americans have denied some black maiden players visas what would they do to the black stars?
americans have denied some black maiden players visas what would they do to the black stars?
Yoyo 10 years ago
Wow, sad to hear this but they only can get to Costa Rica through the US? Is there any other alternative?
Wow, sad to hear this but they only can get to Costa Rica through the US? Is there any other alternative?
BIN LARDEN 10 years ago
Is good that way. These are connection bound players. Is a shame that, Ghanaians are still doing this things. Thanks to U S for doing that. Shame on to Ghanaians.
Is good that way. These are connection bound players. Is a shame that, Ghanaians are still doing this things. Thanks to U S for doing that. Shame on to Ghanaians.
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago
Thank you my brother. Do we have money to send under 17 girls team to go and train in USA? Visa connection and the Americans are not having it. If the tournament is in Costa Rica, why are we going to USA for training? Waste ... read full comment
Thank you my brother. Do we have money to send under 17 girls team to go and train in USA? Visa connection and the Americans are not having it. If the tournament is in Costa Rica, why are we going to USA for training? Waste of money.
Bob USA 10 years ago
Do not trust these ghanasoccernet writers. I seen that they will write before they think. Plus, corrupt GFA always trying to camp at these expensive places.. What's the reason? What's in the U.S., other than money lol, that w ... read full comment
Do not trust these ghanasoccernet writers. I seen that they will write before they think. Plus, corrupt GFA always trying to camp at these expensive places.. What's the reason? What's in the U.S., other than money lol, that we don't have?
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago
Facilities. You don't have even the facilities junior high schools have. G
Facilities. You don't have even the facilities junior high schools have. G
KWADWO DIASEMPA 10 years ago
We don't have the reasons for the visa refusals but, already, some of us have drawn conclusions...ei, Ghanafo kasa!!
We don't have the reasons for the visa refusals but, already, some of us have drawn conclusions...ei, Ghanafo kasa!!
NANA KUFUOR 10 years ago
I wonder why Ghana had to camp in the US. what do they have? They did not even qualify for the tournament.
I wonder why Ghana had to camp in the US. what do they have? They did not even qualify for the tournament.
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago
They prolly missed the deadline, incomplete application, missing info etc.I'm very sure bcos most ghppl don't pay attention to detail. Butu Butu, buga buga nkoaa. No planning. Just look at any city in gh. Being in that enviro ... read full comment
They prolly missed the deadline, incomplete application, missing info etc.I'm very sure bcos most ghppl don't pay attention to detail. Butu Butu, buga buga nkoaa. No planning. Just look at any city in gh. Being in that environment alone affects ur Mentality and thinking. Trust me. Dats why u have foreign schooled n trained gh ppl come home and resort to typical Gh kalabule
CHAKA ZULU JUSTICE 10 years ago
Just look at how Spintex Road stalls at intersection near the Accra Mall. The roads join one another from different direction leaving the motorist to guess which way to turn after meandering his way around rocks and debris, a ... read full comment
Just look at how Spintex Road stalls at intersection near the Accra Mall. The roads join one another from different direction leaving the motorist to guess which way to turn after meandering his way around rocks and debris, all in a whooping hour delay under sweat. The sad part is it has been like this for over a year while our stupid leaders share the inconvenience and disgrace along with impatient motorists.
It is about time one brave administrator seizes control to declare enough of that crap - Fix it or go to jail ! - Mr National Security Guy, are you there ?
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago
Greater accra Regional transport minister must answer to this road mess on spintex.
Greater accra Regional transport minister must answer to this road mess on spintex.
Thinker 10 years ago
Yes, they are economical with the truth; they are not telling us how many players they submitted for the visa; I know my Ghanaians and I can predict that they sent over 30 players and about 50 officials.
If you are going t ... read full comment
Yes, they are economical with the truth; they are not telling us how many players they submitted for the visa; I know my Ghanaians and I can predict that they sent over 30 players and about 50 officials.
If you are going to have the tournament in Central America, why not choose a country in Central America or Caribbean to have the training but USA? It is all about connections...because it neither wise nor cost-effective.
Thieves and corruption everywhere
muni 10 years ago
united states is not stupid. they are all connection bound and i doubt if any would return.could not they have chosen zny other country other than the states? a whole member of parliament sneaked cocaine and heroine into the ... read full comment
united states is not stupid. they are all connection bound and i doubt if any would return.could not they have chosen zny other country other than the states? a whole member of parliament sneaked cocaine and heroine into the states what else is impossible?
DANJUMA 10 years ago
JAMAICA, CANADA, CUBA, COLOMBIA, TRINIDAD, VENEZUELA AND MANY MORE
JAMAICA, CANADA, CUBA, COLOMBIA, TRINIDAD, VENEZUELA AND MANY MORE
True Patriot 10 years ago
Why everything U>s>, U.S.?/
Mexico, Ecuador or Uruguay is a Football loving nation and Ghana, could have gone there to train..
It would be also cheaper.
Why everything U>s>, U.S.?/
Mexico, Ecuador or Uruguay is a Football loving nation and Ghana, could have gone there to train..
It would be also cheaper.
KANE 10 years ago
Ghana leaders do not usually go through this shit so would they reciprocate? A huge NO!
That's why ordinary Ghanaians will continue to be taken for a bumpy ride by these racist Western foreign missions in Ghana.
Ghana leaders do not usually go through this shit so would they reciprocate? A huge NO!
That's why ordinary Ghanaians will continue to be taken for a bumpy ride by these racist Western foreign missions in Ghana.
TUNDE 10 years ago
NA WAAA.
POOR GHANA PEOPLE DON DEY UGLY WELL WELL....HEYYYYY
NA WAAA.
POOR GHANA PEOPLE DON DEY UGLY WELL WELL....HEYYYYY
Baron Obuoba Boadu 10 years ago
Have you taken a look at your Naija transvestites you call girls? Now that is proper ugliness! They are built like men with their horse hair weave-ons looking like ugly chimps!
Have you taken a look at your Naija transvestites you call girls? Now that is proper ugliness! They are built like men with their horse hair weave-ons looking like ugly chimps!
