Elvis Afriyie Ankrah: Ghanaians must forgive the Black Stars

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gina London 11 years ago

THIS GUY IN NOT GOOD ENOUGH

THIS GUY IN NOT GOOD ENOUGH
Asamoah Joe 11 years ago

y should we forgive them? from dayone, we had heart breaking till the were sent off. ghana never play any better game

y should we forgive them? from dayone, we had heart breaking till the were sent off. ghana never play any better game
Asamoah Joe 11 years ago

Ghanaians should please forgive the team, though it was disappointing, they (the team) did not disgrace the nation. They did their best and it wasn’t enough. We(Ghanaians) must forgive the team and back them to regain their ...
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Ghanaians should please forgive the team, though it was disappointing, they (the team) did not disgrace the nation. They did their best and it wasn’t enough. We(Ghanaians) must forgive the team and back them to regain their winning spirit. HOW CAN BUEKINA BEAT GHANA? TELL ME:
Counsellor 11 years ago

'HOW CAN BUEKINABE BEAT GHANA? TELL ME'
Boss, I'll tell you. Burkina Faso can beat Ghana by converting more penalties than Ghana. You got it?

'HOW CAN BUEKINABE BEAT GHANA? TELL ME'
Boss, I'll tell you. Burkina Faso can beat Ghana by converting more penalties than Ghana. You got it?
NEMESIS, UK 11 years ago

THE POPE HAS RESIGNED. CATHOLIC CHURCH IS NOW WITHOUT LEADER, THE HEAD BISHOP..POPE.

THE POPE HAS RESIGNED. CATHOLIC CHURCH IS NOW WITHOUT LEADER, THE HEAD BISHOP..POPE.
Ern 11 years ago

Nemesis you are funny oooh!!! What does the news about the pope have to do in the sports section? lol... anyway, its true Pope Benedict has resigned....the first pope to do so in 600 years.

Nemesis you are funny oooh!!! What does the news about the pope have to do in the sports section? lol... anyway, its true Pope Benedict has resigned....the first pope to do so in 600 years.
IT 'S GOV'T THAT OWES US 11 years ago

If the government is a bunch of thieves who steal anything, including elections, the whole nation suffers a redress.

If the government is a bunch of thieves who steal anything, including elections, the whole nation suffers a redress.
IT 'S GOV'T THAT OWES US 11 years ago

What have they done to be forgiven? Because they ended up 4th position in the continental competition? There are about 95 Countries in Africa and 4th Position is just very awesome. It is the Government of Ghana that needs for ...
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What have they done to be forgiven? Because they ended up 4th position in the continental competition? There are about 95 Countries in Africa and 4th Position is just very awesome. It is the Government of Ghana that needs forgiveness. They are the ones who are stealing our fortunes and being unproductive.
IT 'S GOV'T THAT OWES US 11 years ago

It is the government of Ghana that needs our forgiveness. They are the ones who steal everything form Ghanaians.

It is the government of Ghana that needs our forgiveness. They are the ones who steal everything form Ghanaians.
Fonka 11 years ago

Nonsense, what has the stars done wrong; to ask for pardon in their behalf? When you steal your way to power, the resulting manifestation is failure allover the land. God is watching the evil dwarfs. This Govt. is bringing lo ...
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Nonsense, what has the stars done wrong; to ask for pardon in their behalf? When you steal your way to power, the resulting manifestation is failure allover the land. God is watching the evil dwarfs. This Govt. is bringing lots of misfortune to our dear nation. Let us pray for God's intervention and blessing upon our nation.
OH GHFUO, WHY SO PRIMITIVE? 11 years ago

DID WE FORGIVE PLAVI? HE TOO WAS A FIRSTIME COACH. NO PRIOR DEPUTY JOB BIAA WITH GBSTAR. YET HE TOOK GH TO THE SAME POSITION. U SEE HOW RACIST GHFUO ARE?

ADWEE LOOKING AA. AREA BURGER, AKROBETO LOOK ALIKE. IM SORRY!
IF PL ...
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DID WE FORGIVE PLAVI? HE TOO WAS A FIRSTIME COACH. NO PRIOR DEPUTY JOB BIAA WITH GBSTAR. YET HE TOOK GH TO THE SAME POSITION. U SEE HOW RACIST GHFUO ARE?

