The Black Stars have qualified but Akwesi Appiah must improve

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GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 10 years ago

WHY AA NEEDS A TECH DIRECTOR!
DO U KNOW THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TECHNICAL DIRECTOR? I WOULD URGE ALL SOCCER LOVERS TO GO N FIND OUT THE DUTIES OF A TECH DIRECTOR BEFORE THEY COMMENT. SECONDLY, BRASIL HAS A HEAD COACH IN SC ...
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WHY AA NEEDS A TECH DIRECTOR!
DO U KNOW THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TECHNICAL DIRECTOR? I WOULD URGE ALL SOCCER LOVERS TO GO N FIND OUT THE DUTIES OF A TECH DIRECTOR BEFORE THEY COMMENT. SECONDLY, BRASIL HAS A HEAD COACH IN SCOLARI AND A TECH DIRECTOR IN CARLOS PERREIRA(FMR GH HEAD COACH N A W CUP TROPHY WINNER). DOES THAT MEAN THAT PERREIRA IS THE BOSS? NO! PERREIRA IS THERE TO OBSERVE AND OFFER CRITICAL INSIGHTS, INPUT. A TECH DIRECTOR IS THE 2ND EYE OF THE COACH. ANY PERSON WHO UNDERSTANDS SOCCER CAN TELL YOU THAT PERREIRA IS A MORE EXPERIENCED COACH THAN SCOLARI, BUT WHO IS THE HEAD COACH HERE? SCOLARI....THE SAME WAY OBAMA IS THE PRESIDENT AND BIDEN IS THE VEEP? IN GH, PPL BRAINS ARE CONDITIONED TO BELIEVE 1 THING AND NOTHING ELSE. THEY DONT AND CANT SEEM TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. WE NEED A MORE EXPERIENCED, ACCOMPLISHED COACH TO BE OUR TECH DIRECTOR. IT WILL GIVE GH A HUGE ADVANTAGE AND MAKE AA LOOK EVEN GOOD AS A COACH. DO U KNOW WHO AMERICA'S TECHNICAL DIRECTOR IS? CANADA!.......ALL THE FOOD, RESEARCH BRAINS, ENERGY, WATER ANYTHING NEEDED TO MAKE AMERICA RUN COMES FROM UP NORTH.
WE ALL SAW HOW AA GOOFED AT AFOCN 13? HIS SELECTIONS, STRATEGY ETC...WE ALL SAW HOW CAPE VERDE, BURKINA, MALI ALL GAVE US ELL. NOW, THESE NATIONS DIDNT QUALIFY TO THE WCUP BCOS THEY HAD BAD COACHES, NO. THEY SIMPLY DONT HAVE QUALITY PLAYERS. THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE. WE ALL SAW HOW GYAN BRIBED NIGER DEFENDERS TO SCORE GOALS. WE ALL SAW HOW WE STRUGGLED VS BURKINA...SO MUCH THAT EVEN WHEN THE REFS WERE CHEATING FOR GH. WE STILL COULDNT TAKE ADVANTAGE. WAT A JOKE. WHO WAS AA'S TECH DIRECTOR AT AFCON 13? WHY WOULD AA PLAY ATTACKING SOCCER AGAINST DR CONGO WHEN GH WAS ALREADY UP 2 NIL. THIS WAS OUR FIRST GAME AND DR CONGO'S COACH WAS LEROY, A VERY EXPERIENCED COACH AND AFCON TROPHY WINNER. THIS CLEARLY TELLS U THAT AA AND HIS TECH DIRECTOR WERE EITHER VERY STUPID OR DIDNT KNOW WHAT THEY WERE DOING OR DR CONGO PUT JUJU ON THEM. PICK 1...IM NOT A COACH, BUT COMMON SENSE TELLS U NOT TO PLAY ATTACKING SOCCER IN THIS CASE. AA DID, AND DR CONGO CAME BACK TO EQUALIZE N ALMOST WON THE GAME. QUALIFICATION SERIES GAMES IS NOT THE SAME AS A TOURNAMENT. CL, QUALIFICATION SERIES, FA CUP GAMES ARE NOT TOURNAMENTS. THE GH PREMIER LEAGUE IS NOT A TOURNAMNT. WCUP, AFCON, COPA, GOLD CUP, ASIAN CUP, CONFED CUP ARE TOURNAMENTS AND DEFENCE WIN TROPHIES DURING TOURNAMNTS. AA WAS A DEFENDER AND YOU WOULD THINK HE WOULD KNOW THIS?
LISTEN, THIS IS NOT ABOUT WHITE COACH, YELLOW CORN OR BROWN SUGAR. ITS ABOUT COMPETENCE! DO YOU KNOW WHO TRULY RUNS THE BANK OF GH? THE ROTHSCHILDS DO....NOT US? IF WE CAN MANAGE OUR OWN RESOURCES, WHY DO WE GO TO THESE WESTERN NATIONS N ASK FOR GRANTS, LOANS ETC....WHY CANT WE ALSO OFFER THE SAME TO TO OTHER NATIONS N COLLECT INTEREST? HUH?
ANALYST, WHO WAS OUR FIRST GBSTAR COACH? WHO TOOK GH TO OUR FIRST WCUP? THESE PPL PAVED THE WAY AND LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR A BLACK MAN TO EVENTUALLY WIN A TROPHY. IM NOT SAYING WE SHOULD HIRE A WHITE, YELLOW OR BLACK TECH DIRECTOR. WAT IM SAYING IS U NEED HELP AND IT DONT MATTER WHERE THE HELP MAY BE COMING FROM. MY SOLUTION: GFA SHOULD CONTACT FRANK RIJKAARD. IN MY OPINION, HE IS THE BEST NON WORKING COACH AT THE MOMENT. UNLESS SOMEONE ELSE CAN THINK OF ANYONE BETTER.
koo Tee 10 years ago

Sorry my dear.Its not about insults but advancing positive arguments.Kwasi Appiah may not be at that level now but at least there is an improvement.Osam Duadu,Ben kwofie and the like can help and that is exactly what they ar ...
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Sorry my dear.Its not about insults but advancing positive arguments.Kwasi Appiah may not be at that level now but at least there is an improvement.Osam Duadu,Ben kwofie and the like can help and that is exactly what they are doing.Kwasi is opne person who listens to the advice given to him by these experienced guys.I can tell you he watches tapes of teams all over the world.I know what am talking about.Just watch chelsea,at times they fumble and play as if they never had a strategy before they got onto the field.Who thought that South Africa would be able to beat Spain?meanwhile they were struggling to beat Ethiopia few months ago.Just cast your mind back,Nigeria leveled up against Italy.This is soccer for you.A coach may not know the strategy of an opposing team yes,BUT a god coach is able to change the game after a recess.Yes during the afcon we flopped.Kwasi Appiah has improved tremendously after Afcon.If you happen to be in possession of all the matches he has played re-play them and see for yourself how the team played after each recess of the game,THAT DEFINES A GOOD COACH.
Now lets come to captaincy.A good captain should be able to change the game plan on the field on the instruction of the coach.The question is DO WE HAVE SUCH A CAPTAIN IN THE TEAM?I think that is where our problem lies.Stephen Appiah was a captain because he was capable of stepping into the shoes of the coach on the field.Abedi Pele was one of them(issuing instructions on the field.The current black stars has Essien,Sulley Muntari and Ayew who are capable of stepping into the shoes of the coach on the field BUT what do we see?Asamoah gyan is able to mobilise the team outside the field,he is a unifying factor YES! but on the field of play I do not see him stepping into the shoes of Kwasi Appiah.I love Asamoah Gyan BUT the task on the field I can see is above him.Nigeria plays their african Nigerian soccer.WE need to play ours well that is all.Sam Arday did not need any technical director to conquer the world because he is a technical director himself.Fortunately he had a good and instrumental captain so the work was easier.Ayew was a good captain for the under 20 team so the work of the coach was easier.Count the teams that do well all over the world and crosscheck whether what am trying to put across holds water.Do not lay blame at the doorstep of the coach alone,the captain also has a part to play.Thanks
Kofi Yankey 10 years ago

Koo Tee, you said a lot, a lot of facts about soccer, but no coherent argument. It seems you are close to Coach Appiah and therefore speaking out of emotions. You are making excuses for the coach and self-incriminate in the ...
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Koo Tee, you said a lot, a lot of facts about soccer, but no coherent argument. It seems you are close to Coach Appiah and therefore speaking out of emotions. You are making excuses for the coach and self-incriminate in the process. Why blame the captain if there is no problem? You are blaming the captain because you see a problem and remember that the coach chooses the captain. The problem is that the Black Stars are playing sub-standard soccer despite qualifying for the WC. A lot of Ghanaians are worried about the bad defense, bad goal keeping, horrific passing and lack of wing attack the team consistently shows.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 10 years ago