Koffi Parker 10 years ago
Yarr mama head way I be like olumo rock way I dey for abeuokuta
Yarr mama head way I be like olumo rock way I dey for abeuokuta
CONTEMNOR 10 years ago
NIGERIAN WOMEN ARE NOT BY ANY MEANS THE BEST LOOKING GIRLS IN IN AFRICA, THEY ARE UGLY AS HELL, WITH THEIR POUNDED YAM FACE AND "K" LEG.
NIGERIAN WOMEN ARE NOT BY ANY MEANS THE BEST LOOKING GIRLS IN IN AFRICA, THEY ARE UGLY AS HELL, WITH THEIR POUNDED YAM FACE AND "K" LEG.
bedrock 10 years ago
luuk at dis dirty,moron pig.ar u better dan ghanaians or more handsom dan ghanaians.dis site is for football issues not an insult site,idiot
luuk at dis dirty,moron pig.ar u better dan ghanaians or more handsom dan ghanaians.dis site is for football issues not an insult site,idiot
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago
.......like korle lagoon. Armpit scent big wat?...lol naija body odour no size!
.......like korle lagoon. Armpit scent big wat?...lol naija body odour no size!
Amada 10 years ago
HOWEVER UGLY GHANA BOYS AND GIRLS MAY BE, THEY ARE SURELY PHYSICALLY AND, ESPECIALLY, MORALLY BETTER THAN BOKO HARAM AND 419 NIGERIANS.
HOWEVER UGLY GHANA BOYS AND GIRLS MAY BE, THEY ARE SURELY PHYSICALLY AND, ESPECIALLY, MORALLY BETTER THAN BOKO HARAM AND 419 NIGERIANS.
muni 10 years ago
YOUR TELLS IT ALL ABOUT YOU. GHANAIANS AND NIGERIANS WHO UGLY? NIGERIANS HAVE STRONG BODY ODOR EVERY WHERE IN THE UNIVERSE ESPECIALLY THE YORUBAS. FAT LIPS AND SWEATY SKIN.
YOUR TELLS IT ALL ABOUT YOU. GHANAIANS AND NIGERIANS WHO UGLY? NIGERIANS HAVE STRONG BODY ODOR EVERY WHERE IN THE UNIVERSE ESPECIALLY THE YORUBAS. FAT LIPS AND SWEATY SKIN.
Akua Anorbiaa 10 years ago
What was the reason! Ghana should do same to them as Brazilian do. In the case they will respect us.
What was the reason! Ghana should do same to them as Brazilian do. In the case they will respect us.
TNT 10 years ago
Why do they have to go to the US for preparations? We can prepare in Ghana, better than going to waste resources in the USA for the sake of name.
Sometimes we fail to condemn our actions for future failures so we're bound ... read full comment
Why do they have to go to the US for preparations? We can prepare in Ghana, better than going to waste resources in the USA for the sake of name.
Sometimes we fail to condemn our actions for future failures so we're bound to have repetitive failures.
We all know the team going to the US might include prospective immigration candidates who have nothing to do with the team. It is demonstrated so many time. The British Embassy is changing policies for visa applicants because of our devious nature and the number of fake documents used by Ghanaians.
It is time we admit our dirty schemes are long discovered by others.
Nimdee2k 10 years ago
Well put. I concur with you. The team does not need to travel to the USA for training sessions. They can give that money to the players in the form of bonus.
Unless the players have no intention on traveling to Costa Rica ... read full comment
Well put. I concur with you. The team does not need to travel to the USA for training sessions. They can give that money to the players in the form of bonus.
Unless the players have no intention on traveling to Costa Rica, which I think the USA Embassy saw through the players.
Rasheed. 10 years ago
Folks, they need to acclimatize some where before going in for the tournament.If they need the visas, then ugly Nyantakyie must kneel down and beg me, before I will get them the visas
Folks, they need to acclimatize some where before going in for the tournament.If they need the visas, then ugly Nyantakyie must kneel down and beg me, before I will get them the visas
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago
Costa Rica has the same tropical climate like Ghana and not like USA at this time where even states like Texas, Florida and Arizona are under cold attack so the acclimatization excuse was rejected.
Costa Rica has the same tropical climate like Ghana and not like USA at this time where even states like Texas, Florida and Arizona are under cold attack so the acclimatization excuse was rejected.
Constable.Rasheed. 10 years ago
Rasheed will never engage in any gangrenous activities. I am going to be the next GFA boss, don't you know?.
Rasheed will never engage in any gangrenous activities. I am going to be the next GFA boss, don't you know?.
Mr.N 10 years ago
We are crying about dollars had limited amount of dollars you can take from your own account and you are send players to USA are they going to spend Cedis there.
How many people did apply for the visa any way.
When you ... read full comment
We are crying about dollars had limited amount of dollars you can take from your own account and you are send players to USA are they going to spend Cedis there.
How many people did apply for the visa any way.
When you put fools in charge that is what you get. Rasheed for GFA president whether my half brother POW or The Stallion V-Power or Prof S'berta nor Governor KojoLee agree or not.
Rasheed. 10 years ago
You don't have a problem Mr.N, because you will be my right-hand man. My problem is how to get the right people who are not corrupt to help me succeed..
You don't have a problem Mr.N, because you will be my right-hand man. My problem is how to get the right people who are not corrupt to help me succeed..
Koffi Parker 10 years ago
How can a fool or fools pull this fast one,they are rather competent bunch of self seeking thieves,only the fool who reported this story fail to find out how many names were submitted for visa.
