Comment: We owe Kwesi Appiah an apology

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DOUGLAS USA 10 years ago

BESIDES POLITICS, BLACK MAN IS CAPABLE OF MANAGING HIS OWN AFFAIRS

BESIDES POLITICS, BLACK MAN IS CAPABLE OF MANAGING HIS OWN AFFAIRS
Conventional Youth. 10 years ago

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Avogadro 10 years ago

Well, too early for that. We have not qualified for the WC yet. We are on our way but not there yet.

If the coach takes us to Brazil and takes us to the semi-final or beyond or even win the trophy outright, we can do a ...
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Well, too early for that. We have not qualified for the WC yet. We are on our way but not there yet.

If the coach takes us to Brazil and takes us to the semi-final or beyond or even win the trophy outright, we can do anything for him; apologize, line up and kiss his ass full time or anything he wants. For now, too early for all that. Let's not get him 'swollen-headed'.
barahamas 10 years ago

WE dont owe Appiah an apology.Ghanas team is full of proffessionals.Appiah has not thought these boys how to play. We already have a strong team.If he made the team strong then we shd have beaten burkina mali n others.Most of ...
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WE dont owe Appiah an apology.Ghanas team is full of proffessionals.Appiah has not thought these boys how to play. We already have a strong team.If he made the team strong then we shd have beaten burkina mali n others.Most of the players havw world class coaches and knows what to do .Appiah can only add up some few things.
AK47 IS MY FUCKING ADDRESS 10 years ago

YOU SUCKS

YOU SUCKS
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

HE WENT TO AFCON AND BOMBED. HE WENTO ZAMBIA AND ALSO BOMBED. LET HIM CONTINUE HIS STRING OF WINS AND WE WILL REWARD HIM ACCORDINGLY

HE WENT TO AFCON AND BOMBED. HE WENTO ZAMBIA AND ALSO BOMBED. LET HIM CONTINUE HIS STRING OF WINS AND WE WILL REWARD HIM ACCORDINGLY
Kwasea 10 years ago

Why did you then blame him for our defeat by Burkina Faso?

Why did you then blame him for our defeat by Burkina Faso?
afrikaba1 10 years ago

We dont owe Akwasi Appiah any apology. If he invites the right players like he did nobody will criticize him. If he wants to force average players like Rabiu, Kissi Boateng, Solomon Asante etc into Blackstars and there's no C ...
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We dont owe Akwasi Appiah any apology. If he invites the right players like he did nobody will criticize him. If he wants to force average players like Rabiu, Kissi Boateng, Solomon Asante etc into Blackstars and there's no Chemistry we will criticise him. Ghanaians love football, if they want to invite plays to give them exposure and sell them, I have no problem with it, at the end of the day there is a proverb that the one that makes the soup does not wipe the hands without enjoying it. However they should know when to give these average players a chance and not when we need trophies or need to qualify for world cup. Shifting Opare to the left just to play Inkoom in such an important match while David Addy sits on the bench was just not cool.Forcing Kinston into the team and making media talk about Fatau and Kingston as if they are the top 2 while Kwarasey who captains Stromgodset every weekend is kept out of the limelight will not help the team. He has done well for beating Egypt but he can make his job easier by playing the right players
MENSAH 10 years ago

THE COACH SHOULD READ THIS COMMENT AND MAKE AMENDS BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.
GHANA FIRST...

THE COACH SHOULD READ THIS COMMENT AND MAKE AMENDS BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.
GHANA FIRST...
DAVI 10 years ago

Akwasi Appiah can not play with the SAME SET of players over and over,we need at least two or three set of Black Star team in case of on forseen situation.Smart up Guys.WE NEED A DISCIPLINE BLACK STAR TEAM.

Akwasi Appiah can not play with the SAME SET of players over and over,we need at least two or three set of Black Star team in case of on forseen situation.Smart up Guys.WE NEED A DISCIPLINE BLACK STAR TEAM.
Kojo Agatebe, Oregon 10 years ago

Well said!

Well said!
BJ 10 years ago

Did I ask you to make any Ayew a captain?

Did I ask you to make any Ayew a captain?
BJ 10 years ago

That was not meant for you. I deeply regret it.

That was not meant for you. I deeply regret it.
THE LONE PROPHET OF JEHOVAH 10 years ago

Apology for what??? We have talented players with skills already before he had the bribery nod ete,etc,

Apology for what??? We have talented players with skills already before he had the bribery nod ete,etc,
Akonoba 10 years ago

Talents without proper direction is useless. Just give credit to the man and shame you pride.

Talents without proper direction is useless. Just give credit to the man and shame you pride.
AFIA SERWAA 10 years ago

THANK GOD KWESI APPIAH IS AN AKAN. IF HE WERE AN EWE, THEY WOULD HAVE JUJUED HIM TO FAIL. BUT THANK GOD ASHANTIS ARE NOT AS SELFISH AS EWES.
WELL DONE KWESI, WE ARE SOLIDLY BEHIND YOU.
THOUGH THE JM AND HIS BUNCH OF FOOLS D ...
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THANK GOD KWESI APPIAH IS AN AKAN. IF HE WERE AN EWE, THEY WOULD HAVE JUJUED HIM TO FAIL. BUT THANK GOD ASHANTIS ARE NOT AS SELFISH AS EWES.
WELL DONE KWESI, WE ARE SOLIDLY BEHIND YOU.
THOUGH THE JM AND HIS BUNCH OF FOOLS DONT LIKE YOU, THEY CAN'T DO FOKO!
Abrantie-In Da House 10 years ago

A doom-sayer prophet! A prophet with no direction other than negative. Typical Ghanaian/African prophet who doesn't see or say anything good but all the negative. For all you prophets out there in GH and rest of Africa your t ...
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A doom-sayer prophet! A prophet with no direction other than negative. Typical Ghanaian/African prophet who doesn't see or say anything good but all the negative. For all you prophets out there in GH and rest of Africa your time has come.... Africans are waking up now from their sleep now and you lot shall run into the sea!!
Kwesi Appiah has done well!! It is as simple as that dear hater prophet!!
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

I can't have put it better.

