Pratt: Appiah deserves another chance

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MB 11 years ago

We need to support our local coaches.

We need to support our local coaches.
joe pinto 11 years ago

Clueless bunch, we were lucky to get that far, kwesi Appiah is just clueless, how do you take wakaso out before the penalties? if we dont fire akwesi appiah we might just not qualify for the world cup, right now Sudan is on t ...
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Clueless bunch, we were lucky to get that far, kwesi Appiah is just clueless, how do you take wakaso out before the penalties? if we dont fire akwesi appiah we might just not qualify for the world cup, right now Sudan is on top of our group
ALHAJI MOHAMMED 11 years ago

JOE GOD BLESS YOU::WE ARE VERY VERY LUCKY TO GET TO SEMI FINALS::WE DID NOTHING ;THAT IS FACT::BETTER TO LOOSE AS A GOOD TEAM AS TO WIN WITH POOR TEAM::THAT DOESNT MAKE GHANA A WHOLE FOOTBALL NATION PRAOUD:TO BE REGORNISED AS ...
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JOE GOD BLESS YOU::WE ARE VERY VERY LUCKY TO GET TO SEMI FINALS::WE DID NOTHING ;THAT IS FACT::BETTER TO LOOSE AS A GOOD TEAM AS TO WIN WITH POOR TEAM::THAT DOESNT MAKE GHANA A WHOLE FOOTBALL NATION PRAOUD:TO BE REGORNISED AS LUCKY TEAM TO GET TO SEMI FINALS NOT AS A GREAT GOOD TEAM::WHAT A SHAME:::LETS ALL FACE THE FACT AND BE A GOOD PATRIOT::YOU ALWAYS SAY THE TRUTH IN ODER TO HELP THE YOU LOVE::BUT PREDENDING;MEANS YOU LOVE THE NOT::SAY THE TRUTH THRU THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO CORRECT OUR MISTAKES::AT THE MOMENT WE HAVE HAVE VERY GOOD PLAYERS BUT WE DONT HAVE TEAM/TRAINER::HERE WE HAVE TO WORKHARD IF WE WANT TO BE IN BRAZIL FOR 2014 WC:THANKS
ATSU, HO 11 years ago

AKWASI PRATT HAS SAID SOMETHING SENSIBLE FOR ONCE. KWASI APPIAH SHOULD STAY ON

AKWASI PRATT HAS SAID SOMETHING SENSIBLE FOR ONCE. KWASI APPIAH SHOULD STAY ON
bob m 11 years ago

For the first time i disagree with Pratt. How can we prefer to lose just because we have a local coach. That is accepting mediocrity. Appiah has within this short time shown that he is incompetent and above all vindictive. h ...
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For the first time i disagree with Pratt. How can we prefer to lose just because we have a local coach. That is accepting mediocrity. Appiah has within this short time shown that he is incompetent and above all vindictive. he has used his personal hatred for Abedi and his children to dig his own grave. Unfortunately he dug the grave too deep and fell into the grave himself. now he cannot come out of the grave he dug himself.IF WE MAINTAIN APPIAH, WE WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR THE WORLD CUP. That is certain. World cup is bussiness. Get a competent coach and pay him well and when u qualify you will get your money back with plenty interest.
Selassie Dzokoto 11 years ago

In as much as i admit he goofed by replacing Paintsil(Agya Koo) with Solomon Asante and subsequently pushed Kwadwo Asamoah who could have helped in the attacking machinery to forcefully play at the left full-back, i think our ...
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In as much as i admit he goofed by replacing Paintsil(Agya Koo) with Solomon Asante and subsequently pushed Kwadwo Asamoah who could have helped in the attacking machinery to forcefully play at the left full-back, i think our players were not battle ready for the Burkinabe onslaught. Kwasi Appiah didn't teach Vorsah and Clottey to miss penalties. They were simply shaken and you could see it on the face of Clottey before his kick. Leave Kwasi Appiah alone for until the STARS psych themselves up, Jose Morinho cannot qualify us to the world cup.
Kwasi Asante, Providence,RI USA 11 years ago

Kwasi Appiah must learn that Kwadwo Asamoah is effectively forceful as attacking midfield. When you watch K. Asamoah play Juventus, there is no doubt the boy is good. Watching him play full back with the B. Stars, he seems in ...
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Kwasi Appiah must learn that Kwadwo Asamoah is effectively forceful as attacking midfield. When you watch K. Asamoah play Juventus, there is no doubt the boy is good. Watching him play full back with the B. Stars, he seems invincible. If K. Asamoah is good at that position with a high voltage Juventus team, why should he not use the boy similarly with Black Stars?
Secondly, it seems to me that Kwasi Appiah was afraid to offend Gyan to replace him when it was necessary. I love Gyan. He belongs in the Black Stars team. But I strongly believe that Kwasi Appiah should play another striker like Clottey or some other with him.
Relying solely on Gyan has become our prescription to fewer goals and defeat.
We should accept the fact that no matter how good our defense, we will sometimes concede a goal or two in a game. That is why we should prepare our ability to also net more than a goal in a game. Gyan is not the guy to rely on if we want to be a contender.

I will support Appiah on the job. Because it's too quick to find new Coach. But the technical officials should work out a game plan for selecting players. Who plays with who and who replaces who and the edge to call out players when they are having a bad day; even if it is the Captain.
I will also suggest to Coach Appiah to get the Ayews' on board. Andre is a good goal getter and could be very helpful. They are forceful and helpful to their team.
Admittedly, Coach Appiah has work to do. He must form a technical team that makes decision together and he must listen to advice, what makes a successful coach is to pay attention to advice.
OH GHFUO, WHY SO PRIMITIVE? 11 years ago