How can a fool or fools pull this fast one,they are rather competent bunch of self seeking thieves,only the fool who reported this story fail to find out how many names were submitted for visa.
gg 10 years ago
Failed not fail.t
Failed not fail.t
bedrock 10 years ago
are ur families better dan nyantakyi,son of an inbecile
are ur families better dan nyantakyi,son of an inbecile
Asuo-Amponsah 10 years ago
Are neck-deep in this disgracefull conduct! The Min of Youth & Sports should veto this travel plan,and have the team train elsewhere! You see, you can fool some of these Consular Officials some of the time,but not all the tim ... read full comment
Are neck-deep in this disgracefull conduct! The Min of Youth & Sports should veto this travel plan,and have the team train elsewhere! You see, you can fool some of these Consular Officials some of the time,but not all the time! These folks, unlike many of our institutions that can cause public records[files] to disappear at the snap of a finger, know what they are about, and do not durn down visa applications capriciously. Our officials thought they could sneeks some of these names in under the cover of an international tournament/assignment, but the 'grengos' are too smart for that scam.
african 10 years ago
You nailed it ! The team won't get any better by training in the US. Common sense dictates that when you train hard, the actual test or game becomes easier. But Africans have this believe that if they train soft, they will pe ... read full comment
You nailed it ! The team won't get any better by training in the US. Common sense dictates that when you train hard, the actual test or game becomes easier. But Africans have this believe that if they train soft, they will perform better. It is a mental state where we thing higher performance is “caused” by comfortable environment, which is not always true. There may be correlation between them but I don’t think the correlation is strong enough to even think of causation. Take for instance Brazil. In Brazil, football is mostly played in beach sand where it is really difficult to run at full speed. In Ghana, it used to gutter-to-gutter where the space one has to maneuver is really tight and the pitch is coal tiled. Transcending these types of resistance makes one build natural skills and power to endure and perform better under a more favorable environment.
But now, in the name of what they call "development" and "democracy", we are made to think and believe that training on a pitch that looks like those in developed countries will make up perform better. And we swallowed that pill without even thinking twice. Who wouldn’t if you were the decision taker and you had that opportunity to discover other countries and claim some few per diem? In the short term that calculation works. But if you put the monies spent but the GFA on those type of trainings in Europe and Americas together in the past decade, I am pretty sure it will amount to at least 50% of building the training environments they are chasing around the globe. If you include the risk taken while travelling to these places, the tickets, hotels….and … oh that $50,000 that magically vanished in the thin air with that Kuffour’s sport minister….we should be close to 90% of building or even modernizing those we have. Does one need a phd to make this assessment? Don’t our leaders know that? They sure know. But the question they ask behind the scenes is “what do I get from it?” and “what goes into my pocket when I take that decision?”. In Ghana we do not promote “big names” for doing something great for the country. We adore names that have personal riches. If you hold public office and achieve something great that benefit the nation, you just pass unnoticed to the graves. But if you still public money and build a nice house and have a nice car, you will immediately gain fame. To satisfy that appetite, the optimum decision for a typical Ghanaian leader would be to take a decision that would yield something for his personal pocket, not that of the country. So even though the calculation above is not rocket science, the Ghanaian rational does not allow it. And we will be doing this repeating this stupid behavior till all the embassies stopped issuing visa to the entire team. That is the only way to bring us back to our senses. Maybe we need to go resurrect Dan Lartey for his “domestication” agenda that we failed to understand because his ideas were too advanced for the understanding of the majority (unfortunately) of Ghanaian public.
I commend that consular! S/he should have even refused visa to the entire team. And Ghanaian public will call Americans arrogant…meanwhile the Americans are sending us a good message…. which we refuse to understand.
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago
Hahaha, some of you talk without engaging your brains. It is not like the US citizena are dying to come to Ghana like Ghanaians are dying to go to USA. The government even beg Americans to come to Ghana as tourists so that th ... read full comment
Hahaha, some of you talk without engaging your brains. It is not like the US citizena are dying to come to Ghana like Ghanaians are dying to go to USA. The government even beg Americans to come to Ghana as tourists so that they can leave some almighty dollars behind so how can we play tit for tat? We need the Americans to come to Ghana more than they want to. Deny them visas and they will take their dollars to Ivory Coast or any African country and they will not miss Ghana.
Rasheed. 10 years ago
Your comments are laudable but your heading is rather too harsh. I believe It is due to lack of knowledge that you find some unfortunate comments on Ghanaweb. You are fortunate to be in America and know what is going on. Don' ... read full comment
Your comments are laudable but your heading is rather too harsh. I believe It is due to lack of knowledge that you find some unfortunate comments on Ghanaweb. You are fortunate to be in America and know what is going on. Don't forget as our Sheriff, you need to employ some form of euphemism in your comments
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago
Sheriffs don't use euphemisms when the people you are dealing with hardly understand plain language. Euphemisms will task their brains to craziness.
Sheriffs don't use euphemisms when the people you are dealing with hardly understand plain language. Euphemisms will task their brains to craziness.
Mr.N 10 years ago
Akua Anorbiaa used Brazilian as an example so she is knowledgeable what she did not tell you is what kind of investment American companies has in Brazil. How many Brazilian come to USA and do not go back.
Some people the o ... read full comment
Akua Anorbiaa used Brazilian as an example so she is knowledgeable what she did not tell you is what kind of investment American companies has in Brazil. How many Brazilian come to USA and do not go back.
Some people the only language they can understand is you tell it as it.
BERLINER 10 years ago
Kasa, Kasa, Akua.
But where are we going to find the "leaders" in Slave Coast to do the same?
They're all weaklings who cannot even go a day without stealing a DOLLAR.
Fools who have no respect for their own currency. DO ... read full comment
Kasa, Kasa, Akua.
But where are we going to find the "leaders" in Slave Coast to do the same?
They're all weaklings who cannot even go a day without stealing a DOLLAR.
Fools who have no respect for their own currency. DOLLAR KALABULE "LEADERS".
Cool 10 years ago
Do we have any contingency plan for the Black Stars if this should happening.
Do we have any contingency plan for the Black Stars if this should happening.
KWAME OWUSU 10 years ago
is it bcos we win them all the time?
is it bcos we win them all the time?
Balderash 10 years ago
One of the most mischievous people. Nyantakyi is one of those Ghanaians who think the Yanks play by the rules. They don't if they believe it is not going to favour them.
One of the most mischievous people. Nyantakyi is one of those Ghanaians who think the Yanks play by the rules. They don't if they believe it is not going to favour them.
Obideeaba, Belgium 10 years ago
Come what may Ghana will beat USA again in Brazil.
Come what may Ghana will beat USA again in Brazil.
joseph 10 years ago
Why use USA for the preparation.Won't it be expensive? Cuba will be cheaper.
Why use USA for the preparation.Won't it be expensive? Cuba will be cheaper.
Yaovi 10 years ago
Visa connection men contracted by crooks in the GFA would make no profit going to Cuba.
