Dede not perturbed by AFCON snub

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nero 11 years ago

u ve gotten what u want so u are not perturbed by the snub!like father like son.Ghana ghana do without the Ayew's

u ve gotten what u want so u are not perturbed by the snub!like father like son.Ghana ghana do without the Ayew's
YESman 11 years ago

There have been rumours in the local media that there’s a grand conspiracy to prevent the Ayews from partaking in the tournament and with the surprise omission of Jordan Ayew from the squad, Andre’s exclusion was inevitab ...
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There have been rumours in the local media that there’s a grand conspiracy to prevent the Ayews from partaking in the tournament and with the surprise omission of Jordan Ayew from the squad, Andre’s exclusion was inevitable.

Let's respect our local coaches, please !
GA MAN 11 years ago

DEDE has nothing to loose in this tournament.i pray that Ghana should exit early in afcon.but i must tell you ashantis guys that your HATES of northerners will rather bless them in the name of God.BASTARDS....

DEDE has nothing to loose in this tournament.i pray that Ghana should exit early in afcon.but i must tell you ashantis guys that your HATES of northerners will rather bless them in the name of God.BASTARDS....
SHADY BLUE niagara falls, ontario 11 years ago

GO TO ASHANTI REGION AND FIND OUT HOW MANY NORTHERNERS LIVE THERE. U PRAY THAT GH EXITS AFCON EARLY? SHAME ON YOU. THE GOD WHO BLESSES N LOOKS AFTER ALL GHFUO WILL MAKE SURE U ARE SHAMED. FOOL

GO TO ASHANTI REGION AND FIND OUT HOW MANY NORTHERNERS LIVE THERE. U PRAY THAT GH EXITS AFCON EARLY? SHAME ON YOU. THE GOD WHO BLESSES N LOOKS AFTER ALL GHFUO WILL MAKE SURE U ARE SHAMED. FOOL
EAF 11 years ago

Some Ghanaians are extremely ignorant and hateful of the Ashantis. The ashantis are the most hospitable people in the whole Ghana. Stupid fool, go and ask the people from other tribes that live in Ashanti. Do you even know th ...
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Some Ghanaians are extremely ignorant and hateful of the Ashantis. The ashantis are the most hospitable people in the whole Ghana. Stupid fool, go and ask the people from other tribes that live in Ashanti. Do you even know the beginnings of Abedi Pele? It was a full-fledged Ashanti man S.K. Mainoo from Kumasi who took care of Abedi Pele from his teenage years until this man died. Nyantakyi is an Ashanti of Northern extraction, you sucker, if you don't know. Your hatred for the Ashantis wil always turn into their blessings.
POW, Walewale Naaba ba 11 years ago

Akwasi Appiah took his time to explain things to Dede's understanding b'4 coming out with his exclusion. There's no rift anywhere. Why is it that such issues rare their ugly heads each time Ghana has a major competition? Guys ...
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Akwasi Appiah took his time to explain things to Dede's understanding b'4 coming out with his exclusion. There's no rift anywhere. Why is it that such issues rare their ugly heads each time Ghana has a major competition? Guys let's grow up from these irrelevant "hear says" and guessing games. It divides us guys.
sidder 11 years ago

first it was muntari...ok he's half fit,then jordan....no proper explanations,and now the young maestro himself......what???im afraid ghana will regret this.hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

first it was muntari...ok he's half fit,then jordan....no proper explanations,and now the young maestro himself......what???im afraid ghana will regret this.hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
SAY IT LOUD 11 years ago

I only pray we make it out of the group stages. How can dede be excluded? We all want GH to succeed, but dede's exclusion is somewhat a concern. I hope the same people who are praising AA for the decision will not come back h ...
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I only pray we make it out of the group stages. How can dede be excluded? We all want GH to succeed, but dede's exclusion is somewhat a concern. I hope the same people who are praising AA for the decision will not come back here to crucify him if things do not turn out well @ the AFCON. May God help us!!!
Pasasa 11 years ago

I believe everyone in camp has an excuse but they learned to excuse their excuses. God knows all intentions.

I believe everyone in camp has an excuse but they learned to excuse their excuses. God knows all intentions.
Twum Barimah 11 years ago

With Ayew not playing I do not think I'll watch the Ghana-AFCON Game.I am sorely disappointed in the Coach; is there any way to turn things around?
This young man is tactful, brave, sacrificial and consummately skillful.
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With Ayew not playing I do not think I'll watch the Ghana-AFCON Game.I am sorely disappointed in the Coach; is there any way to turn things around?
This young man is tactful, brave, sacrificial and consummately skillful.
I will miss both Ayews to tears!
kwaku gyan 11 years ago

You are right my brother.Look when he didn't play against Uruguay in the last world cup look what happened to us.