WE HVE 7MTHS BEFORE THE WCUP. AA HAS HAD ENUFF TIME TO SHOW THE QUALITY OF HIS TECHNICAL EXPERTISE. AT THIS POINT, EXTRA COURSES ETC WONT HELP HIM. HE NEEDS A TECH ADVISOR/DIRECTOR. WE DONT NEED 10YRS TO RECOGNIZE SUNSHINE. W ...
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WE HVE 7MTHS BEFORE THE WCUP. AA HAS HAD ENUFF TIME TO SHOW THE QUALITY OF HIS TECHNICAL EXPERTISE. AT THIS POINT, EXTRA COURSES ETC WONT HELP HIM. HE NEEDS A TECH ADVISOR/DIRECTOR. WE DONT NEED 10YRS TO RECOGNIZE SUNSHINE. WCUP IS EVEN TOUGHER THAN EURO CUP N COPA AMERICA. WE SAW AA'S ALUGUNTUGUI, BY HEART TACTICS AT AFCON 13.....GO N WATCH GH VS BURKINA, DR CONGO, MALI N CAPEVERDE N COME N TELL ME IF AA IS CUT FOR THE WCUP? AA HASNT EVEN BEEN ABLE TO WIN ANY AWAY GAMES SINCE HE TOOK OVER WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LESOTHO GAME...HMMMMMMM
Mr.N 10 years ago

I was going to stay out of all these nonsense and allow the fools and opportunities take the lime light but I cannot take the stupidity and nonsense any more. Where were all these idiots writing all kinds of crap when the Ser ...
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I was going to stay out of all these nonsense and allow the fools and opportunities take the lime light but I cannot take the stupidity and nonsense any more. Where were all these idiots writing all kinds of crap when the Serbians took us to world cup.

Answer this question did Ratomir Dujkovic and Milovan Rajevac ever played in the world cup or coach a team in the world cup or became an assistant to a coach in the world cup before they took the Ghana job?

If the answer is no than why all these idiots comments and article about Akwesi Appiah need help slave mentality is killing us stupid idiots we had more money life was good when we were under the British rule so why you idiots apply the same thing here tell the MPs and President to go and ask help from England.
Me4U 10 years ago

Just read what you wrote and tell me which sensible individual will rain insults on other contributors for voicing out their democratic opinion?

And of course everyone knows Milo and Duya were sub-average European coaches. ...
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Just read what you wrote and tell me which sensible individual will rain insults on other contributors for voicing out their democratic opinion?

And of course everyone knows Milo and Duya were sub-average European coaches. Anyway, if you think Akwasi Appiah can make it alone in Brazil, then you have something else coming for you.

Personally, I am more concerned with the type of defensive players (including goalkeepers) we will be taking to Brazil. Naive defending and goalkeeping will be our bane.

As for the coach, he will have to adapt his philosophy because his "the best way to defend is to attack" philosophy will get us nowhere unless we are playing Iran, Costa Rica, Honduras, etc.

If you want to incessantly attack the Portuguese team, we all know what Ronaldo is capable to doing. Let us hope we do not draw Portugal or Brazil.

And if we do, we have to defend like our lives depended on it and counter attack rather than matching them boot for boot.

A good technical director will come up with a brilliant strategy which will not be Appiah's coaching philosophy.

We have our own very experienced coaches in Ghana who can be called upon to give a helping hand.
Mr.N 10 years ago

People do not want can't stand the truth sometimes one has to say it as it. Where were all these people in 2006 when we came from AFCON in Egypt with one of lowest performance we even lost Robert Gabriel Mugabe's Zimbabwe no ...
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People do not want can't stand the truth sometimes one has to say it as it. Where were all these people in 2006 when we came from AFCON in Egypt with one of lowest performance we even lost Robert Gabriel Mugabe's Zimbabwe no one called for help or so-called Director for the Serbian. We do not have perfect team there is work to do we need to encourage him to do it. There are experienced coaches in Ghana who is helping him open your eyes the people who are coming for technical director are not looking into Ghana.
Prophet from Mantukwa ELIJAH 10 years ago

Ghana can pay Jose Morihno for technical advice if we need help from one of the best.

Ghana can pay Jose Morihno for technical advice if we need help from one of the best.
kofi 10 years ago

No one in his right mind will seek the services of an expatriate and pay him huge sums of money in a land where soccer stars abounds. What about soccer do our mothers, fathers, coaches, ex-stars etc not know? Some of you will ...
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No one in his right mind will seek the services of an expatriate and pay him huge sums of money in a land where soccer stars abounds. What about soccer do our mothers, fathers, coaches, ex-stars etc not know? Some of you will never be happy unless they see a white guy in charge. We are going to Brazil to make a statement with AA incharge, our gallant soldiers are ready led by KPB who started this fight that took him all the way to the United Nationsa. If AA needs help he will get it but we are not going to import if there are many quality hands ready to help. Sallas Tetteh, Abedi, Polo, Osei Kofi, and many "Ibrahim Tankos" are all ready to give a hand even for free. We have to trust Nyantakyi and all incharge of the team to do the right thing to ensure success come Brazil 2014, but one thing they should and will not do is to waste our resources for a foreing coach or technical director because that will make Kwame turn in his grave as he did when Gyan miraclously missed the penalty against Uruguaye.
Rasheed. 10 years ago

My brother, I thought when you took a break,it was meant to cool your temper down and turn over a new leaf. Rather, you have returned with the same tantrums. If you do not agree with some of us ,please do not address us idio ...
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My brother, I thought when you took a break,it was meant to cool your temper down and turn over a new leaf. Rather, you have returned with the same tantrums. If you do not agree with some of us ,please do not address us idiots and fools. What do you know about slavery ?Mr.N. Don't even go there. Majority of Ghanaians are asking for a technical director, because we don't have confidence in undependable Appiah.
Mr.N 10 years ago

You of all people should have found a hole and hide in it like tough looking and gun firing Saddam Hussein of Iraq did when real men show up at his door steps. You said many times that we would not make it to the world cup Ap ...
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You of all people should have found a hole and hide in it like tough looking and gun firing Saddam Hussein of Iraq did when real men show up at his door steps. You said many times that we would not make it to the world cup Appaih that Appiah this. Where were you in 2006? Did you and all the inward looking people who had found their pen called for technical director when we came out of Egypt with egg on our face. People like you never learn anything. Ivory Coast fired the man who qualify them to 2010 South Africa and brought in a so-called whatever checked their records at SA. 1992 GFA fired Burkhard Ziese who had qualified us and brought in Otto Pfister what happened to us. People would not be making this calls if there is whiteman in charge period grow up and shake off your slavery mentality in believed in one of your own for once.
POW@ GHFUO is a liar 10 years ago

This guy reasons as if it comes from his anus. If you have any idea, nothing stops any of us from carrying it across for debating. Unfortunately for GHFUO, he say things he doesn't know and the way he comes here very often sp ...
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This guy reasons as if it comes from his anus. If you have any idea, nothing stops any of us from carrying it across for debating. Unfortunately for GHFUO, he say things he doesn't know and the way he comes here very often spreading falsehood, if care is not taken, he'll corrupt a lot of peoples mind. Just read what he's written over there as if it's hundred percent right but most of them he concocted and made them look like truth. He deserves what Mr. N said without any apology.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 10 years ago

WHY DONT U CORRECT THE SO CALLED LIES I HAVE PUT ACROSS? DO UR RESEARCH AND COME BACK N TELL US ALL THAT WHAT I HAVE PUT ACROSS IS PURE LIES...

WHY DONT U CORRECT THE SO CALLED LIES I HAVE PUT ACROSS? DO UR RESEARCH AND COME BACK N TELL US ALL THAT WHAT I HAVE PUT ACROSS IS PURE LIES...
GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 10 years ago

U ARE EITHER VERY STUPID OR SIMPLY MISSING THE POINT. AH, WAT IS UR PROBLEM?...LOOK, U CANT USE 1978 FORMULA FOR TODAY OO. THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD BRASIL, WHO JUST WON THE CONFED CUP BY OUTCLASING ALMIGHTY SPAIN. HAS A TEC ...
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U ARE EITHER VERY STUPID OR SIMPLY MISSING THE POINT. AH, WAT IS UR PROBLEM?...LOOK, U CANT USE 1978 FORMULA FOR TODAY OO. THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD BRASIL, WHO JUST WON THE CONFED CUP BY OUTCLASING ALMIGHTY SPAIN. HAS A TECH DIRECTOR IN PERREIRA AND A COACH IN SCOLARI. THESE 2 HAVE BOTHWON WCUPS. DONT U THINK THEY HAVE ANYTHING TO PROVE? ARE U DUMB ENUFF TO DISREGARD AND DOWNPLAY THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS? AA COULDNT EVEN WIN SIMPLE CASAVA AFCON. DID DUJA AND MILO WIN AFCON FOR GH? NO! MILO AND AA COMBINED COULDNT EVEN WIN CHAN AFCON, IN CASE U HAVE FORGOTTEN. I HAVE SAID TIME AND TIME AGAIN. THAT WCUP/AFCON QUALIFICATION SERIES IS NOT THE SAME AS A WCUP TOURNAMANT. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE. U NEED A TECH DIRECTOR WHO HAS WON SMTHING CREDIBLE. PLS, DONT MNTION OTI AKENTENG, DOUDU N THE REST. GH HASNT WON A PIN IN OVER 30YRS. WHERE WERE THEY? IF A SIMPLE AFCON TROPHY MPO THESE SO CALLED PREVIOUS COACHES CANT HELP US WIN. WAT MAKES U THINK THEY CAN HELP AA WIN A WCUP? KESHIE WON THE AFCON 13 TROPHY AND LOOK AT HOW WOEFLLY HE PERFORMED AT THE CONFED CUP IN BRASIL?
KK 10 years ago

The game the Stars are playing now does not give us any hope in Brasil. We have good individual players (except for the goal keeper). The way the boys play depends on what the coach tells them. It is the coach that has to dra ...
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The game the Stars are playing now does not give us any hope in Brasil. We have good individual players (except for the goal keeper). The way the boys play depends on what the coach tells them. It is the coach that has to draw out the tactics and tell them what to play.

