Kwarasey in, Essien, Muntari still off

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Mr.N 9 years ago

How long was Essien and Muntari excused? How long it take to consultant with your jujuman or pastors? What is going on we are watching once upon time a player was out of the squad for failing to report on time.

How long was Essien and Muntari excused? How long it take to consultant with your jujuman or pastors? What is going on we are watching once upon time a player was out of the squad for failing to report on time.
Abrantie -In Da House 9 years ago

They are all suppose to be in camp 2day I learnt.

They are all suppose to be in camp 2day I learnt.
POW@Ghana 4 last 4, Brazil 2014 9 years ago

Abrantie - Da House, my lost and found brother. "ofie ne fie nti s3 w'aba a tsena ase". Lol

Abrantie - Da House, my lost and found brother. "ofie ne fie nti s3 w'aba a tsena ase". Lol
Abrantie - In Da House 9 years ago

Me d3 wo ase!!

Me d3 wo ase!!
POW@Ghana 4 last 4, Brazil 2014 9 years ago

Well, I have no clue who's going to consult a pastor or a jujuman. All I know is, Essien is with his wife and kids in London trying to finish hard and possibly leave a left over so a predator C.K. Ackunnor will have nothing t ...
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Well, I have no clue who's going to consult a pastor or a jujuman. All I know is, Essien is with his wife and kids in London trying to finish hard and possibly leave a left over so a predator C.K. Ackunnor will have nothing to look for in his house while he "Essien" is away. For Muntari, I guess he left for Konongo and I don't know who's there but anyway both players are to report to camp today.
Yaa Nom 9 years ago

He has been informed that CK. Ackunnor has been seen somewhere around Brixton. He is not taking any chances.

Until he is sure that the bloke has left the shores of London he Essien is not going anywhere.

He has been informed that CK. Ackunnor has been seen somewhere around Brixton. He is not taking any chances.

Until he is sure that the bloke has left the shores of London he Essien is not going anywhere.
WENCHI MOKE 9 years ago

BUT FOR BALOTELLI,WE WOULD HAVE BEEN REAL HOT THIS WC.
. ALLEZ SULLEY!

BUT FOR BALOTELLI,WE WOULD HAVE BEEN REAL HOT THIS WC.
. ALLEZ SULLEY!
The Stallion 9 years ago

What was the result of Kwarasey's game on Saturday? I started watching it, but I was into it butu butu so I no fit open my eyes sef.
By the tam I open my eyes...

What was the result of Kwarasey's game on Saturday? I started watching it, but I was into it butu butu so I no fit open my eyes sef.
By the tam I open my eyes...
Ka Na Wu 9 years ago

1all

1all
Ka Na Wu 9 years ago

Two out, Essien and Muntari. One more to go.

Two out, Essien and Muntari. One more to go.
Zombie 9 years ago

Was this man bought by TP MAZEMBE of D. R. Congo? I am just asking oooooo!!!!

Was this man bought by TP MAZEMBE of D. R. Congo? I am just asking oooooo!!!!
Pat 9 years ago

They still enjoying them pussy,pussy lovers

They still enjoying them pussy,pussy lovers
FANS NEED TO KNOW THE TRUTH 9 years ago

Is Essien, the one who attempted to 'gift' Akwasi Appiah $25,000 as Akwasi Appiah had revealed the other day?

I am just asking?

If the rumors is true that Essien was that player who tried to give him a gratuity, coul ...
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Is Essien, the one who attempted to 'gift' Akwasi Appiah $25,000 as Akwasi Appiah had revealed the other day?

I am just asking?

If the rumors is true that Essien was that player who tried to give him a gratuity, could that dampen Essien's spirit and confidence?

In most establishments or businesses, any gift more that $25 could be considered a BRIBE

Or some unpleasant exchanges have happend behind close doors?

Or Essien is injured?

