Ghana's disgraceful WC bonus saga could resurface at AFCON

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OSEI TAWIAH 9 years ago

What do you expect? Both the NDC and the GFA know nothing about democracy. They still believe in the old chieftancy system.

What do you expect? Both the NDC and the GFA know nothing about democracy. They still believe in the old chieftancy system.
MR TRUELY TRUELY 9 years ago

To pay is to pay without any story. The inborn mentality of mistrust with killing carries of our people is long due. It naturally pains a Ghanaian to see the rise of a fellow. Its unacceptable to see one being rich in right d ...
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To pay is to pay without any story. The inborn mentality of mistrust with killing carries of our people is long due. It naturally pains a Ghanaian to see the rise of a fellow. Its unacceptable to see one being rich in right direction. Its very good to see people suffering & begging. Yet we blame the western world for our poverty.
OSABERIMA 9 years ago

whats has chiefs got to do with corrupt GFA and mafia NDC ?

whats has chiefs got to do with corrupt GFA and mafia NDC ?
The mask 9 years ago

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has no shortwave station or globally accessible satellite channel. Ghanaians abroad and in remote locations on earth are unable to keep up with local events. This lack of foresight is mindbo ...
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The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has no shortwave station or globally accessible satellite channel. Ghanaians abroad and in remote locations on earth are unable to keep up with local events. This lack of foresight is mindboggling. The internet has filled the gap to some extent.

What is Ghana's deadline for ending analogue broadcasts??
john 9 years ago

I think it is fair deal. The writer should stop spreading wrong information based on his own perception. In any case you can only get as much as you bring as income/revenue. AFCON is not the same as World Cup, remember.

I think it is fair deal. The writer should stop spreading wrong information based on his own perception. In any case you can only get as much as you bring as income/revenue. AFCON is not the same as World Cup, remember.
Kwame 9 years ago

John, I think the writer is more concern about the lack of communication with the players than the amount. I do agree that GFA should have communicated or discuss this with the players before publishing the cuts.

John, I think the writer is more concern about the lack of communication with the players than the amount. I do agree that GFA should have communicated or discuss this with the players before publishing the cuts.
soccer mantse 9 years ago

Obviously John misunderstands the core argument of the writer. And more importantly he's mixing up economic facts with core tenets of democratic and participatory processes. I bet, not many people would question the figures o ...
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Obviously John misunderstands the core argument of the writer. And more importantly he's mixing up economic facts with core tenets of democratic and participatory processes. I bet, not many people would question the figures of the sports ministry given the economic realities in Ghana. But facts do not necessarily mean good governance as they do not assuage people's sense of unfair treatment or disrespect when they are literally prohibited from participating in decisions that affects them directly. I said from day 1 when the news broke that the unilateral decision of the authorities is tantamount to treating the players as kids and also the victims of the Brazil incident. Many of these guys are their own men, family men and adults. At least, get their inputs and explain why this is all government can do..not impose some figures and then label them as unpatriotic if they disagree with the amount. And telling them to quit if they dissatisfied is definitely a low blow. Just like some government officials once told Ghanaians to get out if the kitchen is too hot. To be honest, the approach taken by the authorities is disappointing and clear demonstration of their lack of knowledge of good governance. Everybody is trying to show who is the boss. Hope it doesn't blow up in their face.
iohn 9 years ago

Well, may be you are right about and the tenets that support it. But the angle the GFA took is also transparency which is part of democracy. If the players think they have a case for earning more than the income they will bri ...
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Well, may be you are right about and the tenets that support it. But the angle the GFA took is also transparency which is part of democracy. If the players think they have a case for earning more than the income they will bring, they are at liberty to disagree and go back home and sleep. There are numerous Ghanaians who earn Ghana more income than they receive in return but they do not make headlines.
Kenkey Warriors!!! 9 years ago

That will save taxpayers a lot of money that can be used to refurbish a few rural clinics.

