Ayew brothers must learn from Kaka of Brazil

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CONCERNED CITIZEN 11 years ago

WHY SHOULD WE GHANAIANS ACCEPT AN ALREADY FAILED COACH? first off, he doubles as unqualified and that was the bigggest mistake by thinking body such as g.f.a. We the thinking Ghanaians beleive the only way this mistake could ...
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WHY SHOULD WE GHANAIANS ACCEPT AN ALREADY FAILED COACH? first off, he doubles as unqualified and that was the bigggest mistake by thinking body such as g.f.a. We the thinking Ghanaians beleive the only way this mistake could be corrected is by total rejection from allmost importnat players towards kwesi appiah and his illiterate cronies
Great Advise 11 years ago

This is the best advise one can ever give to the Ayew brothers. I hope they read this and learn indeed

This is the best advise one can ever give to the Ayew brothers. I hope they read this and learn indeed
cap'n planet 11 years ago

Can they?

Can they?
THE COMPUTER DOCTOR - CHARLOTTE, USA 11 years ago

When there's so much wrong in the system, it's, sometimes, difficult to see Right from Wrong. However, a few people would argue that RIGHT is right; TWO WRONGS don't make a RIGHT. Thus, I wouldn't be here to defend the Ayew ...
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When there's so much wrong in the system, it's, sometimes, difficult to see Right from Wrong. However, a few people would argue that RIGHT is right; TWO WRONGS don't make a RIGHT. Thus, I wouldn't be here to defend the Ayew Brothers/Family. But to the writer of the article, I wish to ask if he's actually sat down to ponder over how badly Ghana 'manages' her players. Has he ever considered how some people in office enrich themselves as much ...
I wouldn't even talk about politicization of our Soccer.
Don't just get up and write to blame the Ayew Family.
In any case, I wish our nation the best in everything.
Sammy the Sheriff 11 years ago

GFA will continue to fail because they are not in firm control of the team because of corruption and something drastic needs to be done to change it.

If GFA is not corrupt, it would have been firm with its Player discipli ...
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GFA will continue to fail because they are not in firm control of the team because of corruption and something drastic needs to be done to change it.

If GFA is not corrupt, it would have been firm with its Player discipline and would not have allowed Players who take temporal leave of absence from the team with flimsy excuses but what have been done cannot be changed now but the Ayews should be expelled from the team immediately. When a cat is in the house,a mouse should not be making decisions. The Ayew brothers have overblown egos because they have been made to believe the Blackstars without them cannot win games or cups but a Blackstar team with or without them have performed to the same level and should be allowed to retire permanently to bring sanity into the team. They are trouble waiting to wreck havoc into the team and should be expelled, period.

Blackstars is a good striker away from being a good or great team and Ghana should start looking at Waris, Boakye Yiadom, and I like Yahya Mohammed of Amadeus Professionals who can easily be converted to as a striker. Invite Muntari and continue to groom Atsu and Wakaso, they are as good as Dede.
Nkwasiasem 11 years ago

Consider what happened to Ronaldhino, one of the best players the world has ever had. He can be dropped and even accused of being fat.
He will humbly understand work hard and earn a place in the National team and does not th ...
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Consider what happened to Ronaldhino, one of the best players the world has ever had. He can be dropped and even accused of being fat.
He will humbly understand work hard and earn a place in the National team and does not throw tantrums.
Like the writer said " we will love to see our talented players be on the field and play for us. But if pride has eluded them and want Ghana to beg for them to play, trust you me to hell with them.
If I was at the helm of affairs at GFA I will never call kevin prince boateng to ever play for Ghana. Neither would I beg Essien nor any other player.
National duty or service is mandatory and if you fail to respond, the state has every damn right to strip you off your nationality or give you the harshest punishment.
Let the Germans call you and bluff them and that is the end of you.
GFA can ban and destroy the life of players that fails to respond to National calls. Those who think they are beyond Ghana should wait and see, how stupid they are.
The plat form to gain recognition is the Black stars and no matter how good and where you play, if GFA disown you, trust me the world will follow suit. Fact is no one want to deal with uncommitted soul.
Johnnie B 11 years ago

The same Ayew brothers are what they are now because of the exposure Ghana gave them during world competitions. What active role was Dede paying for Maseille before Egypt 2009, he was was on loan and not even seeing a lot of ...
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The same Ayew brothers are what they are now because of the exposure Ghana gave them during world competitions. What active role was Dede paying for Maseille before Egypt 2009, he was was on loan and not even seeing a lot of play time. They should be thankful to mother Ghana for where they are in life and stop what they are doing. Besides ghana can do without them.
Jeff, UK 11 years ago

It is part of the growing up process. Egypt 2009 was part of it. He would have been whatever he is even if he had not been to that tournament. Ronnie didn't have to play for England before being Ronnie. Get it

It is part of the growing up process. Egypt 2009 was part of it. He would have been whatever he is even if he had not been to that tournament. Ronnie didn't have to play for England before being Ronnie. Get it
SAY IT LOUD 11 years ago

Those of us who appreciate what the Ayews have done for Mother Ghana are also thankful to them. And to all the Ayews haters, you have heard the young men loud and clear - They will not play until there is an overhaul in the G ...
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Those of us who appreciate what the Ayews have done for Mother Ghana are also thankful to them. And to all the Ayews haters, you have heard the young men loud and clear - They will not play until there is an overhaul in the GFA. If you don’t like their decision, what else can you do besides your usual bashing/insulting them? Can you burn the Atlantic Ocean? Or even Lake Bosomtwe or the Korley Lagoon? – Nah! So you all should mute and leave the Ayews alone! I support them 100% and hope they don't rescind their decision until the incompetent coach, his corrupt boss Nyantakyi, and all the politics in the GFA are gone.
Ghanabapa 11 years ago