You are right my brother.Look when he didn't play against Uruguay in the last world cup look what happened to us.
Braa Akumah 11 years ago

This Kwesi Appiah-Abedi Pele captaincy rift is trancending onto Abedi's Children, Kwesi should better watch out!!! cos it looks like he has designed a grand scheme to phase out those two guys!!!!He lie bad, the truth will ...
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This Kwesi Appiah-Abedi Pele captaincy rift is trancending onto Abedi's Children, Kwesi should better watch out!!! cos it looks like he has designed a grand scheme to phase out those two guys!!!!He lie bad, the truth will come out definitely We ghanaian soccer fans are no fuuls.
MC, K'Bu 11 years ago

Braa Akumah, why should this old stuff feature in today's world? You are feeding those who are pushing this to happen by your comments.... Who benefits when we still hold onto the past? We need to move forward and not be look ...
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Braa Akumah, why should this old stuff feature in today's world? You are feeding those who are pushing this to happen by your comments.... Who benefits when we still hold onto the past? We need to move forward and not be looking back all the time to pay people back! After all God knows the reason why He puts our eyes infront and not at the back of our heads... That is what our fore-fathers did and African did not see much progress. For Christ sake we are living in a new era and why should I fight a war that happened ages ago that do not benefit me if I hold on it? You see gone are the days that we are prevented to marry some one from the North or South due to ignorance and foolish prejudice.. We need to STOP this and argue on merit. Wasn't Dede invited? He was!! So where is this crap coming from of phasing him or the two out? We should not give amunitions to anyone who seeks to sow seeds of discords amongst us...This is an old tactics that the colonian masters used to conquer and divide Africa and we are still playing with that? Let us wise UP!!!
Kenneth Osei-Afriyie 11 years ago

Brother Mc. you have got a truly discerning mind. You are also a true patriot. Football and our national teams, in particular the fortunes of the Black Stars, are the main sources of unity and national identity amongst Ghanai ...
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Brother Mc. you have got a truly discerning mind. You are also a true patriot. Football and our national teams, in particular the fortunes of the Black Stars, are the main sources of unity and national identity amongst Ghanaians. More especially so given that we are still licking our wounds from a political event which has divided and continue to divide the good people of Ghana. So it is very unfortunate that the narrow minded tribalists are trying to bring their bigotry into what in all respects is the uniting force for our dear country. How I wish we had more Ghanaians with your mentality. Our beloved country would have seen itself march confidently forward towards progress and development. Bravos.
POW, Walewale Naaba ba 11 years ago

Who first called Jordan to the Black Stars? Was it not this same Akwasi Appiah? What did Ghanaians say when Jordan was first invited? Check for the records. In our match against Sudan on october the 10th 2010 aka 10/10/10 at ...
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Who first called Jordan to the Black Stars? Was it not this same Akwasi Appiah? What did Ghanaians say when Jordan was first invited? Check for the records. In our match against Sudan on october the 10th 2010 aka 10/10/10 at the Kumasi stadium before speaking trash. Some of you guys live abroad but are yet to be imparted with the on going civilization movement. You live abroad just like you came from your "kwabenaposo" village. How the hell can you create or imagine such a vain thing? Stop idioting about and seek knowledge. Mtcheeeeeewwwwwww.
KojoLee/MRAA@WalatuAfcon 11 years ago

By Ameenu Shardow

Andre Ayew will be subjected to a late fitness test ahead of Olympique Marseille’s game against Sochaux on Sunday.

The 23-year-old is nursing a hamstring injury sustained during last week’s trainin ...
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By Ameenu Shardow

Andre Ayew will be subjected to a late fitness test ahead of Olympique Marseille’s game against Sochaux on Sunday.

The 23-year-old is nursing a hamstring injury sustained during last week’s training with his club.

The injury which was expected to keep Ayew out for five days saw him fail to make the Ghana squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

He rejoined his Marseille teammates at their training camp in Morocco on Monday night and is said to be making a remarkable progress with his recovery.

The son of Ghana legend Abedi Pele has already started light training and will be critically assessed a day before Marseille’s trip to Sochaux.

“We must treat his (Ayew) injury as he continues to work alongside the medical team,” Marseille coach Elie Baup says.

