Kwesi Appiah admits difficulties in final squad selection

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francis a 11 years ago

[1] adam s[2]afful h [3]jeff s[4]john b[5]j mensah[6]m eissen[7]dede a[8]s muntari[9]asamoah g[10] k p b[11]k asamoah ghana start for wc drop 3 players[ adomah]j ayew]d accam

[1] adam s[2]afful h [3]jeff s[4]john b[5]j mensah[6]m eissen[7]dede a[8]s muntari[9]asamoah g[10] k p b[11]k asamoah ghana start for wc drop 3 players[ adomah]j ayew]d accam
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

I will not talk about dropping any one now unless its a rule to do so. Coach anticipate some injuries before the D day. Nice to have them all willing to play.

I will not talk about dropping any one now unless its a rule to do so. Coach anticipate some injuries before the D day. Nice to have them all willing to play.
Leeeee 11 years ago

it is the rule to submit 23 players to FIFA. Are you knew to this game. thats why we take 23 players. in case there is any injury, others will step in.

it is the rule to submit 23 players to FIFA. Are you knew to this game. thats why we take 23 players. in case there is any injury, others will step in.
Anyway.. 11 years ago

AA , This is no time for friendship or setiments.
You are paid to make the tough decisions too.
I hope this is not a sign of things to come.
In the world up if you have to take a star player off, do it!!!

AA , This is no time for friendship or setiments.
You are paid to make the tough decisions too.
I hope this is not a sign of things to come.
In the world up if you have to take a star player off, do it!!!
ALE TSE 11 years ago

The coach must be very careful in his selection some senior players are hiding injuries

The coach must be very careful in his selection some senior players are hiding injuries
DAVI 11 years ago

smart.

smart.
A.M. 11 years ago

You guys know that Jordan Ayew must be among the 3 to be dropped. Does the coach have the guts to do that? Jordan Ayew, Accam and Sumaila. Any objection?

You guys know that Jordan Ayew must be among the 3 to be dropped. Does the coach have the guts to do that? Jordan Ayew, Accam and Sumaila. Any objection?
GHFUO, MALLAM MAHAMA BB! 11 years ago

DROP WAKASSU INSTEA. HE DIDNT EVEN PLAY HALF THE CLUB GAMES IN RUSSIA. NO GOALS SCORED EITHER. SUMAILA WAS PIVOTAL FOR HIS S AFRICAN CLUB THIS SEASON. AIDING THEM TO WIN THE LEAGUE TITLE. WE NEED HIS CHAMPIONSHIP/WINNING MEN ...
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DROP WAKASSU INSTEA. HE DIDNT EVEN PLAY HALF THE CLUB GAMES IN RUSSIA. NO GOALS SCORED EITHER. SUMAILA WAS PIVOTAL FOR HIS S AFRICAN CLUB THIS SEASON. AIDING THEM TO WIN THE LEAGUE TITLE. WE NEED HIS CHAMPIONSHIP/WINNING MENTALITY IN BRASIL.
Slimzee 11 years ago

How many midfielders do you want to have? Have you seen any team that goes to the world cup with mess that 8 defenders? What formation due you plan on playing? I will like to see a 4 2 1 3 formation. we have about 5 wingers, ...
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How many midfielders do you want to have? Have you seen any team that goes to the world cup with mess that 8 defenders? What formation due you plan on playing? I will like to see a 4 2 1 3 formation. we have about 5 wingers, definitely a winger needs to be dropped and for that reason I will say Adoma be dropped. in midfield we have Asamoah, Afriyie, Badu, Essien, Rabiu. I will drop Rabiu. and one final player. This will however depend on the performances in the Netherlands game.
Slimzee 11 years ago