I agree with you my brother. These boys cannot toil and qualify the team for tournaments only to be dropped for inexperienced lots (by virtue of paying huge bribes to GFA officials and the coach) to be called to represent the ...
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I agree with you my brother. These boys cannot toil and qualify the team for tournaments only to be dropped for inexperienced lots (by virtue of paying huge bribes to GFA officials and the coach) to be called to represent the nation in those tournaments. They've been short-changed and I pray that they will stick to their decision until the incompetent and corrupt officials at the GFA are cleared.
JIMY SOMER 11 years ago

ONLY STUPID PEOPLE CAN NOT UNDERSTAND THEM,BUT WE THE INTELLIGENT ONCE UNDERSTAND THIS BOYS.THEY ARE PATRIOTIC THEY JUST WANT THINGS TO CHANGE AT GFA OFFICE THERE.THEY PLAYED FOR GHANA BEFORE EVEN THEY PLAYED FOR EVERY QUALIF ...
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ONLY STUPID PEOPLE CAN NOT UNDERSTAND THEM,BUT WE THE INTELLIGENT ONCE UNDERSTAND THIS BOYS.THEY ARE PATRIOTIC THEY JUST WANT THINGS TO CHANGE AT GFA OFFICE THERE.THEY PLAYED FOR GHANA BEFORE EVEN THEY PLAYED FOR EVERY QUALIFICATION MATCH BEFORE THEY WERE FUCK BY NYANTAKYI AND APIAH FOR THIER OWN LUGULUGU CONNECTIONS.TAKING MONEY FROM NEW PLAYERS AND SELECT CANT HELP GHANA TO WIN SINGLE CUP.IF GHANA GOVT DOES NOT WANT TO TALK ABOUT FOOTBALL THEN THERE WILL BE A BIG REGRET ONE DAY AND IT WILL BE TOOOO LATE,BECAUSE WAR WILL START IN GHANA BECAUSE OF GFA.
ODIASEMBONE 11 years ago

Seems we don't know the reason for their temporary resignation? If they were disappointed and needed a psychological break i don't think that's bad decision. Sometimes it's good to take a break, psychology plays a role in soc ...
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Seems we don't know the reason for their temporary resignation? If they were disappointed and needed a psychological break i don't think that's bad decision. Sometimes it's good to take a break, psychology plays a role in soccer, friends.
Pito Brewer 11 years ago

If the coach of the Brazilian national team had an axe to grind with Kaka's father and took it out on Kaka, I bet Kaka's reaction would be similar to the action Andre and Jordan Ayew have taken. Let's face it, Kwasi Appiah's ...
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If the coach of the Brazilian national team had an axe to grind with Kaka's father and took it out on Kaka, I bet Kaka's reaction would be similar to the action Andre and Jordan Ayew have taken. Let's face it, Kwasi Appiah's treatment of Andre and Jordan is dead wrong. Continuing to pretend that the players are indisciplined is bunch of crock. After all, was discipline a problem when they played for Akwasi Appiah's predecessors? Why is it a problem now? The GFA has exhibited utter incompetence in its handling of this issue. If I were in Andre and Jordan's shoes, I'd tell them to f*ck the hell off.
POW@Appiah, W/C or get fired 11 years ago

To start with, Akwasi Appiah was the first coach to bring Jordan to the B/Stars. He played him against Congo in Accra on the 10th of October 2010. When he invited Jordan, many Ghanaians said Jordan was being rushed and he's n ...
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To start with, Akwasi Appiah was the first coach to bring Jordan to the B/Stars. He played him against Congo in Accra on the 10th of October 2010. When he invited Jordan, many Ghanaians said Jordan was being rushed and he's not matured for B/Stars but Appiah stood his grounds inspite of all the critcisms and featured him. If he took whatever happened years back between him and Abedi into consideration, he wouldn't have called Jordan in the first place. It was this same Appiah who first called Rahim Ayew to the local B/Stars b'4 Milo went ahead and used him in the senior national team. Some guys like you will always get up without any knowledge and air out any nonsense that comes of your stinking mouth. Take what sparked off this issue into account and you'll realised it started with indiscipline. The GFA might have their short comings but this is more than just the incompetence of the association. "if I were in Andre and Jordan's shoes, I'd tell them to f*ck the hell off" Thank God you're not and can never be in their shoes so f*ck the hell off your self.
Adino**The Eznite** Slimzay** 11 years ago

You took the message out of me and I couldn't have put it in a better way. POW, that's all! You've brought the facts to the uneducated. I congratulate you in your teaching. Some of us need that.

You took the message out of me and I couldn't have put it in a better way. POW, that's all! You've brought the facts to the uneducated. I congratulate you in your teaching. Some of us need that.
Pito Brewer 11 years ago

And the usual suspects -- the Kwasi Appiah crowd -- come charging in like dragons breathing fire down the neck of anyone who dares write anything against their idol. If you are mad about what I write you can go empty the ocea ...
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And the usual suspects -- the Kwasi Appiah crowd -- come charging in like dragons breathing fire down the neck of anyone who dares write anything against their idol. If you are mad about what I write you can go empty the ocean, for all I care.
ALHAJI MOHAMMED-GERMANY 11 years ago

POW YOU ARE WRONG::JORDAN WAS FIRST CALLED TO PLAY IN EQUATORIAL/GABON::::SO THEREFORE APPIAH WAS NOT THE FIRST TO CALL JORDAN::CORRECT YOURSELF

POW YOU ARE WRONG::JORDAN WAS FIRST CALLED TO PLAY IN EQUATORIAL/GABON::::SO THEREFORE APPIAH WAS NOT THE FIRST TO CALL JORDAN::CORRECT YOURSELF
Pito Brewer 11 years ago

Much of what these staunch Appiah defenders write is usually lacking in veracity. Ignore their drivel.