The FANS deserve to know the TRUTH and the situation with Essien for MIA up till date.
Kofi Sammy 9 years ago

Dont be ridiculous. The experience of Essien alone is worth his weight in gold and Akwasi knows this. Essien does not need to bribe.
Remember our Kumasi game with Zambia when the guys were threatening to upset the apple cart ...
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Dont be ridiculous. The experience of Essien alone is worth his weight in gold and Akwasi knows this. Essien does not need to bribe.
Remember our Kumasi game with Zambia when the guys were threatening to upset the apple cart...it took the entry of Essien to calm things down amd overwhelm Zambia. Essien reads games better than several coaches put together. The Zambia French coach after the game showered praises on the intervention of Essien at a crirtical part of the game.He knited Essien "Sir Essien.
What the Zambian coach is politely saying ,my dear brother, is that he was beating Akwasi tactically(AA was at sea completely with the Zambians all over the BS) till Essien came and unravelled his tactics.
Essien AND OF COURSE SULLEY MUNTARI are assets at Brazil WC whether they plays for 10 mins or 90
FANS NEED TO KNOW THE TRUTH 9 years ago

Experience has to be bolstered by strength and stamina.
Why is his local teams not using him enough if he has all the experience you believe he does.
He's no longer the same believe me . We love him to death but he's suspe ...
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Experience has to be bolstered by strength and stamina.
Why is his local teams not using him enough if he has all the experience you believe he does.
He's no longer the same believe me . We love him to death but he's suspect in my opinion.
If he is not good enough for Chelsea and not so good for his current club, may be we should think twice about his role with BS.
Or may be he's the best we have when measured against the rest of the BS pack.
If that is the case; a player not good enough for chelsea,is one of the best and 'experienced' for ghana , then obviously Blacks Stars are in a BAD SHAPE. - Its all talk, i guess.
Kofi Sammy 9 years ago

Granted his dip in form, nontheless to attempt to suugest that he probley tried to bribe AA on rumours, is most unfair
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The WC is a very competitive game , sure .and requires the best of forms..sure...but remember for th ...
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Granted his dip in form, nontheless to attempt to suugest that he probley tried to bribe AA on rumours, is most unfair
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The WC is a very competitive game , sure .and requires the best of forms..sure...but remember for the WC there is a nationalistic psychological angle which defies all physical forms and wisdom.
FANS NEED TO KNOW THE TRUTH 9 years ago

Kofi,
You are making sense, I am not particularly worrried too much about him especially if BS does not have a better substitute. What bothers me is his fitness. Is he fit enough to match the physical toughness the level of ...
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Kofi,
You are making sense, I am not particularly worrried too much about him especially if BS does not have a better substitute. What bothers me is his fitness. Is he fit enough to match the physical toughness the level of play demands?
I just wouldn't want the coach to feature him because he's 'untouchable'. I want him to be featured based on merit and physical fitness.
As far as the bribe thing is concerned I am not making this up. When AA revealed that one of his guys tried to 'gift' him $25000 but he refused the money , there was another article that suggested it was Essien. I would think he would come out to vehemently refute it, but I can understand if he did not want to waste his precious time on such rumours and insinuations.
Bad news travel far.
We would expect Essien to have reported to camp by now. All the players but for him have either reported in Ghana or in Netherlands.
Fans will like to know what is going on with Essien. Is he recuperating from injury or it's something else?
Slimzee 9 years ago

Besides his lack of fitness, what example is he setting for the younger guys by not showing up to camp till now? It might lead to chaos in camp, because many will start to feel he, Essien, is untouchable. If this behavior was ...
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Besides his lack of fitness, what example is he setting for the younger guys by not showing up to camp till now? It might lead to chaos in camp, because many will start to feel he, Essien, is untouchable. If this behavior was displayed in any other national team, he would have been dropped long ago. Examples has been set for many more experienced and fit players, how much more Essien? Maann, I think Kaka, Ronaldhino, Henry Thiery, Donovan, etc should still be playing for their teams then is experience is so important. And stephen Appiah should be recalled. Come on, Essien can assist with the backroom stuff and motivate the players plus give advise. We need to learn from what happened with Kuffuor in the 1 0 Italy game and not repeat it.
Max. 9 years ago

@Kofi Sammy, Nobody hates Essien. He had been a prolific player and there is no doubt about it. But have you had time to watch him recently? Why Mourinho relegated him to the bench and why Seedorf at AC Milan is doing the sam ...
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@Kofi Sammy, Nobody hates Essien. He had been a prolific player and there is no doubt about it. But have you had time to watch him recently? Why Mourinho relegated him to the bench and why Seedorf at AC Milan is doing the same thing? Essien is no more the Essien we had known him to be. Stamina -suspect. Acceleration-deserted. No tackling but just moving backwards with his hands behind or besides him, giving an opponent room and space to easily release ball to his partner or shoot at goal. In fact, his call-up was strange to me. This is a national issue and we all have the right to comment and give some insights about some players to AA and he, for the sake of the nation which must come first, AA must listen. If the experience is there but can not be utilised on the field of play, then it amounts to zero.
They Say They Say 9 years ago

AA has a mind of his own and won't listen to you or anyone else especially who don't have any recognition in the world of football. He has his plans and I doubt he even come on ghanaweb to look for ideas like yours.