Visa connection men contracted by crooks in the GFA would make no profit going to Cuba.
warehouse 10 years ago
WHY ALWAYS U.S FOR EVERY TEAM ?
WHY ALWAYS U.S FOR EVERY TEAM ?
agyayaw 10 years ago
I BET YOU MAJORITY OF THESE PLAYERS HAS APPLIED FOR THE US VISA WITH THE DIFFERENT NAME BEFORE
I BET YOU MAJORITY OF THESE PLAYERS HAS APPLIED FOR THE US VISA WITH THE DIFFERENT NAME BEFORE
IKEDUMAGU 10 years ago
Ghana as a country is light weight yet they want to use football to rub souldier with the big boys on the continent. It has to take USA to put Ghana where they belong; refused Black Maiden Visa delibrately and there's nothing ... read full comment
Ghana as a country is light weight yet they want to use football to rub souldier with the big boys on the continent. It has to take USA to put Ghana where they belong; refused Black Maiden Visa delibrately and there's nothing Ghana can do cos Ghana as a country has no such muscle to retaliate. Why go to USA for training in the first place if not for egoistic reasons,? there so many countries in the American continent thay has similar weather and equally good training facilities as has USA. This Visa refusal serves Ghana very well, it has sent a strong message to those decieving themself as though Ghana commands any special respect in the commity of nations. Football is what Ghanaians rely on to make all the noises everywhere, any other thing about the Ghanaian is just talk, talk and empty talks only.
Ghanaman 10 years ago
If 13 were denied that means 10 were accepted... What did the 13 do wrong??
If 13 were denied that means 10 were accepted... What did the 13 do wrong??
Adjoa 10 years ago
LETS GIVE THE US EMBASSY THE BREAK! WE DON'T KNOW THE REASONS YET OR DO WE? DID THE FA DO THEIR HOME WORK WELL? THE TEAM'S CAMPING IN THE US WILL BRING SOME MONEY TO THE US ECONOMY NO MATTER HOW SMALL. THE EMBASSY WILL NOT DE ... read full comment
LETS GIVE THE US EMBASSY THE BREAK! WE DON'T KNOW THE REASONS YET OR DO WE? DID THE FA DO THEIR HOME WORK WELL? THE TEAM'S CAMPING IN THE US WILL BRING SOME MONEY TO THE US ECONOMY NO MATTER HOW SMALL. THE EMBASSY WILL NOT DENY SOME MEMBERS OF THE TEAM FOR DENIAL SAKE. THEY WORK BY RULES AND THEY WON'T BEND THEM TO FAVOUR GHANA'S TEAM. GHANAIANS ARE USED TO CUTTING CORNERS AND THAT IS NOT THE YANKE FOR YOU. LET GHANA FA APPEAL.
anokwale 10 years ago
As usual...we are not given the full story. Something is wrong somewhere.
As usual...we are not given the full story. Something is wrong somewhere.
KnYc(USMC) 10 years ago
Yes, Adjoa you are right on that. What are the reason(s) for being denied? Lazy reporter, wrote this article without doing any investigation. This is all part of cutting corners.
Yes, Adjoa you are right on that. What are the reason(s) for being denied? Lazy reporter, wrote this article without doing any investigation. This is all part of cutting corners.
JH New York 10 years ago
The question is,what has Nyantakyi seen in the US, so far as football(soccer)is concerned to always prefer to send the team to North America for preparing. Nyantakyi,please tell us what's going on.
The question is,what has Nyantakyi seen in the US, so far as football(soccer)is concerned to always prefer to send the team to North America for preparing. Nyantakyi,please tell us what's going on.
paa kofi 10 years ago
bad news though, well if these western guys travel to Africa to pick their visa at entry point at the airport, what do you think, not even a high class Ghanaian will be allowed to pick a visa at entry poit in these western w ... read full comment
bad news though, well if these western guys travel to Africa to pick their visa at entry point at the airport, what do you think, not even a high class Ghanaian will be allowed to pick a visa at entry poit in these western world, let learn not all of them travel to Africa to creat jobs
Rasheed. 10 years ago
Ugly Nyantakyie should kneel down and beg me, before I will get visas for those hard girls.
Ugly Nyantakyie should kneel down and beg me, before I will get visas for those hard girls.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 10 years ago
Na lie, you know from the bottom of your heart that you love Nyantakyie till death "dza gbele" so begging can never happen.
Na lie, you know from the bottom of your heart that you love Nyantakyie till death "dza gbele" so begging can never happen.
KOFI MUMUI 10 years ago
Why were they denied visas?
Why were they denied visas?
OBRA 10 years ago
But Ghanaians will give VISA to even an American goat to visit and pillage Ghana.
But Ghanaians will give VISA to even an American goat to visit and pillage Ghana.
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago
Because you need the goat dollars but they don't need your cedis. If you look at the statistics and it says 100,000 Americans visit Ghana every year, realise 90% of these Americans are naturalized Ghanaians coming home for vi ... read full comment
Because you need the goat dollars but they don't need your cedis. If you look at the statistics and it says 100,000 Americans visit Ghana every year, realise 90% of these Americans are naturalized Ghanaians coming home for visits. Americans are not dying to visit Ghana and we even beg them to come to Ghana because of their Almighty dollar.
POW@ Brazil b3y3 huhuu hu 10 years ago
You're exact on points. Lol
But for the 17 players that were refused, I suspect a bulk of them might not be real players but some connection staff. Onipa y3 bad.
You're exact on points. Lol
But for the 17 players that were refused, I suspect a bulk of them might not be real players but some connection staff. Onipa y3 bad.
Asuo-Amponsah 10 years ago
Been owith this team,have visas and entry stamps at various ports of entry to identify them as such! Besides, these naive and corrupt officials dont realize the US State Dept has the weight to cross-check with a world sports ... read full comment
Been owith this team,have visas and entry stamps at various ports of entry to identify them as such! Besides, these naive and corrupt officials dont realize the US State Dept has the weight to cross-check with a world sports body like FIFA. Many of these crooked applicants have warmed beds or 'coughed' up big money for nothing!
