Dump Otto Addo and appoint Essien as Black Stars coach - Charles Taylor to GFA

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COD 3 months ago

What has Michael Essien achieved to qualify him to coach and manage Ghana`s National Football Team?

What has Michael Essien achieved to qualify him to coach and manage Ghana`s National Football Team?
Foo 3 months ago

I side with Taylor: we need something new in bringing somebody like Essien which could change the animosity people have developed for the GFA and the black stars as a whole. Bringing Otto Addo fuels the current situation. Th ...
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I side with Taylor: we need something new in bringing somebody like Essien which could change the animosity people have developed for the GFA and the black stars as a whole. Bringing Otto Addo fuels the current situation. The GFA chairman doesn't make smart decisions at all. Kurt you must resign. You did the same to coach Milo and he failed terribly, didn't you learn???
Almighty St. Ghfuo: Akuffu Addo is a FOOL 3 months ago

Otto can be manipulated by oklaku we have seen this. We have also seen what Otto can do. Appoint essien as coach and let him pick his own backroom staff so we can also see what essien can do. We don't want Otto let him aquire ...
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Otto can be manipulated by oklaku we have seen this. We have also seen what Otto can do. Appoint essien as coach and let him pick his own backroom staff so we can also see what essien can do. We don't want Otto let him aquire experience as a coach and come back.
Kk 2 months ago

Michael Essien as head coach of black Star? What is wrong with you people? Essien, can't even get kotoko or heart to be their head coach.

Michael Essien as head coach of black Star? What is wrong with you people? Essien, can't even get kotoko or heart to be their head coach.
PREPS FIADZIGBE 3 months ago

HE AT LEAST TRAINED AND QUALIFIED. LET'S GIVE THEM A STARTING POINT!!!!

HE AT LEAST TRAINED AND QUALIFIED. LET'S GIVE THEM A STARTING POINT!!!!
PREPS FIADZIGBE 3 months ago

HE AT LEAST TRAINED AND QUALIFIED. LET'S GIVE THEM A STARTING POINT!!!!

HE AT LEAST TRAINED AND QUALIFIED. LET'S GIVE THEM A STARTING POINT!!!!
Faculty 3 months ago

What was the achievement of Ivorian coach before he was appointed. For once I agree with Charles. Cos all this while I wanted Ogum Essien and Laryea as coaches, Gyan as Skout , OTi Akenteng as Technical Dir

What was the achievement of Ivorian coach before he was appointed. For once I agree with Charles. Cos all this while I wanted Ogum Essien and Laryea as coaches, Gyan as Skout , OTi Akenteng as Technical Dir
Ghanaba kwaku 3 months ago

Charles TAILOR too dey talk paa these days oo.
Who is Essien when it comes to coaching?
Been a good footballer doesn't make one a good coach.
Charles Tailor, can't you coach yourself?

Charles TAILOR too dey talk paa these days oo.
Who is Essien when it comes to coaching?
Been a good footballer doesn't make one a good coach.
Charles Tailor, can't you coach yourself?
Are you serious 3 months ago

What has Essien achieved. Essien is too shy to deal with stubborn Ghanaian players, and the Ghanaian nation. In Ghana the whole nation is made up of over 32 million coaches. I would rather suggest you appoint Steven Appiah he ...
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What has Essien achieved. Essien is too shy to deal with stubborn Ghanaian players, and the Ghanaian nation. In Ghana the whole nation is made up of over 32 million coaches. I would rather suggest you appoint Steven Appiah head coach and Laryea Kingston his assistant...they may not have the righ coaching licensure, but those 2 guys are overachievers!!!
Almighty St. Ghfuo: Gh leaders are stupid 3 months ago

idiot. fool like you has internet

idiot. fool like you has internet
Hospital Blanket 3 months ago

Hot water doesn't drown people but cold, remember this saying by former President Kufuor who is tagged as one if the best President of the country.

