Tunisia Customs seize $30,000 on Afful

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FREDDIE 10 years ago

This is very sad indeed, but it his fault. He should have declared the money; I think he is educated enough to know that hiding the money in his shoes would not be allowed at any airport even including Ghana's Kotoka's Int. A ...
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This is very sad indeed, but it his fault. He should have declared the money; I think he is educated enough to know that hiding the money in his shoes would not be allowed at any airport even including Ghana's Kotoka's Int. Airport.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 10 years ago

All these wouldn't have happened. Let all Ghanaian players open an account in Ghana and pay them in cedis. Shieeee so what'll happens to Kwarasey's and KPB's?

All these wouldn't have happened. Let all Ghanaian players open an account in Ghana and pay them in cedis. Shieeee so what'll happens to Kwarasey's and KPB's?
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago

Some of these Players are just plain morons. Why was he carrying such a large amount of money to Kenya? Does he know what is called a Bank? $30,000 in size seven(7) shoes or in this case in order to make room for the money, a ...
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Some of these Players are just plain morons. Why was he carrying such a large amount of money to Kenya? Does he know what is called a Bank? $30,000 in size seven(7) shoes or in this case in order to make room for the money, a 5'6 guy 140 ibs soaking wet was wearing Shaquille O'Neal size 18 shoes? How can some of these Players be this stupid?
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 10 years ago

Haaaaa, Sammy I doubt Afful has a foot size bigger than size 5.

Besides, I'm sure he sleeps with his money and goes where ever he goes with it. It reminds me of my grandpa. That man didn't know what was called bank and pur ...
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Haaaaa, Sammy I doubt Afful has a foot size bigger than size 5.

Besides, I'm sure he sleeps with his money and goes where ever he goes with it. It reminds me of my grandpa. That man didn't know what was called bank and purposed not to know one in his life. All his money were under his bed. Both his children and nephews knew but none dared to steal anything from him because he was that wicked. When he died, none of his children were around so his nephews picked him off his bed and bolted with very hefty cash. After my dad got wind and went there, all the money were gone except a note under the bed showing how my dad and his big bro should disburse the money. May his soul rest in peace but he was stupid. Unfortunately, another fanti is following suit the folly of his ancestors. Lol
Rasheed 10 years ago

See who is teasing Afful,Have you forgotten your feet are small as that of Adjoa Smart.Do you know her?.

See who is teasing Afful,Have you forgotten your feet are small as that of Adjoa Smart.Do you know her?.
Kofi Nti 10 years ago

At first I thought you were the black sheep in your family. The story of your grandpa tells me it might be genetic. Just wonder what the IQ of your great-grandpa would be... 0.1?

At first I thought you were the black sheep in your family. The story of your grandpa tells me it might be genetic. Just wonder what the IQ of your great-grandpa would be... 0.1?
anokwale 10 years ago

Now he is likely to be axed in favor of David Addy. Such a move shows lack of judgment that could be costly.

Now he is likely to be axed in favor of David Addy. Such a move shows lack of judgment that could be costly.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

THIS CASH DECISION IS DUMB, BUT IT IS NOT SOCCER RELATED. HE MUST GO TO BRASIL. WE NEED HIM THERE

THIS CASH DECISION IS DUMB, BUT IT IS NOT SOCCER RELATED. HE MUST GO TO BRASIL. WE NEED HIM THERE
Veracity 10 years ago

It would be wrong for Appiah to drop him solely because of this.
His skills are not affected by the incident.

It would be wrong for Appiah to drop him solely because of this.
His skills are not affected by the incident.
Muller 10 years ago

Let's all accept he made a mistake for not declaring the money at the customs,once the source of the money is verified he will have his money back. i carried $110,000 from Ghana to the states to make a payment on my father's ...
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Let's all accept he made a mistake for not declaring the money at the customs,once the source of the money is verified he will have his money back. i carried $110,000 from Ghana to the states to make a payment on my father's behalf to a company he does business with. I had a pro foma invoice and everything so i declared the money at Kotoka and it was no biggy. Schipol gave me a little hell but because i had declared that as well at their customs it was all good.
Jfk was just a piece of cake..all they did was counted the money with and verified the authenticity of the company and that was it. he just have to be smart next time.
CHAKA ZULU JUSTICE 10 years ago

A national footballer is a representative of the country . His appearance, behaviour and performing abilities depict what his nation constitutes. He is an ambassador.

