Open letter to Sepp Blatter - Ghana vs Egypt World Cup Qualifier in Egypt

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Mr.N 10 years ago

We need to let this go just go in there and the job done

We need to let this go just go in there and the job done
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 10 years ago

Yes but no supporters because some of the Egyptians may be angry is better for them to stay away!

Yes but no supporters because some of the Egyptians may be angry is better for them to stay away!
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

How do you go in there when there is fire burning?
The situation in Egypt is now in check as football politics is being displayed/make us believe.
But there is more to it than what it is.
Otherwise, the only sane element ...
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How do you go in there when there is fire burning?
The situation in Egypt is now in check as football politics is being displayed/make us believe.
But there is more to it than what it is.
Otherwise, the only sane element here is to politically move the venue elsewhere in other to allay any fears that lovers of the game msy be
harbouring.
I know Nancy would tell me to get out of the kitchen if I couldn't stand the heat albeit "S3 me suro a, me ne mmaa no nni kan" Yoo wOnkitia.
As3m b3ba dabi.
Beats
OSLO 10 years ago

FIFA DON'T RESPECT BLACK AFRICANS.
FIFA IS STUBBORN AND RACIST. IF IT WERE TO BE ANY EUROPEAN TEAM, BLATTER AND THE FIFA WOULD IMMEDIATELY SEND ALLOW THE MATCHED TO BE PLAYED ON NEUTRAL GROUND BUT AS FIFA DOES NOT RESPECT BL ...
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FIFA DON'T RESPECT BLACK AFRICANS.
FIFA IS STUBBORN AND RACIST. IF IT WERE TO BE ANY EUROPEAN TEAM, BLATTER AND THE FIFA WOULD IMMEDIATELY SEND ALLOW THE MATCHED TO BE PLAYED ON NEUTRAL GROUND BUT AS FIFA DOES NOT RESPECT BLACK AFRICANS AND GHANA IN PARTICULAR THEY PLAY DEAF YEARS TO CLEAR TURMOIL OF EGYPT TODAY AND WANT GHANA TO PLAY THIS MATCH.
Murtala 10 years ago

What are Ghanaians scared of, i thought the 6-1 was a clear passport to Brazil

What are Ghanaians scared of, i thought the 6-1 was a clear passport to Brazil
JB Ansong 10 years ago

Murtala,

Ghana is not afraid of Egypt.

What Ghana is only concerned is the beastialic nature of some Egyptians.

Would it surprise you to see Egyptian fans storming the field to beat and even kill Ghanaians?

Should ...
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Murtala,

Ghana is not afraid of Egypt.

What Ghana is only concerned is the beastialic nature of some Egyptians.

Would it surprise you to see Egyptian fans storming the field to beat and even kill Ghanaians?

Should such a thing happen, their police would look on and only tell the world they couls not help.

This is what worries Ghana and not the football.
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 10 years ago

MDFSKK "me da fom' sere kwaa kwaa". Open letter to Sepp Blatter on Ghanaweb, Kofi Thompson are you serious?

MDFSKK "me da fom' sere kwaa kwaa". Open letter to Sepp Blatter on Ghanaweb, Kofi Thompson are you serious?
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

What's funny, so hilarious that you could laugh so heartily I could see your tears drop filling a teacup?

Apart from Jihadist aggression on innocent people, there could be diehard "Pharoan Fans" as well as soccer 'Brotherh ...
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What's funny, so hilarious that you could laugh so heartily I could see your tears drop filling a teacup?

Apart from Jihadist aggression on innocent people, there could be diehard "Pharoan Fans" as well as soccer 'Brotherhood' hooligans who may transfer their anger on anything they find Ghanaian in Egypt once the goals start tickling in in their numbers.

Egypt still believe they have the chance to win come the 19th since they are playing at home. They still believe this is their chance to rub shoulders with world finest in Brazil considering the game records.

Right now, Ghana is in their way and to remove Ghana from their pathways, they must resort to everything unimaginable.
This is not 'fadiagoro' at all.
So why the laughing?
"Obi nnka s3 as3m bi mmra" As for me, I would have withdrawn from the clash if you had sought for my opinion.
As3m reb3ba a, frankaa nnsi so"
Beats Me.
POW@ Appiah anaaaaaaaaa 10 years ago

Twiaaaaaa kotooo no dey inside kotr3 im stomach s3f.