WE HAVE SEEN ENUFF. AA MUST COMOT!
GET RID OF APPIAH!
HWE, IM NOT A CERTIFIED COACH, BUT I CAN WIN AFCON WITH THE PLAYERS GH TOOK TO SOUTH AFRICA.
APPIAH HAS NO BRAINS AND HE CANT MANAGE ANYTHING!
I COULD HAVE COACHED THE ...
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WE HAVE SEEN ENUFF. AA MUST COMOT!
GET RID OF APPIAH!
HWE, IM NOT A CERTIFIED COACH, BUT I CAN WIN AFCON WITH THE PLAYERS GH TOOK TO SOUTH AFRICA.
APPIAH HAS NO BRAINS AND HE CANT MANAGE ANYTHING!
I COULD HAVE COACHED THESE PLAYERS TO GOLD. APPAIH IS NOT INTELLIGENT. GH IS AMASSED WITH PLAYERS AND TALENT. WHAT WE LACK ARE INTELLIGENT
COACHES. THE LIKES WHO CANT EVEN BEAT YOU AT CHESS OR CHECKERS.
OUR PROBLEM WAS NOT THE PLAYERS, BUT THE COACH AND HIS FOOLISH BRAINS. TWEAAAA, APPIAH WO Y3 TOKE!
I HAVE SEEN ENOUGH OF HIM AND HIS STUPID ANTICS. HE IS NOT INTELLIGENT, AND HIS STUPID TACTICAL METHODS DONT YIELD RESULTS. ALL THE TRAINING IN THE WORLD WONT HELP HIM. HE NEEDS TO GO N FIND A CLUB N WIN WITH A CLUB BEFORE HE IS GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE WITH GBSTAR.
I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN HIM AS OUR COACH. GET RID OF HIM. LET HIM GO N COACH HEARTS OF OAK OR SOME CLUB SOMEWHERE.
MAXWELL KONADU IS THE BEST MAN TO COACH GH BLACK STARS. IF WE CANT GIVE THE JOB TO DESAILLY, THEN MAXWELL MUST TAKEOVER.
APPIAH IS NOT GOOD. I HAVE SEEN ALL I NEED TO SEE FROM HIM. APPIAH TO ME LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE WHO IS NOT IN CONTROL OF HIMSELF OR HIS DECISIONS.
LIKE HE RELIES ON A DIETY OR SOME OUTSIDE FORCE TO BAIL HIM OUT. NOT A BRILLIANT COACH. HE CAN GET A JOB COACHING A CLUB IN GH OR ELSEWHERE
IN AFRICA. IF HE SUCEEDS, HE CAN COME BACK. WE DONT NEED NO MORE DADA BA COACHES FOR GBSTARS. APPIAH HASNT PROVEN HE DESERVES TO
COACH GBSTARS. HE WAS GIVEN THE JOB ON A SILVER PLATTER. GIVE THE JOB TO DESAILLY OR MAXWELL KONADU. LOOK AT KESHIE? KESHIE HAS PAID HIS DUES.
GET RID OF APPIAH!
OR ELSE GH WILL BOW OUT OF THE WCUP QUALIFIERS. TRUST ME!
IM SURE APPAIH WENT AND CONSULTED JUJU AND THOUGHT JUJU WOULD SAVE HIS BLACK ASS. WAT A FOOL. HE SHULD GO ASK MOURINHO, GUARDIOLA, FERGUSON
IF THEY HAVE JUJU...TYPICAL OLD FOOL SET IN HIS WAYS. HW3, IF WE ALLOW APPIAH TO CONTROL THE TEAM, WE WONT QUALIFY FOR WCUP. TRUST ME.
CAN U IMAGINE GH GOING TO BRASIL WITH THIS ALIGUNTUGUI STYLE OF PLAYING? JESUS CHRIST! IF DESAILLY CANT TAKE OVER, ALLOW MAXWELL KONADU.
MAX IS A SMART GUY. HE IS NOT SUPERSTITIOUS LIKE AKWASI APPIAH. APPIAH BELIEVES IN THINGS HE HIMSELF DOES NOT UNDERSTAND, SO HE WILL ALWAYS SUFFERS.
THIS IS WAT WE CALL SUPERSTITIION...LIKE JUJU! MALLAM CHOP YOUR MONEY FREE!
HW3, IF APPIAH ISNT FIRED AS FOR ME, I AM WASHING MY HANDS OFF GBSTAR
TWEEEAAAA.....APPIAH, WO Y3 TOKE!......
Yamus 11 years ago

We dont't only want to ualify for the world cup. We want to go and perform well against world class teams like Germany, Brazil, Italy without fear like we did in 2006 and 2010 WC. If we can't stand against Burkina, what futur ...
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We dont't only want to ualify for the world cup. We want to go and perform well against world class teams like Germany, Brazil, Italy without fear like we did in 2006 and 2010 WC. If we can't stand against Burkina, what future do we have? The fact is we need a better coach.My fear is we will maintain AA and fail to qualify for WC or qualify but go and disgrace ourselves with this type of performance from the BS
Lemu 11 years ago

What a prat. Who are you to decide whether Ghanaians prefer to lose with a clueless local coach. No ideas, direction, ambition and the commitment to at least try. It was just a fluke we won the other matches.

What a prat. Who are you to decide whether Ghanaians prefer to lose with a clueless local coach. No ideas, direction, ambition and the commitment to at least try. It was just a fluke we won the other matches.
Me4U 11 years ago

You must be a dreamer if you think we are going to qualify for the World Cup. Playing Sudan in Khartoum and the Zambians in both Accra and Lusaka will not be easy; especially with similar tactics the Black Stars employed in a ...
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You must be a dreamer if you think we are going to qualify for the World Cup. Playing Sudan in Khartoum and the Zambians in both Accra and Lusaka will not be easy; especially with similar tactics the Black Stars employed in all the CAN 2013 matches. Mali, Cape Verde and Burkina Faso all looked extremely good playing against us. Individually, we have some very talented players so can anyone please tell me why they play so POORLY as a team?
Akwasi Appiah should find some other excuse to give rather than the usual "the players were tactically indisciplined". It is his responsibility to make them disciplined and motivated enough to die a little for mother Ghana. If they are a bit committed, they should at least play to win against Mali for third position, but we all know what will happen. And Mr. Excuses will defend the players saying they were not motivated enough to play for third place because they had their eyes on the ultimate prize. He was the one who selected the players among a pool of many others for the competition.
To think they were going to play against Nigeria and win without first going past Burkina Faso belongs to the dream that it was; even with the pathetic refereeing that was so embarrassing to watch as a Ghanaian (my wife hates football even saw through the shambolic refereeing), and the horrible playing pitch.

We all witnessed some of the most atrocious refereeing decisions ever [case in point Petroipa’s two yellow cards; Keba Paul’s red card challenges on Gyan; the foul on Agyeman Badu that led to the Burkinabes equaliser, the disallowed Burkinabe goal (50-50 on that call though)], coupled with extreme physical challenges from the Burkinabes.
Pito Brewer 11 years ago

We were indeed lucky to get to the semi-finals. The overall performance of the Black Stars was pathetic, which is a direct reflection of the standard of coaching. Kwadwo Asamoah at left back? Who dreamed that up?

We were indeed lucky to get to the semi-finals. The overall performance of the Black Stars was pathetic, which is a direct reflection of the standard of coaching. Kwadwo Asamoah at left back? Who dreamed that up?
Ekumfi Akyen -Obamaland 11 years ago

Mr.Pratt,I am so proud of you,for being so candid,unlike idiotic Joe Pinto.
Coach Appiah has done very considering the fact that he is a first timer.
I wonder why we Ghanaians are so fixated on foreign(white)coaches.Why? ...
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Mr.Pratt,I am so proud of you,for being so candid,unlike idiotic Joe Pinto.
Coach Appiah has done very considering the fact that he is a first timer.
I wonder why we Ghanaians are so fixated on foreign(white)coaches.Why? Why cant we appreciate and encourage "this one of our own kind"?
And,my question:is what did we benefitted from all these so-called experience white coaches since 1982?
Enough of the insults and all the nonsense!The reason why Blackstars did not win the Cup is just plain and simple:'The rest of Africa has arrived"
So,to a you all foul-mouth,scum-bags out there,JOE PINTO included,I say shut the fu-- up and leave Coach Appiah alone .Enough is enough
GHANANIBA 11 years ago

He is a first time, the Black Stars are a world class side not for first timers. He can go coach a local club for starters. The foreign coaches had coaching experiences. The basic requirements for a coach.

