Unpatriotic players will only distabilize black stars

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london 10 years ago

well said....

well said....
Anokwale 10 years ago

Football is a business and in any business, if someone has great credentials but is not dedicated to the organization they will eventually bring the organization down. You are always better off with average people who will ...
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Football is a business and in any business, if someone has great credentials but is not dedicated to the organization they will eventually bring the organization down. You are always better off with average people who will put in their all. Eventually, they will develop into a very strong unit. As we can see, this unit has demonstrated that ultimately, they can put more than one goal in. Moreover, the coach has realized that two strikers up top is helping Asamoah Gyan to be the scorer he should be.
COMPUTER DOCTOR - CHARLOTTE, NC, USA 10 years ago

... And the writer said his heart "bleeds profusely"? He might be a well-meaning person. But the practical truth of the matter is that in football, it's not all about discipline, desire or ambition to play for one's club or c ...
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... And the writer said his heart "bleeds profusely"? He might be a well-meaning person. But the practical truth of the matter is that in football, it's not all about discipline, desire or ambition to play for one's club or country. It is about using the BEST materials to get the RIGHT results. All other issues, including but not limited to disciplinary and remuneration concerns, could be handled by officials later. That is, 3 POINTS BEFORE POINTING FINGERS.
Ghanaians are too good at accusing folks.
CONCERNED gHANAIAN 10 years ago

Now we have all sorts of names in the Ghanaian nationality, so I cannot really say; but I doubt if the writer is Patriotic enough to "bleed profusely" like he says,when even the Government of Ghana so wisely considers a need ...
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Now we have all sorts of names in the Ghanaian nationality, so I cannot really say; but I doubt if the writer is Patriotic enough to "bleed profusely" like he says,when even the Government of Ghana so wisely considers a need to compromise or arrange for the return of players who felt they had a case worth standing up for. Anger does not take one anywhere, but I got so angry I did not read his article more than a third through.

If the writer (definitely NOT a true Ghanaian) were a footballer, or had contributed anything at all to Ghana, he would write such an article. It is in a very bad taste.
I am glad whatever their grievances are, will be looked into to teach a lesson to all concerned..
THIS IS THE OPINION OF A CONCERNED GHANAIAN!
Ghost 10 years ago

You are chatting rubbish get out of here.
He expreesed an opinion which makes sense, how is this bad taste?

You are chatting rubbish get out of here.
He expreesed an opinion which makes sense, how is this bad taste?
ike 10 years ago

I need people who would also advocate for these unpatriotic players exclusion to join them

I need people who would also advocate for these unpatriotic players exclusion to join them
VIDA SABINNU-BERLIN; GERMANY: 10 years ago

Assuming the boys run TWO hours in the pitch,to bring glory,some joy for Ghana,but then those corrupt GFA that cant be controlled take things into thier owm hands to eat,and dictate whose to this.
Micheal Essien has an inju ...
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Assuming the boys run TWO hours in the pitch,to bring glory,some joy for Ghana,but then those corrupt GFA that cant be controlled take things into thier owm hands to eat,and dictate whose to this.
Micheal Essien has an injury that has thought the boys a lot of lession as regards to their carrers,no footballing player on the globe who doesnt or will not want to participate for his or her counry,if you go to the GFA Heard-office in Accra,even the messenger drives a 4 wheel and thier personal level is more than thier work.
Any way what is (UN-PATRIOTIC)?
wo haw ne den? U.S.A. 10 years ago

Are our leaders, the president, the ministers (MP's), DCE'S, Regional ministers, Assembly men/women patriotic? if you have any advice go and give it to them. There are footballers who gave their all to mother Ghana, ask Osei ...
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Are our leaders, the president, the ministers (MP's), DCE'S, Regional ministers, Assembly men/women patriotic? if you have any advice go and give it to them. There are footballers who gave their all to mother Ghana, ask Osei Kofi and co, most of them can't even afford a daily bread. You guys do not know what goes on behind the curtain so you talk by heart. Those people you mentioned, like Fabio, Maradona and co, do you know how well they were treated and taken care of, you cant just scratch the surface of the mud to know what is beneath. So you don't even have sympathy for someone like Essien who got injured playing for Ghana, and was off for more than a year, lost his position and had to be loaned to another club. Did Ghana feed him? did you pay for his medical bills? Were you even thinking about him? You people and Ghanaians are very wicked, you always only think of what you will get from someone even if the person is dying. You guys are rather unpatriotic. Kadir Jeryl Balakov, your heart can bleed to death.
Sien 10 years ago

Vida,
I support your stand 100%. The GFA is rotten but because FIFA has rules on government interference in matters of soccer/football, Africa's FAs will always be rotten because they keep hiding behind FIFA to steal, select ...
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Vida,
I support your stand 100%. The GFA is rotten but because FIFA has rules on government interference in matters of soccer/football, Africa's FAs will always be rotten because they keep hiding behind FIFA to steal, select players that pay bribes and perform their business unprofessionally. Until all these problems are corrected, which won't because we live in a corrupt country, players will keep revolting. This is bad for Ghana but we also need to call the attention of the GFA who can't do anything for Ghana unless the government pays for it. The government knows the GFA pocket about 25-30% of the players' salaries, especially local players who can't speak for themselves for fear of being drop for the next assignment.

Anyone remember the allegations made about three months ago by retired players who were offered a place in 2006 World Cup if they could pay a certain amount of money? GFA is a one way business where all the workers invest no money yet reap a lot of profits by taking bribes and promising players the SKY for their careers.
PRAS BAKARA BARIMA. 10 years ago

I AGREE TOTALLY, A WELL-WRITTEN ARTICLE. GHANA SHOULD AND MUST NOT BEG THESE SELFISH IDIOTS TO REJOIN THE NATIONAL TEAM. THE AYEWS CAN GO TO HELL, THEY ARE NOT ABEDI PELE.