It is not the Captain on the field who does that. Football is not cricket where the captain is very important. In football, it is the coach who is important. In South Africa, we went to the quarters because the coach came up with the best strategy with the material he had at this disposal.

We have to see more of Appiah's strategy in how the boys played. We were lucky to beat Zambia in Kumasi. The 6-1 against Egypt was a fluke.

Now we're in the world cup and it's for real and the coach must get the boys to do far better than they've done so far. We are not satisfied with their game.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 10 years ago

LOOK AT WHAT BURKINA, CAPE VERDE, MALI AND DR CONGO DID TO US AT AFCON 13? U SEE, THE REASON WHY NONE OF THESE COUNTRIES ARE NOT GOING TO BRASIL IS SIMPLY BCOS OF THE QUALITY OF THEIR PLAYERS. INFACT, I THINK BURKINA AND MALI ...
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LOOK AT WHAT BURKINA, CAPE VERDE, MALI AND DR CONGO DID TO US AT AFCON 13? U SEE, THE REASON WHY NONE OF THESE COUNTRIES ARE NOT GOING TO BRASIL IS SIMPLY BCOS OF THE QUALITY OF THEIR PLAYERS. INFACT, I THINK BURKINA AND MALI AND CAPE VERDE HAVE BETTER COACHES THAN AA, BUT GH IS BLESSES WITH BETTER QUALITY PLAYERS. THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE. THIS IS WHY A COACH LIKE 1 GOAL PROJECT MILO CAN COME TO GH N DO SO WELL. SINCE HE LEFT, HE HAS FAILED WHEREVER HE HAS GONE TO.
MENSAH 10 years ago

The countries you've mentioned also played well with Ghana.But at the end of the day,where are their names in the WORLD CUP TOURNAMENT 2014?
THAT IS THE BOTTOM-LINE.
One cannot confess negatively and expect blessing at the ...
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The countries you've mentioned also played well with Ghana.But at the end of the day,where are their names in the WORLD CUP TOURNAMENT 2014?
THAT IS THE BOTTOM-LINE.
One cannot confess negatively and expect blessing at the other end of the tunnel.
LET'S WAIT FOR A SECOND,AND TRY TO LOOK AT THE BIGGER PICTURE - THE WORLD CUP.
SOME PEOPLE PERFORM BEST IN AN ADVERSARIAL CONDITION,WHERE THEY FIND THEIR BACK AGAINST THE WALL.
I see GHANA in that picture.
WHAT DO YOU SEE?
koo Tee 10 years ago

Nothing like that my bro.No emotions!I have a lot to say and in an attempt to do that get into incoherency at times.I have been a coach for many years now and I still stand by my word that the work of a coach is supplemented ...
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Nothing like that my bro.No emotions!I have a lot to say and in an attempt to do that get into incoherency at times.I have been a coach for many years now and I still stand by my word that the work of a coach is supplemented by the captain.All that am saying is that Asamoah Gyan must up his responsibilities on the field if he is to continue putting on the arm band.We are human beings and need to improve each other day in whatever we do, yes I agree with you BUT we have what it takes here in this country to take Ghana to the skies,NO NEED FOR TECH DIRECTOR.Anyway all of us want better black stars! Thanks bra Yankey
Gbomo Bi 10 years ago

Inferiority complex is destroying this country, there is already a Technical directorate cum advisers made up of old coaches in helping Kwasi Appiah. all those calling for this whites are skin pain and apologies of Yaw Ampofo ...
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Inferiority complex is destroying this country, there is already a Technical directorate cum advisers made up of old coaches in helping Kwasi Appiah. all those calling for this whites are skin pain and apologies of Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, who wants to cash in on expatriate coach
GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 10 years ago

U ARE A RETARD. WHERE WERE THESE SO CALLED CASSAVA, OLD COACHES DURING AFCON 08,2010, 2012, 2013? U THINK THE WCUP IS ANYWHERE LIKE AFCON? HMM, U HAVE NO IDEA....EVEN THE EURO AND COPA AMERICA, CONFED CUP ARE NOWHERE LIKE THE ...
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U ARE A RETARD. WHERE WERE THESE SO CALLED CASSAVA, OLD COACHES DURING AFCON 08,2010, 2012, 2013? U THINK THE WCUP IS ANYWHERE LIKE AFCON? HMM, U HAVE NO IDEA....EVEN THE EURO AND COPA AMERICA, CONFED CUP ARE NOWHERE LIKE THE WCUP....IN TERMS OF THE LEVEL OF COMPETITION
Santana 10 years ago

GHiFUO u are an uncivilized bastard! All u do is insult people and yet u don't know shit about soccer!

GHiFUO u are an uncivilized bastard! All u do is insult people and yet u don't know shit about soccer!
GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 10 years ago

THOSE SAYING WE SHOULD CONTACT OTI AKENTENG, DUODU ETC ARE SIMPLY USELESS. WE HAVENT WON A SIMPLE AFCON TROPHY IN OVER 30 YRS. WHERE WERE THESE OLUMEN BOOGIES WHEN AA WAS STRUGGLING AT AFCON 13?...MUAHAHAHAHAAAA. U R NOT SERI ...
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THOSE SAYING WE SHOULD CONTACT OTI AKENTENG, DUODU ETC ARE SIMPLY USELESS. WE HAVENT WON A SIMPLE AFCON TROPHY IN OVER 30 YRS. WHERE WERE THESE OLUMEN BOOGIES WHEN AA WAS STRUGGLING AT AFCON 13?...MUAHAHAHAHAAAA. U R NOT SERIOUS
POW2 GHFUO is a liar 10 years ago

You need it very much and you'll know if you searched who were our technical directors during those years you've mentioned. I'm even daring you to start from 2006 - 2013 and we'll continue like that even in 2014. It's been Gh ...
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You need it very much and you'll know if you searched who were our technical directors during those years you've mentioned. I'm even daring you to start from 2006 - 2013 and we'll continue like that even in 2014. It's been Ghanaians all along, you just don't know the role of a technical director that's why you move from one story to the other posting nonsense. Nkwasias3m ara kwa.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 10 years ago

OVER 30YRS AND GH STILL HASNT WON A SIMPLE AFCON TROPHY. THESE SO CALLED OLUMEN COACHES IN GH ARE SIMPLY NOT GOOD OR CANT THINK. WHERE WERE THEY AT AFCON 2013 WHEN AA SAT THERE FOR DR CONGO TO COME BACK FROM 2 GOALS DOWN? I K ...
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OVER 30YRS AND GH STILL HASNT WON A SIMPLE AFCON TROPHY. THESE SO CALLED OLUMEN COACHES IN GH ARE SIMPLY NOT GOOD OR CANT THINK. WHERE WERE THEY AT AFCON 2013 WHEN AA SAT THERE FOR DR CONGO TO COME BACK FROM 2 GOALS DOWN? I KNOW THE ROLE OF A TECH DIRECTOR. I ALREADY TOLD U WHO THE TECH DIRECTOR FOR BRASIL IS. GO ANF DO SOME RESEARCH AND FIND OUT WHAT THE DUTIES OF A TECH DIRECTOR ARE. SECONDLY, FIND OUT WHY SCOLARI CHOSE TO PICK PERREIRA AS HIS TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. THANKS...
POW@ GHFUO is a liar 10 years ago

We all know Parreira is the technical director of Brazil, but for his job details which I see you goofing about. So if you're man tell us what you know about his job details, I dey the corner bl3k3t333 waiting to pounce on yo ...
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We all know Parreira is the technical director of Brazil, but for his job details which I see you goofing about. So if you're man tell us what you know about his job details, I dey the corner bl3k3t333 waiting to pounce on you and expose your lies to all. Small boy like you, I mean nyati nyati boy akwadaa wo k0 he aka tico like you hiding behind computer and insulting men in authority for things you don't understand. Lies that put even the devil into serious shock are what you tell. "Okohwini, dabrabani GHFUO.
Kofi Yankey 10 years ago

All Ghanaians are expecting progress and success at all times. Constructive criticism and improving the way we do things is what will make us better. I can't speak for Yaw Ankrah but most people advocating for Appiah to impro ...
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All Ghanaians are expecting progress and success at all times. Constructive criticism and improving the way we do things is what will make us better. I can't speak for Yaw Ankrah but most people advocating for Appiah to improve are speaking out of genuine concern, not skin pain, or calling for whites necessarily. Coach Appiah has to improve because the BS are showing major weaknesses, including defense, passing, goal keeping and wing attack. The current technical team is not getting the job done.
Owusu 10 years ago

All what you are saying is rubish.you seem like somebody who does not know the game of football,any way can I ask you,do you know how to play football% All the so called big coaches you ignorant self made football advisers an ...
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All what you are saying is rubish.you seem like somebody who does not know the game of football,any way can I ask you,do you know how to play football% All the so called big coaches you ignorant self made football advisers and coaches in Ghana are talking about loose matches and some times when you watch some of their matches,with all the so called top class prayers in the world,it looks like a primary school team but they win and that is all that matters so it is better we shut our anus and talk from our mouths to give the coache and his technical team and the players the encouragement and peace of mind they need to perform well.
koo Tee 10 years ago

Did you read my comment very well?I don't think you did.I think we are on the same side.Owusu this is just a forum where constructive discussions are made.Can you stop the insults?