Hot water doesn't drown people but cold, remember this saying by former President Kufuor who is tagged as one if the best President of the country.
TG 3 months ago

Hire Stephen Appiah as manager and you have Laryea Kingston and George Boateng on his staff

Hire Stephen Appiah as manager and you have Laryea Kingston and George Boateng on his staff
Abedru 3 months ago

Am not sure Essien can man manage players, he is too shy a person. Maybe he can operate as an assistant to Stephen Appiah

Am not sure Essien can man manage players, he is too shy a person. Maybe he can operate as an assistant to Stephen Appiah
Almighty St. Ghfuo: Gh leaders are stupid 3 months ago

he wasnt shy as a player but is shy as coach? fool, go read bible n learn sense from that book

he wasnt shy as a player but is shy as coach? fool, go read bible n learn sense from that book
Dondon 3 months ago

useless talk and he will have useless people supporting his useless comment.

useless talk and he will have useless people supporting his useless comment.
Kwesi 3 months ago

You see how lack of schooling can do to a person? No objective person can say this.

The job Essien is doing now, Otto Addo did the same job in 2009 at Dernmark. Otto Addo has worked with Son, Jude, Sancho, Haaland, George ...
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You see how lack of schooling can do to a person? No objective person can say this.

The job Essien is doing now, Otto Addo did the same job in 2009 at Dernmark. Otto Addo has worked with Son, Jude, Sancho, Haaland, George Reyna, Hakimi, Moukoko etc. He improved all these players to be a better player.

In Ghana, Otto Addo recruited Alidu Seidu, Salisu, and other young players into this current blackstars. He was in the process of building a formidable team
Nana Kwame 3 months ago

Masa! Ɛdeɛn process? You people hae short memories too much. We all saw Otto Addo wae

Masa! Ɛdeɛn process? You people hae short memories too much. We all saw Otto Addo wae
Kwame O Nash 3 months ago

Gyan Appiah Essien, this there can can do abett job for Ghanaians, but before OKRAKU must go, and all his stuff. Appoint new cabinet members, and Ghanaians must stay behind them with a plus support. The country Ghana is very ...
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Gyan Appiah Essien, this there can can do abett job for Ghanaians, but before OKRAKU must go, and all his stuff. Appoint new cabinet members, and Ghanaians must stay behind them with a plus support. The country Ghana is very very CORRUPT in everything not on one thing, but everything in is gave me in return for money stealing CORRUPTION has taken over, especially the government of Ghana is the most CORRUPT in the world. Stealing is all about.
Kweku 3 months ago

Michael Essien has no coaching experience. He has not coached any national team in his coaching career

Michael Essien has no coaching experience. He has not coached any national team in his coaching career
Almighty St. Ghfuo: Gh leaders are stupid 3 months ago

wat team did emerse fae coach before taking ivory coast glory? how about keshie, aliou cisse, even zidane, pep had no reputable coaching exprience before they were given head coaching jobs. i mean we have seen wat otto can do ...
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wat team did emerse fae coach before taking ivory coast glory? how about keshie, aliou cisse, even zidane, pep had no reputable coaching exprience before they were given head coaching jobs. i mean we have seen wat otto can do n how he takes instructions from gfa. essien has said he is not interested. if gfa hires otto or essien, they should bring in an experienced coach to assist them
keba 3 months ago

why not with appiah in a tandem.
but essien is apparently not interested

why not with appiah in a tandem.
but essien is apparently not interested
Koo 3 months ago

Appuah has no coaching experience. I am not sure he even has a coaching badge ( I stand corrected).

Appuah has no coaching experience. I am not sure he even has a coaching badge ( I stand corrected).
Agbelimor Paris 3 months ago

Nonsense,Essien who neglected his father in his old age when he needed him most must not come near the Black Stars as a coach.Such abominable acts is just like a politician stealing monies from the coffers of the nation to bu ...
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Nonsense,Essien who neglected his father in his old age when he needed him most must not come near the Black Stars as a coach.Such abominable acts is just like a politician stealing monies from the coffers of the nation to buy cocaine and rock,and when they are high on the drugs, they play on the minds of the people.
No vote 3 months ago

He is a follower and part of the trio that caused a lot of trouble at the 2014WC in Brazil. He does not have my vote

He is a follower and part of the trio that caused a lot of trouble at the 2014WC in Brazil. He does not have my vote
Otentic 3 months ago

We should appoint Charles Taylor Himself. He has never said anything good

We should appoint Charles Taylor Himself. He has never said anything good
Sam Tee, USA 3 months ago

Essien, Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah and Muntari/Laryea Kingston on our Technical Bench will transform Ghana soccer.