I AGREE TOTALLY, A WELL-WRITTEN ARTICLE. GHANA SHOULD AND MUST NOT BEG THESE SELFISH IDIOTS TO REJOIN THE NATIONAL TEAM. THE AYEWS CAN GO TO HELL, THEY ARE NOT ABEDI PELE.
nana adu 10 years ago

I just wonder how the other players feel about all this? the only country where 1 man can be bigger than a whole nation, where are we getting to?

I just wonder how the other players feel about all this? the only country where 1 man can be bigger than a whole nation, where are we getting to?
CONCERNED gHANAIAN 10 years ago

No player considers himself bigger than the whole Black Stars Team. The Pele family does not feel they make the Black Stars, but Nana Adu should just stop and think of the family's contribution to the Nation!!! With their exp ...
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No player considers himself bigger than the whole Black Stars Team. The Pele family does not feel they make the Black Stars, but Nana Adu should just stop and think of the family's contribution to the Nation!!! With their experience etc. etc., should they not voice out when they find something wrong? AND THEY WERE NOT THE ONLY PLAYERS!!!
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 10 years ago

Some people simply write because they must be read or heard. They do not think that words like "STUPIDITY" etc. denotes insults; and for individuals like Nana Adu who have never done anything for their countries, find it nece ...
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Some people simply write because they must be read or heard. They do not think that words like "STUPIDITY" etc. denotes insults; and for individuals like Nana Adu who have never done anything for their countries, find it necessary to INSULT worthy citizens.
JUlius Bill 10 years ago

We have to focus on those who are ready for the battle with all their heart, mind and soul to see what will come out of them,than concentrating on those who are not ready for the nation. Let us not force them to come because ...
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We have to focus on those who are ready for the battle with all their heart, mind and soul to see what will come out of them,than concentrating on those who are not ready for the nation. Let us not force them to come because they can easily punish us with slothfulness when they come and feature in a crucial match which will take the name of the country higher than their names because they have already making their name. God bless our homeland Ghana and make our nation great and strong with those who are ready to die for us. Stay bless a concern Ghanaian with passion for the nation.
mohammed amin abdallah adenta fafraha 10 years ago

the article is profoundly managed with the best organization and mechanical accuracy.however,there is missing link with regard to the factual and impartialily,you cited the passion from some remarkable players in the world of ...
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the article is profoundly managed with the best organization and mechanical accuracy.however,there is missing link with regard to the factual and impartialily,you cited the passion from some remarkable players in the world of football.mate why don't you ask yourself if the management of the black stars have what it takes to manage egoes of our superstars,coaches like mourinho and sir alex do encounter various degree of problems with their superstars,and yet they manage the problem well to the ignorance of the public,do you know what necessited the departure of mourinho from chelsea there had been an impass with john terry,and yet total black out of the media.what was the reaction of gfa with sammuel osei kufuor in burkina faso and that of dede ayew,hostile reaction from gfa and dede got to know of the issue which he eventually appologised on his behalf by his uncle and there is conspiracy theory that emerged prior to the recent african cup of nation to frustrate dede,and so on and so forth.mate let the sleeping dog remain where it is ,too much disclosure will not solve the problem,we wish blackstar qualifies for world cup,
Kofi Yankey 10 years ago

Player management is not the same at the a club as at the national team. Situations are handled in a club more as a business than in a national team. If you own a club and spend money on a player you have to do everything pos ...
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Player management is not the same at the a club as at the national team. Situations are handled in a club more as a business than in a national team. If you own a club and spend money on a player you have to do everything possible to use the player. That is not the same on a national team where players are volunteers and dedication is therefore the prime measure in keeping a player.
MYSELF 10 years ago

Well said KADIR. These players should not be brought back to the National Team they are not better than the present crop of players. Who do they think they are?

Well said KADIR. These players should not be brought back to the National Team they are not better than the present crop of players. Who do they think they are?
Ghanaboii 10 years ago

Erm yeah they are, let's be honest. Maybe not Jordan though

Erm yeah they are, let's be honest. Maybe not Jordan though
Ringo Watusi, 10 years ago

What honest? They are good but not better than the others,ok? It is this notion you have that is making them so swollen-headed.If you are good but you don`t want to represent your own country,is it not mere nonsense? Every no ...
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What honest? They are good but not better than the others,ok? It is this notion you have that is making them so swollen-headed.If you are good but you don`t want to represent your own country,is it not mere nonsense? Every normal,sound-minded professional player is glad to be included in his national team but not begged to be included. It is just shit!!!!
Fred 10 years ago

This is a good piece, however it fails to also acknowledge the failings of the GFA. Rememeber that during the Adedi, Yeboah era it was the same GFA who sowed seeds of disunity when they striped a captain without any tangible ...
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This is a good piece, however it fails to also acknowledge the failings of the GFA. Rememeber that during the Adedi, Yeboah era it was the same GFA who sowed seeds of disunity when they striped a captain without any tangible excuse. In terms of player management the GFA have some way to go in spite of the fact that the Nyantekyi led administration have made some strides. When players get injured, the support must be there. As far as the Ayes are concerned i am very much in agreement with the writer.
Boss 10 years ago

Sure the GFA may have their share in the blame. But a celebrity does not deliberately break the heart of their millions of admirers because of someone else's poor admin. These guys need proper mentoring than Abedi did to dama ...
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Sure the GFA may have their share in the blame. But a celebrity does not deliberately break the heart of their millions of admirers because of someone else's poor admin. These guys need proper mentoring than Abedi did to damage the future of his own two potentially world class sons
diaba k 10 years ago

How did Abedi damage the future of his two children?