Kofi Thompson should sent this letter to FIFA not Ghanaweb. Massa, it's like standing the midst of ants to avoid ants. I suspects fear made him forgot where to send this ...
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Twiaaaaaa kotooo no dey inside kotr3 im stomach s3f.

Kofi Thompson should sent this letter to FIFA not Ghanaweb. Massa, it's like standing the midst of ants to avoid ants. I suspects fear made him forgot where to send this article. Haa
KOFI 10 years ago

WHERE IS ANTHONY ANNA

WHERE IS ANTHONY ANNA
GORDON YEBOAH,USA 10 years ago

had i known is they say is always at last

had i known is they say is always at last
Man of peace 10 years ago

This is a very stupid decision by Sepp Blatter's FIFA to play this game on Egyptian soil. This tells me they have no regards for a blackman's life. Imagine one of the western countries were to play a return match in Egypt. Wo ...
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This is a very stupid decision by Sepp Blatter's FIFA to play this game on Egyptian soil. This tells me they have no regards for a blackman's life. Imagine one of the western countries were to play a return match in Egypt. Would he sanction it? So sad.
ray 10 years ago

FIFA should be held responsible should something happen. anyway I will support the team and the supporters in prayers.God be with them.

FIFA should be held responsible should something happen. anyway I will support the team and the supporters in prayers.God be with them.
Mohammed Ibrahim 10 years ago

FIFA take any Security and Safety issue very Serious,that's why FIFA wrote To EFA for Safety Guarantee.
FIFA Confirmed the Venue of the Match after receiving the Guarantee of Egypt Football Federation.
FIFA will not Allowed ...
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FIFA take any Security and Safety issue very Serious,that's why FIFA wrote To EFA for Safety Guarantee.
FIFA Confirmed the Venue of the Match after receiving the Guarantee of Egypt Football Federation.
FIFA will not Allowed the Match to go ahead in Egypt if Cairo,Egypt is not Safe to host the Game.
JB Ansong 10 years ago

Mohammed,

Looking at what Egyptians mob can do when furious, do you think the EFA can even control the mob power of Egyptian football fans?

No, not in this life time.

Of course the EFA may ban and imprison some fans ...
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Mohammed,

Looking at what Egyptians mob can do when furious, do you think the EFA can even control the mob power of Egyptian football fans?

No, not in this life time.

Of course the EFA may ban and imprison some fans, but then it would be too late for some the Ghanaian victims to see justice!

I don't want to be pessimistic, but I am very much afraid for Ghanaian players and fans.
kaw 10 years ago

Leave this foolish-idiot Blatter and his men ..I said it and am repeating it should anything bad happen to any Ghanaian during and after the match, this foolish-idiot and his men will be sorry.....

Leave this foolish-idiot Blatter and his men ..I said it and am repeating it should anything bad happen to any Ghanaian during and after the match, this foolish-idiot and his men will be sorry.....
Kojo 10 years ago

Well said, Mr. Kofi Thompson. I remember reading from somewhere that prior to the 2010 Ghana-Uruguay quarterfinals match in South Africa, Fifa changed the referee for the match at the request of Uruguay. It goes to show the ...
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Well said, Mr. Kofi Thompson. I remember reading from somewhere that prior to the 2010 Ghana-Uruguay quarterfinals match in South Africa, Fifa changed the referee for the match at the request of Uruguay. It goes to show the world how Africans are treated by the rest of the world.
Otublohun 10 years ago

Like it or not, this match will be played in Egypt and we better get prepared.

Like it or not, this match will be played in Egypt and we better get prepared.
Ghana 10 years ago

Why are Akans so cowardly. The South Africans have to play there too on the 10th why are they not complaining.

Why are Akans so cowardly. The South Africans have to play there too on the 10th why are they not complaining.
JH New York 10 years ago

This shows how Ghanaians waste our resources and time on negative and unnecessary things.

This shows how Ghanaians waste our resources and time on negative and unnecessary things.
Peter Prosper 10 years ago

I can understand the frustration with FIFA's decision, but I hope you did not mail a copy of your letter to the old swiss bat, because your English ........ stinks

I can understand the frustration with FIFA's decision, but I hope you did not mail a copy of your letter to the old swiss bat, because your English ........ stinks
KA NA WU 10 years ago

We cannot play football in a hostile and politically volatile country such as Egypt at the expense of human safety.

If FIFA remains adamant about its ill-informed decision we should boycott the game and let FIFA declare ...
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We cannot play football in a hostile and politically volatile country such as Egypt at the expense of human safety.

