Character and talent go hand-in-glove, Rev. Osei Kofi

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J.O 9 years ago

I agree with you as one bad nut can destroy the whole soup. Who knows whether it was a calculated plan for the three Amigos (Essien, KB Mutari ) to destroy our world cup dream. Essien and KB needed a platform to market thei ...
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I agree with you as one bad nut can destroy the whole soup. Who knows whether it was a calculated plan for the three Amigos (Essien, KB Mutari ) to destroy our world cup dream. Essien and KB needed a platform to market their faded form but Kwasi Appia did not give them that chance. Mutari has been shown the yellow card twice and was not going to play the next game.
Discipline is always important for team success. Look at Egypt, Zambia and the Nigeria team that won the African cup of nations or Algeria and German team that performed well in the world cup. It was all about discipline, respect, teamwork, motivation and commitment.
Sarfo Kantanka 9 years ago

Managemt plays a role, you can't just treat people like dogs and expect no barking .
The cause of the problem in BRAZIL was NOT money but poor management . ARE WE SO BLIND TO AVKNOWLEDGE THIS SOMPLE FACT? The players behavi ...
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Managemt plays a role, you can't just treat people like dogs and expect no barking .
The cause of the problem in BRAZIL was NOT money but poor management . ARE WE SO BLIND TO AVKNOWLEDGE THIS SOMPLE FACT? The players behaviour was the result of poor management.
MD 9 years ago

Well, if sulley have to apologize then he has to apologize to Ghanaians not GFA. To me sulley's reaction was not the problem but just a symptom of multimillion problems compounded tru out the occasion

Well, if sulley have to apologize then he has to apologize to Ghanaians not GFA. To me sulley's reaction was not the problem but just a symptom of multimillion problems compounded tru out the occasion
Africanus 9 years ago

Thank you MD. The second point is that this reliance on apology in Ghanaian tradition has outgrown it usefulness. It has become a tool used by those who deem themselves to be the holders of the balance of power as a face-savi ...
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Thank you MD. The second point is that this reliance on apology in Ghanaian tradition has outgrown it usefulness. It has become a tool used by those who deem themselves to be the holders of the balance of power as a face-saving exercise. Even if they are wrong they use their power to insist on securing apology, there by subjugating the weak and vulnerable. But in this case GFA took their fight to a person who does not need the GFA. Muntari is powerful in his own rights, he is more richer than any member of the GFA and will never need the GFA.
KOFI MENSAH 9 years ago

IF ANY ONE DISRESPECTED ME IT WAS NOT MUNTARI, IT WAS THE OFFICIALS WHO TOOK THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, YOUNG GIRL FRIENDS, WIVES AND CONCUBINES TO BRAZIL USING TAX PAYERS MONEY. MUNTARI HAS DEMONSTRATED TO GHANIANS THAT THESE SO ...
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IF ANY ONE DISRESPECTED ME IT WAS NOT MUNTARI, IT WAS THE OFFICIALS WHO TOOK THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, YOUNG GIRL FRIENDS, WIVES AND CONCUBINES TO BRAZIL USING TAX PAYERS MONEY. MUNTARI HAS DEMONSTRATED TO GHANIANS THAT THESE SO CALLED "HONORABLES" ARE INDEED THEIR HUMBLE SERVANTS AND NOT OUR MASTERS. IF THEY REFUSE TO RESPECT US WE CAN KICK THEM OUT.
Kotiunited 9 years ago

Yes indeed!THE ROOT.So do we Ghanaians accept that it is right to send 22 players to a tournament accompanied by 20,22 or 23 officials???????