ADWEE LOOKING AA. AREA BURGER, AKROBETO LOOK ALIKE. IM SORRY!
IF PLAVI WHO DIDNT GET ANY DEPUTY COACHING JOBS WITH GBSTAR COULD BE FIRED FOR NON PERFORMANCE AFTER BARELY 1 YR ON THE JOB.
THEN THIS ADWEE LOOKING BB AKA AREA BURGER/AKROBETO LOOKALIKE MUST ALSO BE FIRED FOR NON PERFORMANCE. WE SAY WHITE PPL ARE RACIST.
WE FIRED PLAVI AFTER BARELY 1 YR FOR NON PERFORMANCE AT AFCON 2012. WHY SHOULDNT WE FIRE AA AS WELL.
AFTERALL, AA HAS BEEN A DEPUTY COACH FOR GBSTAR FOR SO MANY YRS...
HW3, NAIJA FIRED AMODU AFTER HE QUALIFIED NAIJA TO WCUP. NAIJA HIRED SAMSON SIASIA AND FIRED HIM FOR NON PERFORMANCE. SIASIA WAS THERE
WHEN GH WALLOPED NAIJA 4 TO 1. NAIJA ALSO FAILED TO QUALIFY TO AFCON 2012. WAT A DISGRACE!
NAIJA CLEANED HOUSE AND HIRED STEPHEN KESHIE, AND THE REST AS THEY SAY IS HISTORY.
ADWEE LOOKING AA HAS FAILED, SO HE MUST BE FIRED! FIRE FOR FIRE!.......
IF GHFUO ACCEPT APPIAH AS COACH. THE WE ARE NO DIFFERENT THAT THAT SUPID GIRL DEDE IN THAT MOVIE..AREA BURGER!
TELLING ATAA AYI TO GO AND SIN NO MORE?...MUAHAHAHAAAA, U MUST BE HIGH OR VERY STUPID.
GOD FORGIVES. I DONT.
TU GYIMI GH!
NYAME BA 11 years ago

BURKINA IS A MUSLIM NATION. THEY PRAYED TO ALLAH. NEXT TIME BACK STARS SHOULD SEE A MALLAM INSTEAD OF CHRISTIAN PASTORS. ALLAH ANSWERS PRAYERS.

BURKINA IS A MUSLIM NATION. THEY PRAYED TO ALLAH. NEXT TIME BACK STARS SHOULD SEE A MALLAM INSTEAD OF CHRISTIAN PASTORS. ALLAH ANSWERS PRAYERS.
Anokwale 11 years ago

To be frank, Burkina simply was a bigger and stronger team. Thus, when we miss opportunities and it turns into an extra time game, they have and advantage. We missed first half chances and that came back to haunt us. The ...
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To be frank, Burkina simply was a bigger and stronger team. Thus, when we miss opportunities and it turns into an extra time game, they have and advantage. We missed first half chances and that came back to haunt us. They are not an easy team and that is why they made it to the final.
Maco 11 years ago

Such heartbreaking game., I am not ready to indulge in such again, I am done with black stars or whatever...aaaahhhhh, Ghanaians entrust. In you and what do you do, u get to the semi's and there and only there u allow any tea ...
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Such heartbreaking game., I am not ready to indulge in such again, I am done with black stars or whatever...aaaahhhhh, Ghanaians entrust. In you and what do you do, u get to the semi's and there and only there u allow any team to beat you just like that, Zambia, burkina, Mali all did this to you and you expect us to be welcoming and forgiving, for me I learnt my lessons and this is the last straw that broke the Carmel's back, such a very disgraceful display I couldn't Coe to terms with it for days why!!!!shame on you black stars we are done with you, I think it's better to dedicate our time watching our local leagues than these so called stars...mtchwwwwww!!!
NEMESIS, UK 11 years ago

Five Nigerians make CAF Best XI
February 11, 2013
by Kazeem Busari

The Confederation of African Football has selected five members of the Super Eagles for the Best Eleven after Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 on Sund ...
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Five Nigerians make CAF Best XI
February 11, 2013
by Kazeem Busari

The Confederation of African Football has selected five members of the Super Eagles for the Best Eleven after Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 on Sunday to lift the Nations Cup title for the third time.

Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, defender Efe Ambrose, midfielder Mikel Obi and forwards Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike were selected to complete a team which also has Cape Verde Island’s Nando Maria Neves, Mali’s Seydou Keita, Burkina Faso’s Jonathan Pitroipa, Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan and Ivory Coast’s Arouna Koné and Siaka Tiéné.

Emenike, who won the Top Scorer award with four goals, was elated after the victory despite not playing in the final game due to injury.