Essien, Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah and Muntari/Laryea Kingston on our Technical Bench will transform Ghana soccer.
Kk 3 months ago

Are you drunk? What did these guys win for Ghana. Why are Ghanaian fans so desperate. Take your time. These guys don’t have the pedigree to even win us a ladle.

Are you drunk? What did these guys win for Ghana. Why are Ghanaian fans so desperate. Take your time. These guys don’t have the pedigree to even win us a ladle.
Bob P. 3 months ago

Yes I agree with Charles Taylor. This guy is making sense of late.

Yes I agree with Charles Taylor. This guy is making sense of late.
Ghanaba kwaku 3 months ago

Charles Tailor, my best coach! He knows everything but could not achieve anything in football may coaching can be his good job!

Charles Tailor, my best coach! He knows everything but could not achieve anything in football may coaching can be his good job!
Atinga 3 months ago

As handsome as he is, Essien has zero charisma and leadership qualities.

As handsome as he is, Essien has zero charisma and leadership qualities.
PREPS FIADZIGBE 3 months ago

DON'T JUST CONDEMN OTTO OFF HAND !!!!!
MAY BE WITH THE GROUP THAT SOMEONE MENTIONED,- ESSIEN, LARYEA AND KINGSTON, WE MIGHT HIT THE JACKPOT. IT'S WORTH TRYING !!!!!!

DON'T JUST CONDEMN OTTO OFF HAND !!!!!
MAY BE WITH THE GROUP THAT SOMEONE MENTIONED,- ESSIEN, LARYEA AND KINGSTON, WE MIGHT HIT THE JACKPOT. IT'S WORTH TRYING !!!!!!
Kweku UK 3 months ago

Why not you ...

Why not you ...
the truth 3 months ago

A good Coach will not guarantee as long term success. We have to rebuild the game from the ground up.

A good Coach will not guarantee as long term success. We have to rebuild the game from the ground up.
Cornelius 3 months ago

True talk paaa.....

True talk paaa.....
Elephant Farmer 3 months ago

It only depends on the money for Kurt. Nothing else. If Essien pay good money, Kurt never cares that Michael never coached. The best coach for Ghanaians would be Juergen Klinsmann from South Korea. He is a German born, former ...
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It only depends on the money for Kurt. Nothing else. If Essien pay good money, Kurt never cares that Michael never coached. The best coach for Ghanaians would be Juergen Klinsmann from South Korea. He is a German born, former national coach for Germany and the United States. South Korea will sack him soon. Juergen is not familiar with Asian cuisine. He dey go California as much as possible.
Don 3 months ago

No experience.
Abedi Pélé can do the job better

No experience.
Abedi Pélé can do the job better
Hero 3 months ago

Ghanaians are pitiful and sad thinkers.

Ghanaians are pitiful and sad thinkers.
PAUL JOHNSON 3 months ago

There was and still are too many questions and issues with COACH OTTO ADDO.

THE successful Michael ESSIEN is not ready for the Blackstars.We must hasten slowly and not give him a Rope to committ suicide.

WHAT IS WRONG I ...
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There was and still are too many questions and issues with COACH OTTO ADDO.

THE successful Michael ESSIEN is not ready for the Blackstars.We must hasten slowly and not give him a Rope to committ suicide.

WHAT IS WRONG IN GIVING THE BLACKSTARS TO MAXWELL KONADU?
MAXWELL must have this job and be allowed to choose his own assistant.