If FIFA remains adamant about its ill-informed decision we should boycott the game and let FIFA declare Egypt the winners. FUFA will face the wrath of global public opinion and its credibility will be at stake. We cannot be intimidated by racisim.
light 10 years ago

It is sad to see that people can't make the difference between arab countries. Egypt is not Syria or Iraq, which are goign through WAR right now. Egypt had a coup. Ghana had 7. Please dont get mad when people confuse Ghana ...
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It is sad to see that people can't make the difference between arab countries. Egypt is not Syria or Iraq, which are goign through WAR right now. Egypt had a coup. Ghana had 7. Please dont get mad when people confuse Ghana to Nigeria next time.
Emmanuel Asante 10 years ago

I think FIFA has a hidden agenda to secure Egypt a place in the world cup but look, that will not happen. The Egypt of Yesterday is not the Egypt we see today. even when they were the powerhouse of African football, they coul ...
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I think FIFA has a hidden agenda to secure Egypt a place in the world cup but look, that will not happen. The Egypt of Yesterday is not the Egypt we see today. even when they were the powerhouse of African football, they could not make it so why now?
Kasavubu mordzi 10 years ago

The national team must refuse to turn up for the second leg in Cairo. Before then, a strongly worded letter regarding the precious life of every Ghanaian should be sent to FIFA. The letter must be clear on what the Egyptians ...
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The national team must refuse to turn up for the second leg in Cairo. Before then, a strongly worded letter regarding the precious life of every Ghanaian should be sent to FIFA. The letter must be clear on what the Egyptians did in Kumasi which nearly ended the much in terms of poor visibility. Am ready and willing to be part of those to draft such letter.
FIFA on refusing to change the venue, can go ahead to grant Egypt the mandatory 3 goals and 3 point if we refuse to go to Cairo.
Brazil will still welcome us!
JH New York 10 years ago

Mr Thompson,your open to Mr Blatter is not necessary and therefore uncalled for.
Know that Ghana cannot get everything in her favour.And we do not know better than the world football body.
The Black Stars of Ghana having di ...
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Mr Thompson,your open to Mr Blatter is not necessary and therefore uncalled for.
Know that Ghana cannot get everything in her favour.And we do not know better than the world football body.
The Black Stars of Ghana having dismantled the pharaohs to 6 goals to 1 at our backyard it's appropriate to play the return encounter before the opponents home crowd to prove our superiority or otherwise in accordance with ethics of the game- Fair Play.
Therefore it is not the intention of Blatter to put the Black Stars at risk and so need not
to be in Egypt to watch the match.
JH New York 10 years ago

open letter

open letter
Ama Vida 10 years ago

Prove what? At de peril of de lives of compatriots? think again,bro think!!! Sorry, ur proposal I wish 2 say is a useless show off!

Prove what? At de peril of de lives of compatriots? think again,bro think!!! Sorry, ur proposal I wish 2 say is a useless show off!
Issah Grusi 10 years ago

I am a Ghanaian but I beg to disagree in principle. Why are we insisting on changing the rules in the middle of the game? We knew the rules before the first leg was played. It is not fair to Egypt after we beat them comfortab ...
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I am a Ghanaian but I beg to disagree in principle. Why are we insisting on changing the rules in the middle of the game? We knew the rules before the first leg was played. It is not fair to Egypt after we beat them comfortably in our home country and then want the return leg played at a neutral ground. If you are so convinced of the danger to our players and supporters then why not advocate for us to withdraw from the competition altogether. After all we've done it in the past, in the 60's we withdrew from the qualifiers. Mind you we've got great relationship with Egypt, something that our fathers worked hard for. We have played more friendly matches with Egypt than any other country. We should remember that there's more to the world than football. It's about time we stopped being corky and arrogant. By the way advocate for good and proper record keeping so that we don't send over age players to play in age restricted competitions.
Ama Vida 10 years ago

I doubt ur nationality 2 say de least!!! Ur dangerous advocacy betrays u. Hopefully, u be in Cairo stadium on dat day

I doubt ur nationality 2 say de least!!! Ur dangerous advocacy betrays u. Hopefully, u be in Cairo stadium on dat day
KOBI 10 years ago

i think the federation is serious at all

i think the federation is serious at all
LONDON 10 years ago

THIS UR LETTER CANT EVEN REACH KASOA THN IT CAN REACH FIFA

THIS UR LETTER CANT EVEN REACH KASOA THN IT CAN REACH FIFA

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