He is their father but he can not force them to do anything against their will. They are matured enough to take their own decision.

Anyway if they are not willing to ...
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How did Abedi damage the future of his two children?

He is their father but he can not force them to do anything against their will. They are matured enough to take their own decision.

Anyway if they are not willing to play for the national team, they have to be left alone.
Their absence is creating opportunities for other players.

Is this young man, Edwin Gyimah, of Super Sports FC of South Africa a member of the national squad? He is a good defender.
Boss 10 years ago

What about Sulley? He has had a lot with the GFA. He was sacked for indicipline in 2012. Yet he is always available and scoring classic goals. He is now one of the most respected Ghanaian players ever! Sulley - RESPECT!

What about Sulley? He has had a lot with the GFA. He was sacked for indicipline in 2012. Yet he is always available and scoring classic goals. He is now one of the most respected Ghanaian players ever! Sulley - RESPECT!
Meosis 10 years ago

Muntari NEVER bailed out on the Black stars despite the numerous fracas with the gfa. Nuff RESPECT for Sulley!!

Muntari NEVER bailed out on the Black stars despite the numerous fracas with the gfa. Nuff RESPECT for Sulley!!
Ringo Watusi, 10 years ago

Truely,Muntari is one player who has Ghana at heart,unlike the Essiens,Ayews and the Boatengs!! I think it`s a mistake for the president to `beg` these unpatriotic players to come back. Whether they come back or not Ghana can ...
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Truely,Muntari is one player who has Ghana at heart,unlike the Essiens,Ayews and the Boatengs!! I think it`s a mistake for the president to `beg` these unpatriotic players to come back. Whether they come back or not Ghana can hardly win the world cup. Like one guy said, their return is only going to cause chaos in the camp.Please forget about them and let the current squad concentrate on their qualification games.
Boss 10 years ago

Aaah you have really made my day Kadir. In fact this should be enough for my birthday gift! Even in their so called 'poor form,' the current stars have been more devastating in terms of goal scoring than when all these so cal ...
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Aaah you have really made my day Kadir. In fact this should be enough for my birthday gift! Even in their so called 'poor form,' the current stars have been more devastating in terms of goal scoring than when all these so called super stars were around. So who loses? How can these guys attempt to pierce the hearts of millions of their admirers just for petty reasons? They are yet to understand the responsibilities and sensitivities of being a celebrity.
Maapaankasa 10 years ago

Brilliant Presentation and that is why I found it a bit strange that people are agitating for a return of these players
They are making secret overtures to return to the team because the world cup is in the corner and they a ...
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Brilliant Presentation and that is why I found it a bit strange that people are agitating for a return of these players
They are making secret overtures to return to the team because the world cup is in the corner and they are itching to play on the big stage for their own selfish reasons. What do we do to the players who helped us to qualify if we bring in these ungrateful ingrates?
Kwaku Twum 10 years ago

if the have any problems, they should then call for a press conference to tell the nation about the treatments inside camps so the Ghana authorities may help.if they are not ready to say it out loud then they can go away.they ...
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if the have any problems, they should then call for a press conference to tell the nation about the treatments inside camps so the Ghana authorities may help.if they are not ready to say it out loud then they can go away.they not needed
DANIEL 10 years ago

MY BRO I AGREE WITH U THEY WOULD BE SORRY ONE DAY JUST MARK MY WORDS

MY BRO I AGREE WITH U THEY WOULD BE SORRY ONE DAY JUST MARK MY WORDS
KIDNEY 10 years ago

Recently some letter writing players-dede and jordan-had the audacity to write to gfa they are no longer participating in the national team because dede was asked render an apology and jordan not being invited.intestingly, in ...
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Recently some letter writing players-dede and jordan-had the audacity to write to gfa they are no longer participating in the national team because dede was asked render an apology and jordan not being invited.intestingly, instead of the father condenming their attitude he stuntedly supported them against kwesi appiah.prez mahama, don't make any attempt to impose players on the coach.Let LWP stay glue to their various CLUBS
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

Yes, they are not the only ones that play.
Yes, their inclusion could backfire the MRAA's discipline code.
But then, as custodians of the country, we must show maturity, must display a high sense of compassion in dealing wi ...
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Yes, they are not the only ones that play.
Yes, their inclusion could backfire the MRAA's discipline code.
But then, as custodians of the country, we must show maturity, must display a high sense of compassion in dealing with these talents.
We must make the attempt to bring them into the fold once we perceived they are lost and that it would not augur well for them in the coming years if they continue to be awol.

After we have exhausted all the avenues of mediation and reparation and we seems not to have succeeded, as they continue to be adamant, posterity would have registered this fact:
We did try, we tried, we have tried, y'ay3 nea yebetumi but as stubborn as they were, as they are, they have flatly disrespected the nation. We can at this juncture, call it a treason against the nation. Haaaa I laf.