He said, “Even though I did not play, I felt the pressure as if I was on the pitch. Starting from the beginning, Nigerians didn’t believe in us but I thank God today that we’re the champions. I’m so excited right now. I just want Nigerians to give us more time to get stronger.
NEMESIS, UK 11 years ago

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NEMESIS, UK 11 years ago

IF WE NIGERIANS CAN BE EQUAL OR OVERCOME GHANA, WE STILL NEED TO WIN 14 AFRICAN CUPS BEFORE WE CAN SAY WE ARE GIANTS! GHANA IS A SMALL COUNTRY WITH SMALL PEOPLE WE NAIJA ARE 7 TIMES MORE THAN GHANA SO WE ARE 7 COUNTRIES COMBI ...
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IF WE NIGERIANS CAN BE EQUAL OR OVERCOME GHANA, WE STILL NEED TO WIN 14 AFRICAN CUPS BEFORE WE CAN SAY WE ARE GIANTS! GHANA IS A SMALL COUNTRY WITH SMALL PEOPLE WE NAIJA ARE 7 TIMES MORE THAN GHANA SO WE ARE 7 COUNTRIES COMBINE TO 1 COUNTRY (GHANA) AND GHANA HAS 4 AFRICAN CUPS WHILE NAIJA A BIG 160M PEOPLE HAS JUST 3 ? DISGRACE! WAKE UP NAIJAS
KOFI NUA 11 years ago

THE ONLY WAY FOR THE STARS TO WIN IS THROUGH PRAYER, FASTING , PAYING TITHES AND ALL NIGHT PRAISES. ONLY JESUS CAN SAVE THE STARS FROM DOOM.

THE ONLY WAY FOR THE STARS TO WIN IS THROUGH PRAYER, FASTING , PAYING TITHES AND ALL NIGHT PRAISES. ONLY JESUS CAN SAVE THE STARS FROM DOOM.
Abeiku 11 years ago

Very True ...

Very True ...
GHANAian 11 years ago

Spanish man will say-"claro" which means, CLEAR!! TRUE !! NO DISPUTE!.
This Coach doesn't know any tactics in Football.
I bet you we cannot go to Brazil if we don't change this Coach. What will cost Ghana to let another G ...
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Spanish man will say-"claro" which means, CLEAR!! TRUE !! NO DISPUTE!.
This Coach doesn't know any tactics in Football.
I bet you we cannot go to Brazil if we don't change this Coach. What will cost Ghana to let another Ghanaian, "claro", who is trained coach to manage the Black Stars?
Appiah is a Ghanaian, but we need a coach who knows what is football: with Defenders, Mid-fields, Forwarders or Strikers and Wings.!!
CORNEY 11 years ago

Peacefm should get its facts right,Ghana won the cup in 1992 in Libya which should be 21 years but not 31 years.

This is poor journalism.

Peacefm should get its facts right,Ghana won the cup in 1992 in Libya which should be 21 years but not 31 years.

This is poor journalism.
pk 11 years ago

First of all, it is always wise to double check your facts when you are trying to correct someone.You have google and so many other search engines but yet chose to display your gross ignorance to the world. Even commentary fr ...
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First of all, it is always wise to double check your facts when you are trying to correct someone.You have google and so many other search engines but yet chose to display your gross ignorance to the world. Even commentary from the past games made mention of this over and over again. Its unfornate how computer has made blockheaded people like you spew your stupidity all over. In 1982, Ghana won her last nations cup in Libya. Libya were the runner up on penalties and Zambia was 3rd. I was not born then but because I want to be knowledgaeble , I read my history. In 1992, I very well remember that. It was in Senegal. Our maestro Abedi Pele had a dubios red card and missed the finals agaianst Ivory Coast. The Ivorians won in what is considered the longest penalty shoot out in nations cup history. Every player including the goalkepers shot penalties. If you dont know anything about football, Just shut your dirty keyboards. History 101.
KOFI NUA 11 years ago

STARS WOULD ALWAYS FAIL UNTIL WE PRAY AND FAST. IT IS NOT THE COACH OR THE PRAYERS. IT IS JESUS. AMEN. IF WE FAST AND PRAY, THE STARS CAN TAKE THE WORLD CUP.

STARS WOULD ALWAYS FAIL UNTIL WE PRAY AND FAST. IT IS NOT THE COACH OR THE PRAYERS. IT IS JESUS. AMEN. IF WE FAST AND PRAY, THE STARS CAN TAKE THE WORLD CUP.
PREZZO 11 years ago

WE WILL FORGIVE THE PLAYERS BUT NOT THE VICE PRESIDENT WHO CARRIED THE E DE BE KEKE SLOGAN TO SOUTH AFRICA. I AM VERY HAPPY WE LOST BECAUSE OF THAT GOD FORSAKEN SLOGAN E DE BE KEKE.IT SHOWS WE ARE DOOMED WITH NDC. AMEN