Did you read my comment very well?I don't think you did.I think we are on the same side.Owusu this is just a forum where constructive discussions are made.Can you stop the insults?
eric 10 years ago

I am very sorry for that,I accept that was the wrong way for me to argue or make my point.forgive me.

I am very sorry for that,I accept that was the wrong way for me to argue or make my point.forgive me.
eric 10 years ago

my name is Eric Owusu that is why I used Eric to apologize.

my name is Eric Owusu that is why I used Eric to apologize.
akua mustapha edem laryea 10 years ago

Dear Eric. Enough respect for you. it takes a real man to apologise when he makes a mistake. This forum is about expressing oponions and i think the insults should stop. We all want the Good of Ghana.

Dear Eric. Enough respect for you. it takes a real man to apologise when he makes a mistake. This forum is about expressing oponions and i think the insults should stop. We all want the Good of Ghana.
Maka Meho 10 years ago

Don't scream at everybody on this forum with your upper case typing. Unlock the "Caps Lock" on your computer before we consider your contribution as serious.

Don't scream at everybody on this forum with your upper case typing. Unlock the "Caps Lock" on your computer before we consider your contribution as serious.
Ka Na Wu 10 years ago

This is a stupid article. Who does not know that AA has to improve. Everybody needs improvement in spite of all achievements. Only God is perfect. Even if AA wins the World Cup, he will still seek improvement. Stupid article ...
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This is a stupid article. Who does not know that AA has to improve. Everybody needs improvement in spite of all achievements. Only God is perfect. Even if AA wins the World Cup, he will still seek improvement. Stupid article from stupid writer
THIS IS NOT ABOUT RACE. 10 years ago

Indeed, your comments are on point. The best coaches can be found in Europe and South America(SA) as these two continents have consistently won the WC. Hiring the best in anything will at the moment come from these two locati ...
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Indeed, your comments are on point. The best coaches can be found in Europe and South America(SA) as these two continents have consistently won the WC. Hiring the best in anything will at the moment come from these two locations. We work with the Europeans more than we do the SAs and since I cant think of a black coach of Technical Director(TD) from Europe, this means he is likely to be white. It has nothing to do with White dominance over the black man or anything like that. We are hiring a man to help our player win the cup in Brazil and not just go there to do well without the trophy. We leave Ghana for America and Europe for better lifes and we dont blame ourselves for helping these economies but will take to the internet vent our disgust on how hiring one to help us is a show of how weak we are compared to them. Color has nothing to do with the hiring of a TD. Kwesi Appiah(KA) is not among the best coaches in the world and will be out-coached in Brazil by a white coach to shame all those who hate Topmoller or whatever his name is. If we can get a brown, yellow, green or white TD and he/she can help us do a lot more than KA alone, lets hire him and stop complaining. Football capital is in Europe and the best comes from Europe and they just happen to be white. Hiring one is not about color superiority. Lets educate ourselves well and stop arguing with each other without merits.
CLKK 10 years ago

Well said man...we need to do what we need to do to become better as a team and if that means getting a more qualified/experience TD; regardless of race, then lets do that.
Congrats to Kwesi Appiah for a great job done thus ...
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Well said man...we need to do what we need to do to become better as a team and if that means getting a more qualified/experience TD; regardless of race, then lets do that.
Congrats to Kwesi Appiah for a great job done thus far. Getting a good TD is not a bad idea at all if we wana try bringing home the WC trophy.
Oh-Andy -K 10 years ago

Thanks. May be someone should tell GFA, Coach AA and all those simple-minded Ghanaians that "The color of the cat does not matter so long as it can catch a mouse". We need good playing strategy that wins cups and tournaments. ...
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Thanks. May be someone should tell GFA, Coach AA and all those simple-minded Ghanaians that "The color of the cat does not matter so long as it can catch a mouse". We need good playing strategy that wins cups and tournaments. Coach AA does not cut the mustard for a competent Coach. Right before his eyes he has a goalkeeper in form and voted "Player of the Year and best goalie in his league" and yet he plays a third rate inactive goalie as his preferred number one. Go figure why we need and expert as a technical director!!
Asou! 10 years ago

I see with the writer alright. But I do not think the predecessors of AA had the chances of managing any team at any world cup level. They did for the first time with Ghana and made names for themselves. All the same, it is n ...
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I see with the writer alright. But I do not think the predecessors of AA had the chances of managing any team at any world cup level. They did for the first time with Ghana and made names for themselves. All the same, it is no harm upgrading oneself no matter how good the person is. Therefore I will support the idea that AA is given the opportunity to brace himself more for the task ahead.
DELA 10 years ago

is high time we should stop criticizing everything that God has given us,as black people. Kwesi Appiah has done enough to secure our qualification, we should support and encourage him rather than destroying him. Every footbal ...
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is high time we should stop criticizing everything that God has given us,as black people. Kwesi Appiah has done enough to secure our qualification, we should support and encourage him rather than destroying him. Every football game has got it tactical approach. i rest my case
GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 10 years ago

HVE U FORGOTTEN WAT AA DID AT A TOURNAMNT.....AFCON 13? WHO WAS HIS TECH DIRECTOR? WAT TACTICAL APPROACH DID AA ADOPT AT AFCON 13 AND WAT WERE THE RESULTS? THE WCUP IS EVEN MORE TOUGHER....

HVE U FORGOTTEN WAT AA DID AT A TOURNAMNT.....AFCON 13? WHO WAS HIS TECH DIRECTOR? WAT TACTICAL APPROACH DID AA ADOPT AT AFCON 13 AND WAT WERE THE RESULTS? THE WCUP IS EVEN MORE TOUGHER....
Asem beba dabi 10 years ago

Did Nigeria & CoteD'Ivoire have tech dir at AFCON 13?

Did Nigeria & CoteD'Ivoire have tech dir at AFCON 13?
GHFUO, be serious & change ur thinkin 10 years ago

LEARN FROM THE BEST...LIKE BRASIL. NOT NAIJA N IVORY COAST. KWASIA! IF U WANT TO COPY SOMEONES NOTES. COPY THE NOTES OF THE BEST STUDENTS IN CLASS, NOT THE WEAK ONES.

LEARN FROM THE BEST...LIKE BRASIL. NOT NAIJA N IVORY COAST. KWASIA! IF U WANT TO COPY SOMEONES NOTES. COPY THE NOTES OF THE BEST STUDENTS IN CLASS, NOT THE WEAK ONES.
POW@ GHFUO is a big liar 10 years ago

You can't reason and you want to shift blame on color? You're very pathetic. Everybody knows it in here that you don't reason. It's not part of you to reason. Matter of fact you don't have reasoning faculties, it's not a blac ...
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You can't reason and you want to shift blame on color? You're very pathetic. Everybody knows it in here that you don't reason. It's not part of you to reason. Matter of fact you don't have reasoning faculties, it's not a black thing. Rather it's you, please see a specialist for you're seriously sick.
Johnny Football 10 years ago

Reading the comments here, all I can say is that Africa as a continent is in trouble. It appears the African (sorry for generalising)does not believe that one of its own is capable of anything unless a "foreigner" is involved ...
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Reading the comments here, all I can say is that Africa as a continent is in trouble. It appears the African (sorry for generalising)does not believe that one of its own is capable of anything unless a "foreigner" is involved. If that is the case, then we might as well have a "foreigner" as a Vice-President each time we elect a President.
bogass 10 years ago

BRO YOU HAVE HIT THE NAIL RIGHT AT THE TOP. SOME GHANAIANS STILL THINK WE ARE IN A COLONIAL ERA WHERE THE WHITE MAN RULES. WE SHOULD MOTIVATE OUR OWN.