Much of what these staunch Appiah defenders write is usually lacking in veracity. Ignore their drivel.
POW@Appiah, W/C or get fired 11 years ago

Is that all you can say? Lol Do your own research and see what you'll find.

Is that all you can say? Lol Do your own research and see what you'll find.
POW@Appiah, W/C or get fired 11 years ago

I gave you when, gave you date and more so the exact match. If you doubt it check for the records before you polute others. Jordans first match in B/Stars jersey was on 10th october 2010. May be you were not born then so sit ...
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I gave you when, gave you date and more so the exact match. If you doubt it check for the records before you polute others. Jordans first match in B/Stars jersey was on 10th october 2010. May be you were not born then so sit back and learn from the adults who saw it live. Lol
Bigs 11 years ago

I dont know where pow is getting his distorted facts from. when rahim ayew excelled in cote d ivoire was it ur coach akwasi appiah who was the coach of the black stars? pls if u have no facts stop peddling untruth through thi ...
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I dont know where pow is getting his distorted facts from. when rahim ayew excelled in cote d ivoire was it ur coach akwasi appiah who was the coach of the black stars? pls if u have no facts stop peddling untruth through this kind of medium.Next time time get your facts rite pow
Eisner 11 years ago

Let Ayews be, may be they don’t feel that patriotic now as they once did for Ghana. Margaret Simpson, the Ghanaian heptathlete who have won several medals for the nation on the continental and world stage recently mentione ...
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Let Ayews be, may be they don’t feel that patriotic now as they once did for Ghana. Margaret Simpson, the Ghanaian heptathlete who have won several medals for the nation on the continental and world stage recently mentioned that she has not be treated fairly by the Ghana in recent times. Our institutions and their management are the problem, not the players/athletes.
Humility is the key 11 years ago

Ayew brothers need some level of humility. Their father was great and they can even do better than their family if they are humble

Ayew brothers need some level of humility. Their father was great and they can even do better than their family if they are humble
Good Voice 11 years ago

This is a good one there

This is a good one there
Great points 11 years ago

Great great great point! indeed Ghana is bigger than one player

Great great great point! indeed Ghana is bigger than one player
GOD-SON 11 years ago

WELL SAID,! MR.NICK! MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!! WE NEED MORE WISE PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF IN GHANA.

WELL SAID,! MR.NICK! MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!! WE NEED MORE WISE PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF IN GHANA.
jb 11 years ago

just ignore them...dont give any more oxygen to their ego

just ignore them...dont give any more oxygen to their ego
KWAMMEE 11 years ago

EVERY GHANAIAN IS SERVING GHANA ONE WAY OR THE OTHER .DON'T THEM GET PAID FOR PLAYING FOR GHANA ? HOW MUCH DO WE GET PIAD FOR SERVING GHANA. LET THEN LEAVE !WHEN DID THEY START PALYING FOOTBALL.THERE WILL ALWAYS BE BLACK STAR ...
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EVERY GHANAIAN IS SERVING GHANA ONE WAY OR THE OTHER .DON'T THEM GET PAID FOR PLAYING FOR GHANA ? HOW MUCH DO WE GET PIAD FOR SERVING GHANA. LET THEN LEAVE !WHEN DID THEY START PALYING FOOTBALL.THERE WILL ALWAYS BE BLACK STARS!
COLEE 11 years ago

These boys are SPOILD BRATS THEY THINK THE SUN RAISES FROM THE North and Sets in the East. They have to be told what SANKOFA means. LET THEM GO

These boys are SPOILD BRATS THEY THINK THE SUN RAISES FROM THE North and Sets in the East. They have to be told what SANKOFA means. LET THEM GO
pureman 11 years ago

boss have u asked urself why players are asking for leave.does it happened freguently else where.we need to find out why and what are the possible solution.we shld stop insulting pple ane find lasting solution to that

boss have u asked urself why players are asking for leave.does it happened freguently else where.we need to find out why and what are the possible solution.we shld stop insulting pple ane find lasting solution to that
J.O 11 years ago

I started watching Ghana football since the early 80s and still follow Ghana soccer. We have had better players in Ghana before and its sad that these lucky and Average players are bluffing us.

I started watching Ghana football since the early 80s and still follow Ghana soccer. We have had better players in Ghana before and its sad that these lucky and Average players are bluffing us.
rard Kotanko Germany 11 years ago

This Sudan match will showwhat happens now.There is no structure in the team at all. A coach, who is talking about discipline and nothing else. No system and no match plan. Questions about players who are avaiable and in form ...
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This Sudan match will showwhat happens now.There is no structure in the team at all. A coach, who is talking about discipline and nothing else. No system and no match plan. Questions about players who are avaiable and in form. Some retire and come back anytime they want like Gyan. Others are searching for clubs all over the world. Most of them warm benches for month. And the two brothers fighting with their club for points. I understand them very well. Today they play giant Lyon and I hope they win by the grace of god.
Once more get used and dumped, no one deserves that. Long live the Ayew family.
ball to wall 11 years ago