WE WILL FORGIVE THE PLAYERS BUT NOT THE VICE PRESIDENT WHO CARRIED THE E DE BE KEKE SLOGAN TO SOUTH AFRICA. I AM VERY HAPPY WE LOST BECAUSE OF THAT GOD FORSAKEN SLOGAN E DE BE KEKE.IT SHOWS WE ARE DOOMED WITH NDC. AMEN
SENSE PREFECT 11 years ago

ASAMOAH GYAN LED HIS PLAYERS (CAPYURED ON METRO TV) TO SING A SONG BOASTING THAT THEY CREATED THE SEA WITH THEIR URINE AND THE AIR WE BREATHE WAS ALSO CREATED BY THEM WITH THEIR "FLATULENCE" etc. etc. ARE WE SUPRISED IF THE G ...
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ASAMOAH GYAN LED HIS PLAYERS (CAPYURED ON METRO TV) TO SING A SONG BOASTING THAT THEY CREATED THE SEA WITH THEIR URINE AND THE AIR WE BREATHE WAS ALSO CREATED BY THEM WITH THEIR "FLATULENCE" etc. etc. ARE WE SUPRISED IF THE GOOD LORD BROUGHT THEM DOWN TO EARTH? LET THEM OFFICIALLY APOLOGISE. WHAT DO OUR CLERGY (HEWARD MILLS etc> THINK OF THIS?
Akosua Faibille 11 years ago

Find a new local coach. Forgiveness alone will not take us to the World Cup next year.
Appoint a new local coach.

Find a new local coach. Forgiveness alone will not take us to the World Cup next year.
Appoint a new local coach.
Asamoah Joe 11 years ago

appiah must go first before we can forgive them

appiah must go first before we can forgive them
Abeiku - London 11 years ago

True

True
KU 11 years ago

COACH APPIAH IS TECHNICALLY INCOMPETENT AND MUST GIVE WAY FOR MORE COMPETENT COACHES LIKE ABEDE AYEW PELLE WHO HAS COACHED HIS CHILDREN TO BE ABLE TO PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL.

COACH APPIAH IS TECHNICALLY INCOMPETENT AND MUST GIVE WAY FOR MORE COMPETENT COACHES LIKE ABEDE AYEW PELLE WHO HAS COACHED HIS CHILDREN TO BE ABLE TO PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL.
Long Side Crew 11 years ago

Elvis Afriyie Ankrah - wo maame twe and shut up over there before i smak your fat lips.

Elvis Afriyie Ankrah - wo maame twe and shut up over there before i smak your fat lips.
DR KING 11 years ago

THE COACH SHOULD BE RETAINED .WHAT THE GFA FAILED TO DO WAS TO PROTEST AGAINST THE FIELD OF PLAY, THAT MADE THE BLACK STARS LOSE.CAF SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT.

THE COACH SHOULD BE RETAINED .WHAT THE GFA FAILED TO DO WAS TO PROTEST AGAINST THE FIELD OF PLAY, THAT MADE THE BLACK STARS LOSE.CAF SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT.
Ananga J 11 years ago

We have forgiven the players and not the inept coach. What post mortem do we need? The coach has no brains period. People should stop blaming the players. If you play a game without a midfield the pressure would always be on ...
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We have forgiven the players and not the inept coach. What post mortem do we need? The coach has no brains period. People should stop blaming the players. If you play a game without a midfield the pressure would always be on you. We have good midfielders in Dede and K Asamoah. The coach was just damn stupid not to have called or used them. I can understand Government's diplomacy but that is not what is needed now to move forward to Brazil. SACK THE BRAINLESS COACH.
JOHN DATSON 11 years ago

Hhahahahahahahah what about your radio stations who always cause the downfall of ghana blackstars

Hhahahahahahahah what about your radio stations who always cause the downfall of ghana blackstars
Zambian 11 years ago

We are waiting to bundle you out of world cup qualifiers. You will soon cry for the second time.It is just a matter of time.