Less* do*

Less* do*
salinsa 11 years ago

i agree sumaila, wakasu, accam, or afful

i agree sumaila, wakasu, accam, or afful
GHFUO, MALLAM MAHAMA BB! 11 years ago

ADVICE FOR AA
AFCON MULTIPLIED BY 3 IS WAT U WILL FACE IN BRASIL. SO U BETTER SIT UP N THINK OF STRATEGIES FOR EACH TEAM LIKE A CAT.
MY ONLY ADVICE TO YOU IS THIS...
1.TRAIN THE GH PLAYERS TO MOVE WITHOUT THE BALL. THEY R ...
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ADVICE FOR AA
AFCON MULTIPLIED BY 3 IS WAT U WILL FACE IN BRASIL. SO U BETTER SIT UP N THINK OF STRATEGIES FOR EACH TEAM LIKE A CAT.
MY ONLY ADVICE TO YOU IS THIS...
1.TRAIN THE GH PLAYERS TO MOVE WITHOUT THE BALL. THEY R SO LAZY THEY ENJOY STANDING, WATCHING N WAITING FOR BALL.
THIS IS WHY GERMANY/OZIL BEAT GH 1 NIL BECOS THE GH DEFENCE WERE BALL WATCHING N OLELE WAS WATCHING THE GERMAN PLAYERS,INSTEAD OF THE BALL....LOL

2.MOVE THE BALL SWIFTLY, WITH PURPOSE AND DIRECTION.
MOVE THE BALL SWIFTLY FROM GOALIE TO RB TO RW INTO 18.
...FROM GOALIE TO LB TO LW INTO 18.
...FROM GOALIE THRU THE MIDDLE INTO THE 18...MOVE THE BALL SWIFTLY, AGGRESSIVE WITH PURPOSE.
UNTIL WE ARE COMFORTABLY IN THE LEAD WITH GOALS. DONT PLAY DILLY, DALLY WITH THE BALL IN DEFENCE AND MIDFIELD.

3.WATCH BARCELONA FC. EACH TIME A BARCA PLAYER GETS THE BALL.U SEE 2 BARCA PLAYERS ON THE LEFT N RIGHT IN A TRIANGLE SHAPE.
AA, JUST WATCH N YOU WILL SEE THIS STYLE IN THEIR MIDS AND STRIKERS. BY ADOPTING THE TRIANGULAR STYLE. U CAN DEFEND, ATTACK, PROTECT THE BALL N EVEN REPOSSESS THE BALL WHEN YOU LOSE IT.

4.THE PLAYERS MUST TRAIN AT DAWN/NITE TIME WITH LESS LIGHT.
THEY MUST WORK ON FREEKICKS, SET PIECES, PENALTIES, CORNERKICKS, GETTING THE BALL INTO THE 18..... ETC..
IF THEY CAN CONVERT SUCH PLAYS IN THE DARK. THEIR SUCCESS RATE IN CONVERTING THESE IN THE DAYTIME WILL BE MUCH HIGHER.
FYI: THIS IS HOW THE NEGRO BASEBALL PLAYERS TRAINED. TO HIT THE BALL AND PITCH AT TARGET.

5.2/3 TOUCHES ONLY. BREAK, CONTROL PASS
ONLY THE #10 AND #8 ARE ALLOWED TO DRIBBLE THE BALL

6.GOALIES MUST WATCH THE DAMN BALL AT ALL TIMES. U ARE NOT CATCHING PLAYERS, BUT THE BALL. SO WATCH THE DAMN BALL!

7.Start ur subs over ur starters to get a more balanced, DEPTH, CONFIDENT team.
AA MUST START ADAMS, NKUM, SCHLUPP, ACQUAH, ADOMAH, ACCAM,WAKASSO, JORDAN IN THE GAME VS THE DUTCH. THIS IS NO TIME TO BABYSIT.
JUST THROW THEM IN THE FIRE BECOS THE WCUP WONT BE FAVORING ANYONE.
against the dream team, we saw how inefficient accam, wakasso and boye were. u see, i wasnt bullshitting when i said they werent battle tested.
if you think im lying, start them vs the dutch n you will see...
in a 38 european calendar season, these players have playedless that 70percent for their clubs and dont deserve to go to a wcup in my opinion.
nkum..15games (drop him n bring in adusei)
boye...10games(drop him n bring in adusei)
jordan...less than 20 n still couldnt help his club escape relegation
wakaso...less than 10games
accam...less than 10 games thisseason. hasnt even played a full season in the swedish top flight to prove his abilities. these players are clearly not battle tested...

8. mental conditioning/confidence building and lifting weights is crucial in this tournamnt. the gfa should bring in jnr agogo to help the boys lift metal.
bring in a proven psychologist to constantly instill confidence in these players.