He is a first time, the Black Stars are a world class side not for first timers. He can go coach a local club for starters. The foreign coaches had coaching experiences. The basic requirements for a coach.
moyo 11 years ago

kwasi Pratt assertion is very very wrong. Football is different from politics. Ghana lost to Burkina because their technical bench was far superior than Ghana. Ghana was technically inept. We started with poor performances th ...
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kwasi Pratt assertion is very very wrong. Football is different from politics. Ghana lost to Burkina because their technical bench was far superior than Ghana. Ghana was technically inept. We started with poor performances throughout. What has Kwasi Appiah done to deserve a day longer than necessary? We have to rescue Ghana football from these gangs. We need an experience foreign coach with the proper resume. World Cup is very dear to us and Kwasi Appiah cannot handle that.
Blaque Marque 11 years ago

Kwasi Prat gives no sporting or technical and therefore credible reason other than that Kwasi Appiah's continuation as coach saves the country money...THIS IS AN ECONOMIC REASON and if this were the basis for selecting nation ...
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Kwasi Prat gives no sporting or technical and therefore credible reason other than that Kwasi Appiah's continuation as coach saves the country money...THIS IS AN ECONOMIC REASON and if this were the basis for selecting national team coaches world over, football will go to the dogs.
Kwasi Appiah is technically bankrupt...PERIOD. We saw in his very first match in charge of the Black Stars against Sudan in Accra where his only response to Sudan's threats was to substitute the Ayew brothers and this still only got him a draw.
Pito Brewer 11 years ago

Great comment, moyo! You said it all.

Great comment, moyo! You said it all.
kofi salanga 11 years ago

please - we lost to burkina - who put kwadjo asamoah at left back - who decided to leave warris, jordan and inkoom (dede i will excuse him as he was late for camp)- please kwasi appiah take responsibility and resign

please - we lost to burkina - who put kwadjo asamoah at left back - who decided to leave warris, jordan and inkoom (dede i will excuse him as he was late for camp)- please kwasi appiah take responsibility and resign
Anokwale 11 years ago

Ghanaians are overly critical of their own. He took a young experimental team to the semi-finals of a tough tournament. I know we are all disappointed, but in retrospect, many Ghanaians were saying that this team would not ...
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Ghanaians are overly critical of their own. He took a young experimental team to the semi-finals of a tough tournament. I know we are all disappointed, but in retrospect, many Ghanaians were saying that this team would not even make it out of the group stages!! You say we got lucky...I should remind all negative people that luck is part of any tournament. In fact, Nigeria was horrible in the group stages. They were lucky that penalties were called against Ethiopia. They turned it around in the knock out stages. Now all the Nigerians asking for Stephen Keshi's head are quiet. Let him do his job. We have had foreign coaches. Have they won AFCON or the WC for us. No!! In fact, in 2008, LeRoy had a star studded team and we had to take a bronze. Stop the double standards and let us see what the man can do.
Pito Brewer 11 years ago

The idea of supporting local coaches is bogus. What we need is performance and results. Give the job to the best coach we can afford, whether local or foreign.

The idea of supporting local coaches is bogus. What we need is performance and results. Give the job to the best coach we can afford, whether local or foreign.
Diaba 11 years ago

Yes! He deserves another chance! He is a GREAT coach!

Yes! He deserves another chance! He is a GREAT coach!
Tanga stsr in Egypt. 11 years ago

he deserve to go to hell, we need a local coach who call players that deserve to play in blackstars and not the players that h want or players from his tribe. We have so many local coaches in Ghana who can take over and call ...
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he deserve to go to hell, we need a local coach who call players that deserve to play in blackstars and not the players that h want or players from his tribe. We have so many local coaches in Ghana who can take over and call players that can play well.
Knowledge 11 years ago

Do you Akwasi Appiah's tribe? And if you did, how many players form his tribe were on the eam?

Do you Akwasi Appiah's tribe? And if you did, how many players form his tribe were on the eam?
diaba k 11 years ago

Man, do not steal my name.

Man, do not steal my name.
asante 11 years ago

sack him be4 he tanish ghana image

sack him be4 he tanish ghana image
KOLOOKO, JAPAN 11 years ago

KWESI PRATT IS RIGHT.THE COACH MUST BE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE HIS WORK

KWESI PRATT IS RIGHT.THE COACH MUST BE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE HIS WORK
KOLOOKO, JAPAN 11 years ago

KWESI CAN DO BETTER.THERE IS MUCHH NOPE

KWESI CAN DO BETTER.THERE IS MUCHH NOPE
koo emma 11 years ago

I think mr pratt sshould stick 2 his political stories & leave soccer alone. How can u ask Ghanaians to retain a clueless coach l.ike Kwasi Appiah who selects his team based on grudges he has with players and their family? Ap ...
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I think mr pratt sshould stick 2 his political stories & leave soccer alone. How can u ask Ghanaians to retain a clueless coach l.ike Kwasi Appiah who selects his team based on grudges he has with players and their family? Appiah is simply incompetent & should be fired or shamefully resign.
Tanga stsr in Egypt. 11 years ago

thank you my brother, we can use a local coach but not Appiah.I think no reasonable person in Ghana that will like Appiah to coach Blackstars again.

thank you my brother, we can use a local coach but not Appiah.I think no reasonable person in Ghana that will like Appiah to coach Blackstars again.
Kwasi 11 years ago

Where is your reasoning? Appiah has done better than most of his immediate expatriate coaches. Black Stars not because coaching, or the players but due to "big mouth" of Ghanaians; most of the players didn't want to take pena ...
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Where is your reasoning? Appiah has done better than most of his immediate expatriate coaches. Black Stars not because coaching, or the players but due to "big mouth" of Ghanaians; most of the players didn't want to take penalty and those who volunteered did it under strenuous stress. We have to blame ourselves. We vilify them for any little mistakes. It is time we stop unnecessary criticisms and insults that we rain on those who have volunteered to carry our flag. Appiah did the best with the talents available to him. We have to be realistic; we can’t thrive on our past glories. Burkinabe’s team doesn’t match our soccer talents but they are strong, faster, and taller in structure. Yes, they had greater possession of the game because of their physical strength but not because of their soccer abilities. Now, who do you think will be the best fit to replace Appiah? I don’t want to hear about the Ayews; Dede knows why he didn’t show up. National assignment of this nature requires dedication and discipline. Tanga, I don’t think you’re the only reasonable Black Stars fun. No insults.
Tanga star in Egypt. 11 years ago

my brother mr Appiah only call the players that he love and not those who know how to play ball.

my brother mr Appiah only call the players that he love and not those who know how to play ball.
Anokwale 11 years ago

Burkina was bigger, stronger and faster. It showed. Our ball skills were not enough to overcome them. They were determined. No coach in the world would have made a difference. Appiah did the best he could.