We are waiting to bundle you out of world cup qualifiers. You will soon cry for the second time.It is just a matter of time.
Abeiku - London 11 years ago

Yours was a FLASH in d pan ... won't happen again .... let it be ... winnng d African cup was a FLUKE my friend d Zambian ... no room for any debates ... bye

Yours was a FLASH in d pan ... won't happen again .... let it be ... winnng d African cup was a FLUKE my friend d Zambian ... no room for any debates ... bye
Zambian 11 years ago

Abeiku, the toilet cleaner in London; how are you. We won the cup your present generation of players couldnt win in 30 years , defeated u in the process and you said it was a fluke. In world cup qualifiers, we are on top, ahe ...
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Abeiku, the toilet cleaner in London; how are you. We won the cup your present generation of players couldnt win in 30 years , defeated u in the process and you said it was a fluke. In world cup qualifiers, we are on top, ahead of Ghana and it was a fluke? We defeated Ghana in world cup qualifier and it was a fluke? No wonder you are in the cold doing menial jobs. I will get back to you in march when we would have extended our lead over Ghana. We always love to meet Ghana.
Abeiku - London 11 years ago

.. how many times do we forgive them ... enough heart breaks ... World Cup ... two AFCONS back to back ... what more boss ...let's get Kevin back ... the Two Ayew's .. Michael Essien ... Sulley (Experience)and keep majority ...
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.. how many times do we forgive them ... enough heart breaks ... World Cup ... two AFCONS back to back ... what more boss ...let's get Kevin back ... the Two Ayew's .. Michael Essien ... Sulley (Experience)and keep majority of these youngsters in d team .... Akwasi we r watching u very very closely i am one of those crying for your HEAD .. prove us wrong and we will forgive u ... Elvis get a strong delegation out there to get Essien and Kevin back into our team asap..
Woman 11 years ago

That's what the president should have said instead of openly disowning them. The president's approach was certainly not an efficient way to scold a disappointing child. Then you expected them to put up a good show in the th ...
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That's what the president should have said instead of openly disowning them. The president's approach was certainly not an efficient way to scold a disappointing child. Then you expected them to put up a good show in the third position game when they knew even their president was ashamed of them.
Koku 11 years ago

Mr. Minister Ankrah if this is the team you are preparing for the world cup, then you and your coach are a sick joke. Firstly the non-inspirational captain does not even deserve to be there.Some of them play like the BS belon ...
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Mr. Minister Ankrah if this is the team you are preparing for the world cup, then you and your coach are a sick joke. Firstly the non-inspirational captain does not even deserve to be there.Some of them play like the BS belongs to their Godfather.
Koku 11 years ago

Bring back the seasoned players to blend with the young and hardworkig players who deserve to wear the national jersey ready to play with enthusiasm not school boys kicking the ball about. The coach is not sure of what he's d ...
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Bring back the seasoned players to blend with the young and hardworkig players who deserve to wear the national jersey ready to play with enthusiasm not school boys kicking the ball about. The coach is not sure of what he's doing.
Koku 11 years ago

How can you play such a competitive tournament without a playmaking midfielder, no striker and no leader on the field and you expect to win. Its a joke.

How can you play such a competitive tournament without a playmaking midfielder, no striker and no leader on the field and you expect to win. Its a joke.
Koku "FAT COW" Ahinoho 11 years ago

Elvis Afriyie Ankrah stop disturbing our peace. Elvis tell Ghanaians where you got the money to buy those houses at East Legon. You and your NDC greedy bastards are STEALING Ghana blind. Fuuccker Ankrah, DECLARE your asset ...
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Elvis Afriyie Ankrah stop disturbing our peace. Elvis tell Ghanaians where you got the money to buy those houses at East Legon. You and your NDC greedy bastards are STEALING Ghana blind. Fuuccker Ankrah, DECLARE your assets now. And all the NDc STEALERS should remember that even if it takes 100 years true Ghanaians will take back what NDC STEALERS have stolen from Ghana!!!
Abeiku - London 11 years ago

Lol

Lol
POW, The Prince of Walewale 11 years ago

Massa, Elvis has lived in East Legon for a very long time. If you care to know, he lived next to Blue Gate at "Mempeasem". He went to Legon and forced his way into the SRC and on on to NDC. If he's bought houses in east legon ...
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Massa, Elvis has lived in East Legon for a very long time. If you care to know, he lived next to Blue Gate at "Mempeasem". He went to Legon and forced his way into the SRC and on on to NDC. If he's bought houses in east legon, it's as a result of his hard work. Leave him alone to enjoy. If you also get the chance to join any party in power, you probably will do worse.
Joe 11 years ago

they (Black Stars)have done nothing wrong to be forgiven ,What about the politicians who are stealing Ghana money nyafu nyafu?

they (Black Stars)have done nothing wrong to be forgiven ,What about the politicians who are stealing Ghana money nyafu nyafu?
mallam-usa 11 years ago