In that case, the proverbial "3ny3 obi na ekum Antwi, obosiako na Ode ne tiri gyee akyer3ma" sets in.
"3hO de3 na mekO oooooo"
Beats Me.
iddrisissahaq 10 years ago

Balakov I personally think you dont follow ghana football well because if you did then where were you when asamoah gyan did his retirement and now he's the captain so ask yourself who started it

Balakov I personally think you dont follow ghana football well because if you did then where were you when asamoah gyan did his retirement and now he's the captain so ask yourself who started it
Jim Kelly(NY) 10 years ago

Great article,Kadir. Very poignant as well and all points well-taken.However, I believe you could have done a better job with a few spellings like "No", when you meant "KNOW".You also wrote "DE" , when you meant "THE". "COHE ...
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Great article,Kadir. Very poignant as well and all points well-taken.However, I believe you could have done a better job with a few spellings like "No", when you meant "KNOW".You also wrote "DE" , when you meant "THE". "COHERSSION" should also have been "COHESION". I love your piece and I know people will lambaste me for pointing out these little flaws but all I'm trying to do is to make you aware of these things that are obviously correctable. Keep up with the good work, though.
bacush 10 years ago

so what? display your English certificate for everybody to see.Are you telling me that you don't understand his point because of misspelling? shut the heel up.

so what? display your English certificate for everybody to see.Are you telling me that you don't understand his point because of misspelling? shut the heel up.
Jim Kelly(NY) 10 years ago

Bacush, obviously you are one of those people who just like to wallow in their ignorance. What is wrong with spelling correctly? Is that a sin? Oh and it's "Shut the HELL up ", not "Shut the HEEL up"
Have a wonderful day.

Bacush, obviously you are one of those people who just like to wallow in their ignorance. What is wrong with spelling correctly? Is that a sin? Oh and it's "Shut the HELL up ", not "Shut the HEEL up"
Have a wonderful day.
Kofi 10 years ago

This is the best article I have read so far concerning the voice of the people calling for the return of the prodigal players. Discipline and love for the the Nation Ghana is all we need.

This is the best article I have read so far concerning the voice of the people calling for the return of the prodigal players. Discipline and love for the the Nation Ghana is all we need.
Nana Nketsiah 10 years ago

The fact that the President of the nation has added his voice for their return beats my imagination, why? If these guys get back into the team, there would be pressure on the coach to field them even if they are not fit else ...
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The fact that the President of the nation has added his voice for their return beats my imagination, why? If these guys get back into the team, there would be pressure on the coach to field them even if they are not fit else if we loose a match without them, he could be fired! We've all played soccer before but I think this is becoming unbecoming! During the eras of the Adolf Armahs, Assase Js, Emmanuel Quarshies, Ebo Essien's (Zion Train), Kuuku Dadzies, Nketsiah Yawsons, Opoku Ntis, etc when even Abedi was a substitute, we never had these kind of things to the extent that, a whole President should come that low and "plead" for their return. U CAN'T DO THIS IN ANY COUNTRY SAVE GHANA!! Yet we have a lot of guys supporting them. The present team succeeded in Sudan with ten disciplined players and you want to "pollute" it with some "self-centered" attitudes? guys who don't care winning or loosing? Please for Heaven's sake, let's leave these guys alone and allow the team to continue a fully disciplined side. We don't have to compromise just b'cos we want to be in Brazil. This is my opinion, though. God bless mother Ghana!
Latif 10 years ago

In fact i think for this time ghanaians should learn to forget about the sleeping dogs and concerntrate well the rest .without them we can still win thank you

In fact i think for this time ghanaians should learn to forget about the sleeping dogs and concerntrate well the rest .without them we can still win thank you
Frank 10 years ago

Sensible submission Kadir, my sentiments are just what you have elaborated. The annoying part is Jordan Ayew's retirement, it's so funny, stupid and immature. This is where he needs parental guidance instead of being a mommy' ...
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Sensible submission Kadir, my sentiments are just what you have elaborated. The annoying part is Jordan Ayew's retirement, it's so funny, stupid and immature. This is where he needs parental guidance instead of being a mommy's boy.
George Opoku-Agyemang 10 years ago

great article the sports authorities should forget about the Ayes, boating p and essien with the help of Allah and hard work were ever Allah won't them to reach they will reach if there is the need for re enforcement we have ...
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great article the sports authorities should forget about the Ayes, boating p and essien with the help of Allah and hard work were ever Allah won't them to reach they will reach if there is the need for re enforcement we have a lot players around
kay 10 years ago

i agree with you my brother you are very right. let us go with those who are ready and are willing to sacrifice and we will be surprised to have the best team in the future.

i agree with you my brother you are very right. let us go with those who are ready and are willing to sacrifice and we will be surprised to have the best team in the future.
osei 10 years ago

This is 1000% seconded by me.A good article,I only hope they can read it too.

This is 1000% seconded by me.A good article,I only hope they can read it too.
Ben J 10 years ago

The coach wants them back! Anyway, these guys are not UNPATRIOTIC! Not one bit!The unpatriotic people are those who are always misinforming the public about what is happening! A lot of writers have no idea about what they are ...
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The coach wants them back! Anyway, these guys are not UNPATRIOTIC! Not one bit!The unpatriotic people are those who are always misinforming the public about what is happening! A lot of writers have no idea about what they are writing! They are so emotionally charged that they shut the logical and decerning parts of their thoughts.(Some are even on personal VENDETTAS against some players they envy or hate) We must try to be fair when TRYING TO JUDGE OTHERS! The coaches and the GFA Chairman are in control of the situation and are taking the necessary steps to solve the problem! They know best what happened and those involved! Among the players themselves, there is no panic or problems as some people WISH IT SHOULD BE! SO IT TOOK YEARS FOR THESE PLAYERS TO BECOME UNPATRIOTIC?!?! WHO ARE MORE UNPATRIOTIC THAN THOSE WHO ALWAYS SOW THE SEED OF CONFUSION AND DISUNITY AMONG PLAYERS WITH THEIR HALF-TRUTHS AND BIASED AND MALICIOUS ARTICLES. THIS CULTURE OF "THEY SAY", "THEY SAY" , RUMOURS AND SPREADING OF UNQUALIFIED AND UNINFORMED STATEMENTS AND ARTICLES MUST STOP! IT IS NOT THE FIRST TIME PLAYERS HAVE ASKED FOR "TIME-OUT" AND ARE BEING ENCOURAGED OR URGED TO RESCIND THEIR DECISIONS - THE PRESENT CAPTAIN DID THAT AND WAS REWARDED WITH THE CAPTAINSHIP OF THE BLACK STARS!!
Dr Culture 10 years ago