PLS HOW MANY CUPS HAS GH WON WITH THOSE WHITE SKIN COACHES???ALL THE 4AFRICAN CUPS AND "OVER 20 W/CUP" GH WON WERE MASTERED BLACK GHNS.THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE FA AND COACH IT IS THE BOYS WHO HAS LOST THEIR SENSE OF CO ...
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PLS HOW MANY CUPS HAS GH WON WITH THOSE WHITE SKIN COACHES???ALL THE 4AFRICAN CUPS AND "OVER 20 W/CUP" GH WON WERE MASTERED BLACK GHNS.THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE FA AND COACH IT IS THE BOYS WHO HAS LOST THEIR SENSE OF COMMITMENT.GH WILL BE FINE ,WE SHOULD ALL COOL DOWN AND SUP THE BSTAR SO TEAM CAN RE-IGNITE THAT TEAM SPIRIT AND TRUST FOR THE W/CUP.DAT IS ALL GH NEED.
KK 11 years ago

should we continue to insult and crucify people for the sake of patrotism. Were Kaka and the players you mentioned above treated by their respective countries the way these boys are treated? If the coach think these boys are ...
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should we continue to insult and crucify people for the sake of patrotism. Were Kaka and the players you mentioned above treated by their respective countries the way these boys are treated? If the coach think these boys are not good enough for AFCON where is he calling them?
Our leaders should be held responsible when they go wrong.
Nana 11 years ago

How many World cups has Ghana been by the writer?
Nyantekyi has been apprauded to have done so much work but i believe if any of the former chairmen were in charge now they could have done better. As the world grows so thing ...
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How many World cups has Ghana been by the writer?
Nyantekyi has been apprauded to have done so much work but i believe if any of the former chairmen were in charge now they could have done better. As the world grows so things change
Me 11 years ago

Allow the insolent boys to go. Like father like son. It is a good omen for Ghana for Ghana will qualify and when Ghana qualify no one should mention the Ayews in Black Stars affair.

Allow the insolent boys to go. Like father like son. It is a good omen for Ghana for Ghana will qualify and when Ghana qualify no one should mention the Ayews in Black Stars affair.
Agyaku NYC 11 years ago

The writer and most of the Ayews accuser must take a moment and put themselves into the Ayews shoes and feel how their reactions will be. The whole Ayew family is being bombarded and crucified with insult from the media. Kaka ...
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The writer and most of the Ayews accuser must take a moment and put themselves into the Ayews shoes and feel how their reactions will be. The whole Ayew family is being bombarded and crucified with insult from the media. Kaka and them are not receiving such treatments from their countries under any conditions. The problem here with Ghanaians is foreign born kids are indiscipline (abrokyrefuo ma ani nsoade)this false. we needs to stop the unnecessary ego to enable us to welcome these kids in our society. Some of these kids has put things under low profile and stay way from Black Star period Nii Tackye Mensah (Danny Welbeck)is a good example.
KOGYAM58 11 years ago

FOR THE AYEWS TO THINK THAT THEY HAVE PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE BLACK STARS IS THE FOOLISH PRIDE DRIVING THEM TO ACT LIKE THAT.
THE QUESTION IS THAT DO THEY ALWAYS HAVE SELETION TO PLAY IN EVERY MATCH UN THEIR TEAM ? CERTAI ...
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FOR THE AYEWS TO THINK THAT THEY HAVE PERMANENT POSITIONS IN THE BLACK STARS IS THE FOOLISH PRIDE DRIVING THEM TO ACT LIKE THAT.
THE QUESTION IS THAT DO THEY ALWAYS HAVE SELETION TO PLAY IN EVERY MATCH UN THEIR TEAM ? CERTAINLY NO!!.SO WHY SHOULD THEY BEHAVE IF THE NATIONAL COACH DECIDE TO DROP THEM? ARE THEY THE ONLY PLAYERS TO HAVE BEEN DROPPED IN SOCCER HISTORY IN GHANA? THIS IS NOTHING BUT FOOLISH PRIDE.
John,Tema 11 years ago

Kogyam58 I don't think you're an avid football follower?For some of us who have been followers of football since 1978,we foresaw this long ago.The problem between Abedi children and the GFA is some that has root in the rivalr ...
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Kogyam58 I don't think you're an avid football follower?For some of us who have been followers of football since 1978,we foresaw this long ago.The problem between Abedi children and the GFA is some that has root in the rivalry between the father and some members of the football association.Dede and Jordan are only victims,till the FA and Abedi smoke the peace pipe this problem will continue.
hayford,united states 11 years ago

leave the boys alone,GFA is the problem

leave the boys alone,GFA is the problem
KOGYAM58 11 years ago

"The current Nyantakyi GFA administration may not be perfect but have given Ghana two world cup tournaments, and have won the world under 20 world cup. "

"The current Nyantakyi GFA administration may not be perfect but have given Ghana two world cup tournaments, and have won the world under 20 world cup. "
Joe 11 years ago

why can't we just fire or dump this dummy coach and all will be alright with Ghana soccer.The solution is simple ,so we can have peace of mind

why can't we just fire or dump this dummy coach and all will be alright with Ghana soccer.The solution is simple ,so we can have peace of mind
Bigs 11 years ago

KOGYAM58,what ever they have achieved does not make them a repository of knowledge and beyond reproach. Even Alex Ferguson is sometimes criticized and that does not mean that he has not achieved anything

KOGYAM58,what ever they have achieved does not make them a repository of knowledge and beyond reproach. Even Alex Ferguson is sometimes criticized and that does not mean that he has not achieved anything
Paapagyamfi 11 years ago

do ghanaian really know and understan what patriotism is???