And atop everything, I didn't see him play in any position against Egypt.

Let us not fool ourselves, we just have to do the right thing and keep going.

I can't have put it better.

And atop everything, I didn't see him play in any position against Egypt.

Let us not fool ourselves, we just have to do the right thing and keep going.
U knowMe 10 years ago

for me, he's still not Good Coach....Kwarasey is good n better than Fatau and Kingston..somethin is wrong abt dis A.A And Fatau.

for me, he's still not Good Coach....Kwarasey is good n better than Fatau and Kingston..somethin is wrong abt dis A.A And Fatau.
anokwale 10 years ago

In business and sports (which is also a business), you have to keep the staff competitive and not complacent. Once the staff believes their position is automatic, they will start to perform in a lackidasical fashion. His in ...
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In business and sports (which is also a business), you have to keep the staff competitive and not complacent. Once the staff believes their position is automatic, they will start to perform in a lackidasical fashion. His invitation of a variety of players has woken up our superstar players. In addition, new critical talents have been unearthed. For instance Rabiu and Wakasso have proven to be keys to this team. I would disagree with you saying that Rabiu does not belong. He has been an awesome defensive midfielder from AFCON 2013 to the qualifiers.
afrikaba1 10 years ago

Boss I am very sure any football loving fun will agree that Wakaso is top quality and he was the only positive that came out of the recent African cup of nations. Ghana was the only team that managed to go through in a scrapp ...
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Boss I am very sure any football loving fun will agree that Wakaso is top quality and he was the only positive that came out of the recent African cup of nations. Ghana was the only team that managed to go through in a scrappy way to the Semis without impressing. Actually, to be specific, it was horrible to watch Ghana because there was no formation. Do you know why? Because the person that linked the defence and the attack was Rabiu. He is very hard working but not talented. He makes unnecessary challenges and can only give short passes. I am pretty sure we can get a lot of such players in Ghana but for a good midfielder you need a bit more than that.
The Stallion 10 years ago

Left to majority of us, the Queen of the UK should still be our Head of State today.

Left to majority of us, the Queen of the UK should still be our Head of State today.
Mr.N 10 years ago

The question to writer Lexis is this who own an apology to Akwesi Appiah he should have been better off to name names I know some people were at war with the so-called Serbians and their Mafia and current GFA's love for them. ...
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The question to writer Lexis is this who own an apology to Akwesi Appiah he should have been better off to name names I know some people were at war with the so-called Serbians and their Mafia and current GFA's love for them. I know for fact that people like The Stallion, my half brother POW, Prof S'Berta, Diamond forever, the later cometh Governor KojoLee were all asking for own of our own. We have won Africa four times with our own and we would win again with own of our own, afterall name a team who had won the world cup without a coach of the own and I confirm that The Stallion dey like man no dey.
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 10 years ago

Haaa the "Walatulization" ship is about to yield dividends very soon if everything goes on according to the plan and hard work. As the saying goes, a good man is never honoured in his own country, most of us have witnessed ho ...
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Haaa the "Walatulization" ship is about to yield dividends very soon if everything goes on according to the plan and hard work. As the saying goes, a good man is never honoured in his own country, most of us have witnessed how many Ghanaians had gnashed their teethes ready to devour coach MRAA alive for his appointment as our national head coach. Even upon his recent Egyptians thrashed, some of those against have started raising the bar to winning of W/C before they could recognized his coaching credentials, aaaaaaba!
Now what most of us said, we have to believed our own with full support whether fail or not until we get it right is yet to happen. I think the door for an expatriate is narrowing than the domestic.

Haaaa Govina KojoLee still have little grudge with coach MRAA on the accounts of KPB. We are not here to decide for him but to support and guided him to the finish line. We have come a long way to reach this stage. I think, he was aware of those who wanted to die for the country and those whose only ambition was to used the national team for their personal glories.

"Okan nii ba, te anibo ase ky3n kasa"

Haaa I daff with still mix feeeelingzzzz.
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 10 years ago

Haaaaaaaaaaa, I don't think apology is needed but I can hand pick people like Rasheed, Papa Appiah, GHFUO, NEMIESIS to mention but a few who were very outstanding in this Appiah's coaching saga. While Papa Appiah's was uncert ...
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Haaaaaaaaaaa, I don't think apology is needed but I can hand pick people like Rasheed, Papa Appiah, GHFUO, NEMIESIS to mention but a few who were very outstanding in this Appiah's coaching saga. While Papa Appiah's was uncertainty and a shear ignorance turned a concern, Rasheed's was a combination of fear, uncertainty and jealousy, while GHFUO and NEMIESIS were just idioting about. For me, I'll say praises, if it doesn't get too much in the head, boost' confidence and criticism can help pull out the best from a man if only it doesn't eat him up and put him down. So, we need all except for those who only do it for PHD sake.
papa appiah 10 years ago

W'adwen nnye edwuma

W'adwen nnye edwuma
POW@ Appiah anaaaaa 10 years ago

Ami m'adwen nny3 edwuma? Gy3ma opanyin foto biara nnyi wo fie? M3 nny3 mboadze biara wo ha atse?