BEST OF LUCK

BEST OF LUCK
Kojo Yankson 11 years ago

mind you if you retain Appiah Ghana will not qualify for the coming world cup to be staged in Brazil.which players will qualify Ghana is Derek Boateng'Harrison Afful'Emmanuel Clottey or who .Get a better coach and let him inv ...
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mind you if you retain Appiah Ghana will not qualify for the coming world cup to be staged in Brazil.which players will qualify Ghana is Derek Boateng'Harrison Afful'Emmanuel Clottey or who .Get a better coach and let him invite players like the Ayew brothers Prince Boateng and ESSIEN and co and forget about the babies Appiah took to South Africa Asante's height alone and his smallish size is already a disadvantage for a big time tournament like the AFCON with giant footballers like Bance of Burkina Faso 'pls govt representative have a re think and change Appiah and save Ghana from another disgrace heart ache cos Ghanains in Diaspora suffer friends who Ghana as soccer giants;thanks.
Kwabena Gyamfi 11 years ago

I don't agree with Afriyie Ankrah asking for forgiveness for the Black Stars. For Christ sake we made it to the semi-finals which is not a mean feat.If nothing at all we should show our appreciation to them for getting us so ...
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I don't agree with Afriyie Ankrah asking for forgiveness for the Black Stars. For Christ sake we made it to the semi-finals which is not a mean feat.If nothing at all we should show our appreciation to them for getting us so far. We Ghanaians have a chip on our shoulder when it comes to African Football for we think that we are so good that we should win the cup on every occasion. There is nothing wrong with this belief and confidence but we have to be realistic at times. Kwasi Appiah to me has done well within 10 months to qualify us for the competition and going that far. There have been occasions in the past when we did not even qualify for the competition and also many instances where we did not even get out of the group stages. Don't let us pull down Kwasi Appiah but we should rather encourage him to go one step further than the semi-final he achieved in his first time as a coach to the competition. Concerning Essien, he chose not to make himself available for the team and was this the fault of the coach?
CEREBRAL 11 years ago

The reason why many Ghanaians are upset with AA is deeper than reaching the semi-finals and losing to Burkina Faso. IT IS HOW WE LOST, even with referees favoring us in most of the decisions. AA has always been with the team ...
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The reason why many Ghanaians are upset with AA is deeper than reaching the semi-finals and losing to Burkina Faso. IT IS HOW WE LOST, even with referees favoring us in most of the decisions. AA has always been with the team as Assistant since MILO took us to the finals of AFCON 2010 and also to the World Cup quarter finals. AA was also ASSISTANT when PLAVI took us to AFCON 2012 semi finals. Many Ghanaian supporters took MILO and PLAVI to task, of course they will take AA to task also. Ghanaians want to win as much as Nigerians, Egyptians, Ivorians, Zambians etc. If you want to coach the National team of any country you must be tough, competent, visionary and progressive. AA is at an advantage because he has been an assistant for so long that much will be expected from him. He has to wake up to SEEKING THE NEEDED HELP, I mean high tech stuff about football and apply them for results. Everything about football at the highest level is very STRATEGIC, even if you have great players you still have to be shrewd or else you will lose when you should WIN!
CEREBRAL 11 years ago

If we cannot get our "ACT" together at AFCON then forget about the World Cup. We always WANT the big PRIZES, fair enough. But there is a prize to pay: GET A NON-CORRUPT SYSTEM IN PLACE, and trust me, with the pedigree of play ...
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If we cannot get our "ACT" together at AFCON then forget about the World Cup. We always WANT the big PRIZES, fair enough. But there is a prize to pay: GET A NON-CORRUPT SYSTEM IN PLACE, and trust me, with the pedigree of players we have we SHOULD WIN something. Ghana needs a coach better than Milo, Plavi, AA whether black, white or green I don't care!!! I want to see Ghana in pandemonium, in joy after winning a trophy.....to send tears of joy on the boys and girls, women and men, educated or not.....to wash off our divisive attributes and embrace each other for a better future. Let the cynics and haters give way because it will happen sooner or later.
Gideon 11 years ago

They shuld hve dne wll o! what a scme.

They shuld hve dne wll o! what a scme.
ALUTA 11 years ago

GHANA WON'T GO ANYWHERE WITH THIS DIVISIVE, TRIBAL, INCOMPETENT AND UNFORGIVABLE COACH. THE LAW OF KARMA AT WORK. WHAT IS GOOD FOR PLAVI IS GOOD FOR APPIAH

GHANA WON'T GO ANYWHERE WITH THIS DIVISIVE, TRIBAL, INCOMPETENT AND UNFORGIVABLE COACH. THE LAW OF KARMA AT WORK. WHAT IS GOOD FOR PLAVI IS GOOD FOR APPIAH
jojo w. 11 years ago

All what the black stars know is DANCING AND MAKING CONCERT...Shame to the they are disgrace..we will not forgive them