BRO YOU HAVE HIT THE NAIL RIGHT AT THE TOP. SOME GHANAIANS STILL THINK WE ARE IN A COLONIAL ERA WHERE THE WHITE MAN RULES. WE SHOULD MOTIVATE OUR OWN.
carlous dunga 10 years ago

Even if coach Kwasi Appiah will need technical director nothing bad and we don't need any white in this set,so far as we have our fifa technical instructors in Ghana like Osam Dodu, Sam Addy ,Otti Akenti and others we can mov ...
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Even if coach Kwasi Appiah will need technical director nothing bad and we don't need any white in this set,so far as we have our fifa technical instructors in Ghana like Osam Dodu, Sam Addy ,Otti Akenti and others we can move with one of them as our technical director,so that our money will stay in our country.Long live Ghana
Bogoso 10 years ago

If you want him to improve, then you are in the right direction, thats why God created all things that can move to go forward and not backwards but if you try to say he has been recycling players and systems as if he does not ...
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If you want him to improve, then you are in the right direction, thats why God created all things that can move to go forward and not backwards but if you try to say he has been recycling players and systems as if he does not know what to do then I will say you have no idea how football is.
Your plan depends on the opponent you are facing.
what are we looking for? is it good football or good results? He has been winning his matches and qualified us to the world cup, what else do you want? Are writing these articles to be known like some people or you really have something useful to contribute?
Leave the coach alone, he has done very well.
The fact that you know the names of players does not make you a footballer or a coach.
THE TRUTH 10 years ago

kwesi appiah must be help to improve all has to put hands together and help him he can eve be sent to refresher courses now the better his stand one has to listen to the comentators on BTSPORTS during the second leg in Egypt ...
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kwesi appiah must be help to improve all has to put hands together and help him he can eve be sent to refresher courses now the better his stand one has to listen to the comentators on BTSPORTS during the second leg in Egypt to know that we have a lot of work to do especially the defence its not too late
Yamba 10 years ago

The World Cup is not about individuals. Ghana has a fantastic collection of world class players at the moment. The Coach shouldn't have all the credit. This is why a strong technical advisory team is needed. Knowing Ghanaians ...
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The World Cup is not about individuals. Ghana has a fantastic collection of world class players at the moment. The Coach shouldn't have all the credit. This is why a strong technical advisory team is needed. Knowing Ghanaians, AA will be crucified if anything goes wrong under his watch.
Gbomo Bi 10 years ago

There is a Technical Director; Oti Akenten. and a Technical Advisors;Ben Coufie, Sam Aday, Osam Doudu and co, so wht else do we want? or because we dont have a white face some ghanaians feel so stupid and scadalised unless th ...
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There is a Technical Director; Oti Akenten. and a Technical Advisors;Ben Coufie, Sam Aday, Osam Doudu and co, so wht else do we want? or because we dont have a white face some ghanaians feel so stupid and scadalised unless they see a white man before. BACKWARD MINDS
jUJU gUY 10 years ago

Some people just don't understand. Oti Akenteng, Osam Duodu, Sam Aday and others were in South Africa but our team lacked any chemistry. We simply depended on the individual players to reach the semi finals. Can you compare t ...
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Some people just don't understand. Oti Akenteng, Osam Duodu, Sam Aday and others were in South Africa but our team lacked any chemistry. We simply depended on the individual players to reach the semi finals. Can you compare this team to the 2008, 2010 CAN teams, the 2006 and 2010 World cup teams? In the CAN 2013, WE SIMPLY HAD NO TEAM, WE HAD INDIVIDUAL STARS. iF YOU GIVE THIS TEAM TO ANY SPORTS MASTER IB OUR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, HE CAN ACHIEVE WHAYT kWASI aPPIAH HAS ACHIEVED. iN MOST CASES, THE PLAYERS USE THEIR OWN SENSE, NOT THE COACH'S IMPUT. Some of us don't care wheher it is white man, black man, yellow man. All we need is a Technical Adviser for the Black Stars, not Technical Adviser for GFA.Let's not wait till the team performs abysmally and we start doing post-mortem. By the way, why do we talk about colour when we are talking of foreign coaches. Brazilian coaches who are black; do they qualify for our BS going by the colour thing people are so enamoured about/
Viper 10 years ago

What a muppet,the writer goes on to say Akwesi Appiah holds impressive winning percentage than the previous foreign coaches yet the very same writer is demanding that Akwasi Appiah improves??????????? Did we tell claude La R ...
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What a muppet,the writer goes on to say Akwesi Appiah holds impressive winning percentage than the previous foreign coaches yet the very same writer is demanding that Akwasi Appiah improves??????????? Did we tell claude La Roy to improve??? Did we tell Milo to improve?????? Did we tell those Serbians coaches to improve?????????? Did we tell all those foreign coaches to improve?????? So why on earth are you demanding that the coach improves when even YOU claims he has better winning records than the previous foreign coaches???????????? There must be something wrong with our brain...
Kofi Yankey 10 years ago

Coach Appiah should improve because Ghanaians expect more from him than the previous coaches. The bar is higher now, at least quarter finals is the expectation at the WC. All that people, including the writer, is saying is th ...
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Coach Appiah should improve because Ghanaians expect more from him than the previous coaches. The bar is higher now, at least quarter finals is the expectation at the WC. All that people, including the writer, is saying is that the team is not playing at its best giving the talent of the players. Ask yourself. As a Black Star fan, are you satisfied with the defense, goal keeping, passing and the wing attack?
lonely stranger 10 years ago

Viper or whatever you call yourself, did you actually read the article well or you are just hitting on the writer for nothing? There is absolutely nothing wrong with what the writer stated, if you really understand football l ...
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Viper or whatever you call yourself, did you actually read the article well or you are just hitting on the writer for nothing? There is absolutely nothing wrong with what the writer stated, if you really understand football like the writer stated then you wouldn't go bashing him for nothing.He gave the coach a pat on the back for qualifying the black stars for the world cup but equally pointed out undeniable facts which calls for his improvement ahead of the tournament which is very much in order.Ghana is aiming for a much better performance than what we saw in previous world cups and it will be very difficult if not impossible for us to achieve that feat if we don't improve upon our performance. crawl back into your stinking hole and learn to accommodate the hard truth!
Viper 10 years ago

What hard truth you're speaking of?????????? That the current coach has better winning ratio than his predecessors???? But somehow needs to improve????????????? Sid you muppets say anything about improvement when we had forei ...
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What hard truth you're speaking of?????????? That the current coach has better winning ratio than his predecessors???? But somehow needs to improve????????????? Sid you muppets say anything about improvement when we had foreign coaches???????? Nonsense
lonely stranger 10 years ago

Dude, i will try very hard to accommodate your ignorance! looks like you have really lost your way because if you can ask these class one questions on this esteemed platform, it only goes to give a vivid description of whom y ...
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Dude, i will try very hard to accommodate your ignorance! looks like you have really lost your way because if you can ask these class one questions on this esteemed platform, it only goes to give a vivid description of whom you are as a person. get a life you dimwit!!
Viper 10 years ago

..not here to trade insults with you,kwasia,which you are...

..not here to trade insults with you,kwasia,which you are...
Osei Kofi, Son of The Great Pele 10 years ago

ARE YOU CRAZY? WE BRAZILIANS ARE ALSO BLACKS!

ARE YOU CRAZY? WE BRAZILIANS ARE ALSO BLACKS!
Viper 10 years ago

Did*

Did*
Kobby 10 years ago

Spain lost to south Africa so is the coach a bad one? laeva Kwasi Appiah alone

Spain lost to south Africa so is the coach a bad one? laeva Kwasi Appiah alone
Paul Amuna 10 years ago

I think you are being unfair to Akwasi Appiah here. He and the GFA made mistakes leading up to the South Africa Games - they succeeded in creating dishamony in the team through exclusion of certain players (unfairly in my opi ...
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I think you are being unfair to Akwasi Appiah here. He and the GFA made mistakes leading up to the South Africa Games - they succeeded in creating dishamony in the team through exclusion of certain players (unfairly in my opinion). That affected team morale and ultimately our performance in which I believe the presence of certain players would have made a difference in crucial matches when it mattered the most.

At the World Cup in Brazil, everyone of the 32 (plus) nations represented there would have earned the right to be there and each one is already a success, to make it out of the entire family of nations around the world!!!

Ghana has a team with a broad range of skills, technical abilities, experience and leadership including quite a number being leaders at club level in Europe for example. They play with, against and have team mates from some of the great footballing nations. If these Ghanaian players can compete with these players at this level and can even lead them as Captains in those teams, who are you and I to doubt that they can win the World Cup? Surely they must command the respect of the other teams and individuals because they already know them and their stature. But for the infamous Suarez' unsportsmanlike CHEATING incident which denied Ghana a place at the Semi-Finals (and who knows what might have happened against Holland after what we did to Germany) incident at the last World Cup, we could have gone a step further and perhaps even gone on to win the cup especially with all the global support Ghana enjoyed at the event. In fact, Ghana was other people's favourite team and to this day, people talk about it when you travel around.