Burkina was bigger, stronger and faster. It showed. Our ball skills were not enough to overcome them. They were determined. No coach in the world would have made a difference. Appiah did the best he could.
ababio 11 years ago

we would all prefer local coaches to handle the black stars but if they are to be influenced by the GFA then a foreign coach will be our best bet. poor management of key players is killing our local coaches and they should be ...
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we would all prefer local coaches to handle the black stars but if they are to be influenced by the GFA then a foreign coach will be our best bet. poor management of key players is killing our local coaches and they should be educated on that. i know all coaches some how should take a course on how to manage players but as we can see Ghanaian coaches fail to see the importance of that.
Chief 11 years ago

kwasi Appiah the best coach we've ever have.Penalties is not a coach fault.All the hail Mayele

kwasi Appiah the best coach we've ever have.Penalties is not a coach fault.All the hail Mayele
Joe 11 years ago

You must be very young my friend, because this chap is the most useless local coach I have seen over the years.

You must be very young my friend, because this chap is the most useless local coach I have seen over the years.
LD 11 years ago

We want competent coaches to manage the national team not JUST local coaches. AA is incompetent:
1: Gyan should never have been the captain. This guy quits Blackstar twice and he comes back within a month you make him the ca ...
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We want competent coaches to manage the national team not JUST local coaches. AA is incompetent:
1: Gyan should never have been the captain. This guy quits Blackstar twice and he comes back within a month you make him the captain. That shows you don't care about commitment.
2. Blackstar have players with big egos and AA can't manage. How do you get in newspaper fight with your key players...airing your dirty laundry in the bublic.
3. AA is technical bankrupt. Kodwo Asamoah LB position doesn't work. That's now the system played in Juve and after failing with the trial in our first match, he stupidly repeated iin the semi. What's the use of all the fullbacks AA took to tourney?
4. Can you with a straight face say Clottey is better the Jordan or Warris?
5. Why do you remove Wakaso when we've only 7 minutes left and he's our best penalty taker?

I can go on and on. Gyan playing a backwater league and should not be automatic start. Why get into unnecessary fight with one of your best players, Ayew and not take him to the tourney.

Stop bullshit we want a Ghanaian and lets get the best person. That's discrimination and we should never accept that!!
joe pinto 11 years ago

well spoken my brother well spoken with facts, a lot of people on this site are all loud mouth no facts, i dare anybody to challenge your facts with facts not insults, we might not qualify for Brazil 2014 with clueless Appiah ...
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well spoken my brother well spoken with facts, a lot of people on this site are all loud mouth no facts, i dare anybody to challenge your facts with facts not insults, we might not qualify for Brazil 2014 with clueless Appiah even the mumu coach milo from serbia was better
Ouaga Boy 11 years ago

We need a better local coach who will put the nation at first and not his personal issues. I also don't understand why the coach took his best penalty taker out just few minutes to penalty shooting knowing very well that Asam ...
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We need a better local coach who will put the nation at first and not his personal issues. I also don't understand why the coach took his best penalty taker out just few minutes to penalty shooting knowing very well that Asamoa Gyan can never score for him.
Cornell 11 years ago

Sensible point. I wholeheartedly agree with you. However, as much as I prefer kwesi appiah to be fired the timing isn't right especially when the stage of world cup qualification is around corner. Kwesi Appiah needs to quit h ...
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Sensible point. I wholeheartedly agree with you. However, as much as I prefer kwesi appiah to be fired the timing isn't right especially when the stage of world cup qualification is around corner. Kwesi Appiah needs to quit his draconian ways of doing things and respect the players.
Anokwale 11 years ago

Wakasso was drained. This was evident from the last bad free kick that he took. In addition, many a Ghanaian on this site and Ghanasoccernet have been touting Clottey as some super local based striker. Appiah gave him the ...
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Wakasso was drained. This was evident from the last bad free kick that he took. In addition, many a Ghanaian on this site and Ghanasoccernet have been touting Clottey as some super local based striker. Appiah gave him the chance to do something with fresh legs and he failed. Blame Clottey, not the coach. The players did not do what they should have done. The coach cannot put the ball in the goal for them. This is very simple.
Koby_USA 11 years ago

shut the f**k up Pratt,you nothing about football

shut the f**k up Pratt,you nothing about football
Ali Ibrahim 11 years ago

i agreed with your comment that ghana should retain Akwesi Appiah he deserve another chance because he has lean from some mistakes that will not repeat it self

i agreed with your comment that ghana should retain Akwesi Appiah he deserve another chance because he has lean from some mistakes that will not repeat it self
joe pinto 11 years ago

as we speak we are second in our group for the world cup, if we don't get raid of Akesi Appiah we will not qualify for Brazil 2014, he has been an assistant coach who never learn anything,Ghana was poor through out while Nige ...
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as we speak we are second in our group for the world cup, if we don't get raid of Akesi Appiah we will not qualify for Brazil 2014, he has been an assistant coach who never learn anything,Ghana was poor through out while Nigeria improves game after game
S E Turkson 11 years ago

Foreign coaches go to semi finals without the Africa Cup, receiving salaries no Ghanaian has ever got before. Appiah has done the same without the cup with 1/3 the expatriate's salary. What is Kwasi's crime? Leave Mayele al ...
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Foreign coaches go to semi finals without the Africa Cup, receiving salaries no Ghanaian has ever got before. Appiah has done the same without the cup with 1/3 the expatriate's salary. What is Kwasi's crime? Leave Mayele alone to do his job.
blackchild 11 years ago

apia must go to hell

apia must go to hell
COMMON SENCE 11 years ago

kwesi pratt ..only ignorant can say what you said grow up appiah lacks many things. timidity has taken the better part of him ok....

kwesi pratt ..only ignorant can say what you said grow up appiah lacks many things. timidity has taken the better part of him ok....
Anthonya Kwasi Stamp 11 years ago

To tell ya something, Ghana needs a a good qualified couch. Football, now, is based on attack. Ghana has no attacking squade.