"Kevin Prince Boateng on his part was heading for relegation with Portsmouth in England when he opted to switch his nationality to be able to represent Ghana in the 2010 world cup in South Africa, which ultimately served as a ...
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"Kevin Prince Boateng on his part was heading for relegation with Portsmouth in England when he opted to switch his nationality to be able to represent Ghana in the 2010 world cup in South Africa, which ultimately served as a platform for him to impress and thus subsequently joined Milan." Typical Ghanaians,they know everything better.Mr check your facts well.1, KPB WAS THE MOST EXPENSIVE PORTSMOUTH PLAYER THAT SEASON PURCHASED FROM DORTMUND. 2,HE WAS SOLD TO NEAPOLI WHEN THAT TEAM WAS RELEGATED AND WAS ON HIS WAY TO ITALY BEFORE SOUTH AFRICA.3,KPB WAS RENTED TO AC FROM NEAPOLI BEFORE PURCHASE.Your mixed and messed up facts is gonna be the bane of our country.
Ringo Watusi, 10 years ago

I think this Essien`s Charity Game was never worth of its aim taking into account of his UNPATRIOTISM to his country. The players he invited to Ghana never do to their countries what he is doing to Ghana.If he does not love G ...
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I think this Essien`s Charity Game was never worth of its aim taking into account of his UNPATRIOTISM to his country. The players he invited to Ghana never do to their countries what he is doing to Ghana.If he does not love Ghana,why this game in Ghana for Ghanaians to watch?
Obelb 10 years ago

My "fren" the needy people who will benefit from the charity match have you donated to them? You guys wake up and talk by heart that Essien is not patriotic....when he was injured playing for the country and in danger of losi ...
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My "fren" the needy people who will benefit from the charity match have you donated to them? You guys wake up and talk by heart that Essien is not patriotic....when he was injured playing for the country and in danger of losing his livelihood did you even send him a card? You were the same folks saying he is too old that's why he keeps getting injured. Everybody has forgotten about John Mensah and Appiah now. Just appreciate the boys and they will do their best for the country
Kaduna Mafia 10 years ago

Some players should not endure injuries and absence from their clubs to play Nations Cup and qualifiers and other come and enjoy the high profile tournament to better their careers...THIS IS SICK... AND CORRUPT

Some players should not endure injuries and absence from their clubs to play Nations Cup and qualifiers and other come and enjoy the high profile tournament to better their careers...THIS IS SICK... AND CORRUPT
Simon 10 years ago

Every word in this article is true and I hope all well meaning Ghanaians will stop washiping these selfish so call professional player. Where is their professionalism if they can not handle little issues in a professional m ...
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Every word in this article is true and I hope all well meaning Ghanaians will stop washiping these selfish so call professional player. Where is their professionalism if they can not handle little issues in a professional manner? God bless Asamoa Gyn. You are not only the star of Ghana but also simply the best.
banaman 10 years ago

Good one

Good one
JOHN 10 years ago

YOU ARE AN ANGEL OF THE NATIONAL TEAM. THE TECHNICAL TEAM NEEDS TO HEED TO YOUR ADVISE AND THOSE PLAYERS NEED TO REPENT TO GET BLESSINGS FROM THE LORD

YOU ARE AN ANGEL OF THE NATIONAL TEAM. THE TECHNICAL TEAM NEEDS TO HEED TO YOUR ADVISE AND THOSE PLAYERS NEED TO REPENT TO GET BLESSINGS FROM THE LORD
bacush 10 years ago

thanx for setting the record straight

thanx for setting the record straight
ALHAJI KUKRUDU 10 years ago

Good piece. As for Jordan, I am surprised at his behaviour. In fact, his performance has started falling and very soon he can even qualify to play for the father's Nania FC. It is all because of Abedi who hates to see Kwasi A ...
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Good piece. As for Jordan, I am surprised at his behaviour. In fact, his performance has started falling and very soon he can even qualify to play for the father's Nania FC. It is all because of Abedi who hates to see Kwasi Appiah succeeds.
badukaakyire 10 years ago

You made my day. At least I can now breath easy knowing that at least 1 out of the 25 million Ghanaians is reasoning with me. Thanx again, kadir.

You made my day. At least I can now breath easy knowing that at least 1 out of the 25 million Ghanaians is reasoning with me. Thanx again, kadir.
Mohammed Awuni 10 years ago

you wrote: Dede Ayew’s professional career was gradually taking a nose dive until Ghana offered him the opportunity to relaunch his career at the under 20 youth tournament in Egypt 2010

NONSENSE. He was just a 19year old ...
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you wrote: Dede Ayew’s professional career was gradually taking a nose dive until Ghana offered him the opportunity to relaunch his career at the under 20 youth tournament in Egypt 2010

NONSENSE. He was just a 19year old starting his career.
sakasaka 10 years ago

silas tetteh had to robbed ransford osei of both the captain's band and number 10 jersey and gave them to dede who was not even part of the under 17 team that formed the nucleus of the under 20 team. that was why ransford os ...
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silas tetteh had to robbed ransford osei of both the captain's band and number 10 jersey and gave them to dede who was not even part of the under 17 team that formed the nucleus of the under 20 team. that was why ransford osei was virtually demoralised. he was just 19 years old but he was pushed into the blackstars and not the under 20. he got called up into the blackstars and like adolf armah in 1982, the captain of the blackstars who also wears the number 10 jersey, stephen appiah mysteriously got injured. stephen appiah has since not find his bearing. unfortunately dede could not make it at the blackstars so he was brought down to the under 20 and with the help of silas tetteh the prospects of ransford osei was short-cicuited. now with dede challenges with the blackstars, dont you see a resurgent ransford osei. do you konw why captains and number 10 jersey wearers from adolf armah, opoku nti, kwesi appiah, stephen appiah, jhn mensah, kwadwo asamoah, anthony annan, sule muntari, asamoah djan have suffered one mischap or the other immediately some persons enter the blackstars?
Henry 10 years ago

You have spoken the Truth! Well done !