Ami m'adwen nny3 edwuma? Gy3ma opanyin foto biara nnyi wo fie? M3 nny3 mboadze biara wo ha atse?
BJ 10 years ago

The criticism has brought him this far. His team selection had been a problem till he was advised to do away with nepotism. Where are the likes of AdiYiah, the other Asamoah, etc.? There are still a couple of names to be incl ...
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The criticism has brought him this far. His team selection had been a problem till he was advised to do away with nepotism. Where are the likes of AdiYiah, the other Asamoah, etc.? There are still a couple of names to be included to make the Black Stars a perfect team.
BREAD 10 years ago

BJ you are the type of people who obviously have blinkers on. You are a very narrow-minded person. I wouldn't say anything more.

BJ you are the type of people who obviously have blinkers on. You are a very narrow-minded person. I wouldn't say anything more.
BJ 10 years ago

about what I said? Idiot, were you not the same people who were calling for rejection of Muntari, the Ayews etc.? Give me the reasons for making Asamoah Djan the captain?

about what I said? Idiot, were you not the same people who were calling for rejection of Muntari, the Ayews etc.? Give me the reasons for making Asamoah Djan the captain?
Askantwi 10 years ago

And who do you want to be named captain, asshole? The Ayews do not respect, and do not belong to the Black Stars camp. They were lucky AA was in charge. if it was left to me, they and kPB will never be recalled to the nationa ...
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And who do you want to be named captain, asshole? The Ayews do not respect, and do not belong to the Black Stars camp. They were lucky AA was in charge. if it was left to me, they and kPB will never be recalled to the national team. Some of you idiots have just resigned to lick the asses of the ayews. I am sure you wanted Andre Ayew to be made captain, isn't it? IDIOT.
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 10 years ago

Who do you want as a captain? The tradition where we choose which player joined B/Stars first as the captain is trash. No wonder John Mensah after being out for all this while still thinks he's the general captain of the tea ...
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Who do you want as a captain? The tradition where we choose which player joined B/Stars first as the captain is trash. No wonder John Mensah after being out for all this while still thinks he's the general captain of the team instead of working himself back into the squad. When there's the need for captaincy to change hands, it's the coach that decides who should be the captain and Appiah chose Gyan. I didn't like Gyan as a captain and I said it earlier on because I don't see that office in him but he's the one the coach wants and so be it. We don't have to split hairs over this. For Muntari and the Ayews issue that came up few months ago, those were player egos which needed to be dealt with and they were asked to do the right thing or find themselves out. I for one was very much in favor of the FA's decision and there was no way any normal thinking Ghanaian would have allowed that issue to be swept under carpet. That would've later been a torn in our flesh. On player calls, it's about team work not a collection of stars so any good coach will work gradually on that in his first year in office regarding team build up. Appiah on the other hand has moved very fast in one year blending youthful exuberance with experience and needs to be given props. We all have players we see as very good but at the end of it all it's the coach that'll be blamed if things don't go well so he has the right to choose his men. As long as the team is winning, I don't care if player this or that is not playing.
anokwale 10 years ago

I think the disciplining of Muntari and the Ayews was quite necessary. Now they have humbled themselves a bit and realize that we can still make it far in qualifying without them. In fact, we also made it to the semi of the ...
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I think the disciplining of Muntari and the Ayews was quite necessary. Now they have humbled themselves a bit and realize that we can still make it far in qualifying without them. In fact, we also made it to the semi of the last AFCON without them. No one should feel entitled. I think that the defeat of Egypt was symbolic of what happens when everyone knows that they might not be invited back if the team gets to the WC. Why is Asomoah Gyan captain?? For all his mistakes he also makes some spectacular plays and at the end of the day, he is the "media face" of the team. None of the other players knwo how to talk when the mike is put in front of them. The captain has to handle the press well. This is particularly important at the WC.
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

But, Adiyiah?

But, Adiyiah?
BREAD 10 years ago

Bro, it is said that little minds create BIG PROBLEMS, empty barrels make the BIGGEST NOISE. Ghanaians are crying foul of the government, they cry HUNGER and yet spend GARGANTUAN
amount of money on mobile phone and media net ...
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Bro, it is said that little minds create BIG PROBLEMS, empty barrels make the BIGGEST NOISE. Ghanaians are crying foul of the government, they cry HUNGER and yet spend GARGANTUAN
amount of money on mobile phone and media network just to spew GARBAGE, rather than managing their own affairs. MADNESS, WRECKLESS MADNESS! That's what it is. Thanks a million for your insightful message. It ALWAYS takes ONE person to save the world and equally, to destroy the world. Thanks brother.
Mactonto 10 years ago

Trial and error can sometimes yield positive results. No one can question Kwesi's dedication to the national team. Unfortunately, self-dedication alone is NOT enough to win matches. Like we have seen in other aspects of our l ...
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Trial and error can sometimes yield positive results. No one can question Kwesi's dedication to the national team. Unfortunately, self-dedication alone is NOT enough to win matches. Like we have seen in other aspects of our lives, Ghanaians don't believe in technical knowledge as a key component of success. I sympathise with him though.
ABRAMPA 10 years ago

