Gyan hails Wakaso's confidence from the spot

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MC, K'Bu 11 years ago

Hmmm, Aasamoah Djan!!! you better up your game and be focused!You are wearing the captain's band and that means you should command respect and lead by example by dying for your team members and not be that sluggish on the fie ...
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Hmmm, Aasamoah Djan!!! you better up your game and be focused!You are wearing the captain's band and that means you should command respect and lead by example by dying for your team members and not be that sluggish on the field of play. I wish you well and welcome Wakaso!
The Stallion 11 years ago

I have always feared when a left-footer moves in to take a penalty kick -- even if it is Barcelona's Messi.
The best penalty-taker in the whole world is Lampard -- that's indisputable.

I have always feared when a left-footer moves in to take a penalty kick -- even if it is Barcelona's Messi.
The best penalty-taker in the whole world is Lampard -- that's indisputable.
MIDAS TOUCH 11 years ago

Left footers are very deadly when it comes to penalties, goal keepers do not always catch theirs, when they loose penalties, they either play it over or hit the goal post, goal keepers rarely save their balls, they are very d ...
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Left footers are very deadly when it comes to penalties, goal keepers do not always catch theirs, when they loose penalties, they either play it over or hit the goal post, goal keepers rarely save their balls, they are very deadly, most of the World's greatest footballers are left footers
Maradona, Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Abedi Pele, Kalusha Bwalya, Messi, Roben, Van Pirsie, David Silva, Giggs, Hulk, Cassilas, Maldini the list is endless, you can add yourssss
The Stallion 11 years ago

Are you sure? I thought it's the other way round.

Are you sure? I thought it's the other way round.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

It looks like we will be meeting Nigeria in the Semi-final stage if the score stays as it is now and Nigeria and Ghana go through to the semis. It will be fireworks

It looks like we will be meeting Nigeria in the Semi-final stage if the score stays as it is now and Nigeria and Ghana go through to the semis. It will be fireworks
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

Everything has changed now for Group "C". It is every one's game now

Everything has changed now for Group "C". It is every one's game now
There Is 11 years ago

You are absolutle right,and I surpport your motion and more greass to your elbow.

You are absolutle right,and I surpport your motion and more greass to your elbow.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

Folks, have you people realized that when a penalty is awarded to an opponent of Zambia, the result comes to be zero. I mean, none of Zambian's opponents has been able to score its penalty against Zambia. We had one against t ...
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Folks, have you people realized that when a penalty is awarded to an opponent of Zambia, the result comes to be zero. I mean, none of Zambian's opponents has been able to score its penalty against Zambia. We had one against them during the semi-final match in 2012 AFCON, and Gyan couldn't score. Ivory Coast had one during the final match last year and Drogba couldn't score. Four days ago, Ethiopia had one against them and that too went wasted. Today, Nigeria has had one against this same team and Obi Mekel also couldn't score.

What is going on?
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

The game is exciting. Nigeria is playing attacking game but Zambia is playing with counter attack mentality.

It is looking like we may end up meeting one of these two in the semi-finals.

This is where we need scouts to ...
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The game is exciting. Nigeria is playing attacking game but Zambia is playing with counter attack mentality.

It is looking like we may end up meeting one of these two in the semi-finals.

This is where we need scouts to note the strategies from both nations in order for us to map ours strategy well to overcome theirs. We may meet any nation who will lead the group "C" nations which contains both Zambia and Nigeria in the semi finals if we sail through quarter finals.

Here is how it is arranged. The 26th and the 27th matches in the tournament are in the quarter-finals. These matches in the quarter finals, that is the winner from Group "B" vs. the 2nd placed from Group "A", is going to meet the winner from the 27th match which consists of the winner between the winner from Group "C" and the 2nd placed from Group "D". This is where the Black Starts will meet either Zambia or Nigeria in the semi-finals. We need to think ahead and begin to take notes from now and map our way through this encounter. With this, there is no spies to disguise anything but scouts to set the ball rolling.