That will save taxpayers a lot of money that can be used to refurbish a few rural clinics.
ATO KWAMENA 9 years ago

stupidity again and Ghanians will take side with the authorities for slashing the players bonus and big bosses keeping the rest in their pocket

stupidity again and Ghanians will take side with the authorities for slashing the players bonus and big bosses keeping the rest in their pocket
albert 9 years ago

They can go to hell if they won't play for the joy of playing for the nation instead of money.

They can go to hell if they won't play for the joy of playing for the nation instead of money.
THRUTH KISSING MERCY 9 years ago

AN AVERAGE GHANAIAN IS AN HYPOCRITE.THEY LACK TRUE SENSE OF JUDGEMENT. AFTER CHOSEN " A" THEY WILL SIT DOWN CRITICS AND VICE VERSA

AN AVERAGE GHANAIAN IS AN HYPOCRITE.THEY LACK TRUE SENSE OF JUDGEMENT. AFTER CHOSEN " A" THEY WILL SIT DOWN CRITICS AND VICE VERSA
south africa 9 years ago

How much did Messi eanr from Argentina nation? If they are not playing the tunament, they must go to hell.

Ghanaian tax payers didn't pay taxes for football.

How much did Messi eanr from Argentina nation? If they are not playing the tunament, they must go to hell.

Ghanaian tax payers didn't pay taxes for football.
south africa 9 years ago

How much Measi, C Ronardo earn form their nation teams? If the boys don't like the new deal, they must go to hell

How much Measi, C Ronardo earn form their nation teams? If the boys don't like the new deal, they must go to hell
FELIX, AMSTERDAM 9 years ago

FIVE THOUSAND FUCKING DOLLARS PER FUCKING PLAYER PER FUCKING MATCH IS A FUCKING HELLUVA MONEY FOR A COUNTRY LIKE GHANA AND A FUCKING TOURNAMENT LIKE AFCON! A FUCKING MONEYBAG GHANA OR WHAT?!?!

FIVE THOUSAND FUCKING DOLLARS PER FUCKING PLAYER PER FUCKING MATCH IS A FUCKING HELLUVA MONEY FOR A COUNTRY LIKE GHANA AND A FUCKING TOURNAMENT LIKE AFCON! A FUCKING MONEYBAG GHANA OR WHAT?!?!
jimmy cool 9 years ago

U talking from the anus dont compare our continent to the rest of the world the money is theirs according to FIFA and must be given to them without any middle man is a thief looking ways and means to pocket fifas money out of ...
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U talking from the anus dont compare our continent to the rest of the world the money is theirs according to FIFA and must be given to them without any middle man is a thief looking ways and means to pocket fifas money out of the brilliant Boys expence to hell with him
Obibini 9 years ago

Well said Albert

Well said Albert
Cash 9 years ago

I feel it is time to appoint one of the old players as a Minister of Sports. Such a person may understand the players more than someone who is just there because he or she knows someone in the government. Someone who has expe ...
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I feel it is time to appoint one of the old players as a Minister of Sports. Such a person may understand the players more than someone who is just there because he or she knows someone in the government. Someone who has experienced what it takes to be a player will surely have a better connection with the players. He speaks the same language with the players. Hence, there is that cordial understanding and trust. Above all, this will prevent what is termed ("monkey the work and bamboo they chop" ) in Ghana. It will also prevent " do it as I say or you are out" as being carried out by the so called authority over the National Team. It is just plain wrong to appoint a politician as a Minister of Sports. This modern day politicians are just looking out for themselves and their families. They are there to chop the money fast. And they will take a decision only if it will lead them to hiding some money somewhere to enrich themselves. It is absolutely wrong for the government to appoint a bully as a Minister of Sports. Unfortunately, it takes a great deal of courage to stand up for a bully. And this was the case of those four players who are not allowed to join the Black Stars. And when the new coach who knows better decides to bring these players back to the Black Stars, he is being threaten by another bully. This is just plain sickness. I do blame the current government for having created a special place (Presidential Staff) for all those caught red-handed stealing the money of tax payer. How do you prevent people who are caught stealing not to steal again? Do you send them close to you to work with you or give them a severe punishment?
But the present government will quickly retire you from that position and put you in his newly created "Heaven" known as Presidential Staff. May be the president thinks if one works as a presidential staff, he or she will not steal. It might be the president had forgotten that once a thief would always be a thief.
jimmy cool 9 years ago