So, my advice to all is, let us come up with sensible and good ideas for the team, advice and in my view above all else encourage bonding, team building and self-belief and THINKING GHANA (and Africa) and not themselves. Let us encourage the coach whilst cautioning against complacency, and let us all route for Ghana for Brazil 2014.
lonely stranger 10 years ago

what is more sensible than what the writer stated? if you clearly admit that AA made a mistake in south Africa then why cant you admit that he needs to improve prior to the upcoming tournament in Brazil? so what is the elemen ...
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what is more sensible than what the writer stated? if you clearly admit that AA made a mistake in south Africa then why cant you admit that he needs to improve prior to the upcoming tournament in Brazil? so what is the element of fairness or otherwise here? my brother come again!!
Paul Amuna 10 years ago

My poinjt is that the head coach has improved, he has learned, he has got the team working well together and he has qualified us for the World Cup. What the likes of the writer and you should is simply shut up or support them ...
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My poinjt is that the head coach has improved, he has learned, he has got the team working well together and he has qualified us for the World Cup. What the likes of the writer and you should is simply shut up or support them team's preparation for the world cup.

Evedn the Brazilians and the other favourites know they have to improve. But ni=either the writer nor any of us should be telling the coach what to do, after all, his track record speaks for itself. Now, that's my point and I hope you get it.
Oh-Andy -K 10 years ago

But first the Coach must stop his vengeful nature and favoritism. Everybody knows he has special affinity for some Team B and C players and has promised them tickets to Brazil. That is the problem. Will he call up and select ...
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But first the Coach must stop his vengeful nature and favoritism. Everybody knows he has special affinity for some Team B and C players and has promised them tickets to Brazil. That is the problem. Will he call up and select our best twenty something for the squad? I doubt. Look at who is his number one goalie and who are always in the team or on the bench for him. He is just too localized.
thinking man 10 years ago

in the world of online etiquette, writing comments in CAPS is akin to shouting at your audience. its disrespetul to your audience and demeaning. Imagine someone standing close to your face and screaming at you. thats what it ...
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in the world of online etiquette, writing comments in CAPS is akin to shouting at your audience. its disrespetul to your audience and demeaning. Imagine someone standing close to your face and screaming at you. thats what it feels like. it also reveals the uncout attitude of the commenter, his/her arrogance and comes across and portrays the commenter as an angry person. Lets be civilized , respect your fellow readers/commenters and use low caps.
Peepe 10 years ago

To all the Pen Football players and analysts: how many of you have ever studied as coaches? It is enough! Kwasi Appiah and the management are not that stupid. They know that, even teams like the so called football bigwigs, as ...
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To all the Pen Football players and analysts: how many of you have ever studied as coaches? It is enough! Kwasi Appiah and the management are not that stupid. They know that, even teams like the so called football bigwigs, as stated by the writer, there is always room for improvement. Every coach is analyzing films and coming out with strategies to, first neutralize its opponent, and take advantage of the weakness to win. If you say that the Egyptian team was not a good team I disagree. Who had a better record entering into the last stage of qualification? Do we always have to attack? Please analyze the strategy Kwasi Appiah employed: slow the game down, frustrate and neutralize their stategy. What was the big picture? Qualify. Do you think on any given day any team will play and win, especially going into your opponents home grounds? Did you study the strategy that the Zambians used when they palyed us in Kumasi? Delay tactics, play hard, bully them, frustrate them, and score when you get the chance. You soccer pundits, including Jawula and Grusah, are creating a lot of confusion with this technical director stuff. Kwasi Appiah was trained by some of the best coaches we have and he worked and studied under some of the so called technical directors you guys are craving for. He plaled the game very well with dedication. He knows very well how to prepare for the WC. He knows he has to study films on all the teams that have qualified. He knows he has to go on a refresher course before the WC. He knows he has to consult with technical teams both home and away, and he will be ready for the task ahead. Leave him alone, haters. What you have to expend your energy on is that: Ghana government and the NSC and the GFA give him the resources he needs to prepare for the WC. Ask the GFA if we have a film room, ask the GFA if we have access to all the films of the other teams. What are our scouts doing by bringing in valuable information? These are questions for discussions and stop hating the innocent black coach who has done his share of taking us back to the WC.
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 10 years ago

Thanks Peepe, if I had read your post, I would not have bothered commenting on the gibberish this author came up with. Having now read your comment, I have to say you said exactly and more what I was boiling to point out. The ...
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Thanks Peepe, if I had read your post, I would not have bothered commenting on the gibberish this author came up with. Having now read your comment, I have to say you said exactly and more what I was boiling to point out. The guy (author) is a plonker, a pessimist, a "coconut" and an idiot all rolled up in one. His article must be disregarded
seini 10 years ago

This is a very good article. Qualification was one goal which has been achieved. What is our next goal? To me it is going to Brazil to bring the cup to Africa. I believe we have the players who can do it. But from their perfo ...
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This is a very good article. Qualification was one goal which has been achieved. What is our next goal? To me it is going to Brazil to bring the cup to Africa. I believe we have the players who can do it. But from their performances in qualification can they do it since the next level will be tougher? That is the conundrum.
DR. 10 years ago

SOMEONE PROPOSED A WONDERFUL IDEA THAT WE NEED A PERSON OF A WORLD CUP EXPERIENCE AS A TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. WE DON'T NEED TO WORRY AT ALL AS FOR GHANA I THINK ANYTHING WHITE LOOKS LIKE GOD AND IS WORSHIPPED AND SO I WANT TO SU ...
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SOMEONE PROPOSED A WONDERFUL IDEA THAT WE NEED A PERSON OF A WORLD CUP EXPERIENCE AS A TECHNICAL DIRECTOR. WE DON'T NEED TO WORRY AT ALL AS FOR GHANA I THINK ANYTHING WHITE LOOKS LIKE GOD AND IS WORSHIPPED AND SO I WANT TO SUGGEST BOB BRADLEY AS OUR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR SINCE HE IS ABOUT TO LOSE HIS JOB IN EGYPT AND ALSO AS A PURE WHITE MAN WHO HAS TASTED THE WORLD CUP BEFORE.

HE IS A FINE GENTLEMAN AND SPEAKS FLUENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE BETTER THAN THOSE FROM THE EAST, SERBIA TO BE PRECISE. AA DOES NOT SPEAK THE ENGLISH FLUENTLY. WHEN HE COMES HE WOULD HELP AA A GREAT DEAL AND MAY BE TAKE HIM TO AMERICA FOR SOME COACHING COURSE.

HE WILL EVEN INTRODUCE THE BLACK STARS TO OBAMA AND HE WILL BRING US SOME DOLLARS.

HE WILL LET US WIN THE WORLD CUP BECAUSE GHANA NEEDS IT BADLY. HE HAS HAD MORE ENCOUNTERS WITH GHANA BLACK STAR AND THEREFORE KNOWS US BEST AND CAN BE A GOOD TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TO ASSIST AA. HE SHOULD EVEN BE MADE TO INSTRUCT AA BECAUSE HE IS WHITE AND MORE EXPERIENCED. HE HAS LICENCE AA++.

LADIES AND GENTLEMAN HERE COMES YOUR WHITE MAN BOB BRADLEY. AMEN
Peepe 10 years ago

Stupid article. This English speaking excuses are resurfacing. AA was robbed as a National captain and given to Abedi Pele with nonsense excuse of can't speak french, etc. Where did it take us? It rather demoralized the playe ...
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Stupid article. This English speaking excuses are resurfacing. AA was robbed as a National captain and given to Abedi Pele with nonsense excuse of can't speak french, etc. Where did it take us? It rather demoralized the players. Do the spanish-speaking countries speak fluent english? Yet they play very well. If you have ever associated yourself with them, you find out that they dont care whether they are able to speak English or not. Enough with this English speaking nonsense. What has Bradley done that AA cannot do? Bradley was fired from the US national team, he was lucky to pick up a job with the Egyptian and wait, very soon you will hear of his fate. Stop this NONSENSE.
Great 10 years ago

6-1 victory over Egypt at Kumasi was DONE by the work of JUJU, so simple. I have my own personal reasons and can Explain if giving a chance.