Mali may meet Ivory Coast again for the second time in a role in the semi-finals unless they are surprised by Congo DR in the last group match which will be held in 3 days, on the 28th of January.
Rabon Zee 11 years ago

You mean they are invoking demons to help them? Whats your guess. Robert Mensah used to scare the hell out of penalty shooters. They shoot over the bar. But Lev Yashin , the greatest goalkeeper who ever lived use to smile at ...
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You mean they are invoking demons to help them? Whats your guess. Robert Mensah used to scare the hell out of penalty shooters. They shoot over the bar. But Lev Yashin , the greatest goalkeeper who ever lived use to smile at the penalty shooters. That made them nervous. He saved 120 penalties during his career. Aggrey Fynn and Addo Odamettey of Ghana never missed penalties. Addo Odamettey with hands akimbo moves to the ball, looks left and then right, then frowns his face and releases a carpet shot. Its a goooaal. These are confident penalty takers of old.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

Emenike scored for Nigeria so Nigeria 1 Zambia 0

Emenike scored for Nigeria so Nigeria 1 Zambia 0
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

Zambia has a penalty too and the Zambian goalkeeper scored for his Nation.

Zambia has a penalty too and the Zambian goalkeeper scored for his Nation.
Rabon Zee 11 years ago

Ghana will still win the cup for sure.

Ghana will still win the cup for sure.
POW, The Prince of Walewale 11 years ago

Is the keeper using so juju or he's doing something special which is preventing players from scoring from the spot? What's exactly is on your mind?

Is the keeper using so juju or he's doing something special which is preventing players from scoring from the spot? What's exactly is on your mind?
AMA 11 years ago

NEXT TIME TELL HIM NOT TO KEEP HIS HEAD DOWN ONLY TO BE RAISED AFTER KICKING THE BALL BUT INSTEAD WATCH AND STUDY THE GOAL KEEPER IF NOT HE WILL REGRET IT.

NEXT TIME TELL HIM NOT TO KEEP HIS HEAD DOWN ONLY TO BE RAISED AFTER KICKING THE BALL BUT INSTEAD WATCH AND STUDY THE GOAL KEEPER IF NOT HE WILL REGRET IT.
The Stallion 11 years ago

Most of the time, it is deadly to change your mind in the last second. That's why after making his mind, he will not like to raise his head and look at the keeper -- to change his (the penalty-taker's) mind.

Most of the time, it is deadly to change your mind in the last second. That's why after making his mind, he will not like to raise his head and look at the keeper -- to change his (the penalty-taker's) mind.
CEREBRAL 11 years ago

By using one's peripheral vision you do not need to look directly at the keeper to take a spot kick. By so doing the keeper cannot see the direction of your eyes.

By using one's peripheral vision you do not need to look directly at the keeper to take a spot kick. By so doing the keeper cannot see the direction of your eyes.
Rabon Zee 11 years ago

Several factors are involved in scoring a penalty. The primary factors are the ball ( size, material, geometry, inflation, spin), the air viscosity as the ball cruises towards the goal, type of goalposts ( two-by-four wood or ...
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Several factors are involved in scoring a penalty. The primary factors are the ball ( size, material, geometry, inflation, spin), the air viscosity as the ball cruises towards the goal, type of goalposts ( two-by-four wood or cylindrical pipes), confidence of player and goalkeeper, quality of the surface of field, angle of projection of the ball, and above all the grace of God that all the above factors work in favor of the shooter.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

Rabon Zeeeeeeee!!!! I love that! Waow, you brought viscosity in here too? lol

Rabon Zeeeeeeee!!!! I love that! Waow, you brought viscosity in here too? lol
Rabon Zee 11 years ago

By all means.

By all means.
CEREBRAL 11 years ago

Rigorous!!! LOL

Rigorous!!! LOL
POW, The Prince of Walewale 11 years ago

Folks, Wakaso's penalty kicks are scary to me. This is his 2nd kick in just about 2 weeks and I've not been impressed about both kicks. The most important thing is, he scored both goals but I hope he works harder if he's goin ...
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Folks, Wakaso's penalty kicks are scary to me. This is his 2nd kick in just about 2 weeks and I've not been impressed about both kicks. The most important thing is, he scored both goals but I hope he works harder if he's going to be the one to depend on for sometime. Having said that, he's a very good addition to the team with supered free kicks and I'm so glad our effort to have him included in the national team has not been in vain.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