I watched the Ghana - Egypt match not with fanatical eyes but with a critical mind to see whether the boys were playing to planned tactics.....and surely the latter was dominant. The substitutions were meant to give standing ...
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I watched the Ghana - Egypt match not with fanatical eyes but with a critical mind to see whether the boys were playing to planned tactics.....and surely the latter was dominant. The substitutions were meant to give standing ovations and recognition to players who had contributed and played very well (Asamoah Djan, Ayew, Sulley Muntari) and as we all saw to also give a chance to others to exhibit what
they've got and add more bite to the team (Christian Atsu, Wakasu, Agyeman Badu). Great work done Kwesi Appiah, a feat that even exceeds Ghana beating Nigeria 6-0 in the early 60s.
Andrew 10 years ago

We dont owe Kwesi nothing.He is doing his job and so be it.We love you kwesi and keep doing your job.After all you are one of the highly paid Ghanaians in the country...Good job though...may you never be complicent.

We dont owe Kwesi nothing.He is doing his job and so be it.We love you kwesi and keep doing your job.After all you are one of the highly paid Ghanaians in the country...Good job though...may you never be complicent.
Askantwi 10 years ago

Those who say "We don't owe him nothing" are the very ones who do. They prayed for Ghana to be eliminated just to get at Akwasi Appiah and Nyantakyi. Yet, they claim to be Ghanaians. How idiotic is that? No matter what AA doe ...
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Those who say "We don't owe him nothing" are the very ones who do. They prayed for Ghana to be eliminated just to get at Akwasi Appiah and Nyantakyi. Yet, they claim to be Ghanaians. How idiotic is that? No matter what AA does, they still want him out. As Ghana keep winning, they are suffering within their unscrupulous stinking bodies. Praise the Lord.
Yaw 10 years ago

This is so typical of us Ghanaians, "we seem to always "go with the wind". It is right for us to praise Kwesi Appiah for this wonderful feat of both beating Egypt emphatically, & getting us where we are, but for goodness sak ...
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This is so typical of us Ghanaians, "we seem to always "go with the wind". It is right for us to praise Kwesi Appiah for this wonderful feat of both beating Egypt emphatically, & getting us where we are, but for goodness sakes, stop all these "guilt, apologies", etc., trips.

Its not strange that there were many who doubted his abilities to take the responsibilities of the senior national team, due specifically to his credentials & qualifications. Pleeeez, why do we now have a need to come out & present all these "guilt, apology" trips on ourselves. Why did we not say the same thing when we last played Zambia in Ksi, where even though we won, we were dominated on the field of play(though we were playing at home). Kwesi Appiah has done well, & must be credited for this feat because afterall, it was his dispositions of the players(which I for one, & many, were very sceptical about, but won emphatically. Lets give credit where & when its due....& that should be it!
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

Going with the wind is sometimes better that going with nothing at all. IT gives you speed, freshness and not costly.

You see, criticism is not about hate, but about how positive a person should see to improve.

For sta ...
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Going with the wind is sometimes better that going with nothing at all. IT gives you speed, freshness and not costly.

You see, criticism is not about hate, but about how positive a person should see to improve.

For starters, Kwesi didn't play in the game, and any other person using this selection would have had the same result! I do mean, his selection made him win, if at least you will accept that. This is part of the trouble, therefore the criticism of Ghanaians, that he should NOT be too partisan or selfish in his selections. We don't want more than that.

Ghana is for all of us, and harboring grievances only makes them linger and obstructs success. You saw how Ayew played and cheered on? That's it! We wish them all good friendliness and goodwill... and the forward is before them.
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON 10 years ago

Kwasi, disregard all the praises and the adulations being showered on you and concentrate more on what the nation expects you to achieve.Beating Egypt by six goals to one in the first leg does not mean that we are already in ...
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Kwasi, disregard all the praises and the adulations being showered on you and concentrate more on what the nation expects you to achieve.Beating Egypt by six goals to one in the first leg does not mean that we are already in Brazil. Focus your attention more on the return match which we must play to win. The whole nation is behind you and good luck to you and the boys.
Sports Guru 10 years ago

Some Of us backed him

Some Of us backed him
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 10 years ago

Yes you're right. I know you did and I also did. You're not called a Sports Guru for nothing. You see the unseen and think the unthinkable. Oh what a wonder you are?

Yes you're right. I know you did and I also did. You're not called a Sports Guru for nothing. You see the unseen and think the unthinkable. Oh what a wonder you are?
Sports Guru 10 years ago

Haha..Na true.Thank you,POW.i remember you did support him too even when others werebegiining to turn away.Our fight is ending well.Kudos

Haha..Na true.Thank you,POW.i remember you did support him too even when others werebegiining to turn away.Our fight is ending well.Kudos
nelly d@ 10 years ago

jx support him nd stop critisizing

jx support him nd stop critisizing
Efo 10 years ago

who are the critics, is it not the old story of the ewes and the northers who have been adopted by the ewes always condemn the great people of Ghana The Akans when they are steering the country into the right path. Lets have ...
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who are the critics, is it not the old story of the ewes and the northers who have been adopted by the ewes always condemn the great people of Ghana The Akans when they are steering the country into the right path. Lets have a break, is evident where mother ghana is heading towards. Because of jealosy to akans especially (ashantis) we go no where as country. Fuckers!!
GORDON YEBOAH,USA 10 years ago

Efo is mad.period

Efo is mad.period
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 10 years ago

Yes, I, like 25 million other Ghanaian soccer fans raised an eye brow or two when KA was appointed to coach the BS. It did not take me too long to see his qualities as a top coach in the making. Yes, he made some mistakes dur ...
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Yes, I, like 25 million other Ghanaian soccer fans raised an eye brow or two when KA was appointed to coach the BS. It did not take me too long to see his qualities as a top coach in the making. Yes, he made some mistakes during CAN 2013 but then, who doesn't? The most important thing is that he has risen above all the challenges he has faced at the helm. His latest wins over Zambia and Egypt have confirmed his pedigree no doubt. He has proven to me that he has what is required at the highest level. Le the whole country applaud and henceforth support him all the way. Well done Gafa.
Wayo 10 years ago

Ghanaians Want to win a cup,that is our concern.

