‘We were promised houses but got cash instead’ – Awudu Issaka opens up on Ghana’s '95 U-17 World Cup glory

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Reality 4 months ago

Who was our coach in 1995 ?
Something Adday of blessed memory.

The Multi system coach. .....and we are unable to produce such a style again to capture world again ?

Who was our coach in 1995 ?
Something Adday of blessed memory.

The Multi system coach. .....and we are unable to produce such a style again to capture world again ?
WHO RULES GHANA? IGBOS OR NDC? 4 months ago

NON OF THE STARLETS 95 PLAYERS COULD MAKE IT TO BLACK STARS AS EXPECTED WHY?

NON OF THE STARLETS 95 PLAYERS COULD MAKE IT TO BLACK STARS AS EXPECTED WHY?
Odikro 4 months ago

Sorry guys, these so-called kids were actually age cheating old men. Look at Awudu's face. There's nothing 17 about it. If we want to have a meaningful impact on football we should be sincere and field real youngsters of the ...
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Sorry guys, these so-called kids were actually age cheating old men. Look at Awudu's face. There's nothing 17 about it. If we want to have a meaningful impact on football we should be sincere and field real youngsters of the appropriate age. Isn't it strange a nation could dominate the youth ranks and not be able to have much success with the senior team?
Jonas 4 months ago

We were using over age players so that's the reason thay can't perform at the national team level where there are no age restrictions..

We were using over age players so that's the reason thay can't perform at the national team level where there are no age restrictions..
Ofori 4 months ago

Not true. Stephen Appiah and Joe Ansah were part of that team

Not true. Stephen Appiah and Joe Ansah were part of that team
Kk 4 months ago

Let Awudu Isaka shut up. What was he doing during the 8 years of his darling npp party . Why didn't you say this when the short man devil was in power. HE SHOULD SHUT UP FOREVER

Let Awudu Isaka shut up. What was he doing during the 8 years of his darling npp party . Why didn't you say this when the short man devil was in power. HE SHOULD SHUT UP FOREVER
Joe. Awuah US 4 months ago

Please don’t tell him to shut up, he is expressing his feelings. Why everything becomes politics in Ghana.
If those kids at that time gave their hearts to bring fame to their country and the nation failed to fulfill its pr ...
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Please don’t tell him to shut up, he is expressing his feelings. Why everything becomes politics in Ghana.
If those kids at that time gave their hearts to bring fame to their country and the nation failed to fulfill its promise to them, do you know the negative effect on sports in the country.
nana yaw 4 months ago

thank you.
in Ghana ,everything is politics.

thank you.
in Ghana ,everything is politics.
Fools with short memory will vote the ndc. 4 months ago

You are so foolish and very dumb,in fact very primitive and foolishly brainwashed,where from Former president Akufo Addos name in this.Some apes like your unwanted mammal are so uselessly bitter for nothing.Kwasea bi ba like ...
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You are so foolish and very dumb,in fact very primitive and foolishly brainwashed,where from Former president Akufo Addos name in this.Some apes like your unwanted mammal are so uselessly bitter for nothing.Kwasea bi ba like you was Nana Addo the leader in 1995 to mention his name,aboa ba like u.
AYIGBE NYEBRO 4 months ago

Wagyimiii s33 etam mmaa used pad.
Original number 9
Mud33 gyimii ntii ohia and abro is your portion.
Ayigbe niii y33 nipa

Wagyimiii s33 etam mmaa used pad.
Original number 9
Mud33 gyimii ntii ohia and abro is your portion.
Ayigbe niii y33 nipa
Logic 4 months ago

Your comment is unfortunate.Cant you contribute to an issue without talking about NDC & NPP ? If you're fed by politicians it's everyone who is fed by them.

Your comment is unfortunate.Cant you contribute to an issue without talking about NDC & NPP ? If you're fed by politicians it's everyone who is fed by them.
Dzimakpla 4 months ago

419

419
Atugu 4 months ago

Use the cash to buy a house and stop that shitt.

Use the cash to buy a house and stop that shitt.
T.T 4 months ago

What has this got to do with politics?

What has this got to do with politics?
Nana 4 months ago

He is lying. No one promised them houses. Neither ET Mensah nor President Rawlings promised that. Even the 1991 team that won first won title were not promised houses.

These lies must stop. Houses from Under 17. Then what ...
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He is lying. No one promised them houses. Neither ET Mensah nor President Rawlings promised that. Even the 1991 team that won first won title were not promised houses.