Yes indeed!THE ROOT.So do we Ghanaians accept that it is right to send 22 players to a tournament accompanied by 20,22 or 23 officials???????
Harrison 9 years ago

If you are punishing an individual for his misbehavior, what about those who caused it. They are all still in office. The fact of the matter was:
1. Why did the GFA boss fly his entire family to Brazil for?
2. Why so m ...
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If you are punishing an individual for his misbehavior, what about those who caused it. They are all still in office. The fact of the matter was:
1. Why did the GFA boss fly his entire family to Brazil for?
2. Why so many GFA officials in BSs camp?
3. What was their role, and why were they paid bonuses for?
4. How come non of them had been prosecuted?
The article you wrote was devoid of the truth. Even Blatter of all people did not carry his family to Brazil at tax payers money. No body asked the GFA boss to refund the money. Why not? What is good for the geese should be good for the gender.
MARK ANIM YIRENKYI 9 years ago

Thank u, Harrison

Thank u, Harrison
Assas 9 years ago

Let GFA invite this Okoampa- Ahoofe man to come and play for the Black Stars. You think writing long essays will win us the Afcon cup. Let GFA exclude our experienced players, and silence onyone who calls for their inclusion. ...
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Let GFA invite this Okoampa- Ahoofe man to come and play for the Black Stars. You think writing long essays will win us the Afcon cup. Let GFA exclude our experienced players, and silence onyone who calls for their inclusion. But if we flop, I will hate to read another book of Issiah form of article from you questioning the competence of the new coach. We win cups with good and in-form players.You're talking of character, did the GFA officials behave themselves well? Please leave the respected Rev. Osei Kofi alone. He has been on the field before and knows what it takes to win a cup: definitely not a long essay.
Kong 9 years ago

Did kwasi appiah never have problems with any coach b4.if know Ghanaians should called him to swear. Kelvin only said every good coachfeatures his best players in his first match

Did kwasi appiah never have problems with any coach b4.if know Ghanaians should called him to swear. Kelvin only said every good coachfeatures his best players in his first match
Kojo Agatebe, Oregon 9 years ago

So, what's your definition of character?

Note that conceding to, and having the courage to resist, foolish and corrupt systems are both character traits.

The actions taken by a particular person to display those charac ...
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So, what's your definition of character?

Note that conceding to, and having the courage to resist, foolish and corrupt systems are both character traits.

The actions taken by a particular person to display those character traits are another matter.

So, what character trait are you referring to, which go hand in hand with talent?

Conceding to abuse so that you could display your talent in a corrupt and evil system, or fighting/resisting the abuse in the corrupt system so that you can display your talent in a better environment?

As a matter of fact, in reference to the example you gave regarding Smokey Joe and Ali, don't you think you should turn things around?

As I can remember it was Ali who was resisting the authorities in what he considered to be a wrong system, and for that he paid dearly for his resistance.

Now, don't tell me Smokey Joe is more admired than Ali. Everybody knows Muhammad Ali is admired the world over (even by some members in the authorities he opposed) for his resistance and talent he displayed before, during, and after his fight with Smokey Joe.
The Monitor, USA 9 years ago

Well said.

Well said.
k donkor 9 years ago

please keep it simple. good article,but would be better in simply,readably english. this is 2015.simple english attracts readers, no matter how foolish the article may be.

please keep it simple. good article,but would be better in simply,readably english. this is 2015.simple english attracts readers, no matter how foolish the article may be.
princewilly@ymail.com 9 years ago

IS IT THE SINTIM ABOADGYE PLAYED FOR FOR AKOSOMBO AKOTEX WITH THOMAS KANKAM AND OHENEBA SIAW?

IS IT THE SINTIM ABOADGYE PLAYED FOR FOR AKOSOMBO AKOTEX WITH THOMAS KANKAM AND OHENEBA SIAW?
Kojo Nanka Bruce 9 years ago

You forgot to mention Yaw Mark too! Anyway the Prof is right on the money this time around but can he tone down his tribal effusions a little.