Ghanaians Want to win a cup,that is our concern.
jUJU gUY 10 years ago

This writer is very dishonest. Beating Egypt 6-1 does not suddenly make Ghana world champions. It is true Kwsi Appiah has inproved since our first match with Zambia, but we are not there yet. In any case, the European coaches ...
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This writer is very dishonest. Beating Egypt 6-1 does not suddenly make Ghana world champions. It is true Kwsi Appiah has inproved since our first match with Zambia, but we are not there yet. In any case, the European coaches you are castigating are the very people Kwasi learnt from. His only qualification is UEFA Grade C, but by reason of learning from the Europeas as assistant, he managed to imbibe a few tricks. To be frank with you, Ghana was the most over-rated team during the last CAN in South Africa. The coah played practically no role in our progression to the semis where we fortunately lost to Burkina. In almost evey match, we were outplayed. There was no doubt we had the players, but there was no good guidance.

After beating Lesotho 7-o during the World Cup qualifires, wer faced Zambia away.Any good coach would have varied his tactics for this away match, but what did we see? Kwasi went with the same attacking team. The result was that Zambia played on the defence and relied on fast breks. That was how they scored their goal.

So0 let us not talk as if Kwasi Appiah has suddenly become a genius. Thes are only qualifiers; the world cup proper is yet to come. I am surpried some people are saying we don't need Prince Boateng because we qualified without him. Every country goes to the world cup with its best players. If Prince Boateng is injury-free by the time of the world cup, we will need him. Let's not listen to illiterate and jealous former players like Polo. Prince is one of the few world class playesr we have, who can make a difference when we play the European power-houses and the South Americans.

Admittedly Kwasi Appiah has improved, but he is no genius as some will want us to believe. Let us pray he continues to improve and having known most of the players very well, together they can help Ghana improve upon our performance in the last world cup. Let me caution again that we are going to the world cup as competitors, not participants; so we must send our best players. I know Kwasi Appaih himself will appreciate this point.
DESTINY 10 years ago

jUJU gUY, I see you want to keep the door open for KPB. My question is, who should do all the hard work for KPB to 'chop'. This 'monkey de work, baboon be chop' tactics is demoralising to the 'monkeys', and it must stop. What ...
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jUJU gUY, I see you want to keep the door open for KPB. My question is, who should do all the hard work for KPB to 'chop'. This 'monkey de work, baboon be chop' tactics is demoralising to the 'monkeys', and it must stop. What is the solution? There must be a rule.
Here it comes: Players who played a key role in the qualifiers must be given prefernce, period. However, for a person like KPB, there must be an exception, as he is a proven world class player. I know it goes against the grain of equality and fairness, but to every rule, there is an exception.
Whether KPB fits this exception or not will be judged by posterity, the facts, and history. The final decision, I believe MUST LIE with coach AA. All the best for the return match. Play 4-3-3 formation and let them play whatever formation they like. Ghana must win the 2nd leg as well, to put the matter to rest.
GORDON YEBOAH,USA 10 years ago

Y MUST U CRITICIZE SOMEONE WHO HAS NOT STARTED DOING ANYTHING WRONG?ITS SOO FUNNY MOST GHANAIANS CRITICIZED APPIAH BEFORE HIS FIRST MATCH.I STILL FEEL THE PAIN WHEN ALMOST ALL MY FRIENDS WOULD BE ONE SIDE AS AGAINST ONLY ME A ...
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Y MUST U CRITICIZE SOMEONE WHO HAS NOT STARTED DOING ANYTHING WRONG?ITS SOO FUNNY MOST GHANAIANS CRITICIZED APPIAH BEFORE HIS FIRST MATCH.I STILL FEEL THE PAIN WHEN ALMOST ALL MY FRIENDS WOULD BE ONE SIDE AS AGAINST ONLY ME AT ARGUING ABOUT APPIAH'S INITIAL APPOINTMENT.I THINK 90% WIN DEPENDS ON THE SOCCER PLAYERS BECAUSE NO MATTER HOW GOOD A COACH IS,HE WONT ACHIEVE SUCCESS IF HIS PLAYERS ARE NOT UP TO THE TASK.THERE ARE COACHES WHO DONT SUCCEED WHEN THEY CHANGE CLUBS.Y?BECAUSE HIS FORMER TEAM WAS MADE UP OF GOOD PLAYERS AND NOW HE IS NOT HAVING THAT ANYMORE
BJ 10 years ago

Yeboah most of us opted for a local coach from day 1. Coach Appiah, I believe has not been because of his appointment as our national football coach. Criticism stems from the perception that he is being controlled and that as ...
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Yeboah most of us opted for a local coach from day 1. Coach Appiah, I believe has not been because of his appointment as our national football coach. Criticism stems from the perception that he is being controlled and that assumption has been affirmed. Compare his last selection to the earlier ones. Please, What most of us preach is that the coach must be left alone to handle his job peacefully and willingly. Have a good day my brother.
MENSAH 10 years ago

The law of recognition states that:
EVERYTHING WE NEED IN OUR LIFETIME,IS ALREADY IN OUR MIDST/AROUND US,ONLY THE RECOGNITION OF IT.