“Every day provides an additional element. Saturday we’ll see how it is for Sochaux, we cannot say today. ”

Ayew’s recovery will provide a massive boost to Marsielle’s title ambitions as they are tied on 38 points with PSG and Olympique Lyon at the top of the French Ligue 1.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

Braa Akumah, the coach has given all players a date to report to camp. Dede's was extended, meaning, enough time was given to him to report which the player failed to do so. The rule that was placed on all the players was th ...
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Braa Akumah, the coach has given all players a date to report to camp. Dede's was extended, meaning, enough time was given to him to report which the player failed to do so. The rule that was placed on all the players was that when one is not fit, he wouldn't be allowed to participate in the tournament. Yahaya Mohammed was affected by this same rule. Andrea sent a message to the GFA which the coach is part of it, that he is hurt and it is the reason of his delay to camp. Now, with all these rules, an extension given to Dede, what do you want the coach to do in this case? How is the coach going to benefit by taking an unfit player to such a physically drained tournament? What result are you expecting the team to come out with when taking such players?

Don't forget, the coach was an assistant coach when 2006 and 2008 his bosses, Duya and Leroy took the same decision you want Appiah to take today. Stephine Appiah was taken to the 2006 AFCON when he wasn't fully fit. The result was bad. Habib Mohammed and couple of players were taken to the 2008 AFCON. That too didn't go well.

Is the coach not a human being? Doesn't he think to change his decisions from the decision that didn't help his two bosses? If 2006 and 2008 such decision didn't help us then, what makes you think it will help us now?
koo frank 11 years ago

God bless u for speaking ur mind but it seems u don't understand what it is to be disciplined. No one is above the law. Let's for abide by the law and country will change and become great. Do you think their inclusion will ma ...
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God bless u for speaking ur mind but it seems u don't understand what it is to be disciplined. No one is above the law. Let's for abide by the law and country will change and become great. Do you think their inclusion will make any difference? Pls be patrotic for ur country.
Abdul 11 years ago

No one is trying to paints the ayews a bad image, Dede was upset because he was brother Jordan was ommited from squad..the Ayews should know that is National team and not Nania Fc..anyone can be dropped for another person..so ...
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No one is trying to paints the ayews a bad image, Dede was upset because he was brother Jordan was ommited from squad..the Ayews should know that is National team and not Nania Fc..anyone can be dropped for another person..someone was dropped for you Dede in 2008,so he should shup his mouth up
Yab Yab 11 years ago

We will miss him but for the sake of discipline I agree with the coach. Rules are made for all the players not a select few. If he had been dropped after following all the rules then some of us would cry foul. The FA is doing ...
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We will miss him but for the sake of discipline I agree with the coach. Rules are made for all the players not a select few. If he had been dropped after following all the rules then some of us would cry foul. The FA is doing a good job. Go ahead guys.
Tony Berko 11 years ago

I think G F A did not handle the situation fairly,they intend to destroy the hardworking player Ghana in recent times.

I think G F A did not handle the situation fairly,they intend to destroy the hardworking player Ghana in recent times.
SHADY BLUE niagara falls, ontario 11 years ago

it seems the player is unperturbed about the situation as he feels he had a genuine case to report to camp late as a result of his injury.

YOU CAN TAKE THE HORSE TO THE WATER BUT U CANT FORCE THE HORSE TO SUCK
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it seems the player is unperturbed about the situation as he feels he had a genuine case to report to camp late as a result of his injury.

YOU CAN TAKE THE HORSE TO THE WATER BUT U CANT FORCE THE HORSE TO SUCK
HW3, EVEN IF DEDEWASNT INJURED. IT IS EVIDENT DEEP DOWN IN HIS HEART THAT HE WASNT TOO KEEN WITH THIS AFCON TOURNAMNT. THEREFORE, TAKING HIM THERE AGAINST HIS WILL WOULD HAVE BEEN PROBLEMATIC FROM THE START.....

JORDAN DIDNT DESERVE TO GO TO AFCON 2012, NOR IS HE MERITED TO HAVE GONE IN 2013. 4 GOALS IN 17 APPEARANCES IN 2012/2013 IS VERY APPALLING. JORDAN IS NOT EVEN IN THE TOP 20 STRIKERS IN THE FRENCH LEAGUE ONE. THEREFORE, IF WE WANT THE BEST FOR GBSTARS, WHY INVITE JORDAN?