AA has a mind of his own and won't listen to you or anyone else especially who don't have any recognition in the world of football. He has his plans and I doubt he even come on ghanaweb to look for ideas like yours.
Odapagyan 9 years ago

Essien, in my opnion has never been a real patriot. Drop him, AA.

Essien, in my opnion has never been a real patriot. Drop him, AA.
Justice 9 years ago

It's not like Kevin Price Boateng is a Patriot, so based on your logic we should drop him as well. You need to know Essien is probably 40 years old. He had a bad knee injury and needed time to recover as he is no spring chick ...
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It's not like Kevin Price Boateng is a Patriot, so based on your logic we should drop him as well. You need to know Essien is probably 40 years old. He had a bad knee injury and needed time to recover as he is no spring chicken. Same as Vorser. As you age it takes longer to recover, so playing for the Black Stars on African turfs would not have been a smart decision. Clearly it's taken him a while to get back to fitness and he probably still is not 100%. Drop him for fitness reasons but forget your patriot talk.
Mr.N 9 years ago

Go back and re-read what Akwesi Appiah said I did not take anything for him when I called him for the first time so while would I take something from him now.***** Akwesi Appain.

Now get your brain working Essien had been ...
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Go back and re-read what Akwesi Appiah said I did not take anything for him when I called him for the first time so while would I take something from him now.***** Akwesi Appain.

Now get your brain working Essien had been called into the Black Star and played in the world cup. Ghana was chasing him for the 2010 so what does common sense tell you.
FANS NEED TO KNOW THE TRUTH 9 years ago

I believe Akwasi Appiah is a straight shooter and will not select a player based on personal sentiments or fans obsession. The same way a 3-time WC player , Donovan from US was dropped by his German coach.
A player's form a ...
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I believe Akwasi Appiah is a straight shooter and will not select a player based on personal sentiments or fans obsession. The same way a 3-time WC player , Donovan from US was dropped by his German coach.
A player's form a couple of months ago cannot be used as yardstick for his form today.
Referring to how he fared in 2010 WC??? - kidding me?
There must me a very good reason why Chelsea felt no reason to field Essien and even a team that just bought him for lots of $$$ will not use him.
C'mon now.
We should stop the obsession and come to our senses.
Unless Essien is the best we have and no one in the pack can do better in the role he plays than him.

We love Essien, but his CURRENT performance is suspect, even his local teams thinks he's a wash.
I don't want to hear his past performance several months or years ago. We want to know about his club performance.
Slimzee 9 years ago

People need to be objective and realistic. AA has done a really great job with his selection so far. I hope he stands by his guts and decides on the three to drop by their current form and not the name they have made for them ...
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People need to be objective and realistic. AA has done a really great job with his selection so far. I hope he stands by his guts and decides on the three to drop by their current form and not the name they have made for themselves over the years.
P. Mensah 9 years ago

You have both raised excellent points. To add my view to what you 2 have said I believe that if we should go by current form alone Mr. Essien is not in the best form for this World Cup. On current form alone Afriyie, Muntari, ...
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You have both raised excellent points. To add my view to what you 2 have said I believe that if we should go by current form alone Mr. Essien is not in the best form for this World Cup. On current form alone Afriyie, Muntari, Rabiu and A. Badu are in much better shape than Michael (I'm talking about central mid fielders alone)

Secondly if our aim is to reach the final this means that we will be playing 6 matches - 3 group matches and then 3 knock out games - in view of this we have to be careful to select only the fittest and the strongest to play. Which of the central mid fielders can consistently play all 3 group games and then 3 straight k/o games to bring us the cup or even get to the semi finals..??

Based on the same fitness argument I have my doubts about Kevin P B...This fine gentleman doesn't seem to be fit enough to play 90 minutes for Schalke. And even when he plays he doesn't tackle like he used to do 4 or 5 years ago...