All what the black stars know is DANCING AND MAKING CONCERT...Shame to the they are disgrace..we will not forgive them
KRETZ - D 11 years ago

If Ghana wants to qualify for the upcoming world cup then the coach, Kwasi Appiah must go. I know everybody deserves a second chance but I don't think Ghana should take that chance to let Appiah lead the Black Stars to world ...
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If Ghana wants to qualify for the upcoming world cup then the coach, Kwasi Appiah must go. I know everybody deserves a second chance but I don't think Ghana should take that chance to let Appiah lead the Black Stars to world cup.He simply can't do it. Trust me!
Kwabena Gyamfi 11 years ago

If Ghana fails to qualify for the world cup it is not because Kwasi Appiah is the coach. Already Zambia has been gifted 3 points and 3 goals for their match against Sudan. Zambia now has 6 points as against Ghana's 3 points a ...
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If Ghana fails to qualify for the world cup it is not because Kwasi Appiah is the coach. Already Zambia has been gifted 3 points and 3 goals for their match against Sudan. Zambia now has 6 points as against Ghana's 3 points and it is only one team to qualify from the group. Let's rally behind the team so that they can beat Sudan and Zambia in the upcoming matches and the way to do it is to support and not to sack the coach.
Zambian 11 years ago

We will extend the lead over Ghana by 6: Sudan will beat Ghana. We will soon bundle Ghana out!

We will extend the lead over Ghana by 6: Sudan will beat Ghana. We will soon bundle Ghana out!
Ibrahim Alah 11 years ago

What is the point of saying Ghanaians should forgive the Black Stars? They went, played and were unsucessful, after all they are the fourth in Africa. All we have to say is good luck next time. Ghanaians (some) should rathe ...
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What is the point of saying Ghanaians should forgive the Black Stars? They went, played and were unsucessful, after all they are the fourth in Africa. All we have to say is good luck next time. Ghanaians (some) should rather apologize to them for writing all sorts of nonsenses before, during and after their exit and some calling for the head of the coach and the captain. Shame on some of us (Ghanaians). This is my advice to the football administrators in the country:- (1)LET US TRY WHAT WE DID IN 1978 during Col. Acheampong's era the gave us the trophy for good. (2) Rely mostly on local players who will not be playing and thinking about their european contracts but rather GHANA and their future (3) Start early camping to really know and understand the role of all to be involved and lastly include only those professionals with no big contracts (the rookies). Some of these measures can or will produce players in the likes of Abdul Razak (Golden Boy), Adolf Armah (Hitla), Dan Kayode, Kyenkyenhene, Dan Owusu (Goal King,injured then) Agyemang Prempeh (injured then), Paha, Isaac Acqaye, Charles Opong, Harun Yusif (Lule), Mohemmed Polo (Dribbling Magician) Francis Kumi just mention a few. We know where to go for these players, and it is the Bukoms, Accra Towns, Zangos, Boles, Aboabos, Kejetias, Pramkesims, Ketas, Sawlas, Tamales, Yendis, Sekondis, Accra New Towns, Darkuman, Nimas, Was and finally all towns and villages that we smell a local plyayer (s) from in the regions. Then, from there, we see what happen if we really mean business, and trust me with Kwesi Appiah still as the head coach, we will be heard of in African soccer again. Fellow Ghanaians, my point of advice is to experiment something that has worked for us before. Keep Appiah or any other local coach, then rely on the local players, because local players become the professional, period. Anyway, HOLLOW BE THY NAMES KWESI APPIAH and ASAMOAH GYAN for your able leadership and good luck next time.
Whatever 11 years ago

The kind of inexperienced, poorly prepared, passive football we saw being displayed by the black stars should not be repeated again. If it is the coach or the players who must be axed for there to be non-repetition of similar ...
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The kind of inexperienced, poorly prepared, passive football we saw being displayed by the black stars should not be repeated again. If it is the coach or the players who must be axed for there to be non-repetition of similar performances in future then so be it
JETMONEY 11 years ago

JUST HOPE THEY CORRECT THEIR MISTAKES CUZ IT WAS A HEART BREAKING TOURNAMENT

JUST HOPE THEY CORRECT THEIR MISTAKES CUZ IT WAS A HEART BREAKING TOURNAMENT
boboflavor 11 years ago

Appiah must sacked immediatly they torch ghanian soil, very stupid coach he knows nothing about football, i 'm sick of his ashanti star,

Appiah must sacked immediatly they torch ghanian soil, very stupid coach he knows nothing about football, i 'm sick of his ashanti star,
Papa Dey 11 years ago

The worst technical team ever assembled by GFA.Who is in charge of GFA?Who ever is in charge please dissolve GFA and the technical team.Bring in care takers until we find the right personnel.