9.RIDE THE SPEED BIKE 30MINUTES BEFORE PRACTICE, 30MINUTES AFTER PRACTICE. THIS WILL PREPARE THEIR LEGS FOR THE GRUELLING DEMANDS OF THE WCUP

10.SUPERSTITIOUS AA!
He seems timid, embodies fear. He has inferiority complex and believes in things he doesn't even understand....recipe for destruction.
IN THE BEGINNING, NO ONE WAS THERE!
U want to play akaminko as rigHt back? Have u seen him play as a right back for his club all season? Kasa is a better leftwinger than dede. Use dede in the middle/STRIKER instead.
RESPECTABLE, DECENT HAIRCUTS FOR THE PLAYERS. NO MORE DISGRACEFUL MOHAWKS!
GOD DOES NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS. GOD SEES YOUR FAITH, NOT YOUR CONDITION. CAN YOU RISE ABOVE?
STARS ARE MADE TO SHINE! DISCIPLINE AND DIGNITY IN EVERYTHING! GOD BLESS GHANA!
TUXMAN06@YAHOO.CA
Watchdog 11 years ago

oGHIMIfuo, where did you get your coaching certificate? On what grounds do you want those people dropped? Somebody asked you whether you have been watching the Stars train to know who is good and who is not? Akwasi Appiah is ...
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oGHIMIfuo, where did you get your coaching certificate? On what grounds do you want those people dropped? Somebody asked you whether you have been watching the Stars train to know who is good and who is not? Akwasi Appiah is not stupid, mad or filled with evil like you. Just go and find some work to do and stop sitting in front of the PC all day. That's why your MENTAL ILLNESS is getting worse.
GHFUO, MALLAM MAHAMA BB! 11 years ago

I WILL SEE U IN MIAMI.
THE NEXTIME U REPLY TO MY THREAD WITH INSULTS, I WONT RESPOND U HEAR? I DONT RESPOND NOR PAY ATTENTION TO NEGATIVITY.
LOOK, THESE PLAYERS I HAVE PENCILLED DOWN TO BE DROPPED . SHOULDNT EVEN HAVE BEEN ...
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I WILL SEE U IN MIAMI.
THE NEXTIME U REPLY TO MY THREAD WITH INSULTS, I WONT RESPOND U HEAR? I DONT RESPOND NOR PAY ATTENTION TO NEGATIVITY.
LOOK, THESE PLAYERS I HAVE PENCILLED DOWN TO BE DROPPED . SHOULDNT EVEN HAVE BEEN CALLED IN THE FIRST PLACE. I COULD CARE LESS WHAT THEY ARE DOING IN TRAINING CAMP RIGHT NOW. BECOS WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH IN BRASIL. THESE 3 PLAYERS WONT BE ABLE TO RISE TO THE OCCASSION. READ MY ABOVE POST TO FIND OUT WHY THESE 3 SHLD BE DROPPED AND STOP ASKING ME SILLY, REDUNDANT QUESTIONS. CAN U BUY ME A TICKET FOR BRASIL? tuxman06@yahoo.ca
Slimzee 11 years ago

I was wondering how come you were commenting at this time of the night. lol. Are you guys planning on going to watch the game when Ghana come to the US?

I was wondering how come you were commenting at this time of the night. lol. Are you guys planning on going to watch the game when Ghana come to the US?
Ghfuo, RIP Maya Angelo! 11 years ago

Yup. I'm going..who wants to host me in Miami? Any takers?......
Tuxman06@yahoo.ca

Yup. I'm going..who wants to host me in Miami? Any takers?......
Tuxman06@yahoo.ca
Nii Opoku Afriyie 11 years ago

Abedi Pele was always dictating for Akwasi Appiah, during their active days, when they were both playing for the blackstars so I it's gonna be hard for Akwasi Appiah to drop any of his master's son. Even though he knows prett ...
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Abedi Pele was always dictating for Akwasi Appiah, during their active days, when they were both playing for the blackstars so I it's gonna be hard for Akwasi Appiah to drop any of his master's son. Even though he knows pretty well that Jordan is not good enough to be selected. I don't understand why he is always licking Abedi's ass.
Ghfuo, RIP Maya Angelo! 11 years ago

Why don't u ask him? Aa, why do u like picking and licking abedi's ass?...lol

Why don't u ask him? Aa, why do u like picking and licking abedi's ass?...lol
Akwesi Appiah 11 years ago

Will you like to lick some?,because that will let you write sensible comments

Will you like to lick some?,because that will let you write sensible comments
salinsa 11 years ago

just take out accam, rashid/afful & rabiu/wakasu. rabiu mentioned because we are tol he hasn't recovered fully.

just take out accam, rashid/afful & rabiu/wakasu. rabiu mentioned because we are tol he hasn't recovered fully.
Ern 11 years ago

Jordan Ayew must be dropped. I dont care who else, but Jordan must be among the 3.
Albert Adomah should go to the World cup.