In terms of our striking or attacking midfielder options I'm not exactly sure what extra Mr. Boateng brings that we don't already have in Atsu, Andre Ayew, Warris, etc...

Please note I'm not suggesting that these 2 should be dropped but if honorable Dr. AA has used the form guide to select the 26 - he should equally use the same form and fitness guide to select the 23.

Having said the above if by June 1st every player is fit and training well, then it's my humble opinion that ADOMAH, JORDAN and one (1) other person should be dropped. Again if there are no injuries nor fitness issues with any player...IF...

Lastly, I hope Mr. Muntari shows up at training ...And I hope he's not fighting for his best friend to be selected at all cost, that's why he's either delaying or not showing up in camp. We need him...again I HOPE!!!
FANS NEED TO KNOW THE TRUTH 9 years ago

b looks like AA is doing his best as far as player selection is concerned. Each of us will have a hard time selecting 23 out of the eligible players.
I can also see that AA's confidence has shot to the roof, given all the hi ...
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b looks like AA is doing his best as far as player selection is concerned. Each of us will have a hard time selecting 23 out of the eligible players.
I can also see that AA's confidence has shot to the roof, given all the high 5s and praises from GFA and most football enthusiasts.
I just hope he is tough and bold enough to weed out anyone who holds the team to ransom.
DISCIPLINE is a key ingredient for success of any team sport
Indiscipline and unruly players should never be included in the squad. AA should send a strong message and cut off any problematic player from the team.
The BS as a team is stronger and more formiddable than any raucous, knuclehead player who thinks the team cannot do without him.
There must be unity in the camp and the players must support and execute the coaches decision at all times regardless of their personal feeling
If Muntari is found to be playing any 'games' for his personal aggrandizement, he should be cut right away. We can deal very well without him. Hopefully that's not the case and we are just making a fuss over unfounded allegations.
Slimzee 9 years ago

I really appreciate people on here who are very objective and say things as they are. You call a spade a spade. If more and more people think this way Ghana will see great development. The favoritism has to stop. I really hop ...
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I really appreciate people on here who are very objective and say things as they are. You call a spade a spade. If more and more people think this way Ghana will see great development. The favoritism has to stop. I really hope Ghana goes far in this tournament. Go Black Stars!!!
Joseph Bonsu-Akoto 9 years ago

The man has made his name already. Even in his dip moments he is still better than most selected players in this WC. Even with dip we still need him for his experience. Who knows the Portoguese dangerous guy more than Essien. ...
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The man has made his name already. Even in his dip moments he is still better than most selected players in this WC. Even with dip we still need him for his experience. Who knows the Portoguese dangerous guy more than Essien. Some of you should go and sleep instead of bluffing your mouth with jealousy. Rather we all should pray for God Devine Intervention for Moyher Ghana
Insights 9 years ago

I hope Essien reports to camp by day's end as he is the ONLY ONE who is YET to train with the stars. Interesting enough, he is one of the players who cannot withstand the 'brutalities' and fitness required for the World Cup ...
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I hope Essien reports to camp by day's end as he is the ONLY ONE who is YET to train with the stars. Interesting enough, he is one of the players who cannot withstand the 'brutalities' and fitness required for the World Cup (due to limited play time and old age).

In other words, he is still in the Black Stars as a favour due to his amazing services to Ghana's international football growth from 2004 to 2008. Since then, he has only been a fringe player through injuries and self-imposed absenteeism.
congo 9 years ago

for me i wont aa to drup this tow men we dot need dem becus bad luke gh to remenbar 2008 africa cup drup drup tem fuuk tem ok mr kwesi

for me i wont aa to drup this tow men we dot need dem becus bad luke gh to remenbar 2008 africa cup drup drup tem fuuk tem ok mr kwesi
sidder 9 years ago

you bastard where are you from? even the then ghanaian j.s.s. leaver will not will write stinking english like this.off our site. GO GH GO

you bastard where are you from? even the then ghanaian j.s.s. leaver will not will write stinking english like this.off our site. GO GH GO
babah kay 9 years ago

u guys should live Essien and muntari alone for they to treat their self

u guys should live Essien and muntari alone for they to treat their self
DADDY OSCAR 9 years ago