I said it,and saying it again:
IF GHANA WILL EVER,WIN ANY FOOTBALL CUP OF SIGNIFICANCE( ...
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The law of recognition states that:
EVERYTHING WE NEED IN OUR LIFETIME,IS ALREADY IN OUR MIDST/AROUND US,ONLY THE RECOGNITION OF IT.

I said it,and saying it again:
IF GHANA WILL EVER,WIN ANY FOOTBALL CUP OF SIGNIFICANCE(LIKE AFRICAN,WORLD CUP),IT WILL NEVER COME UNDER A FOREIGN COACH,BUT ONE OF OUR OWN.
I said this before KWESI APPIAH WAS CONSIDERED,THE GUY TO DO THIS.
He was in our midst,when all these foreign coaches,were employed,to be paid,I believe,more than what our own is now receiving.
WHY?
WE DO NOT HAVE ANY FAITH IN OURSELVES,BEING NARROW-MINDED,AND ENTERTAINING/CELEBRATING/NURTURING SLAVERY MENTALITY,COUPLED WITH INFERIORITY COMPLEXITY,PERIOD.

It's about time,we had faith in ourselves,rather than being dependent all the time.
We should not entertain the idea that, reaching the QUARTER FINAL IN THE WORLD CUP,WOULD BE A HUGE FEAT,BUT RATHER,TO GO FOR THE KILL:
WE CAN WIN THE WORLD CUP,IF WE PUT OUR HEART INTO IT.
THE CUP IS THERE FOR GRABS,AND WE WOULD BE ONE OF THE TEAMS IN THE COMPETITION.
THEREFORE,WE ALSO QUALIFY TO WIN,PERIOD.
That should be our FOCUS & NOT JUST QUARTER FINALS.
Where did GHANA WIN THEIR FIRST UNDER 17 FOOTBALL CUP?ISN'T IT IN THE SAME COUNTRY,BRAZIL?JUST THINK ABOUT THIS.
WHY DON'T WE REPEAT THIS HISTORY WITH OUR OWN?
What I visualize GHANA TO BE,IT'S UNFORTUNATE,NOT MANY ENVISAGE HER TO THAT LEVEL/PLATEAU.
We should all pray and rally behind MR.KWESI APPIAH,to do the impossible,so the world will start to respect AFRICA,THAT WE CAN ALSO DO SOMETHING WORTHWHILE/GREAT,SIGNIFICANT,THE IMPOSSIBLE.
LONG LIVE GHANA AND AFRICA,
IN JESUS' NAME,
AMEN.
Kofi 10 years ago

You were not doubting him, you were doubting your selves, you are all sick from "inferiority complex". Many so called "educated" people can't even speak and write their own language. They come on the media and can't complete ...
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You were not doubting him, you were doubting your selves, you are all sick from "inferiority complex". Many so called "educated" people can't even speak and write their own language. They come on the media and can't complete a sentence of their mother tongue without bringing in a word or two of the English language. Instead of being ashamed, they are proud to do that. NO MORE FOREIGN COACHES, they are not patriotic, they are just in for the money while their Ghanian assistant does the work.
Harrison 10 years ago

The players played well out of experience, AA did not do much. There was no time, and the fact of the matter was, he managed to put talented players together. There is still a lot of work to do. The players are not WC mate ...
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The players played well out of experience, AA did not do much. There was no time, and the fact of the matter was, he managed to put talented players together. There is still a lot of work to do. The players are not WC material yet. Let us face facts.
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 10 years ago

"The players are not WC material yet. Let us face facts." (Harrison)

Raising a topic without solution is to have a woman on bed ready 100% to engage intimacy and you pulsed to pick a phone call and talk about 15 minutes, b ...
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"The players are not WC material yet. Let us face facts." (Harrison)

Raising a topic without solution is to have a woman on bed ready 100% to engage intimacy and you pulsed to pick a phone call and talk about 15 minutes, by the time you would come back, all the energy to progress your enjoyment was gone.

Now here is my 'kw3shin' to you, which players are "W/C materials" and I want you to show us the facts you wanted us all to know, Please Mr. Harrison?
Harrison 10 years ago

Am glad a matured person like you asked me to explain my point without insults. I watched the full match over and over. The Egyptians were not that bad. We should not expect an easy return match. If we can do it in Ghana, i ...
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Am glad a matured person like you asked me to explain my point without insults. I watched the full match over and over. The Egyptians were not that bad. We should not expect an easy return match. If we can do it in Ghana, it could be possible for the Egyptians too. If you look at our defence, it is very porous and not very strong. Let us get somebody to help AA polish the players against tough countries like Italy, Brazil and the USA. If you had a chance to watch the USA team play, you will see that they are very compact. They are a threat at the WC. Trust me!
Mr.N 10 years ago

Somebody like who if I may ask did you ask the same help for Serbians when we were going to 2006 and 2010. You also said Appiah did not do anything he just put players together if we have failed to win people would have calle ...
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Somebody like who if I may ask did you ask the same help for Serbians when we were going to 2006 and 2010. You also said Appiah did not do anything he just put players together if we have failed to win people would have called for his head credit where credit due.
K. Nyame 10 years ago