Jordan Ayew must be dropped. I dont care who else, but Jordan must be among the 3.
Albert Adomah should go to the World cup.
RastafaraI 11 years ago

and midfielders

and midfielders
Joeitaliano 11 years ago

OH AKWESI APPIAH !!!! am sorry to hear you confused about who to drop , only 3 players , even my old lady knows . i can give you a clue which is so simple , that's , one defender , one mid and one attack.

OH AKWESI APPIAH !!!! am sorry to hear you confused about who to drop , only 3 players , even my old lady knows . i can give you a clue which is so simple , that's , one defender , one mid and one attack.
FREEMAN 11 years ago

1. Plan your strategies (Plans A, B, C etc). Try the plans and find out among the fringed players who work neatly into the plans.

2. Compile a very logical write up on the criteria for the selections. State out clearly why ...
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1. Plan your strategies (Plans A, B, C etc). Try the plans and find out among the fringed players who work neatly into the plans.

2. Compile a very logical write up on the criteria for the selections. State out clearly why you are dropping this, this and that and why you think each of the 23 are worthy of selection.

3. Get the support of The GFA team and Ghanaian sponsors to work out a package of VERY, VERY ATTRACTIVE INCENTIVES for the three that would be dropped. They should be "delicately dropped to land on a very, very soft, and luxurious cushion".
Note: You know fully well that each of them has a large number of sympathizers all over the football world. The kindness to them would soothe and assuage any sadness in the hearts of their sympathizers Note also that you would need them some days later. In short they should leave the camp equally satisfied and contented as those remaining.
4. MAY GOD OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN REWARD ALL YOUR EFFORTS, AND ALL THE GOOD WISHES OF GHANAIANS WITH JOY, JOY, JOY.
FREEMAN 11 years ago

LETTER TO AA: “PREPARE A CUSHION FIRST”

LETTER TO AA: “PREPARE A CUSHION FIRST”
FREEMAN 11 years ago

OPEN LETTER TO APPIAH & CO: “PREPARE A CUSHION FIRST”
1. Plan your strategies (Plans A, B, C etc). Try the plans and find out among the fringed players who work neatly into the plans.

2. Compile a very logical write u ...
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OPEN LETTER TO APPIAH & CO: “PREPARE A CUSHION FIRST”
1. Plan your strategies (Plans A, B, C etc). Try the plans and find out among the fringed players who work neatly into the plans.

2. Compile a very logical write up on the criteria for the selections. State out clearly why you are dropping this, this and that and why you think each of the 23 are worthy of selection.

3. Get the support of The GFA team to work out a package of VERY, VERY ATTRACTIVE INCENTIVES for the three that would be dropped. They should be delicately dropped to land on a very soft and luxurious cushion.
Note: You know fully well that each of them has a large number sympathizers all over the football world. Note also that you would need them some day later. In short they should leave the camp equally satisfied and contented as those remaining.
walala 11 years ago

for me l prefer if the coach will drop dis prayers like AGYEMANY BADU,JORDAN AYEW,ALBERT ADOMAH,and l believe all those who watches italian league this year will agree with me that Agyemany Badu didn't play well at all, compa ...
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for me l prefer if the coach will drop dis prayers like AGYEMANY BADU,JORDAN AYEW,ALBERT ADOMAH,and l believe all those who watches italian league this year will agree with me that Agyemany Badu didn't play well at all, compares him to Afrie Acqua
Ghfuo, RIP Maya Angelo! 11 years ago

Badu played more club games than wakasso this season. All based on form alone. Badu is better.

Badu played more club games than wakasso this season. All based on form alone. Badu is better.
Kris Richard 11 years ago

Black Stars will kick off their World Cup campaign against the United States of America in Natal on June 16, and players are very much hungry and preparing hard for their first World title this summer in Brazil. GhanaLive tv

Black Stars will kick off their World Cup campaign against the United States of America in Natal on June 16, and players are very much hungry and preparing hard for their first World title this summer in Brazil. GhanaLive tv
OKOROMANSA 11 years ago

JORDAN AYEW, ACCAM AND WAKASO SHOULD BE DROPPED FROM THE FINAL SQUAD. THEY ARE ALL YOUNG, AND HAVE MORE PLAYING YEARS AHEAD OF THEM. BRAZIL 2014 IS NOT BRINGING THE WORLD CUP TO IT'S END.