To tell ya something, Ghana needs a a good qualified couch. Football, now, is based on attack. Ghana has no attacking squade.
thinking man 11 years ago

educate me if i am wrong but Ghana has not yet qualified for the world cup or have we? well, ultimately we want to get to the world cup and to give a great performance when we get there. That takes a tactically superior coach ...
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educate me if i am wrong but Ghana has not yet qualified for the world cup or have we? well, ultimately we want to get to the world cup and to give a great performance when we get there. That takes a tactically superior coach and technical bench to get to that level. Can we honestly say that Kwesi Appiah is of that quality? That is what the conversation ought to focus on and not whether the coach is foreign or local. Kwesi Pratt's assertion that foreign coaches have not done any good for the black stars is false. it was foreign coaches qualified us the world cup and helped us make a name for ourselves when we got there. Can Appiah and his staff do the same from what we have witnessed thus far?
Yamus 11 years ago

The answer is a big No

The answer is a big No
sammy 11 years ago

I beg to Disagree with Kwesi pratt....i think that coack Akwasi Appiah should be replaced immediately...by either Marcel Desailly or Abedi Pele.....I have observed in silence Coach Akwasi Appiah ...for some time now......And ...
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I beg to Disagree with Kwesi pratt....i think that coack Akwasi Appiah should be replaced immediately...by either Marcel Desailly or Abedi Pele.....I have observed in silence Coach Akwasi Appiah ...for some time now......And wat i realise is that wen the Going gets tough...he seems to be CONFUSED....For instance yesterday instead of watching the Game he spent time with his head bowed.....Akwasi Appiah is a good nice man...but i don't tink he has the gutts to handle a team lyk the Black Stars of Ghana..........We either appoint Marcel desailly or Abedi Pele......period!
I REP NAIJA 11 years ago

ghana oh oh oh ghana, ghana oh oh oh ghana, ghana u don lose oh ghana, thirdplace final u go lose again oh ghana. are u a loser? u are loser confirmed loser.

ghana oh oh oh ghana, ghana oh oh oh ghana, ghana u don lose oh ghana, thirdplace final u go lose again oh ghana. are u a loser? u are loser confirmed loser.
KWAKU 11 years ago

If we allow people who mingle family grudges and tribal politics with national team selection, we will go no where because our best players will always be left on the bench while tribesmen are selected. We need to acknowledge ...
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If we allow people who mingle family grudges and tribal politics with national team selection, we will go no where because our best players will always be left on the bench while tribesmen are selected. We need to acknowledge that the presence of one player can have tremendous impact on the performance of the a team. Dr Nyaho Tamakloe and Kudjo warned him but he decided to be impervious to reason. Thanks for letting us down.
Knowledge 11 years ago

"We need to acknowledge that the presence of one player can have tremendous impact on the performance of the a team."

Yes, especially if that player lacks discipline and brings disunity into the team.

How many trbesmen ...
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"We need to acknowledge that the presence of one player can have tremendous impact on the performance of the a team."

Yes, especially if that player lacks discipline and brings disunity into the team.

How many trbesmen of Akwasi appiah were on his team? Name them.
ali abubakar 11 years ago

go to hell mr,you dont like our country other wise you will not talk all this nonsens...so keep ur big mounth silent,

go to hell mr,you dont like our country other wise you will not talk all this nonsens...so keep ur big mounth silent,
Sam. 11 years ago

Infact we need a technical team who are not sentimental like K.Appiah who is using old wounds in the national team. Pls. bring on Daissell.

Infact we need a technical team who are not sentimental like K.Appiah who is using old wounds in the national team. Pls. bring on Daissell.
Mac Tonto 11 years ago

What is the point in maintaining someone who can’t do the job? National pride? One of the problems we have as Ghanaians is that, we don’t believe in technical knowledge and knowhow. This is one reason we set up low-level ...
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What is the point in maintaining someone who can’t do the job? National pride? One of the problems we have as Ghanaians is that, we don’t believe in technical knowledge and knowhow. This is one reason we set up low-level schools and universities without thinking what kind of educated people these will produce. We seem to think that success depends on luck, and therefore you can pick anyone at all to handle our national team.

We need someone who understands the game of soccer, and who understands the techniques of the game. This means someone who has both the theoretical and practical expertise. Kwasi Appiah is completely useless and bankrupt! Sack him, otherwise we will not qualify for the world cup. We have to accept the fact that local coaches are not good enough because they lack the expertise. Check the difference between an Oxford-trained academic, and a graduate from a sub-standard university, you will understand what I mean.
nelson 11 years ago

whatabout the ghanaian coach who conquered africa and the world at the under 20 level??

whatabout the ghanaian coach who conquered africa and the world at the under 20 level??
GC/USA 11 years ago

UNLESS TRIBALISM/CORRUPTION IS DEAD

UNLESS TRIBALISM/CORRUPTION IS DEAD
mankind 11 years ago

kwasi appiah is stupid

kwasi appiah is stupid
Gargantuan 11 years ago

Appiah lacks ideas when it matters most. How on earth will a coach pull out Wakasso, a good penalty taker, few minutes to penalties? He left out the Ayews on flimsy excuses.

Appiah lacks ideas when it matters most. How on earth will a coach pull out Wakasso, a good penalty taker, few minutes to penalties? He left out the Ayews on flimsy excuses.
Yaw 11 years ago

GFA should let Appiah go on study leave to understudy top coaches likes Alex Furguson, top coaches at Madrid, Barsa, Itay & Germany for one Year. In the mean time bring in Dasally immediately to handle affairs. The two can wo ...
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GFA should let Appiah go on study leave to understudy top coaches likes Alex Furguson, top coaches at Madrid, Barsa, Itay & Germany for one Year. In the mean time bring in Dasally immediately to handle affairs. The two can work together on AA return
Yaw 11 years ago

Appiah should go for tactical training now - at least 6 months. Desally should given caretaker coach position now let see what he can do. On Appiahs return the two should work together for World Cup. They would have better co ...
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Appiah should go for tactical training now - at least 6 months. Desally should given caretaker coach position now let see what he can do. On Appiahs return the two should work together for World Cup. They would have better control & respect over/from players, there would be less interference from GFA (Desally won't allow)
Yamus 11 years ago

One year will not be enough. Three year study will be right.

One year will not be enough. Three year study will be right.
GORDON YEBOAH,USA 11 years ago

THATS IT.PERIOD, WE DONT WANT THE FOREIGN COACHES WHO WILL LEAVE GHANA TO OTHER CLUBS AND WOULD BE SACKED FROM THERE AFTER 3 MONTHS

THATS IT.PERIOD, WE DONT WANT THE FOREIGN COACHES WHO WILL LEAVE GHANA TO OTHER CLUBS AND WOULD BE SACKED FROM THERE AFTER 3 MONTHS
GORDON YEBOAH,USA 11 years ago

GHANA LOST ITS PENALTY SHOOT OUT DUE TO SUPPORTERS MOUTHS.YOU SAW THAT THE PLAYERS WERE NOT WILLING TO TAKE THE PENALTIES DUE TO THE FEAR OF BIG MOUTHS OF INSULTS AND THREATS TO THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.HOW ON EARTH WOUL ...
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GHANA LOST ITS PENALTY SHOOT OUT DUE TO SUPPORTERS MOUTHS.YOU SAW THAT THE PLAYERS WERE NOT WILLING TO TAKE THE PENALTIES DUE TO THE FEAR OF BIG MOUTHS OF INSULTS AND THREATS TO THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.HOW ON EARTH WOULD ASAMOAH GYAN VOWL NOT TO TAKE PENALTY SHOOT OUT FOR GHANA AND TRUE TO HIS WORD NEVER GOT NEARER WHEN PENALTIES WERE GIVEN
GC/USA 11 years ago