Essien,Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan can be attached as Scouters International and local for ALL THE OTHER NATIONAL TEAMS including the BLACKSTARS.

WE MUST STOP CATAPULTING every BABY STAR into the BLACKSTARS.

There must be a serious PROMOTION or GRADUATION to the Senior National Team.

OTTO ADDO has played his part and must not be brought back.
LETS GO FORWARD.
YES WE CAN.
Odapagyan 3 months ago

Essien is too timid. He can’t talk and lacks experience.

Essien is too timid. He can’t talk and lacks experience.
Barima Osei 3 months ago

Is it not this same guy who campaigned for ofori to be Ghana's first goalkeeper ? What was the result ? He now wears suit and sunglasses so he should be listened to right ? It's time for real thinking not sham ones

Is it not this same guy who campaigned for ofori to be Ghana's first goalkeeper ? What was the result ? He now wears suit and sunglasses so he should be listened to right ? It's time for real thinking not sham ones
LUKMAN 3 months ago

Dump all of them the Black Stars coach is not for joke

Dump all of them the Black Stars coach is not for joke
ESSIEN IS A COACH BUT OTTO ADDO IS A SCOT 3 months ago

GIVE ESSIEN THE JOB NOT OTTO ADDO IS NOT GOOD,

GIVE ESSIEN THE JOB NOT OTTO ADDO IS NOT GOOD,
Tadii 3 months ago

Please whoever is suggesting Jergen Klinsmann hear this. His last 2 jobs with US and South Korea ended in disasters because of player agitations. So much tension among the players.

Please whoever is suggesting Jergen Klinsmann hear this. His last 2 jobs with US and South Korea ended in disasters because of player agitations. So much tension among the players.
Tadii 3 months ago

I support the idea of having a local coach for the BS.But we should not rush to do this. First lets appoint an experienced good coach and make Essien the assistant .Meanwhile we will be preparing a pool of local coaches who ...
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I support the idea of having a local coach for the BS.But we should not rush to do this. First lets appoint an experienced good coach and make Essien the assistant .Meanwhile we will be preparing a pool of local coaches who will have their turn at the BS job. We cannot afford another try and error because our performances have been bad over the last few years.Giving the job directly to Essien will not be a good decision. The Ivory coast coach now served at the junior side of Nice. Then served as the coach of the reserve side Clermont.Then served under the sacked coach Louis Gasset. Emerse Fae was not given the job directly .He had some experience.
Bob P. 3 months ago

I agree with you Massa

I agree with you Massa
PAUL JOHNSON 3 months ago

PLEASE CONSIDER MICHAEL ESSIEN PAIRING WITH MAXWELL KONADU
LET US NOT USE EMOTIONS IN THIS SEARCH FOR A COACH IF WE SERIOUSLY WANT TO SUCCEED.
WITH 100% FREE HANDS,THEY WILL MAKE IT.
A SUCCESSFUL PLAYER DOES NOT NECCESSARI ...
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PLEASE CONSIDER MICHAEL ESSIEN PAIRING WITH MAXWELL KONADU
LET US NOT USE EMOTIONS IN THIS SEARCH FOR A COACH IF WE SERIOUSLY WANT TO SUCCEED.
WITH 100% FREE HANDS,THEY WILL MAKE IT.
A SUCCESSFUL PLAYER DOES NOT NECCESSARILY MAKE A GOOD COACH.ESSIEN MUST WORK UNDER MAXWELL.I BELIEVE THAT PAYMENT OF THE TWO WILL NOT BE TOO BIG AN ISSUE
THE UNIFIER OF THE NATION,SOCCER NEEDS PRESIDENTIAL RESPECT,HONOUR AND CARE.
OSAGYEFO'S OWN CLUB WAS NOT FOR NOTHING.
SANKOFA,SANKOFA,SANKOFA.
watching from afar.
Kk 2 months ago

Nonsense. What coaching experience does he have to take up the main couching role? You are not talking about assistant coach. Nsemfone

Nonsense. What coaching experience does he have to take up the main couching role? You are not talking about assistant coach. Nsemfone

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