You have spoken the Truth! Well done !
Natty Dread 10 years ago

This article is one-sided. People have rights and concerns that must be respected too. why do we always assume it is the players who have faults as opposed to the way football is managed in our country? Unless we know the rea ...
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This article is one-sided. People have rights and concerns that must be respected too. why do we always assume it is the players who have faults as opposed to the way football is managed in our country? Unless we know the real reasons why they retired, stop this none-sense.
KOOKZI 10 years ago

WITH THIS MASTER I NEED NOT SAY ANYTHING BROTHER.
YOU TOOK THE WIND OUT OF MY SAIL
THANK YOU A THOUSAND TIMES

WITH THIS MASTER I NEED NOT SAY ANYTHING BROTHER.
YOU TOOK THE WIND OUT OF MY SAIL
THANK YOU A THOUSAND TIMES
joe 10 years ago

just as I was about to lose all hope for Ghana on all fronts, there comes someone like you with this brilliant piece. As long as there clear thinking people like you, there is still hope for our dear country. Long live the BL ...
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just as I was about to lose all hope for Ghana on all fronts, there comes someone like you with this brilliant piece. As long as there clear thinking people like you, there is still hope for our dear country. Long live the BLACK STARS. long live GHANA. Please contact me at jowusubaah@gmail.com
big issues 10 years ago

For someone who cannot even spell destabilize your opinion is very valued

For someone who cannot even spell destabilize your opinion is very valued
de 10 years ago

I personally found it quite nauseating to be reading sports news about GFA begging these players times without numbers to return to national duty. Will Kevin-Prince Boateng now be able to combine club commitment and national ...
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I personally found it quite nauseating to be reading sports news about GFA begging these players times without numbers to return to national duty. Will Kevin-Prince Boateng now be able to combine club commitment and national calls if, indeed, he returns to the national team? Infact, what may be happening could well be described as "monkey dey work, baboon dey chop" for some of the players. Those players who cited Asamoah Gyan's brief time-out from the national team to buttress their argument have forgotten that they have not faced the kind of vilification the Ghanaian fans had subjected him to. I pray the Appiah who says he needs every single talented and good Ghanaian player on board will ensure that those who have sweated it through all these qualifying matches will not end up in "thrash can" of the team.
kwame miner 10 years ago

my brother i agree with you 200% since these guys abandoned the stars we continue to win matches and now that thay've realized that by the grace of God we are making it to the world cup, they are finding means to rejoin the B ...
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my brother i agree with you 200% since these guys abandoned the stars we continue to win matches and now that thay've realized that by the grace of God we are making it to the world cup, they are finding means to rejoin the Black stars so they can show up in brazil mokey dey work baboon dey chop
kojo 10 years ago

stupid article

stupid article
ras 10 years ago

we dont need them!

we dont need them!
Eugene Asante (UGASS2) 10 years ago

You've said it all, no player is bigger than our dear nation and nobody an take us for granted. we Ghanians have come of age and we will not pampered any player. If they think they are belly is full, we have hungry ones here, ...
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You've said it all, no player is bigger than our dear nation and nobody an take us for granted. we Ghanians have come of age and we will not pampered any player. If they think they are belly is full, we have hungry ones here, so they should give us a break.
Nii Gbemi 10 years ago

You are right, Kadir but this is not a business as in the corporate sense where they have a variety of choice from the open world. In this case you have a select few where you would have to manage well. So in this business hu ...
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You are right, Kadir but this is not a business as in the corporate sense where they have a variety of choice from the open world. In this case you have a select few where you would have to manage well. So in this business human resource management is even more important than the profit made whereas in the real corporate world where the profit is essentially the motive. In the World Cup Good representation is paramount......
moffat 10 years ago

Ghana will surely need the services of micheal, dede and prince. The last game againest zambia will not be easy. For now ghana needs all the arsenals to qualify. Its not yet done.

Ghana will surely need the services of micheal, dede and prince. The last game againest zambia will not be easy. For now ghana needs all the arsenals to qualify. Its not yet done.
moffat 10 years ago

Ghana will surely need the services of micheal, dede and prince. The last game againest zambia will not be easy. For now ghana needs all the arsenals to qualify. Its not yet done.

Ghana will surely need the services of micheal, dede and prince. The last game againest zambia will not be easy. For now ghana needs all the arsenals to qualify. Its not yet done.
Kwame Yeboah Mensah 10 years ago

I am in full agreement and well done with the truth.

I am in full agreement and well done with the truth.
KJ 10 years ago

I guess Sulley Muntari was also unpatriotic. The writer should be careful of sweeping generalizations. Michael Essien has built plenty of equity in and for the Black Stars; he doesn't deserve to be in the same category as K ...
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I guess Sulley Muntari was also unpatriotic. The writer should be careful of sweeping generalizations. Michael Essien has built plenty of equity in and for the Black Stars; he doesn't deserve to be in the same category as Kevin Prince Boateng.
MALTITI 10 years ago

KJ,YOU ARE LIAR,SULEY MUNTARI HAS NEVER ABANDONED THE TEAM,HE WAS RATHER SUSPENDED FOR SAYING HIS MIND ABOUT SOME ISSUES THAT CAME UP AFTER OUR FIRST WORLD CUP,OR CAN YOU SPECIFY WHERE HE HAS EVER ABANDONED THE BLACK STAR?