MR. GORDON YEBOAH IF WHAT YOU ARE SAYING IS TRUE THEN THOSE PLAYERS SHOULD REFUND THE 3500.00 DOLLARS AND QUIT THE NATIONAL TEAM. DO YOU WANT TO TELL US THAT THE SO CALLED CAPTAIN, A. GYAN, PERFORMANCE DESERVES GHANAIANS JUBI ...
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MR. GORDON YEBOAH IF WHAT YOU ARE SAYING IS TRUE THEN THOSE PLAYERS SHOULD REFUND THE 3500.00 DOLLARS AND QUIT THE NATIONAL TEAM. DO YOU WANT TO TELL US THAT THE SO CALLED CAPTAIN, A. GYAN, PERFORMANCE DESERVES GHANAIANS JUBILATION OR INSULTS RECEICING $35,OO.OO. YOU SHOULD RATHER BLAME THE COACH,THE TOP MEDIOCRE IN GHANA FOOTBALL DESPITE 8 YEARS WITH THE BLACK STARS. I TAUGHT THEY CONDUCTED PENALTY TRAINING BEFORE THE MATCH. MAYBE THOSE WERE THE PLAYERS WHO DID WELL DURING THE TRAINING. NOTE THAT BRIBERY, CORRUPTION,TRIBALISM AND INCOMPETENCY IN GHANA HAD MADE PROGRESS TO BE VERY SLOW. THE SAME IS HAPPENING TO THE NATIONAL TEAM. ALMOST A SEMI-FINALIST AT THE WORLD CUP AND WHERE IS THE NATIONAL TEAM NOW. DO YOU SEE THE SAME WITH SPAIN, ITALY, GERMANY, PORTUGAL, BRAZIL OR ENGLAND. THINK BROTHER THINK.
GC/USA 11 years ago

TAUGHT SHOULD THOUGHT AND 35,00.00 DOLLARS.

TAUGHT SHOULD THOUGHT AND 35,00.00 DOLLARS.
CEREBRAL 11 years ago

“I will be happy if a local coach lead us (Ghana Black Star) and still lose. We must support our local coaches. They can do better than what the foreigners come here to do,” quoting Kwesi Pratt. If that is the case, then ...
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“I will be happy if a local coach lead us (Ghana Black Star) and still lose. We must support our local coaches. They can do better than what the foreigners come here to do,” quoting Kwesi Pratt. If that is the case, then you must get the best local coach because Ghanaians are not stupid. Did you invite all the local coaches to apply for the job? By local do you mean Ghanaian coaches living in Ghana, or it includes Ghanaian-born coaches living abroad? I cannot believe Mr. Pratt has the audacity to say “I will be happy if a local coach lead us (Ghana Black Star) and still lose." What are your standards Mr Pratt? Mediocrity or Excellence? Do we want to continuously be impoverished, and be considered inferior in the way we manage our affairs? Do you know how it FEELS to at least put smiles on the faces of dedicated PLAYERS, and FANS when we win a match? We all wanted to give AA the opportunity to prove us wrong, but he PROVED US RIGHT. I posted on this blog that AA deserves some credit, but he also deserves rebuke for tactical blunders. I have a deep feeling that by not substituting Gyan when he missed chance after chance in some of the matches, he was under pressure from his authorities to maintain a corrupt system. Clottey and Yiadom could have replaced Gyan through out the whole tournament. By failing to do so tells me that AA is not cut for the cutting edge of this JOB. Did AA provide time for practicing PENALTY KICKS, that is the only way players can get good at it? How can AA forget so soon how we missed out on the Uruguay penalties. Burkina Faso did very well, I was impressed by their determination, they repeated what Zambia did to us in AFCON 2012. I BELIEVE THAT GHANA WILL RISE!!!
JIMY SOMER 11 years ago

THEY ARE DOING BUSNESS WITH THE PLAYERS.GHANA CAN NEVER WIN ANY CUP IF NYANTAKYE REMAIN GFA BOSS.

THEY ARE DOING BUSNESS WITH THE PLAYERS.GHANA CAN NEVER WIN ANY CUP IF NYANTAKYE REMAIN GFA BOSS.
Debs 11 years ago

he needs more training... sacking him now is not a good idea! Who do you replace with? how would that affect team. Get rid of some players give ALL players (old and new) a fair chance, and the technical team should insist tha ...
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he needs more training... sacking him now is not a good idea! Who do you replace with? how would that affect team. Get rid of some players give ALL players (old and new) a fair chance, and the technical team should insist that players play according to instructions/plan
Sports Guru 11 years ago

KEEP him

KEEP him
NPP=Kotoko AKYEM BEGORO 11 years ago

Just like former president Bush of USA has zero feeling for democracy, it is the same with Kwesi N, Kwesi A, and Maxwell konadu. After they have achieved paying back Ghanaians for supporting Abedi with the issue of captainshi ...
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Just like former president Bush of USA has zero feeling for democracy, it is the same with Kwesi N, Kwesi A, and Maxwell konadu. After they have achieved paying back Ghanaians for supporting Abedi with the issue of captainship Senegal 1992. Mr Pratt just interview these three people to see if they are still interested in Ghanaian soccer.
ONYAME AKOA 11 years ago

Kwesi Appiah can only do well if he is given a free hand to select the squad without any interferance whatsoever from any quarters. he must also be given in-service training by being attached to FAs or top football clubs in E ...
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Kwesi Appiah can only do well if he is given a free hand to select the squad without any interferance whatsoever from any quarters. he must also be given in-service training by being attached to FAs or top football clubs in Europe and South America to learn new techniques in the game to enable him to update his skills in coaching and man- managing individual players. how can you leave out technically gifted players like the Ayew brothers in an important tournament like the AFCON.Ghanaians must eschew their ignorance and realise that Asamoah Gyan is playing in an inferior league and therefore has lost his technical skills. the fact of the matter is Jordan Ayew is Ghana's best striker at the moment. Remember the Ayew brothers have nothing to lose for not going to AFCON.Rather it was Ghana that had everything to lose as was proved by yesterday's pathetic and disparaging result.
AFEVIA 11 years ago

AA WAS GIVEN THE FREE HAND TO SELECT THE SQUAD HE WANTED WITHOUT ANY INTERFERANCE. THE CURRENT KOTOKO COACH IS VERY TACTICAL AND CAN PARTNER SELLAS TETTEH THE HANDLE THE BLACK STARS.