When the provisional list came out,l glanced through it several times and came into my own conclusion that Ghana Coach Kwesi Appiah has done his best so far in the selection process.Sooner than later l told myself that droppi ...
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When the provisional list came out,l glanced through it several times and came into my own conclusion that Ghana Coach Kwesi Appiah has done his best so far in the selection process.Sooner than later l told myself that dropping of three players will be based on their training and time of reporting at the camp.Dede Ayew was dropped during our last tournament in South Africa.Essien and Sulley are doing same thing and l will be surprised if the coach drop them and later add one unlucky one to make his job so easy.
RON 9 years ago

Imagine it was Dede Ayew who was doing this

Imagine it was Dede Ayew who was doing this
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 9 years ago

Unless there are justifiable reasons for these two players not having reported to camp, the coach should throw the book at them. These two always like to push the button. If Essien or Muntari were summoned to camp by their re ...
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Unless there are justifiable reasons for these two players not having reported to camp, the coach should throw the book at them. These two always like to push the button. If Essien or Muntari were summoned to camp by their respective clubs, they would surely would have reported pronto. Come the national team and they have managed to find excuses to arrive late. This is the sort of indiscipline you do not get anywhere in Europe. Absolute nonsense.
PAA KWESI 9 years ago

I WONDER IF THIS WAS KWARASEY,JORDAN,KEVIN WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED,AA I LOVE YOU BUT BE DISCIPLINE AND PRINCIPLED.YOU ARE THE COACH ,SEEDORF AND MURIHNO HAVE THE SAME BLOOD RUNNING THRU THEIR VEINS JUST LIKE YOU DO. IF ESSIE ...
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I WONDER IF THIS WAS KWARASEY,JORDAN,KEVIN WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED,AA I LOVE YOU BUT BE DISCIPLINE AND PRINCIPLED.YOU ARE THE COACH ,SEEDORF AND MURIHNO HAVE THE SAME BLOOD RUNNING THRU THEIR VEINS JUST LIKE YOU DO. IF ESSIEN AND SULLEY CANNOT REPORT TO CAMP BE A MAN JUST LIKE KLINSMAN DROP THEM.THATS WHY AFRICANS DON'T GO ANYWHERE ARE THE HUMANS LIKE THE 24 ASSEMBLED?
Busumbru 9 years ago

Say it again bro. AA and his cohorts know exactly what they are doing. But they must remember that, What is good for the goose is equally good for the gander.

Say it again bro. AA and his cohorts know exactly what they are doing. But they must remember that, What is good for the goose is equally good for the gander.
OGYA 9 years ago

AA. Pse why are you allowing the two dead horses to derail your efforts. If they don't want to go to Brazil, then drop them.

AA. Pse why are you allowing the two dead horses to derail your efforts. If they don't want to go to Brazil, then drop them.
Wakati 9 years ago

If GFA knows why some players will report late, why are you worried to this level ?

If GFA knows why some players will report late, why are you worried to this level ?
J.J RAWLINGS, USA 9 years ago

Ghanafoo kasa dodo

Ghanafoo kasa dodo
Tamakloe 9 years ago

Just like u

Just like u
David 9 years ago

It is not enough that they do not report but as well no reason is given as to why that is the case. We must not forget that we are not one of the top nations who rely on individual ability, the cohesion of the group is more i ...
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It is not enough that they do not report but as well no reason is given as to why that is the case. We must not forget that we are not one of the top nations who rely on individual ability, the cohesion of the group is more important for us thus the added importance of the training sessions.
Ghfuo, Pastor Whodunnit! 9 years ago

He is taking his nyame boa me coaching to brasil.

He is taking his nyame boa me coaching to brasil.
congo 9 years ago

sidder your mother your mother again i say mr kwesi have to drup mother fukas you ok

sidder your mother your mother again i say mr kwesi have to drup mother fukas you ok
mugu yaro 9 years ago

i believe these individuals asked permission from the management and it was granted, my piece of advice is lets wait and see wether they have violated the rules and they deserve some kind of punishment or their absence is mer ...
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i believe these individuals asked permission from the management and it was granted, my piece of advice is lets wait and see wether they have violated the rules and they deserve some kind of punishment or their absence is merit within the guide rules. the speculations is too much. let go for the gold. thanks. see you all in Brazil.

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