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago
The information I am getting is that, these Players couldn't even name the position they play. When asked what position she likes best, one of the players said, DOGGY STLYE and you want the Americans to grant her visa to come ... read full comment
The information I am getting is that, these Players couldn't even name the position they play. When asked what position she likes best, one of the players said, DOGGY STLYE and you want the Americans to grant her visa to come to USA and play doggy style position?
Mr.N 10 years ago
I hope you are not making this up but I can tell people are so stupid and greed that they would even prepare fakers.
The whole idea sound stupid I believe they said we are going to camp in New York to acclimatize to enable ... read full comment
I hope you are not making this up but I can tell people are so stupid and greed that they would even prepare fakers.
The whole idea sound stupid I believe they said we are going to camp in New York to acclimatize to enable us get use Costa Rica weather. Ha ha ha
Koby 10 years ago
Why US before Costa Rica? Flight time from Ghana to Costa Rica is about 12hrs. Why not training in Ghana to save money? Do they know how expensive to train in the States? American's are not fool to denied those people visa. S ... read full comment
Why US before Costa Rica? Flight time from Ghana to Costa Rica is about 12hrs. Why not training in Ghana to save money? Do they know how expensive to train in the States? American's are not fool to denied those people visa. Shame to Ghana.
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago
There is no permanent friendship in international relations. Can we move the program from USA to Canada or Cuba with equal proximity to Costa Rica?
There is no permanent friendship in international relations. Can we move the program from USA to Canada or Cuba with equal proximity to Costa Rica?
Daniel 10 years ago
It is strange. Did the US Embassy tell you the reason for the denial of the visa of entry? You must find out if they are planning to run away from the team, because they may have relatives in the US? Is it possible that that ... read full comment
It is strange. Did the US Embassy tell you the reason for the denial of the visa of entry? You must find out if they are planning to run away from the team, because they may have relatives in the US? Is it possible that that these individuals of fight risk? Find out from your players, then you can strategize your approach. Good luck.
MIKEY 10 years ago
What a stupid name. If a white country names its team 'White Masters' or 'White Bosses' there will be an uproar about racism. Why do we give our girls such an uncouth name? -Balck Maidens.
What a stupid name. If a white country names its team 'White Masters' or 'White Bosses' there will be an uproar about racism. Why do we give our girls such an uncouth name? -Balck Maidens.
Albert K, Kansas, USA. 10 years ago
“Maiden” means an unmarried girl or an unmarried lady, or a virgin. Similarly, a “maiden name” means a woman’s family name before marriage.
Don’t criticize something, which you are unknowledgeable about.
“Maiden” means an unmarried girl or an unmarried lady, or a virgin. Similarly, a “maiden name” means a woman’s family name before marriage.
Don’t criticize something, which you are unknowledgeable about.
Obrefo 10 years ago
I bet the names are loaded with connections that has nothing to do with soccer.
I bet the names are loaded with connections that has nothing to do with soccer.
Asuo-Amponsah 10 years ago
To generate unnecessary tensions with their 'connection business', when there is abosolutely no need to do so!
Btw, how many players are on the team?
No wonder many of these contries do not take us seriously in our dealing ... read full comment
To generate unnecessary tensions with their 'connection business', when there is abosolutely no need to do so!
Btw, how many players are on the team?
No wonder many of these contries do not take us seriously in our dealings with them! But you watch,nothing will happen to corrupt officials who undermine the intergrity and reputation of our country.
BRO DAN- TRC 10 years ago
BLESSED PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, NOBLE PEOPLE OF AFRICA, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA,-"TWEAAAAAAA!!! LAUGH.
DIGNIFIED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, IN -SOCHI- ARE WE TO ACCOMPLISH -THE MISSION- TO THE JOY ... read full comment
BLESSED PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, NOBLE PEOPLE OF AFRICA, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA,-"TWEAAAAAAA!!! LAUGH.
DIGNIFIED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, IN -SOCHI- ARE WE TO ACCOMPLISH -THE MISSION- TO THE JOY OF HUMANITY AND -THE MISSION- MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED IN GREATER GLORY. PULSE. A TIME TO THINK. FOR "IT IS FINISHED" -"OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE CAN!! GOD BLESS AFRICA TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AND -PRESS ON- ACCORDING TO -THE VISION AND THE MISSION- AS IT IS WRITTEN. SELAH. GOD BLESS THE GHANA UNNDER 17 FEMALE SOCCER TEAM TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" LIKE THE BLACK STARS AND "KNOW NO DEFEAT!" GOD BLESS YOU, YOU NATION AND THE DIGNIFIED PEOPLE AS YOU -PRESS ON- AGAINST THE GLOBAL MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE". GOD BLESS SOCHI 2014 WINTER OLYMPIC TO END IN GREATER GLORY. GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
NOTE
APPRECIATIONS TO GHANAWEB FOR THE SPACE. AND TO -MIGHTY GOD RADIO- FOR THE LORD'S SONGS.
nana b 10 years ago
Fellow Citizens,
I think We should be asking why the girls were denied visas not whose fault it was.
Fellow Citizens,
I think We should be asking why the girls were denied visas not whose fault it was.
DANJUMA 10 years ago
THERE ARE MANY COUNTRIES IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA SO WHY ONLY U.S? MANY GHANAIANS IN NORTH AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN WOULD BE HAPPY, IF THE GIRLS CAMP IN JAMAICA, BRAZIL, PANAMA, TRINIDAD AND MANY MORE.
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THERE ARE MANY COUNTRIES IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA SO WHY ONLY U.S? MANY GHANAIANS IN NORTH AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN WOULD BE HAPPY, IF THE GIRLS CAMP IN JAMAICA, BRAZIL, PANAMA, TRINIDAD AND MANY MORE.
I KNOW FOR SURE THAT THE OFFICIALS JUST CHOSE U.S SO THAT THEY CAN GET MONIES THROUGH VISA CONNECTIONS. INDEED, GHANA IS SICK.
GHANA IS SHIT 10 years ago
Oooh! What a country.
Oooh! What a country.
Felix 10 years ago
I am confused, The people in the picture above, are they really females? kw3333333
I am confused, The people in the picture above, are they really females? kw3333333
nana 10 years ago
donkey.where is your cousin?
donkey.where is your cousin?
atta 10 years ago
Group visa may be helpful.