AA WAS GIVEN THE FREE HAND TO SELECT THE SQUAD HE WANTED WITHOUT ANY INTERFERANCE. THE CURRENT KOTOKO COACH IS VERY TACTICAL AND CAN PARTNER SELLAS TETTEH THE HANDLE THE BLACK STARS.
GC/USA 11 years ago

KWESI APPIAH IS A TRAINER NOT A COACH. 8 YEARS WITH THE BLACK STARS AND HAD LEARNED NOTHING AND YOU THINK BY WASTING MONEY TO BE ATTACHED TO EUROPEAN OR SOUTH AMERICA CLUBS WOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE IS A JOKE. WHY NOT COACH ONE ...
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KWESI APPIAH IS A TRAINER NOT A COACH. 8 YEARS WITH THE BLACK STARS AND HAD LEARNED NOTHING AND YOU THINK BY WASTING MONEY TO BE ATTACHED TO EUROPEAN OR SOUTH AMERICA CLUBS WOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE IS A JOKE. WHY NOT COACH ONE OF THE CLUBS IN GHANA TO WIN THE LEAGUE. GYAN HAS NOT LOST HIS SKILLS. HE PLAYED NOT TO GET HURT WHEN COMPARE TO THE AYEWS.
basoah george 11 years ago

Yes,we learn from our mistakes.Appiah is yet to master international coaching

Yes,we learn from our mistakes.Appiah is yet to master international coaching
Knowledge 11 years ago

You guys insult players when they miss penalties. Now, nobody is willing to step up and take penalties, so we have mediocre penalty kickers losing it for us.
Sometimes we should just STFU.

Who will want to die a little fo ...
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You guys insult players when they miss penalties. Now, nobody is willing to step up and take penalties, so we have mediocre penalty kickers losing it for us.
Sometimes we should just STFU.

Who will want to die a little for a country when you guys want to kill them for the least mistake?
FUFUO DADESEN 11 years ago

Kwesi Appiah is alright. He above average as a rookie national coach. Let him have a chance to qualify for Brazil. Our boys missed some chances too.. i give coach 75% approval for semi finals

Kwesi Appiah is alright. He above average as a rookie national coach. Let him have a chance to qualify for Brazil. Our boys missed some chances too.. i give coach 75% approval for semi finals
Nana Owusu. BELGIUM 11 years ago

GHANAIANS SOCCERFANS DE MOST DISGRACE EN DISRESTECFUL IN AFRICA. AKWASI APPIAH HAS DONE BETTER THAN ANY WHITE COACHES GHANA HAS EVER EMPLOYED. HE IS LEARNING AND I KNOW WITH TIME HE WILL BE THE BEST. ASAMOAH GYAN SHOULD BE BE ...
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GHANAIANS SOCCERFANS DE MOST DISGRACE EN DISRESTECFUL IN AFRICA. AKWASI APPIAH HAS DONE BETTER THAN ANY WHITE COACHES GHANA HAS EVER EMPLOYED. HE IS LEARNING AND I KNOW WITH TIME HE WILL BE THE BEST. ASAMOAH GYAN SHOULD BE BEANCH. WHAT DISGRACE OR BETTER STLL HIS CAPTAINSHIP SHOULD BE GIVING TO ANOTHER PLYER. FOR THE AYEWS THE FACT THAT DEDE IS YOUNG AND RICH DOES NOT MEAN HE IS ABOVE THE LAW. I THING HIS DAD TALK HIM INTO BEEN LATE FOR CAMP TO TEST AKWASI APPIAH. HE DID THE RIT THING BY DROPPING HIM. NO ONE OWN GHANA FOOTBALL.
Pastor Osofu 11 years ago

Massa, your gramma is rubbish.

Your comments indicate you have no love for mother Ghana. You are just interested in your kinsman or uncle or whatsoever having a job with a fat salary without thinking what happens to Ghana. ...
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Massa, your gramma is rubbish.

Your comments indicate you have no love for mother Ghana. You are just interested in your kinsman or uncle or whatsoever having a job with a fat salary without thinking what happens to Ghana.

Which of the white coaches has K.A outperformed??? It doesn't matter whether the coach is red, green or brown. We hire a coach to produce results, if he cannot do this, he should be fired simple.

We should fire Kwesi Appiah now or forget about the world cup.
Anokwale 11 years ago

2012 Serbian coach 4th Place in Gabon
2008 Leroy 3rd place with Ghana as host
Appiah will at minimum match the Serbian coach.
Being objective, Appiah has done well with a team that is experimental. That is a good sign. ...
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2012 Serbian coach 4th Place in Gabon
2008 Leroy 3rd place with Ghana as host
Appiah will at minimum match the Serbian coach.
Being objective, Appiah has done well with a team that is experimental. That is a good sign. He has also discovered a wonderful goalie.

By the way, Ghanaians have to learn to show up to work. The "I have a funeral to go to and I will be back n month..." has to stop. This is why I agree with Appiah disciplining Dede Ayew. I like Dede Ayew but Appiah did what he had to do to set the tone for not just the potential Black Stars but also the Ghanaian work force. Indiscipline should not be tolerated. I would rather have a disciplined team than a team of big names that feels that they can do whatever they want.
LD 11 years ago

First stop writing caps. Nobody is yelling here. Do you think the coaching the Blackstars is an experimental work that AA would learn on the job? Absolutely, No!! You either produce results or get fired! Part of the job of co ...
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First stop writing caps. Nobody is yelling here. Do you think the coaching the Blackstars is an experimental work that AA would learn on the job? Absolutely, No!! You either produce results or get fired! Part of the job of coach is to manage the egos and not to be petulant. Mark it here we wont qualify for the WC if we keep AA.
Pastor Osofu 11 years ago

What does Pratt know about football?????

I will advice him to stick to his politics. Because he is so soccer naive, Kwesi Pratt unsurprisingly cannot see the millions of stupid and avoidable mistakes we made in the tourna ...
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What does Pratt know about football?????

I will advice him to stick to his politics. Because he is so soccer naive, Kwesi Pratt unsurprisingly cannot see the millions of stupid and avoidable mistakes we made in the tournament.

Kwesi Appiah has been assist. coach for so many years and was given the head coach position a long time ago so if he can still commit such gullible plunders, what second chance are we talking about here?????

Pls step aside and let a competent person take over. You were such a great player that will not make you a good coach.
Cornell 11 years ago

Keeping Appiah without any drastic changes in his coaching approach as well as technical staff can only result in one thing...failure.

Keeping Appiah without any drastic changes in his coaching approach as well as technical staff can only result in one thing...failure.
Musah 11 years ago

Though it's good to advocate for local coaches to coach our national teams, but we need local coaches with technical know-how and not coaches who fail to find befitting roles and positions for their players. Kwasi Appiah can ...
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Though it's good to advocate for local coaches to coach our national teams, but we need local coaches with technical know-how and not coaches who fail to find befitting roles and positions for their players. Kwasi Appiah can not take Ghana to any continental glory. The tactics and style of play exhibited by Kwasi Appiah brought his ineptitude to the fore. We were simply not good enough from the onset. If we want to miss out on Brasil 2014, then we should give Kwasi Appiah another chance which he doesn't deserve .
MUGU 11 years ago

DEDE would have ensured victory for GHANA.This is a good lesson for a stubborn coach.