You and who are WE ? nobody owes him a JACK SQUAT! Every coach in the world regardless of who or what they have achieved or have not achieved are critiqued both negatively or positively at a point in time. It's up to Kwasi Ap ...
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You and who are WE ? nobody owes him a JACK SQUAT! Every coach in the world regardless of who or what they have achieved or have not achieved are critiqued both negatively or positively at a point in time. It's up to Kwasi Appiah to up his game in order to earn the RESPECT of his peers and fans alike. I for one is still not satisfied,until we go to Brazil not as also runs but world beaters. Until then Kwasi Appiah's work will still be on my dissecting table.
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

AgyaNyame, you have a point well carried home.
Until he reaches and get settled in Brazil people who are just, being just, for the word just, will continue to 'fiilifili' dissect and bisect the MRAA Law. And that is godly tr ...
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AgyaNyame, you have a point well carried home.
Until he reaches and get settled in Brazil people who are just, being just, for the word just, will continue to 'fiilifili' dissect and bisect the MRAA Law. And that is godly truth.

Aluta contimum!,OOPS! continuum! the struggle continues unabated.
Beats Me.
etweba 10 years ago

He rather owes us apology for selecting a weak team to the Nation cup. If he had this team we would not have struggle to beat cape Verde and the likes . He should rather apologize.

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He rather owes us apology for selecting a weak team to the Nation cup. If he had this team we would not have struggle to beat cape Verde and the likes . He should rather apologize.

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Chooboi 10 years ago

It's the players... He should have played diamond formation from the start anyway! Rather neglecting midfield any stupid coach knows that!

It's the players... He should have played diamond formation from the start anyway! Rather neglecting midfield any stupid coach knows that!
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 10 years ago

Oh massa, we can't behave like snakes in the cage, always expecting feed backs and immediately your hand slip in their cage, they bites you also, what kind of wickedness was that!

Oh massa, we can't behave like snakes in the cage, always expecting feed backs and immediately your hand slip in their cage, they bites you also, what kind of wickedness was that!
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

You crave for sugar coated words to besmear a coach who obviously is a case study of a work in progress.

"Don't get over-excited over GBS' triumph" Haaaa, I daf.

There is more to it than the win.
"Biribi wom"!!!!!
Cal ...
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You crave for sugar coated words to besmear a coach who obviously is a case study of a work in progress.

"Don't get over-excited over GBS' triumph" Haaaa, I daf.

There is more to it than the win.
"Biribi wom"!!!!!
Call POWer to spoke inside.
MRAA knows he is not there yet.
Beats Me.
POW 10 years ago

Black Stars lose and Appiah's game plan gets a back lash as the reason for the loss. The B/Stars win and this time the coach has nothing to do with it?

Black Stars lose and Appiah's game plan gets a back lash as the reason for the loss. The B/Stars win and this time the coach has nothing to do with it?
Nii Joromi 10 years ago

I am not one of the 'we' you're talking about. I supported him from the beginning. He needs an increase in salary.

I am not one of the 'we' you're talking about. I supported him from the beginning. He needs an increase in salary.
GC/USA 10 years ago

THE SHOULD RATHER THANK ESSIEN, MUNTARI AND K ASAMOAH WHO CONTROLLED THE MIDFIELD TO DESTROY THE EGYPT'S RHYTHM, PROVIDED COVERED FOR THE DEFENSE AND IN THE END SAVED THE COACH. BEING A MEDIOCRE COACH, THIS IS THE KIND OF SE ...
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THE SHOULD RATHER THANK ESSIEN, MUNTARI AND K ASAMOAH WHO CONTROLLED THE MIDFIELD TO DESTROY THE EGYPT'S RHYTHM, PROVIDED COVERED FOR THE DEFENSE AND IN THE END SAVED THE COACH. BEING A MEDIOCRE COACH, THIS IS THE KIND OF SELECTION HE HAS TO MAKE TO CONTINUE TO ENJOY RIDING THE GOLDEN HORSE. HE SHOULD STOP THE TRIBAL SELECTION AND RATHER FOCUS ON THE BEST PLAYERS TO WIN. FINALLY TO BURY HIS EGOTISM. THE BLACK STARS IS A NATIONAL TEAM AND NOT TRIBAL TEAM OR FOR A GROUP/INDIVIDUAL TO MAKE MONEY.
EWES PRIDE 10 years ago

BITCH

BITCH
AA& NYANTAKYI MUST STILL GO 10 years ago

AA rather owe us apology for not calling the experience players for the African cup of Nations. What did he do right to beat Egypt? Is it not those dedicated boys; Essien, Dede, Muntari,Asamoah, Inkoom.........etc etc

AA rather owe us apology for not calling the experience players for the African cup of Nations. What did he do right to beat Egypt? Is it not those dedicated boys; Essien, Dede, Muntari,Asamoah, Inkoom.........etc etc
k.baah 10 years ago

whilst we congratulate the coach for the big win, it will be prudent of us not to sing his praises so soon till the second leg is played.
the coach had a very talented side, and the home support was fabulous. the players we ...
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whilst we congratulate the coach for the big win, it will be prudent of us not to sing his praises so soon till the second leg is played.
the coach had a very talented side, and the home support was fabulous. the players were highly motivated to win this one emphatically knowing that a close score line will make a return leg in hostile territory very difficult. coach also deserves a lot of credit for pairing waris with gyan. Bradley has admitted that he sought a way to contain the duo, but was unable to. that was genius from A.A. the goal keeping and defense however were not up to par. the main challenge with ghana football is our lack of technical and tactical maturity. we improvise a lot because we have raw talent, the speed and strength. all very great assets but football at world cup levels requires a level of discipline in technical and tactical aspects of the game that we are often missing. The serbian coaches tried to do that, in the process they killed our flur, free flowing, explosive , attacking style football. i hope A.A can do both!
Asafo Kwame Sowah 10 years ago