KJ,YOU ARE LIAR,SULEY MUNTARI HAS NEVER ABANDONED THE TEAM,HE WAS RATHER SUSPENDED FOR SAYING HIS MIND ABOUT SOME ISSUES THAT CAME UP AFTER OUR FIRST WORLD CUP,OR CAN YOU SPECIFY WHERE HE HAS EVER ABANDONED THE BLACK STAR?
kwamena/USA 10 years ago

Please, please, please do not bring any player who did not participate in the African cup back. How are these new crop of players ever going to make a name for themselves? If you bring these prima donas back, our black stars ...
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Please, please, please do not bring any player who did not participate in the African cup back. How are these new crop of players ever going to make a name for themselves? If you bring these prima donas back, our black stars will be forever doomed. These prima donas have made it, give someone else a chance to shine.
Mohammed Ibrahim 10 years ago

I am very impressed with your article about Unpatriotic Players Mr.Michael Essien,kevin Prince Boateng,and the Ayew Brother Playing Politics,and Trying to Distabilize the Black Stars Team,and Coach Kwasi Appiah.
GFA is Makin ...
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I am very impressed with your article about Unpatriotic Players Mr.Michael Essien,kevin Prince Boateng,and the Ayew Brother Playing Politics,and Trying to Distabilize the Black Stars Team,and Coach Kwasi Appiah.
GFA is Making a very big Mistake to Bring these Players Back to the Black Stars Team.These Players are finished.There is nothing they can offer the Team.They are only interested to Play in the World Cup 2014 In Brazil.
Wanlov 10 years ago

You are a big fool. Your writing IS unpatriotic, you are full of shit and a big fool. Keep your assumptions to your motherfucking self. Eat a dick, choke slow on it and die slow. Hate all you want, Ghana does not belong to yo ...
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You are a big fool. Your writing IS unpatriotic, you are full of shit and a big fool. Keep your assumptions to your motherfucking self. Eat a dick, choke slow on it and die slow. Hate all you want, Ghana does not belong to you. By the way fuck you for hating on KVP and the Ayew's , and Essien and anyone you are hating on. And did I mention, FUCK YOU AND YOUR MOTHERFUCKING MOTHER.
MUSAH YUSSIF 10 years ago

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU GHANA IS MORE THEN THE WORD BIGGER THEN THEM ALL.

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU GHANA IS MORE THEN THE WORD BIGGER THEN THEM ALL.
ERICUS 10 years ago

BRAVOO MY FRIEND. YOU TOOK THOSE WORDS OUT OF MY MOUTH AND SAID IT EXACTLY THE WAY I WANTED SAY IT. I REST MY CASE. GOD BLESS YOU. UNGRATEFUL BEINGS

BRAVOO MY FRIEND. YOU TOOK THOSE WORDS OUT OF MY MOUTH AND SAID IT EXACTLY THE WAY I WANTED SAY IT. I REST MY CASE. GOD BLESS YOU. UNGRATEFUL BEINGS
wilson 10 years ago

you have written well, and i agree with you on many scores.
however i have a few observations.
firstly, in my opinion bundling essien issue with the issues of kevin, dede & jordan might have been over stretched. essien got ...
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you have written well, and i agree with you on many scores.
however i have a few observations.
firstly, in my opinion bundling essien issue with the issues of kevin, dede & jordan might have been over stretched. essien got injured. he recovered and joined the blackstars but got injured again in angola when drogba applied a needless tackle. he returned but got injured again. i have not read anywhere that essien has given precondition for his return except that he has asked for time to recover fully. however, the other three seemed to be asking for conditions. kevin for instance is on record to have asked to be coming along with his own physioterapist, and he seemed not interested in playing in an afcon which he has been cleverly avoiding. jordan obviously is asking for a first team place and dede does not want to be substituted.

the glorious era of stars like Abedi Ayew Pele, Tony Yeboah, Yaw Preko, Nii Odartey Lamptey, Sam Johnson, Kwesi Appiah, Sammy Kufour and Tony Baffour.... what was glorious about this era? losing to germany 7:1, losing to brazil 8:2, kicked out by cote d'ivoire in the quarter finals of the 1994 afcon, qualified for the world cup?
Nana Mensah 10 years ago

Very well spoken but as usual'it will fall on deaf ears for what this nation called Ghana is made of,is begging.
These players you mentioned will only come and show their arrogance,disrespect,and disruption because of their ...
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Very well spoken but as usual'it will fall on deaf ears for what this nation called Ghana is made of,is begging.
These players you mentioned will only come and show their arrogance,disrespect,and disruption because of their wealth.
Please let's forget them to ensure discipline in everything we do in Ghana for Christ sake.
Atiah Matthew 10 years ago

Brother i share the same sentiment with you.There are a lot of players outside that when given the opportunity can play better than those player who have retired prematurely.It is a shame to see these players behave that way ...
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Brother i share the same sentiment with you.There are a lot of players outside that when given the opportunity can play better than those player who have retired prematurely.It is a shame to see these players behave that way and we still call for their service.
Togbe Nana 10 years ago

WHERE WAS THIS JOKER WHEN ASAMOAH DJAN RETIRED TEMPORARILY FROM BLACK STARS? OR THAT DID NOT CONSTITUTE UNPATRIOTISM/

WHERE WAS THIS JOKER WHEN ASAMOAH DJAN RETIRED TEMPORARILY FROM BLACK STARS? OR THAT DID NOT CONSTITUTE UNPATRIOTISM/
yawson 10 years ago

by now the scar this unpatriotic players left on the heart of we Ghanaian are disappearing so let them gon neva come back

by now the scar this unpatriotic players left on the heart of we Ghanaian are disappearing so let them gon neva come back
focus 10 years ago

How do we win anything with incompetent management and coaches? They are our biggest problems. Discipline must come from the top.