do ghanaian really know and understan what patriotism is???
ASIEDU 11 years ago

Well said! The truth hurt's but u've been honest! No player is bigger than Ghana. I really like dede ayew but his decision was too harsh and i wish GFA will accept his resignation letter forever!I remember 2008 when he was fo ...
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Well said! The truth hurt's but u've been honest! No player is bigger than Ghana. I really like dede ayew but his decision was too harsh and i wish GFA will accept his resignation letter forever!I remember 2008 when he was forced into black stars by his dad and now he's bluffing.
ymmas 11 years ago

No player is greater than the nation. Let the Ayews be. We will play with those who are willing and can commit. How can one say I want to be guaranteed a place or I have to be called up every time, else ....? This is getting ...
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No player is greater than the nation. Let the Ayews be. We will play with those who are willing and can commit. How can one say I want to be guaranteed a place or I have to be called up every time, else ....? This is getting ridiculous. I would rather we have willing players and not achieve anything than these egomaniacs who want their egos stroked every time and people singing their praises.
Lala 11 years ago

shit

shit
Ern 11 years ago

Every player should be honoured to serve their country not only in world cup, but any competition at all!!

Every player should be honoured to serve their country not only in world cup, but any competition at all!!
JIMY SOMER 11 years ago

AYEWS WILL COME BACK ON 1 CONDITION ONLY IF NYANTAKYI AND KWESI APIAH HAVE RESIGN FROM GFA. THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS ARE GOING ON THERE AND WE DONT KNOW BUT THIS INTELLIGENT BOYS WITH THIERE FRIEND PRINCE KELVIN BOATENG WANT ...
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AYEWS WILL COME BACK ON 1 CONDITION ONLY IF NYANTAKYI AND KWESI APIAH HAVE RESIGN FROM GFA. THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS ARE GOING ON THERE AND WE DONT KNOW BUT THIS INTELLIGENT BOYS WITH THIERE FRIEND PRINCE KELVIN BOATENG WANT THINGS TO CHANGE AT GFA SO WE SHOULD SUPPORT THIER DECISION.LET'S OPEN OUR EYES TO SEE THING VERY WELL.32 YEARS NO CUP,THE GOVT ALWAYS POMPED MONEY INTO FOOTBALL.IT'S TIME TO KNOW WHAT IS WRONG.LET NYANTAKYI AND HE MAFIA GROUP LEAVE GFA NOW.IF WAR WILL START IN GHANA IT WILL START FROM GFA SO TO AVOID ALL PROBLEMS SACK THEM ALL.
Me4U 11 years ago

Jimy Somer, Ghana is not going to win any cup if the current GFA is replaced.

We do not have the quality players to do, period! With the exception of Kwadwo Asamoah and Sulley Muntari and, to an extent,Atsu.

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Jimy Somer, Ghana is not going to win any cup if the current GFA is replaced.

We do not have the quality players to do, period! With the exception of Kwadwo Asamoah and Sulley Muntari and, to an extent,Atsu.

There are no quality players. The Ayew brothers, Gyan, Paintsil, Agyemang Badu, Anthony Annan, Isaac Vorsah, John Boye, Jonathan Mensah, Harrison Afful, Solomon Asante, Adam Kwarasey, et al are all ordinary players.

Do you know of any other exceptional players who are not part of the team?

What we need is commitment and the willingness to die a little for the country. This is what is lacking with the established players. The only player who has shown commitment over and over again is John Paintsil; all the rest fall short of commitment.
KING DAVID 11 years ago

The FA should not beg the Ayew brothers to come and play for Ghana. When Ayew was called to play for Ghana, many people talked about it because he is too young. So if now they are not ready to honour their nation, they should ...
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The FA should not beg the Ayew brothers to come and play for Ghana. When Ayew was called to play for Ghana, many people talked about it because he is too young. So if now they are not ready to honour their nation, they should go for ever.
Fantasy 11 years ago

They are the children from soccer home. Children of Ghanaian foodball legend Abedi Pele.

They are the children from soccer home. Children of Ghanaian foodball legend Abedi Pele.
mohammed amin abdallah adenta fafraha 11 years ago

what ghanaians are calling for is that kwesi isnot ready to manage black stars,he hasn't got what it takes to do that,he can't manage egos of his stars,what he knows is fire!fire!! fire!!! he needs experience from the grass r ...
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what ghanaians are calling for is that kwesi isnot ready to manage black stars,he hasn't got what it takes to do that,he can't manage egos of his stars,what he knows is fire!fire!! fire!!! he needs experience from the grass root.
Wekpa 11 years ago

Please let the boys be. None of the players you mentioned have ever been left out of their squads with frivolous parochial reasons. We should learn to treat our players with dignity.

Please let the boys be. None of the players you mentioned have ever been left out of their squads with frivolous parochial reasons. We should learn to treat our players with dignity.
Danlame 11 years ago

Hi, my brothers and sisters i bet you this boys have nothing to loss if they refuse to play to Ghana. They are hundred persent right may Allah guide them to wereever they go. Are we blind cant us see what is going on come on ...
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Hi, my brothers and sisters i bet you this boys have nothing to loss if they refuse to play to Ghana. They are hundred persent right may Allah guide them to wereever they go. Are we blind cant us see what is going on come on we should have wake up by now. Ghana is not for Ashantes we all know the proposal of Masel Desayi for coatching the national team is he not a Ghanaian?how thus that end. please please Ghana should wake up other wise we will remain like that it will be it will be that will be our end. Romous in the world Ghana only looking for penalty to winn. ITS true b,cas the leaders are not beeing fair. am done.
Fantasy 11 years ago

Kaka's example is due to genuine strategic reason for the Brazillian National Team. But the Ayews is due to sheer enviness rooted from the grudge between Appiah and their father, the legend.