Group visa may be helpful.
Close Observer 10 years ago
It is a good thing that they have been refused their entry visas. If there is anybody attached to the team or in the team who has collected money from anyone, he/she must return it immediately. The consulate has learned a lot ... read full comment
It is a good thing that they have been refused their entry visas. If there is anybody attached to the team or in the team who has collected money from anyone, he/she must return it immediately. The consulate has learned a lot from our dubious acts and have acted accordingly. The tournament is in Costa Rica, what are you coming to do in America? The senior team also want to come here. Connection people! Give back their money to them.
Vodoo Xebieso 10 years ago
Then let's forget about the tournament altogether.
Then let's forget about the tournament altogether.
Jojo 10 years ago
WHY USA,THEY CAN TRAIN IN BAHAMAS OR TRINIDAD TOBAGO.
WHY USA,THEY CAN TRAIN IN BAHAMAS OR TRINIDAD TOBAGO.
KAKAPEAKA K K 10 years ago
GIVE US THE REASIONS FOR THE REFUSAL. THIS IS AN UNCOMPLETED REPORT.
GIVE US THE REASIONS FOR THE REFUSAL. THIS IS AN UNCOMPLETED REPORT.
SHAKARA 10 years ago
THESE GIRLS HAVE BEEN TREATED UNFAIRLY.
THIS CAOULD BREAK THEIR SPIRITS TO WIN THE GAMES. I HOPE THEY DWIN THE APPEAL
THESE GIRLS HAVE BEEN TREATED UNFAIRLY.
THIS CAOULD BREAK THEIR SPIRITS TO WIN THE GAMES. I HOPE THEY DWIN THE APPEAL
muni 10 years ago
AMERICANS ARE BEING DENIED GHANA VISA ALL THE TIME AND WE TAKE IT LIGHTLY. IAM A GHANAIAN BORN US CITIZEN BUT WAS DENIED VISA TO GHANA ONCE IN 1999. ASK YOUR GOVT WHAST THEY DID WRONG RATHER THAN DRAWING CONCLUSIONS FOR ALL W ... read full comment
AMERICANS ARE BEING DENIED GHANA VISA ALL THE TIME AND WE TAKE IT LIGHTLY. IAM A GHANAIAN BORN US CITIZEN BUT WAS DENIED VISA TO GHANA ONCE IN 1999. ASK YOUR GOVT WHAST THEY DID WRONG RATHER THAN DRAWING CONCLUSIONS FOR ALL WE KNOW IT COULD BE SOMETHING MINOR ON THE SIDE OF THE SPEARHEADERS.
Bobostone 10 years ago
I don't know why the US consulates are full of such unprofessional people who have little regard for the blacks. Is there no diplomatic relationship between the two countries? Are you sure if US were to play a game in Ghana, ... read full comment
I don't know why the US consulates are full of such unprofessional people who have little regard for the blacks. Is there no diplomatic relationship between the two countries? Are you sure if US were to play a game in Ghana, they will be denied visa? It's an affront to Ghana and I request the Minister of Sports to go to the bottom of the case. They should find out why the players were denied the visa.
Joe 10 years ago
The tournament is not taking place in the US. Why would they want to use the place for their preparations when there are cheaper alternative venues such as Cuba and Jamaica? The US consulate smells something fishy.
The tournament is not taking place in the US. Why would they want to use the place for their preparations when there are cheaper alternative venues such as Cuba and Jamaica? The US consulate smells something fishy.
ONYAME NIPA(Man Of God)USA 10 years ago
TRY CUBA
TRY CUBA
Canada 10 years ago
Go to Pakistan
Go to Pakistan
GYIMI NATION 10 years ago
YOU ARE PLAYING IN BRAZIL, YOU WANNA CAMP IN THE USA.
YOU ARE PLAYING IN COSTA RICA, GO CAMP IN BRAZIL.
YOU ARE PLAYING IN BRAZIL, YOU WANNA CAMP IN THE USA.
YOU ARE PLAYING IN COSTA RICA, GO CAMP IN BRAZIL.
Tolamanan 10 years ago
These embassies now know all the tricks to acquire visas chiefs and Queens have all turned themselves into visa mecca with all kinds of letterheads from the central house chiefs for connection.Folks also go there each day wit ... read full comment
These embassies now know all the tricks to acquire visas chiefs and Queens have all turned themselves into visa mecca with all kinds of letterheads from the central house chiefs for connection.Folks also go there each day with all kinds of papers and stories all these are now known by the embassies.
Vivian 10 years ago
the reason for the refusal of the said number of contingent is that some of them don't have any traveling experience also some of the players have not traveled beyond African soil before hence the refusal of visas,21 players, ... read full comment
the reason for the refusal of the said number of contingent is that some of them don't have any traveling experience also some of the players have not traveled beyond African soil before hence the refusal of visas,21 players,8 official and 6 management committee members names were sent some of the officials were also denied visas
Kofi 10 years ago
Can't the girls prepare here in Ghana? Why the USA? Is this some visa racket scheme or regular scheme to siphon monies?
The GFA are becoming a disgrace?
Can't the girls prepare here in Ghana? Why the USA? Is this some visa racket scheme or regular scheme to siphon monies?
americans have denied some black maiden players visas what would they do to the black stars?
Wow, sad to hear this but they only can get to Costa Rica through the US? Is there any other alternative?
Is good that way. These are connection bound players. Is a shame that, Ghanaians are still doing this things. Thanks to U S for doing that. Shame on to Ghanaians.
Thank you my brother. Do we have money to send under 17 girls team to go and train in USA? Visa connection and the Americans are not having it. If the tournament is in Costa Rica, why are we going to USA for training? Waste ...
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Do not trust these ghanasoccernet writers. I seen that they will write before they think. Plus, corrupt GFA always trying to camp at these expensive places.. What's the reason? What's in the U.S., other than money lol, that w ...
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Facilities. You don't have even the facilities junior high schools have. G
We don't have the reasons for the visa refusals but, already, some of us have drawn conclusions...ei, Ghanafo kasa!!
I wonder why Ghana had to camp in the US. what do they have? They did not even qualify for the tournament.