DEDE would have ensured victory for GHANA.This is a good lesson for a stubborn coach.
Lord Avot 11 years ago

I support the local coach idea all the way. As much as it hurt to lose, we need to realize that we cannot always win. We will lose some and win some. I believe that we should invest and use our local coaches instead of bringi ...
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I support the local coach idea all the way. As much as it hurt to lose, we need to realize that we cannot always win. We will lose some and win some. I believe that we should invest and use our local coaches instead of bringing in these foreign who just use us and take our money. Not to say that this is the coach's fault but even if it is, he will learn from it and not make the same mistake again. If you bring in another coach, then they also have to go through their learning curve. Lets keep our local coach and forget about the foreign coach idea. GOD BLESS GHANA!!!!
CEREBRAL 11 years ago

If AA is the best local coach Ghana can come up with both home and abroad fine with me. Then he needs serious HELP to make him competitive at the international level. That help can be provided by the GFA. On the other hand if ...
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If AA is the best local coach Ghana can come up with both home and abroad fine with me. Then he needs serious HELP to make him competitive at the international level. That help can be provided by the GFA. On the other hand if there are other sophisticated and shrewd Ghanaian coaches out there (home and abroad) then the FA should go get them. Kwame Nkrumah brought coach Gyamfi from abroad to come and coach the BS and he won 3 of the 4 AFCONS we have. So either AA receives further education or replaced by a Ghanaian with a better RESUME.
edd 11 years ago

hmm, when AA was clearly showed lack of tactic and game reading, the GFA boss jumped to his defense. he told Ghanaians it was the three points that mattered and not the quality of play. he had earlier told us that the squad t ...
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hmm, when AA was clearly showed lack of tactic and game reading, the GFA boss jumped to his defense. he told Ghanaians it was the three points that mattered and not the quality of play. he had earlier told us that the squad that had been assembled was the best any coach could fall on. when it was crystal clear AA was wrong, Nyantakyi would back him and now look at the mess AA has created. FA boss is equally blamable
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 11 years ago

He's good. He's paid less than foreign coaches. All he needs to do is add new players.

He's good. He's paid less than foreign coaches. All he needs to do is add new players.
James Joyce 11 years ago

Kwasi Pratt is an expert in football too?

Kwasi Pratt is an expert in football too?
abdul 11 years ago

This coach should go or we lose again in future , his duty was to coach the guys win , but in this case he failed, as such he got to go, i support local coaches but.....

This coach should go or we lose again in future , his duty was to coach the guys win , but in this case he failed, as such he got to go, i support local coaches but.....
SHAKAMORA 11 years ago

better players abayie is very gud player n leave him n take small boys

better players abayie is very gud player n leave him n take small boys
OBENFO 11 years ago

We will miss the world cup if we keep Kwasi Appiah. I am saying this not because he failed in his bid to win the cup but based on his performance as coach during the tournament. His player selection and positioning of these ...
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We will miss the world cup if we keep Kwasi Appiah. I am saying this not because he failed in his bid to win the cup but based on his performance as coach during the tournament. His player selection and positioning of these good players is bad. He lacks deep understanding of the game, made terrible substitutions. I watched the games and at times it felt like we did not have a coach. The team lack cohession, coaching. We were LUCKY to get that far into that tournmanent. Cape Verde was by far better than the black stars if we want to call a spade, a spade. KWESI MUST GO. Get Silas Tetteh.
OH GHFUO, WHY SO PRIMITIVE? 11 years ago

WHOEVER IS CHEAPER N AFFORDABLE. APPIAH IS A TOKE, A DUMMY. EVEN IF U GIVE HIM A COACHING MAO. HE WILL STILL GET LOST. USING KWADWO ASAMOAH AT LEFT BACK? PLAYING AFFUL OUT OF POSITION? USING BONESHAKER PAINSTIL AGAINST A FAST ...
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WHOEVER IS CHEAPER N AFFORDABLE. APPIAH IS A TOKE, A DUMMY. EVEN IF U GIVE HIM A COACHING MAO. HE WILL STILL GET LOST. USING KWADWO ASAMOAH AT LEFT BACK? PLAYING AFFUL OUT OF POSITION? USING BONESHAKER PAINSTIL AGAINST A FAST, STRING COUNTER ATTACKING BURKINA? TWEAAAA, AA WABON S3 MOMOMI. IN HIS PRIME FOR KOTOKO N GH, APPIAH WAS A LEFT BACK. PERHAPS, THE COAch should hve used HIM IN MIDFIELD SO WE COULD ALL SEE HIS EFFECTIVENESS. GET RID OF HIM! I PREFER KONADU COACHES THE TEAM IN THE GAME AGAINST MALI....
Joe 11 years ago

Let us encourage the coach to perform better next time.yes the team did not play well,no midfield,poor in attack,but sacking the coach is not the solution.We have sacked too many coaches in recent times.

Let us encourage the coach to perform better next time.yes the team did not play well,no midfield,poor in attack,but sacking the coach is not the solution.We have sacked too many coaches in recent times.
GHANANIBA 11 years ago

Just curious what Kwesi Appiah's experience as a coach was prior to being given the black stars post A world class team for that matter? Winning counts, you make money when you progress in tournaments. He played the same form ...
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Just curious what Kwesi Appiah's experience as a coach was prior to being given the black stars post A world class team for that matter? Winning counts, you make money when you progress in tournaments. He played the same formation in most matches, Clottey plays a penalty in such a pressured atmosphere while Wakaso is taken out. Started penalties with probably the worst taker, come on . Black stars job is not a training job.
Please let Kwasi go in peace.
Novembre 11 years ago

I am all for local coaches, but not at the expense of competence. K Appiah is simply not up to scratch. If we want local coaches let's invest in their development. Our local coaches lack basic football analytical skills and t ...
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I am all for local coaches, but not at the expense of competence. K Appiah is simply not up to scratch. If we want local coaches let's invest in their development. Our local coaches lack basic football analytical skills and that clearly was Kwesi's problem. Let's be serious. Let's get a good coach, if he can be found in Ghana fine, otherwise let's look outside.
Nana 11 years ago

Would you have said that if it was aforeign coach. The guy lacks technical ideas. The team cannot score in any open play game. they lack ideas upfront in the opponents goal post. Its over. Also its time we stop retiring our e ...
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Would you have said that if it was aforeign coach. The guy lacks technical ideas. The team cannot score in any open play game. they lack ideas upfront in the opponents goal post. Its over. Also its time we stop retiring our experiences players. Keita of Mali is older than Stephen Appiah and John Mensah but look at his input and commitment to the team. We need experience in everything.
Kofi Karikari 11 years ago

AS usual not enough substance.
Kwesi Appiah has not exhibited any tactical intelligence so far. If Ghana wants local coaches, sack this one and replace him with another one,
and the value will be the same.

t

AS usual not enough substance.
Kwesi Appiah has not exhibited any tactical intelligence so far. If Ghana wants local coaches, sack this one and replace him with another one,
and the value will be the same.

t

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