Kaka's example is due to genuine strategic reason for the Brazillian National Team. But the Ayews is due to sheer enviness rooted from the grudge between Appiah and their father, the legend.
david 11 years ago

Ithink your suggestions are very good. A I hope it will sound well to ears of our fellow Ghanaians.God bless you.

Ithink your suggestions are very good. A I hope it will sound well to ears of our fellow Ghanaians.God bless you.
jah 11 years ago

WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM???? LET THEM BEE:

WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM???? LET THEM BEE:
Geo 11 years ago

Please dear editor you cant tell them to follow blindly the examples of others. they are citizens of Ghana and through this they have rights. their decision to temporarily retire from the national team is not infringing any o ...
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Please dear editor you cant tell them to follow blindly the examples of others. they are citizens of Ghana and through this they have rights. their decision to temporarily retire from the national team is not infringing any ones rights. they are doing nothing wrong. Who ever decided to punish them for whatever reason they gave, should be very happy now. But talking of the examples of others we could also learn from the examples of European countries. Football is a game of love, peace and unity and not military. Eden hazard also reported late for national duty just before he joined chelsea and he was only fined. couldn't we have done same.
CORRUPT FAMILY 11 years ago

leave them out bastards

leave them out bastards
CORRUPT FAMILY 11 years ago

they should read this well mboasefo)...Bernd Schuster of Germany, Abedi Pele of Ghana and father of the Ayew brothers, George Weah of Liberia, Ian Rush of Wales, Eric Cantona of France, George Best, John Toshack of Wales, Val ...
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they should read this well mboasefo)...Bernd Schuster of Germany, Abedi Pele of Ghana and father of the Ayew brothers, George Weah of Liberia, Ian Rush of Wales, Eric Cantona of France, George Best, John Toshack of Wales, Valentino Mazzola of Italy and Manuel Moreno of Argentina, most of these players will tell you that their greatest failure in football is not representing their country at the world cup
Jeff, UK 11 years ago

Another oack of rubbish from some writer of some sort. How much monies did GH put into the development of these chaps? In even their dad, the maestro, how much did GH put into his development. It took the singular effort of S ...
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Another oack of rubbish from some writer of some sort. How much monies did GH put into the development of these chaps? In even their dad, the maestro, how much did GH put into his development. It took the singular effort of S K Mainoo, to give him that platform. So, what is this nino talking about. We should put our monies where our mouths are. If GH has a coach who decides to experiment with players at a tournament such AFCON, what stops him from doing so at the qualifies. We don't what we want as a nation both in football and other areas. We are just a bunch of talkers. Come on boys, let the two Akwasis do whatever they want with the national teams. At the end of the day, it is the monies that comes to them that motivates them. We shall see
Anang Akanbekbisa. 11 years ago

Let us not waste precious time on the Ayew brothers and their father Abedi Ayew. They have a right to decide to play or not to play for Ghana. Abedi Ayew was sponsored throughout his Secondary School Education at TAMASCO, by ...
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Let us not waste precious time on the Ayew brothers and their father Abedi Ayew. They have a right to decide to play or not to play for Ghana. Abedi Ayew was sponsored throughout his Secondary School Education at TAMASCO, by Mr. S. K. Manu, a building contractor who worked in the north. He constructed the Sandema Middle Boarding School in 1953/54. Abedi and his sons are what they are today because of the philntropy of S.K. Mnau. It will be recalled that when Abedi was playing for Ghana, he once gave the then coach of the Black Stars that if his younger brother Kwame Ayew was not selected to play for Ghana, he would not play for Ghana! That's how cocky and cheeky Abedi was! These are the sort of people who benefitted from the Government and people of Ghana holding us all to ransom? These two unpatriotic people should NEVER be invited to play for GHANA. After all they are not ALL THAT? They play for 'Marseille'? Where is that club on the French League table? All this time they have played for this club, how many Champions League Cups, UEFA cups or French titles have they won for the club. Ghana and Ghanaians are bigger, much bigger than Abedi and his two sons.{The writer is a product of the P.E. Department of the STC, Winneba and hails from Sandemah, Upper East Region}.
Ghanabapa 11 years ago

You are a big lair Mr. Anang Akanbekbisa. How petty and unpatriotic some of your like can be. Abedi never attended TAMASCO and for that reason all your stupid and naive analysis are all lies. You are calling them unpatriotic ...
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You are a big lair Mr. Anang Akanbekbisa. How petty and unpatriotic some of your like can be. Abedi never attended TAMASCO and for that reason all your stupid and naive analysis are all lies. You are calling them unpatriotic but I must tell you in plain language that with all your so-called credentials as a product of the P.E. Department of STC, Winneba you are a big disgrace to the country.
KALIRA 11 years ago

How could you write this piece of rubbish? Full of lies and hate! GOD FORGIVE YOU!

How could you write this piece of rubbish? Full of lies and hate! GOD FORGIVE YOU!
Loveradge uk 11 years ago

why are you all insulting them whiles you all knows the truth about the matter Ghanaians are ungrateful atleast they ve done their best ayew took u20 to win world cup, he also sacrifice whn his arm was damage still stick and ...
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why are you all insulting them whiles you all knows the truth about the matter Ghanaians are ungrateful atleast they ve done their best ayew took u20 to win world cup, he also sacrifice whn his arm was damage still stick and played for Ghana and after all you never appreciate them Ghana will still struggle if we don't change our selfishness and mind set
Alah 11 years ago

A very good article, Nick. Come back with another one. No player is bigger the Ghana, and Ghana will be there when they will not playing in future.