They prolly missed the deadline, incomplete application, missing info etc.I'm very sure bcos most ghppl don't pay attention to detail. Butu Butu, buga buga nkoaa. No planning. Just look at any city in gh. Being in that enviro ...
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Just look at how Spintex Road stalls at intersection near the Accra Mall. The roads join one another from different direction leaving the motorist to guess which way to turn after meandering his way around rocks and debris, a ...
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Greater accra Regional transport minister must answer to this road mess on spintex.
Yes, they are economical with the truth; they are not telling us how many players they submitted for the visa; I know my Ghanaians and I can predict that they sent over 30 players and about 50 officials.
If you are going t ...
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united states is not stupid. they are all connection bound and i doubt if any would return.could not they have chosen zny other country other than the states? a whole member of parliament sneaked cocaine and heroine into the ...
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JAMAICA, CANADA, CUBA, COLOMBIA, TRINIDAD, VENEZUELA AND MANY MORE
Why everything U>s>, U.S.?/
Mexico, Ecuador or Uruguay is a Football loving nation and Ghana, could have gone there to train..
It would be also cheaper.
Ghana leaders do not usually go through this shit so would they reciprocate? A huge NO!
That's why ordinary Ghanaians will continue to be taken for a bumpy ride by these racist Western foreign missions in Ghana.
NA WAAA.
POOR GHANA PEOPLE DON DEY UGLY WELL WELL....HEYYYYY
Have you taken a look at your Naija transvestites you call girls? Now that is proper ugliness! They are built like men with their horse hair weave-ons looking like ugly chimps!
Yarr mama head way I be like olumo rock way I dey for abeuokuta
NIGERIAN WOMEN ARE NOT BY ANY MEANS THE BEST LOOKING GIRLS IN IN AFRICA, THEY ARE UGLY AS HELL, WITH THEIR POUNDED YAM FACE AND "K" LEG.
luuk at dis dirty,moron pig.ar u better dan ghanaians or more handsom dan ghanaians.dis site is for football issues not an insult site,idiot
.......like korle lagoon. Armpit scent big wat?...lol naija body odour no size!
HOWEVER UGLY GHANA BOYS AND GIRLS MAY BE, THEY ARE SURELY PHYSICALLY AND, ESPECIALLY, MORALLY BETTER THAN BOKO HARAM AND 419 NIGERIANS.
YOUR TELLS IT ALL ABOUT YOU. GHANAIANS AND NIGERIANS WHO UGLY? NIGERIANS HAVE STRONG BODY ODOR EVERY WHERE IN THE UNIVERSE ESPECIALLY THE YORUBAS. FAT LIPS AND SWEATY SKIN.
What was the reason! Ghana should do same to them as Brazilian do. In the case they will respect us.
Why do they have to go to the US for preparations? We can prepare in Ghana, better than going to waste resources in the USA for the sake of name.
Sometimes we fail to condemn our actions for future failures so we're bound ...
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Well put. I concur with you. The team does not need to travel to the USA for training sessions. They can give that money to the players in the form of bonus.
Unless the players have no intention on traveling to Costa Rica ...
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Folks, they need to acclimatize some where before going in for the tournament.If they need the visas, then ugly Nyantakyie must kneel down and beg me, before I will get them the visas
Costa Rica has the same tropical climate like Ghana and not like USA at this time where even states like Texas, Florida and Arizona are under cold attack so the acclimatization excuse was rejected.
Rasheed will never engage in any gangrenous activities. I am going to be the next GFA boss, don't you know?.
We are crying about dollars had limited amount of dollars you can take from your own account and you are send players to USA are they going to spend Cedis there.
How many people did apply for the visa any way.
When you ...
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You don't have a problem Mr.N, because you will be my right-hand man. My problem is how to get the right people who are not corrupt to help me succeed..
How can a fool or fools pull this fast one,they are rather competent bunch of self seeking thieves,only the fool who reported this story fail to find out how many names were submitted for visa.
Failed not fail.t
are ur families better dan nyantakyi,son of an inbecile
Are neck-deep in this disgracefull conduct! The Min of Youth & Sports should veto this travel plan,and have the team train elsewhere! You see, you can fool some of these Consular Officials some of the time,but not all the tim ...
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You nailed it ! The team won't get any better by training in the US. Common sense dictates that when you train hard, the actual test or game becomes easier. But Africans have this believe that if they train soft, they will pe ...
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Hahaha, some of you talk without engaging your brains. It is not like the US citizena are dying to come to Ghana like Ghanaians are dying to go to USA. The government even beg Americans to come to Ghana as tourists so that th ...
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Your comments are laudable but your heading is rather too harsh. I believe It is due to lack of knowledge that you find some unfortunate comments on Ghanaweb. You are fortunate to be in America and know what is going on. Don' ...
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Sheriffs don't use euphemisms when the people you are dealing with hardly understand plain language. Euphemisms will task their brains to craziness.
Akua Anorbiaa used Brazilian as an example so she is knowledgeable what she did not tell you is what kind of investment American companies has in Brazil. How many Brazilian come to USA and do not go back.
Some people the o ...
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Kasa, Kasa, Akua.
But where are we going to find the "leaders" in Slave Coast to do the same?
They're all weaklings who cannot even go a day without stealing a DOLLAR.
Fools who have no respect for their own currency. DO ...
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Do we have any contingency plan for the Black Stars if this should happening.
is it bcos we win them all the time?
One of the most mischievous people. Nyantakyi is one of those Ghanaians who think the Yanks play by the rules. They don't if they believe it is not going to favour them.
Come what may Ghana will beat USA again in Brazil.
Why use USA for the preparation.Won't it be expensive? Cuba will be cheaper.
Visa connection men contracted by crooks in the GFA would make no profit going to Cuba.
WHY ALWAYS U.S FOR EVERY TEAM ?
I BET YOU MAJORITY OF THESE PLAYERS HAS APPLIED FOR THE US VISA WITH THE DIFFERENT NAME BEFORE
Ghana as a country is light weight yet they want to use football to rub souldier with the big boys on the continent. It has to take USA to put Ghana where they belong; refused Black Maiden Visa delibrately and there's nothing ...