6-1 victory over Egypt at Kumasi was DONE by the work of JUJU, so simple. I have my own personal reasons and can Explain if giving a chance.
MENSAH 10 years ago

I believe,our prayers for God's wisdom and understanding(discernment,comprehension and interpretation)is what he needs to see the BLACK STARS through,in the forth coming WORLD CUP 2014(BRAZIL).
He needs our encouragement tha ...
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I believe,our prayers for God's wisdom and understanding(discernment,comprehension and interpretation)is what he needs to see the BLACK STARS through,in the forth coming WORLD CUP 2014(BRAZIL).
He needs our encouragement that will pump faith,that ensures confidence in him,to encourage his children(the players).
He needs strategies to face each team,we would meet in the tournament,since they do not play the same,but differently.
HE NEEDS SOUND MIND AND PEACE TO CONCENTRATE,ON WHAT MATTERS,THE MOST TO THE TEAM,SO HE COULD WALK AWAY FROM THE TRIVIAL.
Example:About the TECHNICAL DIRECTOR people are saying he needs,my question is:
IS IT REALLY A NEED OR JUST WHAT WE WANT/LIKE?
We have to know the difference between what is needful(weightier and substantial,useful,beneficial matters) and style(how beautiful,attractive,colourful a thing might appear,look) but without substance,importance,durability,quality etc.
It's about time we knew that one of our own,can also do something that has never been done,by anybody before.
WE CALL IT,AN INVENTION.
I believe with God's backing,KWESI APPIAH COULD REACH THE UNTAPPED TERRITORIES AND EXPLOIT INVALUABLE FEAT,THAT WOULD CONFOUND THE WISE AND THE PRUDENT,AND TO SILENCE THE CRITICS,BRING THE DEVIL TO SHAME,BUT TO BRING GLORY TO GOD.
GOD BLESS GHANA AND THE BLACK STARS,
IN HESUS' NAME!
AMEN.
awey 10 years ago

my brother i agree with you hundred percent

my brother i agree with you hundred percent
Boy Wonder 10 years ago

Master,
To me, if we had even lost 3-0 to Egypt and played well, I would not mind. The fact is that we were completely outplyed by the Egyptians. Why did Kwasi Appiah put out an attacking team only to go and defend? He was s ...
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Master,
To me, if we had even lost 3-0 to Egypt and played well, I would not mind. The fact is that we were completely outplyed by the Egyptians. Why did Kwasi Appiah put out an attacking team only to go and defend? He was simply clueless. Let's call a spade a spade. Let's not wait for a calamity in Brazil before biting our fingers. Those so-called teachnical directors you are alluding to like Oti Akenteng, Sam Arday, Osam Duodu are only looking for per diem in Brazil
Peepe 10 years ago

No wonder your name is Boy Wonder. I will not comment on your article here. Whatever we do you will wonder. What is your point here? What did you want AA to do? Did we achieve our goal? Do you think after thrashing the Egypti ...
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No wonder your name is Boy Wonder. I will not comment on your article here. Whatever we do you will wonder. What is your point here? What did you want AA to do? Did we achieve our goal? Do you think after thrashing the Egyptians 6-1 we will have another free ride in their own backyard? We were lucky and to me his tactics worked very well when we came out with 1-2 defeat. Imagine if the opposite had happened? Can we ever have a meaningful dialogue apart from unrealistic discussions? Wheter you like it or not, whether you call a spade a spade, AA will take us to WC. Kill him if fails. That is what we call evaluation. You evaluate his performance at the WC and you dont like his performance you fire him. What is the difference between Bradley and AA? If Bradley took the uS to the WC, AA was an assistant at WC and on 2 occasions we beat him. AA has soundly beaten Bradley, yet Egypt did not call for technical director. They stuck with him and will make a decision soon. Why can't you wait. If not recently did you ever think of participating in the WC?. Call support on his behalf and do not pull AA down.
Tadi Ba 10 years ago

As it stands now, Coach Akwesi Appiah holds an impressive 66% winning percentage .Then,writer what's your problem ?

As it stands now, Coach Akwesi Appiah holds an impressive 66% winning percentage .Then,writer what's your problem ?
KWAKU 10 years ago

WHAT ESLE DO YOU WANT TO SEE BEFORE YOU START BELIEVING IN THE BLACK COACH? ARE YOU YOU SUGGESTING THAT ZAMBIA IS A WEAK TEAM? IN FACT IF YOU REVIEW THE QUALIFYING MATCHES CAREFULLY, YOU WOULD REALIZE THAT WE PLAYED THE TOUGH ...
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WHAT ESLE DO YOU WANT TO SEE BEFORE YOU START BELIEVING IN THE BLACK COACH? ARE YOU YOU SUGGESTING THAT ZAMBIA IS A WEAK TEAM? IN FACT IF YOU REVIEW THE QUALIFYING MATCHES CAREFULLY, YOU WOULD REALIZE THAT WE PLAYED THE TOUGHEST TEAMS COMPARED TO IVORY COAST, CAMEROUN AND THE OTHER QUALIFIED TEAMS AND YET INSTEAD OF ACKNOWLEDGING AND APPLAUDING THE COACH FOR HIS PROWESS, HERE WE ARE WITH THIS NONSENSE OF AN ARTICLE SEEKING TO DENIGRATE THE COACH.
James T Kirk 10 years ago

Mr Journalist if that's what you call yourself, your headline is very pathetic, Lacking imagination, Your Article is tripe, please stop been negative towards Mr Appiah, Ghana does not need negative people like you around wri ...
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Mr Journalist if that's what you call yourself, your headline is very pathetic, Lacking imagination, Your Article is tripe, please stop been negative towards Mr Appiah, Ghana does not need negative people like you around writing shite
salcido 10 years ago

what is negative about what the writer said you block headed pig.you really shouldn't be commenting on this page if you have nothing better to say.maybe you want to settle for the less but surely most Ghanaians are not ready ...
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what is negative about what the writer said you block headed pig.you really shouldn't be commenting on this page if you have nothing better to say.maybe you want to settle for the less but surely most Ghanaians are not ready to settle for anything less when we are very much capable of achieving the best! get lost!!
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

Thank God that I'm not alone in this debate to press for assistance for coach Appiah and his assist for sponsorships to broaden their knowledge in the game. Or to inform coach Kwasi Appiah and Maxwell Konadu the need for them ...
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Thank God that I'm not alone in this debate to press for assistance for coach Appiah and his assist for sponsorships to broaden their knowledge in the game. Or to inform coach Kwasi Appiah and Maxwell Konadu the need for them to update their knowledge in the scientific aspect of the game. There's a new science in the game of football and without that Ghana Black Stars, as I've express previously, will just be mere passangers in WC-2014 in Brazil.

The Black Stars have succeeded in qualifying for the WC but anyone who understands and admires quality football will agree that our stars are not up to the level that can match great football nations esp. in the coming tournament. Their matches against Zambia, Japan and Egypt attest to the fact that under Coach Kwasi Appiah, they don't paly as a team; they're easily exposed by an organized team. The Black Satelites who won the U-21 WC in Egypt under Coach Silas Tetteh play way better than the Black Stars.

If the Ministry of Sports and the GFA cannot assist then Coach Kwasi Appiah and Maxwell Konadu should invest in themselves by enrolling in renowned football academies in Brazil, Spain, Germany and Holland on short refresher courses ahead of the World Cup. The WC-2014 isn't going to be an easy one; the level is 100% higher than what we're used to in Africa or Ghana although we have lots of talents in Ghana. Almost all our players are professionals who ply their trade in foreign land.

Ghanaians are happy and proud of our Black Stars and the Coaches who made qualification possible. But we must not be deceived into thinking that we'll cause wonders in the Brazil just for the fact that we've qualified. We all look back fondly about our beautiful performances in the WC-2006 and 2010 tournaments when Serbian nationals were in charge of the Black Stars; coach Appiah was then an assistant. Our team's performance back then isn't the same right now!

I'll urge Coach Appiah and Konadu to get Brazil vs Spain (Confidration Cup) Spain vs Germany (WC-2010) Brazil vs Ghana (WC-2006) and see if he can gain some insight. In our match with Brazil we had 56% possession although we lost 3-0 in the end. Coach Appiah should quickly find a way to make our team play as a solid unit than rest on individual performance/play as it is now.

This contribution is intended to uplift the spirits of our honourable coaches, GFA, Ministry of Sport headed by Hon. Afriyie-Ankrah and govt. to start thinking forward into the WC-2014 tournament. We can win the ultimate trophy if we admit that there's a lot to do and prepare well.
Kwaku 10 years ago

U see foolish ppl like this y can u write such n article ? U r stupid indeed

U see foolish ppl like this y can u write such n article ? U r stupid indeed
Charlie King Addo 10 years ago

You wanted results and the man has given you just that. The goal was for him to take us to Brazil. Now we have the ticket. Can the man relax just for a second to enjoy his success? Turn on the heat on your politicians the way ...
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You wanted results and the man has given you just that. The goal was for him to take us to Brazil. Now we have the ticket. Can the man relax just for a second to enjoy his success? Turn on the heat on your politicians the way you are treating our football coach. How much more excitement do you want from the Black Stars? The trip to Egypt was no joke and they have been there and back unscathed, thank God. What would have happened to the Ghanaian squad if they had won in Egypt? That forever shall remain a mystery.
There is no need to paint that picture now. Free speech can be a bitch sometimes. All of a sudden everybody has an opinion about the man that has given us something to celebrate and gloat about and all we do is gun for his scalp. Do you remember not long ago, Rwanda came from the grave to beat Ghana? There was a time when we could not even win a match. One could not wholeheartedly support the black stars for fear of catching a heart attack. Give the coach a break and enjoy the ride. Don’t bring down a good man. These days I can relax and enjoy watching the black stars play, thanks to Akwesi Appiah. Akwesi is GOD, thank you very much.
Whatever 10 years ago

A coach who plays and maintain a 4 4 2 formation in Cairo, same array players more or less from the first leg... that coach seriously need improvement. No wonder our midfield was overran. A good coach would have played a 4 5 ...
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A coach who plays and maintain a 4 4 2 formation in Cairo, same array players more or less from the first leg... that coach seriously need improvement. No wonder our midfield was overran. A good coach would have played a 4 5 1 formation to keep things tight from the word go. You play 4 4 2 away and invite such unbearable pressure on a defence line which is a makeshift one. This mistake cannot be repeated in the world cup. The coach need to have fore knowledge on what the opponent mode of attack will be like and set up a team to counter it and tear them apart minute after minute
Paul Amuna 10 years ago

I guess that is why you were NOT the coach and CAN NEVER be the coach of any team let alone the National team, the Black Stars!!! Why can't we 'arm-chair' coaches, pundits and 'experts' simply learn to shut up for once? I pre ...
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I guess that is why you were NOT the coach and CAN NEVER be the coach of any team let alone the National team, the Black Stars!!! Why can't we 'arm-chair' coaches, pundits and 'experts' simply learn to shut up for once? I predicted a 2-0 loss in Cairo but we did better by keeping it 2-1.