Why jump the cart? This is only the beginning. If things continue then you can talk. Your behaviour is too Ghanaian; don't get anybody confused. Just let the guy do his work and reward him at the appropriate time. Don't showe ...
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Why jump the cart? This is only the beginning. If things continue then you can talk. Your behaviour is too Ghanaian; don't get anybody confused. Just let the guy do his work and reward him at the appropriate time. Don't shower praises today and condemn tomorrow as we always do.
Owura Wiafe Akenten 10 years ago

thanks for great job done and big thanks to the Blacks Stars for good job done. keep de performance up and make Ghanaians proud. one love

thanks for great job done and big thanks to the Blacks Stars for good job done. keep de performance up and make Ghanaians proud. one love
KOFI MUMUI 10 years ago

Stupid. Go look for a job.

Stupid. Go look for a job.
PHOBIA-PHOBIA--Leeds 10 years ago

The magic behind AA's success is the respect he demonstrates to his boys which is being reciprocated by the will power of the boys.Very few trainers have that quality and i do urge him to keep it up.There is no apology becaus ...
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The magic behind AA's success is the respect he demonstrates to his boys which is being reciprocated by the will power of the boys.Very few trainers have that quality and i do urge him to keep it up.There is no apology because no one has done him wrong.
Kwesi Brenu 10 years ago

The Problems with Black People is that , we don't believe in ourselves.It's all about race, We are okay to lose with a white coach but we have rather anger when we win with a African coach. In fact how much are they paying Ou ...
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The Problems with Black People is that , we don't believe in ourselves.It's all about race, We are okay to lose with a white coach but we have rather anger when we win with a African coach. In fact how much are they paying Our African Brother
Agyaku NYC 10 years ago

Akwesi Appiah rather own Ghanaian s apology. It`s about time for him to ignore his ego and adamant and listening to the media for their long awaited squad and lineup.Hopefully, he has realized that he can`t go nowhere without ...
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Akwesi Appiah rather own Ghanaian s apology. It`s about time for him to ignore his ego and adamant and listening to the media for their long awaited squad and lineup.Hopefully, he has realized that he can`t go nowhere without the super stars.
joe 10 years ago

lol we owe him nothing credit to the players who worked hard on the pitch and he own the ayews brothers apology

lol we owe him nothing credit to the players who worked hard on the pitch and he own the ayews brothers apology
Slimmart 10 years ago

People, give thanks where it is due. All those talking about the players themselves excelling coz they are good, don't realise that the coach provides the game plan for them to use their 'goodness'. After all, Cote D'ivoire h ...
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People, give thanks where it is due. All those talking about the players themselves excelling coz they are good, don't realise that the coach provides the game plan for them to use their 'goodness'. After all, Cote D'ivoire has the best players, pound for pound, on this continent, but why do they always fall by the wayside in major tournaments? Think, guys... THINK!!!. You idiots. Give AA the praise he deserves.
EKOMDEBOY 10 years ago

CRITICISMN IS PART OF HIS PROFESSION AS COACH AND THERE ARE MANY MORE TO COME. GOOD OR BAD PERFORMANCE, HE IS GONNA BE CRITICIZE AND HE BETTER GET USE TO IT

CRITICISMN IS PART OF HIS PROFESSION AS COACH AND THERE ARE MANY MORE TO COME. GOOD OR BAD PERFORMANCE, HE IS GONNA BE CRITICIZE AND HE BETTER GET USE TO IT
baggio 10 years ago

Even though i believe in given people enough time to settle in to their jobs, i still do not think that Appiah is in that class to be able to develop a winsome team like the one that won against Egypt.Remember omission or com ...
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Even though i believe in given people enough time to settle in to their jobs, i still do not think that Appiah is in that class to be able to develop a winsome team like the one that won against Egypt.Remember omission or commission he has not been able to assemble all these stars who were already made before he took over as Black star coach. Apart from the defenders and Waris, all the additions he made to the team sat on the bench, including almighty Wakassu and Atsu. Most of those who started are Lee Roy's boys, whom for some reason he has not use for some time now. So he should apologise to Ghanaians instead
PLAIN TALK 10 years ago

All I can say is that the coach has learnt his lessons. Initially his old time grudge with Abedi Pele made him exclude his sons in his team, and some fine players too. The team we see now is the team Ghanaians have been cryin ...
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All I can say is that the coach has learnt his lessons. Initially his old time grudge with Abedi Pele made him exclude his sons in his team, and some fine players too. The team we see now is the team Ghanaians have been crying for - Black Stars with Michael Essien, Kelvin Prince Boateng, Andre Ayew, Sulley Muntari, Christian Atsu, etc and he has added a few gems to the team. Yes he has learnt his lessons that Ghana comes first before personal scores.
J.O 10 years ago

Great writer, Yes we owe him apology

Great writer, Yes we owe him apology
crorkz matz 9 years ago

jwpPqf I really enjoy the blog article. Awesome.

jwpPqf I really enjoy the blog article. Awesome.
crorkz 9 years ago

ApVAKQ Thanks so much for the blog.Really looking forward to read more. Fantastic.

ApVAKQ Thanks so much for the blog.Really looking forward to read more. Fantastic.

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