The worst technical team ever assembled by GFA.Who is in charge of GFA?Who ever is in charge please dissolve GFA and the technical team.Bring in care takers until we find the right personnel.
payola 11 years ago

against Congo: I was begging for the game to end in a draw in the dying minutes because Congo almost came back to win.

against Niger: cough cough..

against Mali: lucky to have penalty. one nil

against Cape verde: we ...
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against Congo: I was begging for the game to end in a draw in the dying minutes because Congo almost came back to win.

against Niger: cough cough..

against Mali: lucky to have penalty. one nil

against Cape verde: we lost that game. say what you want. No midfield, no attack, edge of our seat for 45mins.

against Burkina: we were finally expose!

against mali: no penalty goal this time. oh we had one again.

Only blind men think we can beat zambia for WCQ or better yet win all our group matches with an apprentice coach . we will loose if we sit down and hope. Nyantakyi ACT NOW.
Mac Tonto 11 years ago

Typical unintelligent argument. It is not a matter of 'forgiving', but serious questions must be raised as to whether we have a competent technical team. That should be the argument.

Typical unintelligent argument. It is not a matter of 'forgiving', but serious questions must be raised as to whether we have a competent technical team. That should be the argument.
J. O 11 years ago

Bring better players. We need a striker. Perhaps your mums will do better.

Bring better players. We need a striker. Perhaps your mums will do better.
OH GHFUO, WHY SO PRIMITIVE? 11 years ago

ADWEE LOOKING AA. AREA BURGER, AKROBETO LOOK ALIKE. IM SORRY!
IF PLAVI WHO DIDNT GET ANY DEPUTY COACHING JOBS WITH GBSTAR COULD BE FIRED FOR NON PERFORMANCE AFTER BARELY 1 YR ON THE JOB.
THEN THIS ADWEE LOOKING BB AKA AREA ...
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ADWEE LOOKING AA. AREA BURGER, AKROBETO LOOK ALIKE. IM SORRY!
IF PLAVI WHO DIDNT GET ANY DEPUTY COACHING JOBS WITH GBSTAR COULD BE FIRED FOR NON PERFORMANCE AFTER BARELY 1 YR ON THE JOB.
THEN THIS ADWEE LOOKING BB AKA AREA BURGER/AKROBETO LOOKALIKE MUST ALSO BE FIRED FOR NON PERFORMANCE. WE SAY WHITE PPL ARE RACIST.
WE FIRED PLAVI AFTER BARELY 1 YR FOR NON PERFORMANCE AT AFCON 2012. WHY SHOULDNT WE FIRE AA AS WELL.
AFTERALL, AA HAS BEEN A DEPUTY COACH FOR GBSTAR FOR SO MANY YRS...
HW3, NAIJA FIRED AMODU AFTER HE QUALIFIED NAIJA TO WCUP. NAIJA HIRED SAMSON SIASIA AND FIRED HIM FOR NON PERFORMANCE. SIASIA WAS THERE
WHEN GH WALLOPED NAIJA 4 TO 1. NAIJA ALSO FAILED TO QUALIFY TO AFCON 2012. WAT A DISGRACE!
NAIJA CLEANED HOUSE AND HIRED STEPHEN KESHIE, AND THE REST AS THEY SAY IS HISTORY.
ADWEE LOOKING AA HAS FAILED, SO HE MUST BE FIRED! FIRE FOR FIRE!.......
IF GHFUO ACCEPT APPIAH AS COACH. THE WE ARE NO DIFFERENT THAT THAT SUPID GIRL DEDE IN THAT MOVIE..AREA BURGER!
TELLING ATAA AYI TO GO AND SIN NO MORE?...MUAHAHAHAAAA, U MUST BE HIGH OR VERY STUPID.
GOD FORGIVES. I DONT. CHANGE THE NAME TO NYANTAKYI BLACKSTARS!
TU GYIMI GH!
Ekumfi Akyen -Obamaland 11 years ago

Why do you always begin your articles with insults?Is it because your tongue is upside down?

Why do you always begin your articles with insults?Is it because your tongue is upside down?
SHAKAMORA 11 years ago

kwaseaman minister aboafu

kwaseaman minister aboafu
hamza 11 years ago

if ur star is black wat does dat mean?may b we change d name n c wat d future will awaite 4 ur lovely n proud futballing nation.

if ur star is black wat does dat mean?may b we change d name n c wat d future will awaite 4 ur lovely n proud futballing nation.

Elvis Afriyie Ankrah: Ghanaians must forgive the Black Stars

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