DEDE SHOULD JUST MAKE PEACE AND GIVE HIS SUPPORT TO THE TEAM TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS. THESE SO CALLED EVIL PPL AT THE FA HELL BENT ON CAUSING DIVISIONS AMONGST PLAYERS BCOS OF MONEY OR PERSONAL ACCOLADES SHOULD BE SET STRAIGHT OR FIRED.
Obibini 11 years ago

I think its irresponsible journalism like this that affect our relationships in ghana(politics, tribalism, football etc) . What is the evidence that the Ayews are being targeted? Jordan is not the best striker we have. In spi ...
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I think its irresponsible journalism like this that affect our relationships in ghana(politics, tribalism, football etc) . What is the evidence that the Ayews are being targeted? Jordan is not the best striker we have. In spite of his doing well in the frech league he has failed t impress in a ghana shirt, the same way oduro and waris failed to impress. of all its jordan who has been given more chances so why the bruhaha? Now about Ayew which coach would tolerate this nonsense? you snub all the technical team and youre asked to apologise and you dont, until youre given publicity and a formal warning! Then we invite you to camp, you are released by your club and you insist you cannot make it until last day! which coach would take this? Would he have done this had a white coach invited him? Guys we now have our own coach and we have to respect him and support him. we all know how much of a useless coach plavi was and appiah is 10 times better! He has identified a host of new players and we have a great future ahead of us. lets support our own and stop using cheap journalism to divide us. Lets not make any tribalism issue about this. Ghana is a blessed country, inspite of our differences we tolerate each other. lets not spoil what we have!!
Kenneth Osei-Afriyie 11 years ago

You are perfectly right my brother. And I am sorry to say this. This 90 mins.appears to have in mind readers of low education and those who are unable to analyse what is valid or true. No wonder all they publish are photogra ...
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You are perfectly right my brother. And I am sorry to say this. This 90 mins.appears to have in mind readers of low education and those who are unable to analyse what is valid or true. No wonder all they publish are photographs. There no are proper news stories. So any spurious item is a fair game for publication to dupe readers of their hard earned money. This is disgraceful journalism.
JT 11 years ago

I woundnt have make a comment but,with this i just want to agree Obinini opinion he shared,there are millions of northern in Ashanti,dede shld learn to respect in the game of football,if ur bro was not selected,it does not me ...
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I woundnt have make a comment but,with this i just want to agree Obinini opinion he shared,there are millions of northern in Ashanti,dede shld learn to respect in the game of football,if ur bro was not selected,it does not mean u shld eliminate urselve,anyway i wish the stars the best.....
classmate 11 years ago

fuck you kwesi appiah

fuck you kwesi appiah
Atuahene-Otchere 11 years ago

Did you read today's sports news. Dede is seriously warming up to play for his club side Olympic Marsalle. He did not want to play for Ghana period! He said that if his brother is not included in the list he will not play. ...
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Did you read today's sports news. Dede is seriously warming up to play for his club side Olympic Marsalle. He did not want to play for Ghana period! He said that if his brother is not included in the list he will not play. And all his antics has proved that he is not ready to play so stop blaming the coach. Even without Essien Black Stars did better during the last world cup. Dede is indispensable.
KOFI DEI 11 years ago

the guys never said anything of that sort.

the guys never said anything of that sort.
SAY IT LOUD 11 years ago

So you want him to sit @ home and lament because of B Stars? He has to get back to work and help his club. Obi npeaa obi pe. hahahaha!!! B Stars the loser, his club the winner.BTW B. Stars did better without Essien because de ...
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So you want him to sit @ home and lament because of B Stars? He has to get back to work and help his club. Obi npeaa obi pe. hahahaha!!! B Stars the loser, his club the winner.BTW B. Stars did better without Essien because dede was key in that success. May God help us!!
SAY IT LOUD 11 years ago

Yes, Black Stars did well without Essien, now let's see what they can do without Dede. Keeping fingers crossed!! May God help us!

Yes, Black Stars did well without Essien, now let's see what they can do without Dede. Keeping fingers crossed!! May God help us!
MANGOMAN 11 years ago

IF AYEW DO NOT CARE WHO CARES, THIS ARTICLE IS NOT NECESSARY IN THE FIRST PLACE, AYEW CHECK YOUR EGO ELSE YOU CAN ACHIEVE EVERYTHING HUMANLY POSSIBLE BUT WHEN YOUR PEOPLE DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU IT CAN REALLY BE SAD

IF AYEW DO NOT CARE WHO CARES, THIS ARTICLE IS NOT NECESSARY IN THE FIRST PLACE, AYEW CHECK YOUR EGO ELSE YOU CAN ACHIEVE EVERYTHING HUMANLY POSSIBLE BUT WHEN YOUR PEOPLE DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU IT CAN REALLY BE SAD
The Realist, USA 11 years ago

From whereever you may be please join us in prayer for an early exit of the Black Stars at AFCON. A group of us will gather in a prayer circle in Los Angeles on the 19th and 20th to pray for defeat of the Black Stars at the A ...
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From whereever you may be please join us in prayer for an early exit of the Black Stars at AFCON. A group of us will gather in a prayer circle in Los Angeles on the 19th and 20th to pray for defeat of the Black Stars at the AFCON tournament.