JORDAN AYEW, ACCAM AND WAKASO SHOULD BE DROPPED FROM THE FINAL SQUAD. THEY ARE ALL YOUNG, AND HAVE MORE PLAYING YEARS AHEAD OF THEM. BRAZIL 2014 IS NOT BRINGING THE WORLD CUP TO IT'S END.
kojo 11 years ago

You guy hate jordan for nothing, watch the french league and u will shut your mouth. Coach said they are good. Watch and stop witch hunting Jordan cos u wish to be like him.

You guy hate jordan for nothing, watch the french league and u will shut your mouth. Coach said they are good. Watch and stop witch hunting Jordan cos u wish to be like him.
Lexis 11 years ago

Rabiu( not really fit), Sumaila, Accam

Rabiu( not really fit), Sumaila, Accam
Lexis 11 years ago

Rabiu( not very fit), Sumaila( cos we already have 2 dependable central defenders-Akaminkoand Jonathan), Accam( very good but still have a lot to learn)

Rabiu( not very fit), Sumaila( cos we already have 2 dependable central defenders-Akaminkoand Jonathan), Accam( very good but still have a lot to learn)
peejones 11 years ago

The best way out of this dilema is not to send the 3 to be dropped back home but rather let them accompany the team to Brazil as courtesy and appreciation of their contribution to the training program. They will be very grat ...
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The best way out of this dilema is not to send the 3 to be dropped back home but rather let them accompany the team to Brazil as courtesy and appreciation of their contribution to the training program. They will be very grateful, I believe.
abena kwabena 11 years ago

JORDAN IS LIKE PRINCE TAGO, HE CAN MAKE NICE MOVES BUT LACK THE INSTINCT TO SCORE GOALS.

JORDAN IS LIKE PRINCE TAGO, HE CAN MAKE NICE MOVES BUT LACK THE INSTINCT TO SCORE GOALS.
sted 11 years ago

Accam, Afriyie and Sumaila. Thank you.

Accam, Afriyie and Sumaila. Thank you.
Isaac Mensah 11 years ago

AA took only 4 strikers and 8 defenders. Non will be dropped. Only mid- fielders will be dropped.

AA took only 4 strikers and 8 defenders. Non will be dropped. Only mid- fielders will be dropped.
the truth 11 years ago

Drop these players AA. Essien's legs are gone.

Drop these players AA. Essien's legs are gone.
Ern 11 years ago

Essien is an inspirational player. Even if his legs are gone, he still has the football brain. Other players especially the youngsters in the team will feel confident if Essien is in the squad. He may not be able to run 90 mi ...
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Essien is an inspirational player. Even if his legs are gone, he still has the football brain. Other players especially the youngsters in the team will feel confident if Essien is in the squad. He may not be able to run 90 minutes like before, but he can adapt his play, create chances etc for example like Ryan Giggs, so he should go for this last time.
Kokofu 11 years ago

No big deal having an extra 3 players. Keep them all, even if they just have to be spectators.

No big deal having an extra 3 players. Keep them all, even if they just have to be spectators.
STEPHEN OSEI,NORWAY 11 years ago

NEDELANDS,KOREA FRIENDLY WILL GIVE THE ANSWER,THOSE CAN RUN,THOSE CAN STOP THOSE SCORE AND FITNESS

NEDELANDS,KOREA FRIENDLY WILL GIVE THE ANSWER,THOSE CAN RUN,THOSE CAN STOP THOSE SCORE AND FITNESS
Mohammed Ibrahim 11 years ago

Why is Jordan Ayew in the Provisional Black Stars Team?

Why is Jordan Ayew in the Provisional Black Stars Team?
Whatever 11 years ago

If you look at the squad you can easily see player applicability in the details... who does well in the transition into STRONG effective one-touch counter-attack strategy etc. I'm surprised that Appiah can't see the chaff be ...
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If you look at the squad you can easily see player applicability in the details... who does well in the transition into STRONG effective one-touch counter-attack strategy etc. I'm surprised that Appiah can't see the chaff becos is so glaring from here. If he allow himself to be blinded by senseless possesion, he won't see anything. At the world cup, its only the details, class and experience which makes the difference.

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