Special classes must be conducted for these young repre ...
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A national footballer is a representative of the country . His appearance, behaviour and performing abilities depict what his nation constitutes. He is an ambassador.

Special classes must be conducted for these young representatives as part of their training to uphold our dignity and aspirations. As it appears, I doubt inclusion of ethical behaviour as part of Appiah's directives.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

CANT THESE PLAYERS OPEN BANK ACCOUNTS AT BARCLAYS BANK. THIS WAY, GFA CAN WIRE THEIR BONUSES IN CEDIS TO THESE ACCOUNTS. THOSE PRIMITIVE DAYS OF ISSUING/WALKING AROUND WITH BAGS FULL OF CASH ARE LONG GONE. EVERYTHING IS CREDI ...
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CANT THESE PLAYERS OPEN BANK ACCOUNTS AT BARCLAYS BANK. THIS WAY, GFA CAN WIRE THEIR BONUSES IN CEDIS TO THESE ACCOUNTS. THOSE PRIMITIVE DAYS OF ISSUING/WALKING AROUND WITH BAGS FULL OF CASH ARE LONG GONE. EVERYTHING IS CREDIT CARD, CHECKS. SOON, MONEY WILL BE ON PHONES LIKE PREPAID MINUTES. WEN I SAW MOST GHPPL ARE PRIMITIVE. I GET INSULTS. A WHOLE FA STILL ACTING PRIMITIVE. HOW CAN OUR PREMIER LEAGUE IMPROVE? TWEAAAA!
CASSAVA REPUBLIC 10 years ago

LOOKS LIKE NO MATTER HOW OLD THE BLACK AFRICAN IS, HOW MUCH EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE HE HAS, THERE'S ALWAYS A PART OF HIM THAT COMES SHORT OF DOING THE RIGHT THING, RESPECTING THE LAW, USING COMMON SENSE.

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LOOKS LIKE NO MATTER HOW OLD THE BLACK AFRICAN IS, HOW MUCH EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE HE HAS, THERE'S ALWAYS A PART OF HIM THAT COMES SHORT OF DOING THE RIGHT THING, RESPECTING THE LAW, USING COMMON SENSE.

IN THIS AGE OF TERROR ALERTNESS AND, THEREFORE, BODY AND BAG SEARCHING EVERYWHERE, ESPECIALLY AT AIRPORTS, A FAMOUS, EXPERIENCED, WELL-TRAVELLED PLAYER LIKE THIS WOULD BE CAUGHT WITH HIS PANTS DOWN.

WHY NOT OPEN A DOLLAR ACCOUNT IN GHANA, TUNISIA OR ELSEWHERE, THEN GET THE EQUIVALENT IN LOCAL CURRENCY FOR LOCAL SPENDING WHEN YOU NEED IT?

BY THE WAY, ONLY FOREIGNERS?
THEN THIS IS A STUPID LAW.

WHY SHOULD TUNISIANS BE ABLE TO TAKE THIS AMOUNT OUT LEGALLY?

WHAT IF THEY DRAIN THEIR OWN ECONOMY OF HARD CURRENCY BY SHIPPING THEIR SAVINGS OUT IN BITS?
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 10 years ago

Wow I guess he wears size 18.

Wow I guess he wears size 18.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

Say that again la...

Say that again la...
Rasheed 10 years ago

Wait till you see pow's feet.

Wait till you see pow's feet.
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

Hiding money in a shoe is a clear case of smuggling. If it were a gun, he could be branded as a terrorist.

In this wise, shall we say Afful was, or being a fool?
Beats Me.

Hiding money in a shoe is a clear case of smuggling. If it were a gun, he could be branded as a terrorist.

In this wise, shall we say Afful was, or being a fool?
Beats Me.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 10 years ago

He was lucky it didn't happen in the USA. The guy probably sleeps with his money.

He was lucky it didn't happen in the USA. The guy probably sleeps with his money.
Rasheed 10 years ago

Instead of sympathising with Afful,you are rather beating him.Now if he gets angry because of you and refuses to play for black stars what will you do?.

Instead of sympathising with Afful,you are rather beating him.Now if he gets angry because of you and refuses to play for black stars what will you do?.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 10 years ago

Because before Afful wasn't, Black Stars was, so will Afful leave and be gone but B/Stars will still be.