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If 13 were denied that means 10 were accepted... What did the 13 do wrong??
LETS GIVE THE US EMBASSY THE BREAK! WE DON'T KNOW THE REASONS YET OR DO WE? DID THE FA DO THEIR HOME WORK WELL? THE TEAM'S CAMPING IN THE US WILL BRING SOME MONEY TO THE US ECONOMY NO MATTER HOW SMALL. THE EMBASSY WILL NOT DE ...
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As usual...we are not given the full story. Something is wrong somewhere.
Yes, Adjoa you are right on that. What are the reason(s) for being denied? Lazy reporter, wrote this article without doing any investigation. This is all part of cutting corners.
The question is,what has Nyantakyi seen in the US, so far as football(soccer)is concerned to always prefer to send the team to North America for preparing. Nyantakyi,please tell us what's going on.
bad news though, well if these western guys travel to Africa to pick their visa at entry point at the airport, what do you think, not even a high class Ghanaian will be allowed to pick a visa at entry poit in these western w ...
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Ugly Nyantakyie should kneel down and beg me, before I will get visas for those hard girls.
Na lie, you know from the bottom of your heart that you love Nyantakyie till death "dza gbele" so begging can never happen.
Why were they denied visas?
But Ghanaians will give VISA to even an American goat to visit and pillage Ghana.
Because you need the goat dollars but they don't need your cedis. If you look at the statistics and it says 100,000 Americans visit Ghana every year, realise 90% of these Americans are naturalized Ghanaians coming home for vi ...
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You're exact on points. Lol
But for the 17 players that were refused, I suspect a bulk of them might not be real players but some connection staff. Onipa y3 bad.
Been owith this team,have visas and entry stamps at various ports of entry to identify them as such! Besides, these naive and corrupt officials dont realize the US State Dept has the weight to cross-check with a world sports ...
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The information I am getting is that, these Players couldn't even name the position they play. When asked what position she likes best, one of the players said, DOGGY STLYE and you want the Americans to grant her visa to come ...
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I hope you are not making this up but I can tell people are so stupid and greed that they would even prepare fakers.
The whole idea sound stupid I believe they said we are going to camp in New York to acclimatize to enable ...
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Why US before Costa Rica? Flight time from Ghana to Costa Rica is about 12hrs. Why not training in Ghana to save money? Do they know how expensive to train in the States? American's are not fool to denied those people visa. S ...
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There is no permanent friendship in international relations. Can we move the program from USA to Canada or Cuba with equal proximity to Costa Rica?
It is strange. Did the US Embassy tell you the reason for the denial of the visa of entry? You must find out if they are planning to run away from the team, because they may have relatives in the US? Is it possible that that ...
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What a stupid name. If a white country names its team 'White Masters' or 'White Bosses' there will be an uproar about racism. Why do we give our girls such an uncouth name? -Balck Maidens.
“Maiden” means an unmarried girl or an unmarried lady, or a virgin. Similarly, a “maiden name” means a woman’s family name before marriage.
Don’t criticize something, which you are unknowledgeable about.
I bet the names are loaded with connections that has nothing to do with soccer.
To generate unnecessary tensions with their 'connection business', when there is abosolutely no need to do so!
Btw, how many players are on the team?
No wonder many of these contries do not take us seriously in our dealing ...
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BLESSED PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, NOBLE PEOPLE OF AFRICA, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA,-"TWEAAAAAAA!!! LAUGH.
DIGNIFIED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, IN -SOCHI- ARE WE TO ACCOMPLISH -THE MISSION- TO THE JOY ...
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Fellow Citizens,
I think We should be asking why the girls were denied visas not whose fault it was.
THERE ARE MANY COUNTRIES IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA SO WHY ONLY U.S? MANY GHANAIANS IN NORTH AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN WOULD BE HAPPY, IF THE GIRLS CAMP IN JAMAICA, BRAZIL, PANAMA, TRINIDAD AND MANY MORE.
I KNOW FOR SURE THAT ...
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Oooh! What a country.
I am confused, The people in the picture above, are they really females? kw3333333
donkey.where is your cousin?
Group visa may be helpful.
It is a good thing that they have been refused their entry visas. If there is anybody attached to the team or in the team who has collected money from anyone, he/she must return it immediately. The consulate has learned a lot ...
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Then let's forget about the tournament altogether.
WHY USA,THEY CAN TRAIN IN BAHAMAS OR TRINIDAD TOBAGO.
GIVE US THE REASIONS FOR THE REFUSAL. THIS IS AN UNCOMPLETED REPORT.
THESE GIRLS HAVE BEEN TREATED UNFAIRLY.
THIS CAOULD BREAK THEIR SPIRITS TO WIN THE GAMES. I HOPE THEY DWIN THE APPEAL
AMERICANS ARE BEING DENIED GHANA VISA ALL THE TIME AND WE TAKE IT LIGHTLY. IAM A GHANAIAN BORN US CITIZEN BUT WAS DENIED VISA TO GHANA ONCE IN 1999. ASK YOUR GOVT WHAST THEY DID WRONG RATHER THAN DRAWING CONCLUSIONS FOR ALL W ...
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I don't know why the US consulates are full of such unprofessional people who have little regard for the blacks. Is there no diplomatic relationship between the two countries? Are you sure if US were to play a game in Ghana, ...
read full comment
The tournament is not taking place in the US. Why would they want to use the place for their preparations when there are cheaper alternative venues such as Cuba and Jamaica? The US consulate smells something fishy.
TRY CUBA
Go to Pakistan
YOU ARE PLAYING IN BRAZIL, YOU WANNA CAMP IN THE USA.
YOU ARE PLAYING IN COSTA RICA, GO CAMP IN BRAZIL.
These embassies now know all the tricks to acquire visas chiefs and Queens have all turned themselves into visa mecca with all kinds of letterheads from the central house chiefs for connection.Folks also go there each day wit ...
read full comment
the reason for the refusal of the said number of contingent is that some of them don't have any traveling experience also some of the players have not traveled beyond African soil before hence the refusal of visas,21 players, ...
read full comment
Can't the girls prepare here in Ghana? Why the USA? Is this some visa racket scheme or regular scheme to siphon monies?
The GFA are becoming a disgrace?