POW, don't go with how impressed the young man's penalty kick is but the result. Asamoah Gyan wanted to impress the world with the penalty he took against Uruguay and it caused us that day. Gyan wanted to nail the at the corn ...
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POW, don't go with how impressed the young man's penalty kick is but the result. Asamoah Gyan wanted to impress the world with the penalty he took against Uruguay and it caused us that day. Gyan wanted to nail the at the corner of the pole and it unfortunately hit the bar. The result was a heart broken to all Africans and especially, Mother Ghana. We don't need any fancy penalty kicks but the result.
POW, The Prince of Walewale 11 years ago

Watch the replays of the 2 penalties Wakaso has taken. I'm not talking about beauty of the kick. The concern I'm raising is, a goalkeeper shouldn't be able to read which direction the ball will go during a PK shoot out. Wakas ...
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Watch the replays of the 2 penalties Wakaso has taken. I'm not talking about beauty of the kick. The concern I'm raising is, a goalkeeper shouldn't be able to read which direction the ball will go during a PK shoot out. Wakaso stands behind the ball and where he faces is where the ball goes. Do that in front of the Zambian goalkeeper and you'll be sorry. See how that goalkeeper takes his kicks. You simply can't read him. So confident, watches the keeper as he approches the ball and he doesn't twist or swing the body to give any clue. You know I like Wakaso very much and I'll love to see him excel that's why there's the need to talk to him.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

Here is what I have for you Godfather.

I think it was a good mapping from Appiah.

"In the mean time, could you enlighten us on why the Babyjet is no longer slippery, OOPS! swift on the runway?" The Professor wants to kn ...
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Here is what I have for you Godfather.

I think it was a good mapping from Appiah.

"In the mean time, could you enlighten us on why the Babyjet is no longer slippery, OOPS! swift on the runway?" The Professor wants to know.

Yes, the Babyjet is no longer slippery as you rightly stated, and I think it is because of the league he is associated with. I don't know how much money he has in his back account to retire in this early age but if he wants to advance in the profession he loves so much, he should leave there as soon as his contract is over. He is still young and can pick up the pieces to be good again in no time. He can start by getting a contract from one of the French clubs in France to build his way up again. For one can see the experience is in him but the strength and the vibe or the enthusiasm to compliment his experience is gone. It is not there anymore. I hope he gets all back because we need him to step up his game. In Niger's match, I think we should try the spectator attacker, Emmanuel Clottey, who is now left. My boy, Richy, is hurt and it is having effect on the striking department.

"Did we miss Dede and his sporadic incursions upfront?" Godfather asked.

No doubt because the way Dede put pressure on Mali last year in the Group stage match, indicated so. It is still in my memory when Dede took the ball and was playing combination with Asamoah Gyan at the right wing last year, we couldn't get any of our players to do that. Not just one occasion but several times in that match Dede took the Malian defense and worked them out! Through is attacking prowess, Mali defense couldn't contained him.

I saw that in this match but in a different way. Since there was no player in our recent squad to risk his million dollars leg by displaying such a technique at the 3/4 part of our offense, we adapted the Spanish style of play or the Barcelona style of play without Messi. In other words, the team was playing man-to-man without a single person taken the ball to the opponent. Agyeman Badu tried it but the dribbling ability was there like it was for Dede last year. Kwedwo Asamoah didn't try that at all because may be the coach has instructed them to play with each other when it gets to that part of the field. Wakaso was the one who could have played that since he was supposed to be the offensive midfield in the match. However, he did but rather concentrated on rushing on Keita every time the opponent gets that ball. It may be a strategy Coach Appiah mapped for them to follow, since the one who can do that effectively wasn't among. Therefore, yes, the team missed that quality up-front but the coach's strategy for the team covered that in a sense that we, the fans love players who can dazzle or maneuver through defenders and still come out with good result. The coach, on the other hand, focuses on only the result. Thus, the coach maps for results at the end and I will not be surprise if that was MRAA's map to play Man-to-Man to win.

"Could you beam on Solo Asante?" Godfather wants to know.

Solomon Asante is a light weight player, but very quick. To me, he will use this tournament to gain experience like Jordan did last year, and will come out great the next tournament. For the next match, though, I will love to see him start instead of Adormah for us to see how he can perform. He may surprise us with his quickness.