These lies must stop. Houses from Under 17. Then what were we to give the under 20 Team that won 1999?
K O Nash 4 months ago

There’s no civilization in the country Ghana only corruption lies. The country is in a bad shape for what’s happening now. The parties NDC and NPP both corrupt not good for Ghana progress those who on earth side support i ...
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There’s no civilization in the country Ghana only corruption lies. The country is in a bad shape for what’s happening now. The parties NDC and NPP both corrupt not good for Ghana progress those who on earth side support it because they get their share. The country is upside down both parties know the right thing to do but they choose to do wrong because there’s no laws in country Ghana but stealing
Hannan 4 months ago

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Barima Kyei. 4 months ago

Promises made by the government to youngsters should be fulfilled.I remember during the Kwame Nkrumah regime,and the sports administration was in the hands of Ohene Dian,many of the promises made to the Black Stars were fulfi ...
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Promises made by the government to youngsters should be fulfilled.I remember during the Kwame Nkrumah regime,and the sports administration was in the hands of Ohene Dian,many of the promises made to the Black Stars were fulfilled that is why the national team players were proud to represent their country.
Nana 4 months ago

KK WHAT HAS ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS HAS DONE FOR GHANA YOU ARE ALL EATING GHANA FOOD FOR NOTHING

KK WHAT HAS ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS HAS DONE FOR GHANA YOU ARE ALL EATING GHANA FOOD FOR NOTHING
Jak 4 months ago

It is just under 17 football.

We spent so much focus on this lower age category football.

The essence is not to win but to unearth great talents and develop them.

As for the house promise, forget it. You were adequa ...
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It is just under 17 football.

We spent so much focus on this lower age category football.

The essence is not to win but to unearth great talents and develop them.

As for the house promise, forget it. You were adequately compensated and you gained fame and visibility from the tournament. You had to use that to propel you to greater heights. You are the only person that can answer whether you took advantage of that or otherwise.
Abdallah Amin Mohammed 4 months ago

You are liar, the money you were promised was 5m cedis, at that time, it was colossal amount of money, that even inspire some of us at that time resorted to training, no one promised you any house, Have you forgotten U20 is s ...
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You are liar, the money you were promised was 5m cedis, at that time, it was colossal amount of money, that even inspire some of us at that time resorted to training, no one promised you any house, Have you forgotten U20 is superior to U17, why lie why dishonest, delusional to say the least.Age cheat.
Citizen vigilante 4 months ago

You people are even lucky some people even got common electric kettles,under the regime of Rawlings .

You people are even lucky some people even got common electric kettles,under the regime of Rawlings .
Ougrabako 4 months ago

They didn't deserve that U-17 world cup. They cheated their age and played against an innocent young players who could have been their children. Some of the U-17 Ghana team players were grand parents with two wives at home. ...
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They didn't deserve that U-17 world cup. They cheated their age and played against an innocent young players who could have been their children. Some of the U-17 Ghana team players were grand parents with two wives at home. He, Awudu Issaka was one of them. This age cheating practices is what brought decline in Ghana football.
Rogenia Velazquez 4 months ago

It's not too late. Get a good lawyer.

It's not too late. Get a good lawyer.
Sosoman 4 months ago

Betrayal, deceitfulness and lies always destroys lives. Look at all these talents got waisted. I shy self

Betrayal, deceitfulness and lies always destroys lives. Look at all these talents got waisted. I shy self
Watching 4 months ago

Lack of appreciation by Ghanaians yes u were promised house but given money it is the same as u could buy houses with the money at the place of ur choice
Why are we always trying to paint past leaders in the black
Did u con ...
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Lack of appreciation by Ghanaians yes u were promised house but given money it is the same as u could buy houses with the money at the place of ur choice
Why are we always trying to paint past leaders in the black
Did u consider the cost of the opportunity given u and as a priveledge as not every person was given same opportunity let’s think about the future than emphasizing of rewards
Neb 4 months ago

What is an U-17 boy doing. The money in the bank, progress your career and when you grow up you can build your house. Or you were not U-17, that's why? Just imagine a 14-16 year old boy demanding a house at that tender age, w ...
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What is an U-17 boy doing. The money in the bank, progress your career and when you grow up you can build your house. Or you were not U-17, that's why? Just imagine a 14-16 year old boy demanding a house at that tender age, were you matured enough to be a landlord?
Joe Gyamfi, Sunyani. 4 months ago

I would be interested to know how much money each player was given as their prize for that feat. At that age who would promise you a house? At any event we know the cost of flats in Ghana in 1995. For me if cash is used to bu ...
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I would be interested to know how much money each player was given as their prize for that feat. At that age who would promise you a house? At any event we know the cost of flats in Ghana in 1995. For me if cash is used to buy a house, what difference does it make whether you got cash or a house? This is much ado about nothing!!

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‘We were promised houses but got cash instead’ – Awudu Issaka opens up on Ghana’s '95 U-17 World Cup glory

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