You forgot to mention Yaw Mark too! Anyway the Prof is right on the money this time around but can he tone down his tribal effusions a little.
shaka 9 years ago

tribalistic goat looks at everthing through tribal lens.Grow up fool !!!

tribalistic goat looks at everthing through tribal lens.Grow up fool !!!
Yaw 9 years ago

A piece but it would have been excellent if you hadn't brought the Akan slant. I told Grant not to make the mistake of inviting Essien, Prince or whatever his name is and muntari to the black stars. These a players down the h ...
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A piece but it would have been excellent if you hadn't brought the Akan slant. I told Grant not to make the mistake of inviting Essien, Prince or whatever his name is and muntari to the black stars. These a players down the hill. I am a staunch supporter of AC Milan but because players like prince, muntari and essien are playing or once played for the Rasonerri, I do not care much if they lose. Until Milan purges itself with players like essien and muntari I would not continue to support the team as I did during the glorious days of the Ducth Masters or Trio and that is, Ruud Gullit,Rijkaard and Van Basten. Ac Milan, you purged yourself of one, two more to before Milan will return to its glorious days. Even KaKa who was the fulcrum of the team would exhibit such madness
Rexford 9 years ago

Hon Dr.Kwame, PhD in Soccer, boxing or what? Have you even kicked a soccer ball before? You want to keep other GREAT players out of the team...OK, why don't you fill one spot, Dr. Know-it-all!

Hon Dr.Kwame, PhD in Soccer, boxing or what? Have you even kicked a soccer ball before? You want to keep other GREAT players out of the team...OK, why don't you fill one spot, Dr. Know-it-all!
Fuzy 9 years ago

Apologies. Under my foot

Apologies. Under my foot
justice 9 years ago

why don't u come with your own word reather aquizing or critising our rootmodel

why don't u come with your own word reather aquizing or critising our rootmodel
Cash 9 years ago

It does take a courage to stand up for a bully. AC-Milan midfielder, Mr. Sulley Muntar might have just done that. Just being an official does not give you the opportunity to talk nonsense to any player. I wonder whether it is ...
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It does take a courage to stand up for a bully. AC-Milan midfielder, Mr. Sulley Muntar might have just done that. Just being an official does not give you the opportunity to talk nonsense to any player. I wonder whether it is the matter of " monkey the work and the bamboo the chop" situation!. I strongly felt Sulley Muntar knew he was right for his action else he would have rendered the needed apology for sake of the country.
Opanin Koo Kwakye 9 years ago

Well written. Keep disrespectful players out of the team and even if the Black Stars get knocked out because of the absence of the "Brazil Trio," be it. A lesson would have been sent out that the team is for decent players.

Well written. Keep disrespectful players out of the team and even if the Black Stars get knocked out because of the absence of the "Brazil Trio," be it. A lesson would have been sent out that the team is for decent players.
ghanaba 9 years ago

Must watch video. Sulley in his own words on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2j7OAugPVk

Must watch video. Sulley in his own words on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2j7OAugPVk
IKE 9 years ago

I feel rather sad about this man's tribal-oriented comments. A man of his type should use his intellectual achievements to unite Ghana instead of looking down on other ethnic groups in our dear Ghana. Truly, academic knowledg ...
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I feel rather sad about this man's tribal-oriented comments. A man of his type should use his intellectual achievements to unite Ghana instead of looking down on other ethnic groups in our dear Ghana. Truly, academic knowledge is far different from WISDOM as the adage goes in my ethnic group.
Kaakaa Motobi 9 years ago

Massa the guy this time didn't put anybody's tribe down.

Why are people so unhappy when there is ever any inference about akan / twi

Massa the guy this time didn't put anybody's tribe down.

Why are people so unhappy when there is ever any inference about akan / twi
Prof Tom Buabeng 9 years ago

The good dr could hav presented a balanced argument than this. The coach was the cause. His team selection and management was poor at the world cup. Also, the dr could hav given the Background of the entire management process ...
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The good dr could hav presented a balanced argument than this. The coach was the cause. His team selection and management was poor at the world cup. Also, the dr could hav given the Background of the entire management process of the word cup. There could be no smoke without fire. I still support Rev Osei's call. The sense in it would come out in due course. A lot of people n Ghana today feel that there s no respect for the country hence mismanagement and corruption at all levels.

Character and talent go hand-in-glove, Rev. Osei Kofi

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