How do we win anything with incompetent management and coaches? They are our biggest problems. Discipline must come from the top.
Adams Diego Afful 10 years ago

A fantastic piece of wisdom and I couldn't agree with you more on all the points raised.

A fantastic piece of wisdom and I couldn't agree with you more on all the points raised.
WOFA WOHOO 10 years ago

I read a little piece of your article culd not read all but i summarise it to be a good piece.Well life is what it is nothing is perfect we have to get use to it.I agree some of them retired for selfish reasons but there are ...
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I read a little piece of your article culd not read all but i summarise it to be a good piece.Well life is what it is nothing is perfect we have to get use to it.I agree some of them retired for selfish reasons but there are some who left bcos they felt left out by the coach.What the GFA should do from now on is to find out and solve any the problems existing between players and the coach,whatever it is in order to bring total brotherhood in the team.I disagree with you however that some players are unpatriotic,i sincely blieve that all the players in camp are all patriotic and willing to die for mother GHANA.The last thing we need right now is to start a blame game of who is bad or the baddest,yes some of the players made a wrong call,it is high time we forgive and move on,we need them to win the world cup,this is like the story of the PRODICAL SON or sons in this case.Ghana is too civilise to go backwards if a player is good and fit pls invite him,we all no that Ghana is bigger than any individual,go boys bring the world cup to Africa,GOD bless Ghana and the Beautiful Black Stars
MALTITI 10 years ago

WE AGREE TOTALLY WITH THE WRITER ON THESE ISSUES.NO ONE PERSON IS BIGGER THAN GHANA.

WE AGREE TOTALLY WITH THE WRITER ON THESE ISSUES.NO ONE PERSON IS BIGGER THAN GHANA.
SHAQ 10 years ago

THANKS MATE YOU SAID ALL. MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS THE LIKES OF YOU TO SAY THE TRUTH

THANKS MATE YOU SAID ALL. MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS THE LIKES OF YOU TO SAY THE TRUTH
joe 10 years ago

i share your concerns but i think Essien if totally different form the rest of the bunch. as for Kevin, i get angry seeing him even on tele. he used us!

i share your concerns but i think Essien if totally different form the rest of the bunch. as for Kevin, i get angry seeing him even on tele. he used us!
ghanaba in the diaspora 10 years ago

What is the meaning of unpatrotic players?Ghana needs such great players and should do everything to get them back to play for the country, Ghana would have won the last African cup of Nations if such great players were to be ...
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What is the meaning of unpatrotic players?Ghana needs such great players and should do everything to get them back to play for the country, Ghana would have won the last African cup of Nations if such great players were to be part of the team, Ghana has the potential with your so called unpatriotic players if she wants to move forward in the game of football, otherwise forget it.
SIMONE 10 years ago

I will stop watching Black Stars when I see KPB on the bitch. He now knows World Cup is fast approaching eh? HINT HINT. NO TRAITORS.PLEASE.

I will stop watching Black Stars when I see KPB on the bitch. He now knows World Cup is fast approaching eh? HINT HINT. NO TRAITORS.PLEASE.
GORDON YEBOAH,USA 10 years ago

how on earth can GFA beg players?some quality players are willing to play their hearts out but the GFA stubbornly insists on begging selfish players

how on earth can GFA beg players?some quality players are willing to play their hearts out but the GFA stubbornly insists on begging selfish players
B shach 10 years ago

There is no smoke without fire, can you address GFA too Kadril

There is no smoke without fire, can you address GFA too Kadril
Samad Danaa Okocha 10 years ago

very apt and very nationalistic thought line.

very apt and very nationalistic thought line.
J-Kay 10 years ago

I don't know the writer's qualification, but I think the 'doctorate' necklace should be yanked off Tamakloe's neck and given to this writer.

I don't know the writer's qualification, but I think the 'doctorate' necklace should be yanked off Tamakloe's neck and given to this writer.
scarecrow 10 years ago

I WLL CONTINUE TO OPPOSE AND CAMPAING AGAINST THE INCLUSION OF THESE UNPATRIOTIC PLAYERS INTO THE NATIONAL TEAM FOR BRASIL 2014 IF GHANA QUALIFIED,I BELIEVED THE PRESENT TEAM MUST BE PRESERVED,WE DON'T NEED BIG NAMES IN OUR S ...
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I WLL CONTINUE TO OPPOSE AND CAMPAING AGAINST THE INCLUSION OF THESE UNPATRIOTIC PLAYERS INTO THE NATIONAL TEAM FOR BRASIL 2014 IF GHANA QUALIFIED,I BELIEVED THE PRESENT TEAM MUST BE PRESERVED,WE DON'T NEED BIG NAMES IN OUR SQUAD AS IT IS NOW BIG NAMES DO NOT WIN GAMES BUT COLLECTIVE EFFORT AND TEAM SPIRIT DOES,COACH KWASI APPIA MUST BECAREFUL AND MOST REMEMBER THAT WE ALL FOUGHT AND CAMPAINGED FOR HIM TO BECOME THE NATIONAL COACH,THIS UNPATRIOTIC PLAYERS MUST JUSTIFY THEIR INCLUSION INTO THE NATIONAL TEAM NOW,THE CURRENT PLAYERS ARE DOING GOOD JOB AND ANY ATTEMPTS TO BRING ESSIEN AND COMPANY INTO THE BLACK STARS TEAM MUST BE MET BY STRONG RESISTANCE BECAUSE WE ARE FEDUP WITH THEM!

Unpatriotic players will only distabilize black stars

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