We are true Ghana patriots who believe that the current atmosphere in Ghana, which breeds hatred and tribalism in sports and politics, are not good for the nation.

We believe an early exit for the much-beloved Black Stars will open people eyes and start the healing process regarding the real cause of our problem, which is picking bad and selfish people for key leadership positions.

Please pray for defeat so that we take one step backward to jump two, three,four steps forward.
John,Tema 11 years ago

DONT WORRY MY DEAR WE'RE BEHIND U.

DONT WORRY MY DEAR WE'RE BEHIND U.
Double Cross Bone 11 years ago

It will be recalled that Abedi Pele the father of Dede once had a fracas with Akwesi Appiah when Abedi lobbied for the Black Stars Captaincy. Akwasi was due for captaincy because of his maturity and brillance. Out of the blue ...
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It will be recalled that Abedi Pele the father of Dede once had a fracas with Akwesi Appiah when Abedi lobbied for the Black Stars Captaincy. Akwasi was due for captaincy because of his maturity and brillance. Out of the blue, the captaincy was given to Abedi on the flimsy excuse that Akwasi could not speak French. The Ayews want to be treated like loyalists in the Black Star Team. Akwasi, let the discipline work.
Nick 11 years ago

Dede must not be bothered because God knows the best for his children. ghanaians know u are very committed.

Dede must not be bothered because God knows the best for his children. ghanaians know u are very committed.
Papaye 11 years ago

Black Star can never win the AFCON.The coach is been controlled.

Black Star can never win the AFCON.The coach is been controlled.
STAPH-PHILADELPHIA 11 years ago

Following the developments on Dede's exclusion, I want to believe Dede is not sure of shining this time around at AFCON. The injury in question is not one that should have made him ask for those days and even failing to be pr ...
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Following the developments on Dede's exclusion, I want to believe Dede is not sure of shining this time around at AFCON. The injury in question is not one that should have made him ask for those days and even failing to be present after extension giving; a special treatment given him. He just wanted to be with the club and successfuly wove himself in the calculated absentee scheme of the club. Now he is in Morroco to play for the club after their camping. I don't know what he is scared of but I think it has to do with the massive eye on Atsu, Kwadjo Asamoah, Gyan and the few whizkids that might overshadow him. Remember he does not want to be substituted.
Mensah 11 years ago

To me it's an issue back in the early 90's when the skipper of the Team (Abedi pele) arrived late for a crucial match and so the management gave the arm band to then deputy skipper(kwasi appiah),but some few hours prior to th ...
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To me it's an issue back in the early 90's when the skipper of the Team (Abedi pele) arrived late for a crucial match and so the management gave the arm band to then deputy skipper(kwasi appiah),but some few hours prior to the start of the match,Abedi arrived and the arm band was taken from (kwasi Appiah)who is now the head coach of the Black Stars.I strongly feel that scenario did not go down well with kawsi Appiah and some kind of ill-feeling towards the Ayews is been harbhoured by the Black Stars coach up to date....please don't get me wrong, i am not a fun of the Ayews,just an ordinary Ghanaian leaving Overseas expressing my views about the situation.
Good luck....BLACK STARS.
Whatever 11 years ago

I have no difficulty with Dede because he's in a difficult situation psychologically with the exlcution Jordan but the coach has taking the right decision

I have no difficulty with Dede because he's in a difficult situation psychologically with the exlcution Jordan but the coach has taking the right decision
SAS 11 years ago

gave Dede an extension of two days and the boy says he is nursing an injury,and that day Dede isreporting is the day he shd submit his final 23, we are not treating the handlers well, Bs will do well this time b'cos of this d ...
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gave Dede an extension of two days and the boy says he is nursing an injury,and that day Dede isreporting is the day he shd submit his final 23, we are not treating the handlers well, Bs will do well this time b'cos of this decision and know that discipline must be eschew.
frank 11 years ago

cant people reason? which coach in the world will give you so much time after the stipulated time had elapsed if he wants to kick you out. he would have done so the very last day you failed to report to camp. please give the ...
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cant people reason? which coach in the world will give you so much time after the stipulated time had elapsed if he wants to kick you out. he would have done so the very last day you failed to report to camp. please give the coach a break!!!!!!!

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