A very good article, Nick. Come back with another one. No player is bigger the Ghana, and Ghana will be there when they will not playing in future.
Kofi 11 years ago

A piece weel written

A piece weel written
eddy usa 11 years ago

Let the Ashantis play for the black stars after all Ghana belongs to them cocoa ase crashie

Let the Ashantis play for the black stars after all Ghana belongs to them cocoa ase crashie
pureman 11 years ago

their issue is with the excecutive members not the coach, get it right. why are only blackstares players are asking of leave. how many of the excecutive members have manage clubs before

their issue is with the excecutive members not the coach, get it right. why are only blackstares players are asking of leave. how many of the excecutive members have manage clubs before
Kwame Amoako 11 years ago

The Ayew Brothers are not the only Ghanaian Players, We should let them go if they are not welling.

The Ayew Brothers are not the only Ghanaian Players, We should let them go if they are not welling.
ZINKO 11 years ago

brilliant contribution!!!!!
the writer is a wise guy and has talked a lot of sense. the ayews should read the article carefully and take some advice from it.

brilliant contribution!!!!!
the writer is a wise guy and has talked a lot of sense. the ayews should read the article carefully and take some advice from it.
pk 11 years ago

I can't believe that people keep writing stupid articles without telling the truth. Ghanaians are the most hypocrates of the human race. Ghana will continue to wail in 3RD world and never develop. This is because Ghanaians ar ...
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I can't believe that people keep writing stupid articles without telling the truth. Ghanaians are the most hypocrates of the human race. Ghana will continue to wail in 3RD world and never develop. This is because Ghanaians are liers. Everybody know the truh about what is going on in the GFA. Everybody know where all these troubles are coming from but keep writing about players while the real problem is management. Talk about patriotism, what has Ghana done to her patriotic son's and daughters? Tell me any Ghanaian that has given his/her all to Ghana and the country hold them o high esteem. Even Nkrumah who was betrayed by his fellow Ghanaians if not because of other nations wouldnt have been honored in Ghana. Sarget Adjeteys grave laid waisted. Mohammed Polo, Attuquafio, Ali Jarah etc. all broke and thrown somewhere. A country like Ghana deserve no sacrifice from her son/daughters. Thats why most of you ake bribes for jobs you are paid to do teachers working lotto in classrooms, politicians taking money and yet not working, VRA and ECG having so called engineers but no light etc. What is happening in the GFA and the Blackstar palyers is exactly what is happening in the entire nation. Leave the Ayews alone. The problem is the Ghanaian and our way of life.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is my hero 11 years ago

You are very wise.

You are very wise.
Paa Pee 11 years ago

Nick, You seems to make some sense but it is pointing at the wrong direction. Please write to Coach Appiah and GFA instead and advise them to try and win clean and not by penalties and referees

Nick, You seems to make some sense but it is pointing at the wrong direction. Please write to Coach Appiah and GFA instead and advise them to try and win clean and not by penalties and referees
Ansah USA 11 years ago

I support the justifying your inclusion.Our honourable men in uniform laid down their life for Ghana without being begged to serve the country.So players should not be begged to play for the country.They should have spirit of ...
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I support the justifying your inclusion.Our honourable men in uniform laid down their life for Ghana without being begged to serve the country.So players should not be begged to play for the country.They should have spirit of Patriotism.
FUFUO DADESEN 11 years ago

Kaka is smarter than the Ayews to know that it's about the natinal team,stupid. Not the grandmas for some selffish punks who feel entiltled

Kaka is smarter than the Ayews to know that it's about the natinal team,stupid. Not the grandmas for some selffish punks who feel entiltled
EDWIN 11 years ago

U THINK IT EASY,TALK IS CHEAP.WHAT HAPPENED AT THE RECENT NATIONS CUP.YOUR SILLY MENTALITY WAS IMPLEMENTED BY YOUR SO CALLED GHANAIAN LAZY COUCH AND WHAT HAPPEN?

U THINK IT EASY,TALK IS CHEAP.WHAT HAPPENED AT THE RECENT NATIONS CUP.YOUR SILLY MENTALITY WAS IMPLEMENTED BY YOUR SO CALLED GHANAIAN LAZY COUCH AND WHAT HAPPEN?
Stephen K 11 years ago

The coach should concentrate more on developing local players to high international standard than to rely on so called many foreign players learn from Keshie to improve the lot before Ayew family there was Ghana and after the ...
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The coach should concentrate more on developing local players to high international standard than to rely on so called many foreign players learn from Keshie to improve the lot before Ayew family there was Ghana and after them there would be Ghana Where they part of the first world cup appearance leave them out and do not waste Ghana money on them OK
Duodu , Düsseldorf 11 years ago

spoiled fools!.These boys must understand that they are not playing for the coach, neither are they playing for the GFA. Explain to them that they would be playing for Ghana. If they feel no love for Ghana , they better st ...
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spoiled fools!.These boys must understand that they are not playing for the coach, neither are they playing for the GFA. Explain to them that they would be playing for Ghana. If they feel no love for Ghana , they better stay away from the Black Stars forever.
DR JAMES PETER KING APPIAH 11 years ago