Because before Afful wasn't, Black Stars was, so will Afful leave and be gone but B/Stars will still be.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 10 years ago

Because before Afful wasn't, Black Stars was, so will Afful leave and be gone but B/Stars will still be.

Because before Afful wasn't, Black Stars was, so will Afful leave and be gone but B/Stars will still be.
ADANSI BOY 10 years ago

GAFA OFFICIAL MAY HAVE GIVEN HIM THE MONEY FOR PURCHASE OF B.M.W.FOR THE OFFICIAL'S FA WO TU BE GYI GIRL FRIEND.THIS MATTER SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.

GAFA OFFICIAL MAY HAVE GIVEN HIM THE MONEY FOR PURCHASE OF B.M.W.FOR THE OFFICIAL'S FA WO TU BE GYI GIRL FRIEND.THIS MATTER SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.
sillencer 10 years ago

now shoes become bank only an illitrate will behave as such

now shoes become bank only an illitrate will behave as such
Emmanuel 10 years ago

The FA can pay all monies to Black Stars players by direct deposit to the players designated accounts. Please, stop all these primitive transactions and spare Ghanaians over the world such embarrassments.

The FA can pay all monies to Black Stars players by direct deposit to the players designated accounts. Please, stop all these primitive transactions and spare Ghanaians over the world such embarrassments.
Veracity 10 years ago

"ILLITRATE"?
ARE YOU SERIOUS?

"ILLITRATE"?
ARE YOU SERIOUS?
ATOPA 10 years ago

We should pay critical attention here as the North Africans are fond of deceptions and outright robbery of other Africans.After the money is ascertained to be of clean source it must be returned back to Afful and if any fines ...
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We should pay critical attention here as the North Africans are fond of deceptions and outright robbery of other Africans.After the money is ascertained to be of clean source it must be returned back to Afful and if any fines are involved it must have precedence.What these North Africans need to understand is that what is good for the goose shall be deemed good for their many citizen dwelling among us.
saeed 10 years ago

mr Atapa speak like educated person and stop criticizing d north AF this is international law and if u have travel before and do transit u will be asked before u border flight u shout not carried more than 200$ alone with u ...
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mr Atapa speak like educated person and stop criticizing d north AF this is international law and if u have travel before and do transit u will be asked before u border flight u shout not carried more than 200$ alone with u for ur information and which document were our brother having showing that d money is from GFA ashe said.
??? 10 years ago

i THINK FROM EUROPE NOT MORE THAN 10K

i THINK FROM EUROPE NOT MORE THAN 10K
??? 10 years ago

i think above 10K you have to declear it..no matter the source.why should individual hold state money?Sir, pls., just forget about north,south,east n west issue.Is totally BANK 2 BANK.what about if he report missing?For the f ...
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i think above 10K you have to declear it..no matter the source.why should individual hold state money?Sir, pls., just forget about north,south,east n west issue.Is totally BANK 2 BANK.what about if he report missing?For the first place,why Gfa pay them cash?Oh third world.this will encourage black market.You cant leave GH with 10k.anyway they are doing their job.
Okine 10 years ago

I think Mr.Stops has a point here.If it is deemed that a regulation is broken it shouldn't be an excuse to keep the money.What is feared is that These people will use this infringed regulation to steal the money.If there are ...
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I think Mr.Stops has a point here.If it is deemed that a regulation is broken it shouldn't be an excuse to keep the money.What is feared is that These people will use this infringed regulation to steal the money.If there are sanctions involved it must be clear and applicable to everyone.
Kwame 10 years ago

One of the characteristics of money is a store of value. That is exactly what he did and he did it post BoG regulations. Why? Maybe to store it overseas because it will be reduced to Cedis in Ghana. He earned dollars and shou ...
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One of the characteristics of money is a store of value. That is exactly what he did and he did it post BoG regulations. Why? Maybe to store it overseas because it will be reduced to Cedis in Ghana. He earned dollars and should be able to store it overseas and retrieve it in dollars. Hope he gets his money back in dollars. When I give u gold, don't give it back to me in bronze.
nAMEWitdthheld 10 years ago

Why not do a bank transfer or deposit in your damned account! I guess you earn more than that in Tunisia. Foolish boy

Why not do a bank transfer or deposit in your damned account! I guess you earn more than that in Tunisia. Foolish boy
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago

Don't give him the. Oney.be is too stupid. Gfa must pay these players ONLY in cedis. I don't care if they play on the moon. Pit their money in their gh bank accounts. Each player must open a bank account number give the gfa t ...
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Don't give him the. Oney.be is too stupid. Gfa must pay these players ONLY in cedis. I don't care if they play on the moon. Pit their money in their gh bank accounts. Each player must open a bank account number give the gfa the account details to necessitate the transfer. I'm tired of such primitive foolishness.
Afful - On Earth 10 years ago

Another silly guy who does not think critically before acting. Drop him from the Black Stars. We need wise players and not idiots who can't manage simple matters like this. He is my name sake and I am ashamed. A disgrace to ...
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Another silly guy who does not think critically before acting. Drop him from the Black Stars. We need wise players and not idiots who can't manage simple matters like this. He is my name sake and I am ashamed. A disgrace to Ghanaians.
??? 10 years ago

In all matters, in the long run, is only common sense clarified.

In all matters, in the long run, is only common sense clarified.
BBC NEWS EDITOR 10 years ago

GHANA NEEDS DOLLARS SO HIS WAS TRYING TO BRING DOLLARS TO GHANA AND YOU ARE INSULTING HIM. WHAT AGAIN SHOULD HE DO TO HELP GHANA?

GHANA NEEDS DOLLARS SO HIS WAS TRYING TO BRING DOLLARS TO GHANA AND YOU ARE INSULTING HIM. WHAT AGAIN SHOULD HE DO TO HELP GHANA?
CASSAVA REPUBLIC 10 years ago

WE DON'T NEED DOLLARS IN GHANA.
WE ONLY NEED CEDIS.

YOU GET YOUR BONUS IN DOLLARS?
YOU OPEN AN ACCOUNT IN GHANA.

YOU GO BACK AND WITHDRAW IN CEDIS.
YOU SPEND THE CEDIS IN GHANA.

YOU WANT TO SPEND IT OVERSEAS?
YOU ...
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WE DON'T NEED DOLLARS IN GHANA.
WE ONLY NEED CEDIS.

YOU GET YOUR BONUS IN DOLLARS?
YOU OPEN AN ACCOUNT IN GHANA.

YOU GO BACK AND WITHDRAW IN CEDIS.
YOU SPEND THE CEDIS IN GHANA.

YOU WANT TO SPEND IT OVERSEAS?
YOU ASK THE BANK TO WIRE THE DOLLARS INTO YOUR FOREIGN ACCOUNT.

GHANA NEEDS DOLLARS ABROAD TO BUY ABROAD THINGS.
WE DON'T NEED DOLLARS IN CIRCULATION IN GHANA, BECAUSE THAT'S NOT OUR MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.

DEFEND YOUR CURRENCY AS YOU WOULD DEFEND YOUR BORDER.
FIGHT THE CURRENCY INVADERS!
Ntiamoah 10 years ago

What an idiot

What an idiot
joseph 10 years ago

This is money laundering.It is illegal in so many countries.

This is money laundering.It is illegal in so many countries.
Kwess 10 years ago

I am glad that fellow citizens are not supporting stupidity here.

I am glad that fellow citizens are not supporting stupidity here.
Kwame Joe 10 years ago

This should disqualify Afful from being a Black Star - shows my man can't make a DECISION !

This should disqualify Afful from being a Black Star - shows my man can't make a DECISION !
AMERICA LOVER 10 years ago

Weidie!!! GFA should fight for him on his behalf, to get his money back.

Weidie!!! GFA should fight for him on his behalf, to get his money back.
??? 10 years ago

THIS IS MONEY LAUNDERING.
My late grandmother never had a word for 'failure' in her vocabulary. She called it 'life lessons'.
If it fails,
admit it frankly.

THIS IS MONEY LAUNDERING.
My late grandmother never had a word for 'failure' in her vocabulary. She called it 'life lessons'.
If it fails,
admit it frankly.
Rasheed 10 years ago

Good comments but my problem is that,who will you support when we are playing US?.

Good comments but my problem is that,who will you support when we are playing US?.
AMERICA LOVER 10 years ago

Good quetion Rasheed! My problem is that my Heart is in America and my Head in Ghana so I don't know who to support. Please, I need your advise right now! I am waiting for you on the line

Good quetion Rasheed! My problem is that my Heart is in America and my Head in Ghana so I don't know who to support. Please, I need your advise right now! I am waiting for you on the line
Rasheed 10 years ago

Your head is always the best in every thing,because the heart is always blind.That is why OGOGLO QUARTER"S wife is as ugly an old shoe that is out of shape,because he followed his heart.