Like Appiah did by helping Adormah after 60th or so minutes to bring in Solomon, to me, it is the way it should go in tough matches. Adormah is faster and stronger that Solomon Asante, so for Solomon to be the stand-by player for Adormah is good.

"How about KwaraState and Dauda compared?" Sarsko's most difficult question.

I think Adam should be given the opportunity in the next match; even though, Dauda has taken Adam's position as the number keeper. High ball situations were what gave Adam problems which it is obvious Duada has been handling them easily. On the contrary, when you look at the first goal against us by Congo DR, Kwarresay could have done better than what Duada did in a sense that Kwarrasey stretches and anticipate on ground balls better than he does of high balls. Let me as you, how many dangerous ground balls Adam has saved the team from? Look back during the 2012 ACFON matches and the qualification matches. He is good when it comes to me-and-you situations. To me, I think he should be given the chance to keep the poles in this coming match against Niger. This will help him to continue working on his confidence and will benefit us to have two good goalkeepers.

I hope I answered all your questions. I will be back to hear yours.
Samirt. 11 years ago

Great in life you never look back or duel on the past.You just move on.Those who duel on the past always are doomed.Kudos to you guys just stay alert and focused and always remember no team is a walk over.No complacency or yo ...
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Great in life you never look back or duel on the past.You just move on.Those who duel on the past always are doomed.Kudos to you guys just stay alert and focused and always remember no team is a walk over.No complacency or you will be having a pitty party.All the teams are there to win that is their goal and their goal is always to beat Ghana.They know it raises their image once they beat Ghana.Ghana has 24 million coaches,players and critics.Just play ball and get us W.Every W is a W.
AFFUL 11 years ago

ASAMOA GYAN MUST BE DROPPED WE MUST TAKE RISK WITH NEW STRIKERS. HE IS NOT THE ONLY STRIKER AND PERHAPS SUBSTITUTING HIM WILL BE GOOD FOR HIM TO UP HIS GAME. JUST LIKE WHAT DAUDA HAS DONE TO KWARASEY. OR HAS THE GFA AND COC ...
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ASAMOA GYAN MUST BE DROPPED WE MUST TAKE RISK WITH NEW STRIKERS. HE IS NOT THE ONLY STRIKER AND PERHAPS SUBSTITUTING HIM WILL BE GOOD FOR HIM TO UP HIS GAME. JUST LIKE WHAT DAUDA HAS DONE TO KWARASEY. OR HAS THE GFA AND COCH TAKING THE PROVERBIAL BROWN ENVELOP TO KEEP GYAN PLAYING?
tegare 11 years ago

this is the most sensible post so far, gyan is a useless 'striker', hes a liability in the team,theres no risk getting him out, for all i care he can replaced with a goalkeeper, or any one just so we play 11 against 11.

this is the most sensible post so far, gyan is a useless 'striker', hes a liability in the team,theres no risk getting him out, for all i care he can replaced with a goalkeeper, or any one just so we play 11 against 11.
Factually Specific 11 years ago

Great tactical match. The days of beutiful soccer without goal and without winning are over. Matches are won through tactical discipline and in the Mali match the black stars were tactically brilliant. Lets play every match w ...
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Great tactical match. The days of beutiful soccer without goal and without winning are over. Matches are won through tactical discipline and in the Mali match the black stars were tactically brilliant. Lets play every match with good defending.
kanayo 11 years ago

we northerners are much proud of m.wakaso..we will pray for . and we hope that one day wakaso and black star will bring world cup home....bidup to manager ..afagia..

we northerners are much proud of m.wakaso..we will pray for . and we hope that one day wakaso and black star will bring world cup home....bidup to manager ..afagia..
Joe 11 years ago

Gyan is a big loser. He shouldn't even be on the team at all.

Gyan is a big loser. He shouldn't even be on the team at all.
The Critical Mind 11 years ago

How ungrateful can you people get. Remember he has done some good things for the country and now, you advocate he be thrown under the bus. I am not that surprised because it is in the psyche of a Ghanaian to do that. Bad peop ...
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How ungrateful can you people get. Remember he has done some good things for the country and now, you advocate he be thrown under the bus. I am not that surprised because it is in the psyche of a Ghanaian to do that. Bad people with no remorse!

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