to do this honour for free, save that, the officials
(quote and quote, KN and his cohorts)who gather around the team in the name of management/handlers, are the bone of contention.
They are the 'Loot and Share Company who only thrives on the bonuses due to the GBS. Little or less bonus move by the minister shall see KN and his junta cry wolf and blood.

With the insurrection going on in and around these men, spearheaded by KN i.e. "at3mdidie, duabO and mpaebO bOne", Nyantakyi and his men are still stuck with the insults and the defamation, it is so unfathomable as to why they still hung on to power.
This therefore pre-suggest to the taxpayer that "there is sweet honey" in the GFA, the essence why KN maintains the "Me nnkoe3 a, obi mma" fallacy.
But know that: "Ade3d3 bekum Kwasea"
Is Hon. Vander threading on a dangerous ground?
Beats Me.

I won't 'BEG' Black Stars players over bonus - Sports Minister

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