Your head is always the best in every thing,because the heart is always blind.That is why OGOGLO QUARTER"S wife is as ugly an old shoe that is out of shape,because he followed his heart.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A distinguished young woman on flight from Switzerland asked the priest sitting beside her, "Father, may I ask a favour?"
"Of course. What may I do for you?" the priest replied.
"Well, I bought an expensive electronic hair ...
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A distinguished young woman on flight from Switzerland asked the priest sitting beside her, "Father, may I ask a favour?"
"Of course. What may I do for you?" the priest replied.
"Well, I bought an expensive electronic hair dryer that is well over the customs limits and I'm afraid they'll confiscate it. Is there anyway you could carry it through Customs for me? Under your robes perhaps?" the woman asked.
"I would love to help you, but I must warn you: I will not lie!" The priest told her.
"With your honest face, Father, no one will question you," she said.
When they got to Customs, the young woman let the priest go ahead of her.
The Customs official asked, "Father, do you have anything to declare?"
"From the top of my head down to my waist, I have nothing to declare," said the priest.
The officials thought this answer a bit strange, so he asked, "And what to you have to declare from your waist to the floor, Father?"
"I have a marvelous little instrument designed to be used on a woman, but which is, to date, unused," answered the priest.
Roaring with laughter, the official said, "Go ahead, Father. Next!"
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

This Willie of a prince will kill me oo
my lungs hurt.
Meda fam tweeeeeeee

Would you please continue the story.
I mean,the last segment of the 'PrinceWillie' production. In a movie where the corrupt, corrupted the corru ...
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This Willie of a prince will kill me oo
my lungs hurt.
Meda fam tweeeeeeee

Would you please continue the story.
I mean,the last segment of the 'PrinceWillie' production. In a movie where the corrupt, corrupted the corruptible, captioned CCC.
Maaa beku y3n.
Beats Me.
KOFI MUMUI 10 years ago

Fool. Obey their laws. You come from a lawless country so you think it is the same everywhere

Fool. Obey their laws. You come from a lawless country so you think it is the same everywhere
Okine 10 years ago

IF YOU HAD EVER TRAVELED TO TUNISIA YOU WOULDN'T HAVE SAID SUCH IDIOTIC THINGS.THIS IS A COUNTRY WHERE A MAN IS FREE TO STAB HIS SISTER TO DEATH JUST BECAUSE SHE RESPONDED TO A GREETING FROM A MAN.CHECK YOUR FACTS IDIOTA KOFI ...
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IF YOU HAD EVER TRAVELED TO TUNISIA YOU WOULDN'T HAVE SAID SUCH IDIOTIC THINGS.THIS IS A COUNTRY WHERE A MAN IS FREE TO STAB HIS SISTER TO DEATH JUST BECAUSE SHE RESPONDED TO A GREETING FROM A MAN.CHECK YOUR FACTS IDIOTA KOFI MUMUI
tuy 10 years ago

Ghana is lawless country.

Ghana is lawless country.
??? 10 years ago

we are talking about a silly cow who is trying to smuggle money.this is money laundering.you called some one who is making a good point idiot?.why do they ask people to declear their money at ports?money laundering has nothin ...
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we are talking about a silly cow who is trying to smuggle money.this is money laundering.you called some one who is making a good point idiot?.why do they ask people to declear their money at ports?money laundering has nothing to do with killing.common sense.pls., answer the question below>when did you made a trip to tunis?
Son of Man 10 years ago

I don't think he is going to get his money back from the Sudan authorities, they need more financial help than any country on the surface of the earth.

I don't think he is going to get his money back from the Sudan authorities, they need more financial help than any country on the surface of the earth.
papa shamoh 10 years ago

i was with him at the tunis airport and it was on wednesday he told me they are going to kenya he didn't tell me that his money was seized b'cos we all pass the customs at the same time when i was on my way to algeria

i was with him at the tunis airport and it was on wednesday he told me they are going to kenya he didn't tell me that his money was seized b'cos we all pass the customs at the same time when i was on my way to algeria
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago

We Ghanaians take things for granted!

We Ghanaians take things for granted!

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