THE PRESENT GFA HAS DONE A LOT.UNDER THE CHAIRMAN WE HAVE GONE TO TWO WORLD CUPS.MUCH AS I ADMIRE AYEW BROTHERS PATRIOTISM COUNTS FIRST.HOPING THEY RESCIND THEIR DECISION TO COME AND PLAY.KWASI APPIAH SHOULD KEEP ON SEARCHING ...
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THE PRESENT GFA HAS DONE A LOT.UNDER THE CHAIRMAN WE HAVE GONE TO TWO WORLD CUPS.MUCH AS I ADMIRE AYEW BROTHERS PATRIOTISM COUNTS FIRST.HOPING THEY RESCIND THEIR DECISION TO COME AND PLAY.KWASI APPIAH SHOULD KEEP ON SEARCHING FOR TALENTS AND BLEND.I HAVE ALREADY SAID IN MY POETIC BLOG, PEACE POEMS THAT GHANA CAN SURPRISE THE WORLD BY WINNING THE WORLD CUP.AKWASI LET PS. 121 GUIDE YOU EVERYDAY.MANY OF THE PLAYERS WHO FAIL TO COME WILL REGRET BUT THEN HISTORY WOULD HAVE BEEN WRITTEN WITHOUT THEM.GOD BLESS.
DR JAMES PETER KING APPIAH 11 years ago

MOTIVATION,PHYSICAL TRAINING,PENALTY SHOOTING,COMMITMENT,FOCUS,AND BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN WIN THE WORLD CUP.THIS IS YOUR TRUMP CARD TO VICTORY, AND I WILL BE BEHIND YOU.GOD BLESSBLACK

MOTIVATION,PHYSICAL TRAINING,PENALTY SHOOTING,COMMITMENT,FOCUS,AND BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN WIN THE WORLD CUP.THIS IS YOUR TRUMP CARD TO VICTORY, AND I WILL BE BEHIND YOU.GOD BLESSBLACK
Arnelle 11 years ago

Nick Amuna, this is nonsense talk, ghana needs those two players. Especially Dede, he plays with all his might when he plays for ghana, it is the coach and gfa who are the problem, they should stop playing politics and field ...
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Nick Amuna, this is nonsense talk, ghana needs those two players. Especially Dede, he plays with all his might when he plays for ghana, it is the coach and gfa who are the problem, they should stop playing politics and field the very best players who can win cups. Football is about who can play not patriotism.
Mohammed Ibrahim 11 years ago

Iam impressed with your article about Ayew Brothers.The Ayew Brothers are indiscipline,arrogant,and selfish.Ayew Brothers should not be Beg to Play for Ghana.They should not be allowed to wear the Black Stars Jersey again.The ...
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Iam impressed with your article about Ayew Brothers.The Ayew Brothers are indiscipline,arrogant,and selfish.Ayew Brothers should not be Beg to Play for Ghana.They should not be allowed to wear the Black Stars Jersey again.They have no respect for the Coach,and back room staff,and Senior Players of the Black Stars.
Frank Anin 11 years ago

Dede is curently the best soccer player in Ghana,what ever it takes to bring this guy we have to.

Dede is curently the best soccer player in Ghana,what ever it takes to bring this guy we have to.
Frank Anin 11 years ago

We need Dede regardless.

We need Dede regardless.
Fada friday 11 years ago

Ayew(s) act is unprofessional

Ayew(s) act is unprofessional
GREAT AUTHOR 11 years ago

The author of this article deserve to be part of the GFA advisory board. He made lots of sense.

The author of this article deserve to be part of the GFA advisory board. He made lots of sense.
Love the article 11 years ago

It was fair and balanced article. Love it love it love it

It was fair and balanced article. Love it love it love it
Wise Author indeed 11 years ago

Agree, I will vote for the author as the chairman of GFA. He made reasonable points in his article

Agree, I will vote for the author as the chairman of GFA. He made reasonable points in his article
E. Ntim-Frempong, RSA. 11 years ago

Ayew brothers must learn

Ayew brothers must learn
ISAAC ADJETEY 11 years ago

Good morning nick may God blees u soo much for ur advise to ghanaians players abroad they think money is everything

Good morning nick may God blees u soo much for ur advise to ghanaians players abroad they think money is everything
Bukor Kojovi 11 years ago

I can now tell you clear that if you field the Ayews, I will make sure they don't play again till they die. Stop pampering them. Leave Coach Appiah alone to do his job. I am ready to give my contact for you to come and see wo ...
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I can now tell you clear that if you field the Ayews, I will make sure they don't play again till they die. Stop pampering them. Leave Coach Appiah alone to do his job. I am ready to give my contact for you to come and see wonders
OSUMAN MOHAMMED. 11 years ago

I THINK GHANAIAN ARE REALLY ONE SIDED.WHY ALL ABOUT THE AYEWS AND NOT ABOUT MUTARI, ESSIEN, PRINCE B.AND THE REST. ARE THE AYEWS BETTER OF THAN THOSE I JUST MENTIONED.
TALK OF ALL THE PLAYERS WHO CAN BRING TO GHANA AND G ...
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I THINK GHANAIAN ARE REALLY ONE SIDED.WHY ALL ABOUT THE AYEWS AND NOT ABOUT MUTARI, ESSIEN, PRINCE B.AND THE REST. ARE THE AYEWS BETTER OF THAN THOSE I JUST MENTIONED.
TALK OF ALL THE PLAYERS WHO CAN BRING TO GHANA AND GHANAIANS GLORY . I DONT THINK ONLY THE AYEWS CAN DO. SO PLEASE TALK ABOUT ALL OUR BELOVED PLAYERS AND NOT ONLY THE AYEWS.

Ayew brothers must learn from Kaka of Brazil

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