Well said my Soul brother u are my hero

Well said my Soul brother u are my hero
Clement Nyonator 9 years ago

The players should be made to sign undertaking before final 21 squad is release

The players should be made to sign undertaking before final 21 squad is release
Agbey 9 years ago

LET`S STOP SOCCER FOR TEN YEARS AND THINK ABOUT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CLEANSING GHANA OF CORRUPTION AND SELF SEEKERS.

LET`S STOP SOCCER FOR TEN YEARS AND THINK ABOUT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CLEANSING GHANA OF CORRUPTION AND SELF SEEKERS.
Daniel 9 years ago

I certainly agree with you that if the Sports Minister is not aware of what is coming to hurt the country as far as the Black Stars are concerned, then, it could spell doom for Ghana Football once again as did in Brazil. Does ...
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I certainly agree with you that if the Sports Minister is not aware of what is coming to hurt the country as far as the Black Stars are concerned, then, it could spell doom for Ghana Football once again as did in Brazil. Does the Sports Minister want this to happen again? These players are professionals and they are volunteering themselves for their country Ghana. They need to be compensated well, not 45,000.00. Who would talk to the Sports Minister before he wake up in his collaboration with GFA. One time the Ayariga, the Sport Minister said that the GFA is a private agency. It shows that he has no clue about what is going on in Ghana. He does not know what Quasi organization means. Where did this Ayariga go to school, I asked? The GFA, should have communicated with the players before arbitrarily imposing their will on the players. This is my point.
Banana 9 years ago

Malawi players don't get more than $100 for a game...and yet Ghana cannot easily beat them...Burkina Faso players get $500 per game, including when they beat Ghana in the semi finals of the last cup of nations...Uganda drew w ...
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Malawi players don't get more than $100 for a game...and yet Ghana cannot easily beat them...Burkina Faso players get $500 per game, including when they beat Ghana in the semi finals of the last cup of nations...Uganda drew with Ghana in Kumasi and later beat Ghana in kampala...and Uganda players don't receive more than $500 per game...even Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Algeria and other big football nations don't as much as Ghanaian players demand...frustrating part is that, with all these payments to them, they have not been able to deliver-by winning a cup in many, many years...What annoys me is that the millions of dollars spent on the team can, otherwise, be used to provide thousands and thousands of school chairs for those elementary school kids who sit on stools under trees to study...misplaced priority
Eli 9 years ago

What is this writer telling us? Is he an agent for the players? I'm wondering

What is this writer telling us? Is he an agent for the players? I'm wondering
Predator 9 years ago

what will happen if we don't participate at all? let them revolt and we step aside.

what will happen if we don't participate at all? let them revolt and we step aside.
suleman Abdul Aziz 9 years ago

So which players should the ministry have consulted before making the announcement? Do you know who n who will be selected to represent the country? the ministry can only engage the players after the coach has made his final ...
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So which players should the ministry have consulted before making the announcement? Do you know who n who will be selected to represent the country? the ministry can only engage the players after the coach has made his final selection. pls stop trying to give the ministry bad image.
Kwami Ninson 9 years ago

Please check your grammar. "....will begins...." Is ridiculously bad

Please check your grammar. "....will begins...." Is ridiculously bad
Kwami Ninson 9 years ago

"They" could be another revolt? Shouldn't it be "there"... could be.......?

"They" could be another revolt? Shouldn't it be "there"... could be.......?
jimmy cool 9 years ago

The Minister should have to be removed from Office immediately the Nation does not belong to him nor the national team is his Private company he should kiss off

The Minister should have to be removed from Office immediately the Nation does not belong to him nor the national team is his Private company he should kiss off

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