Whatever formation we played in Egypt, the result would still have been a loss. Plus, the coach was wise enough not to allow his players to over exert themselves in what really only needed a measured, tactical approach to frustrate the Egyptians and avoid a heavy defeat against a team which as we all know is a very good one coached by one of the best technical coaches int he world.

When ignorant people like you make your noises, you completely forget about the quality of the opposition and the fact that they were playing at home and needed to protect their pride.

What more do you want? By the way I wonder if the Camerounians are busy criticising Ibrahim Tanko, another Ghanaian coach who has just led them to qualification for the World Cup. I would have thought our attentions will be directed at praising these two Ghanaian coaches (and of course Keshie of Nigeria) who have done such a marvelous job of leading their teams to such success.

Let us learn to give praise where it is due, and stop this pull him down attitude. Do you realise what you are doing to the team by being so unfairly critical? Must we win every single match to make you happy? Grow up!!!
Alain Gnahore 10 years ago

As an Ivorian i came love Ghana because of the quality of football they used to display.Unfortunately under Kwasi Appiah Ghana has lost that brand of football that made the whole Africa love Ghana as the World likes Brazil ...
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As an Ivorian i came love Ghana because of the quality of football they used to display.Unfortunately under Kwasi Appiah Ghana has lost that brand of football that made the whole Africa love Ghana as the World likes Brazil.On paper Ghana is among the 4 best in the world.I believe Ghana will play the finals in Brazil if led by a better coach.The only 2 times Ghana played well under Kwasi Appiah were against Niger and the first leg against Egypt(Egypt made easyer for Ghana).The second leg demonstrated how tactically bankrupt Kwasi Appiah is.The score line could have been higher.They say opportunity comes but once.It is going to take a long time for Ghana to be able to assemble the quality of players they have now for next year's world cup.Ghana has the team to win next year's world cup;what is needed to achieve that feat is an excellent coach.Hopefully the sport authorities will think twice before letting the current coach lead the team to Brazil.It will be very sad if because no one wants to hurt the current coach's feeling he is allowed to lead the Black Stars for a dismal performance.Africa is counting on Ghana to win the world cup next year.Ghana is Africa's only hope.Good luck Black Stars!Bring the cup Home to Africa!
Ceto 10 years ago

Stop being an arm chair critic of Kwesi Appiah's coaching abilities. Since you know so much about nothing, I dare you to come out with a more comprehensive coaching plan which you think our current Black Stars/ players will ...
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Stop being an arm chair critic of Kwesi Appiah's coaching abilities. Since you know so much about nothing, I dare you to come out with a more comprehensive coaching plan which you think our current Black Stars/ players will buy into and become your utopian world class team ,if you think in your ignorance, Ghana's team is still not worth a pesewa to be competitive enough . Give coach Appiah all the encouragement as well as his other assistants, so that we can proudly brand our players and coaches as world class beaters. Walk tall Ghanaian coaches and Black Stars and ignore all these ignorant soccer "geniuses" who have mastered the art of sewing seeds of discouragement instead of motivation and inspiration.Well done coach Kwesi Appiah and assistants who have helped our talented Stars to write another enviable chapter in our soccer history. Blessings Ghana Black Stars and coaching staff and management.
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

Stop being an arm chair critic of Kwesi Appiah's coaching abilities. Since you know so much about nothing, I dare you to come out with a more comprehensive coaching plan which you think our current Black Stars/ players will b ...
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Stop being an arm chair critic of Kwesi Appiah's coaching abilities. Since you know so much about nothing, I dare you to come out with a more comprehensive coaching plan which you think our current Black Stars/ players will buy into and become your utopian world class team ,if you think in your ignorance,
Ghana's team is still not worth a pesewa to be competitive enough . Give coach Appiah all the encouragement...
(Extracts from Hon. Ceto)

People gather here, OOPS! Did we meet here? I think we have had to converge here instead.

Nope! by the simple auspices, albeit journalistic courtesies of the information technology beamed to us and the rest of the world by various sponsors, notably the G-Web, a cross section of the Ghanaian community
have taken advantage of 'talk and lets talk' for the common good of humankind/soccer kind.
In our case, we would call it
'The Soccer Forum'.
This brings me to why am talking like this. Stay tuned.
Here is one:
Ironically, the forum's central activity is almost and always geared towards the Ghana BlackStars.(not too much mmatahoo whatsoever, is entertained)
Over the years, our views and or opinions have been varied tremendously on topics related to the GBS.

Lets take the coach for instance. He is known in official circles as James
Akwasi Appiah. For my respect of his high office and the vantage position he wields in the country,"me nntummi mmO no dinwe".
I call him Mr AA. 'MRAA Law' for clarity.
In his life as a full time coach, his tenure has lived for only few months not measured in years, but has chalked many successes.

No doubt he has benefited from all the extensive negatives people have assigned to his person as well as the profession he is so much endowed with.

Mpanin se, "Y3repae w'apampamu a, na y3re hy3 wo konmu den"

He is not of the charismatic type.
What do you see lately?

He is not respected by players.
Now check it out, how do you like him now?

He could be a just puppet controlled from the rafters. No one dare not.

He could be corrupted by aspiring would be players. That also is way out of line.

Discipline issues? Can't touch him.

The castigation and various insults, albeit ill-names that are synonymous with his name from detractors are no longer in vogue. Cuz he is now professionally immunized.

Sika anaaaa? Even Nyantakyi don't come close.
To be contd.
Beats Me.
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 10 years ago

I disagree with most of the rubbish you have served us. Dont think you know too much about football. To come out and say that the 6-1 win the first leg was a fluke clearly demonstrates that you are nothing but a pessimist. So ...
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I disagree with most of the rubbish you have served us. Dont think you know too much about football. To come out and say that the 6-1 win the first leg was a fluke clearly demonstrates that you are nothing but a pessimist. So, was it not the same Egyptian side that gave us more than a game in Cairo? We beat a good side simply because of the quality at our disposal and the manner of execution orchestrated by the coach. Your verdict is serious flawed and I hope you will wake up quickly and smell the coffee before it gets cold and bitter. All KA needs to do is to prepare this wonderfully talented,well balanced and experienced team and then you will see what these guys are capable of. I say the semi finals of the WC is the least they are going to produce.
michael boye marquaye 10 years ago

I agree with the writer one way or the other, lets not forget coach Akwesi Appiah has done tremendously well in dealing with the Black Stars throughout the qualifications period and need to be acknowledged by many many Ghanai ...
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I agree with the writer one way or the other, lets not forget coach Akwesi Appiah has done tremendously well in dealing with the Black Stars throughout the qualifications period and need to be acknowledged by many many Ghanaians there is the need to work harder to improve on the defense as this was witnessed during the playoff at the National defence Stadium in Cairo. We were outplayed and overwhelmed by Egyptian strategy and and team work ivluding ball possession and Sulley Muntari and Essiene struggled to contain the mounted pressure by Egyptian onslaught.There is the need to build a very strong defense a well organized one to be ablw to intercept and battle it out with world class strikers, good game reading, mind mapping, good clearance and overlapping are some of the key areas Coach Akwesi Appiah should start working on before the start uf the competition next june.Egypt had plenty of open chances and if those chances were taken could have put more preassure on the entire defense which was lacking consistency in defense roll and Egypt dominated and a goal in the end. The second goal was a typical example as the defense lost the game plan for a moment exposed essiene late to block the Hull strikers shot and into the back of the net.Ghana played to qualify with everything at their disposal but need to improve on taming counter attack and present a solid midfield and keep possession.Andrea Ayew should keep the ball a bit loner and move deep into opposition,s territory as he does best and in BABA YARA that saw ESSIENE with that magical goal.
Sankofa 10 years ago

The Black Stars must work on defending and team work. Finishing can always be improved upon.

We need Anthony Annan back as a defensive shield in front of our back line to break up opposing attacks. there must be better com ...
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The Black Stars must work on defending and team work. Finishing can always be improved upon.

We need Anthony Annan back as a defensive shield in front of our back line to break up opposing attacks. there must be better communication between our goalkeepers and defenders, to prevent us conceding goals like the first against Egypt in Cairo.

The Black Stars have qualified but Akwesi Appiah must improve

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