“I am dying slowly”- Ali Jarah

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  • Saint Ghfuo: CHALLENGE YOURSELF!!! 10 years ago

    Are you asking for money or health assistance. Ali wqs my favorite goalie in ghana aside from Eddie ansah. Why didn't he sign these players as agents so he could make money form their careers? If he is asking for money. He b ...
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  • jah brown 10 years ago

    Well said we live in a world where we honour the dead we need his bank details

  • Kojp US 10 years ago

    Exactly. Be an agent to the players he train.

  • FUCK OFF ALI JARAH 10 years ago

    THE REASON WHY THESE SO CALLED FAIL TO SIGN THE TRAINEES IS BECAUSE OF SHORT SIGHTEDNESS.THEY CHARGE THESE TRAINEES UPFRONT FOR ALL SERVICES RENDERED SO WHEN THIS PERSON DEVELOP INTO A SUCCESSFUL PLAYER THEY HAVE NO RECOURSE ...
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  • Koo 10 years ago

    Yes brother I agree with you, most of us will put money into his accounts. People like Ali and Osei Kofi played remarkable part in Ghana soccer but they say they say, When Osei Kofi go to the Kumasi Sports Stadium to watch ev ...
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  • Kwaku 10 years ago

    oH MY GOD!!!! THIS IS VERY VERY SAD NEWS TO HEAR FROM ONE TIME GHANA SOCCER LEGENT.WHERE ARE HIS TEAM MATES HE PLAYED WITH TO WIN ALL THESE TROPHIES?WHAT IS GHANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DOING ABOUT THIS INNOCENT GUY WHO HAS SAC ...
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  • Bob 10 years ago

    When did he become a legend?. His story is sad but he must take care of himself. He must be responsible for himself and stop looking for government help.

  • Jim 10 years ago

    do you remember the woman with the issue of blood in the bible? Ali has spent all that he has so please if you can help just do that.

  • Radi 10 years ago

    Bob or whoever r u a human being? Whether is legend or not and so what.hw can he take care of himself while he is paralyzed. Wise up.if u don't ve sympathy for him don't waste ur credit.

  • karma53 10 years ago

    Couldn't agree more. How pathetic.

  • Luther King 10 years ago

    Much as we may be touched by Ali jara's plight, lets pause for some reasoning and appreciation. When this sickness started a lot of individuals helped including flying him abroad for further treatment. He got several donation ...
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  • magma 10 years ago

    Luther King well said

  • boga 10 years ago

    thanks

  • FREEMAN 10 years ago

    This should not have been allowed to go this far. A lawyer needs to come in to assist him to become an agent. A Doctor & a Psyhologist need to step in to build him up medically and pshychologically. What I mean is the a body ...
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  • Blackstar babe 10 years ago

    Ask your fellow footballers to help you do a promotion. Or get a loan to start a business, come out of that depression.

  • HELP HIM AFEDE 10 years ago

    WHY CAN'T HE GO TO HEARTS FOR HELP?THEY SAY ONCE A PHOBIAN ALWAYS A PHOBIAN SO THEY SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THEIR OWN.

  • oppong kwasi bosco 10 years ago

    Typical of Ghanaians.their waiting for the corpse to eulogize him.please we don't want Atoquofie part two.honour him while alive.

  • DEEP THOUGHT 10 years ago

    Your comments sounds funny but it is serious and a fact.That is Ghana for you.Lord have mercy!

  • MIEZAH 10 years ago

    Sounds like a suicide in the offing....someone shd pay attention pls!!

  • MENDS YAW 10 years ago

    OUR RICHMEN IN GHANA ARE GOOD IN SPENDING FOOLISHLY ON PROSTITUTES ,UNDERAGE STUDENTS ,BUT NOT THOSE WHO GIVES THEIR LIVES TO THE NATION.ALI JARAH YOU NEVER DIE IN JESUS NAME . I STAND UPON THE WORD OF NOT CANCEL THE DEATH SE ...
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  • Bob 10 years ago

    Mends Yaw you must be crazy, What did he used his money for. Rich men in Ghana do not spend their money anyhow. They also put their money where their mouth is. There are millions in Ghana in his position. He should find somet ...
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  • Romeo Gyaim 10 years ago

    Quite pathetic,but Ali it shall be well Insha Allah

  • k. Asomtwee 10 years ago

    our country Ghana does not recognise its Heroes.if you dont squeeze the establishment for your benefit whilst you can,that is it

  • buga buga 10 years ago

    Ali Ali Ali I remember u back in the days u were marvelous, it shall be well

  • Alhaji 10 years ago

    Brother Ali Jarah, May Allah bring out a philanthropist who will step in to help you, Insha Allah. We will keep and remember you in our prayers.

  • cantona 10 years ago

    Ali pls don't kill your self,and I want your cell phone number so that I can send you some money okay people want to help you so pls give your number out.

  • KKK USA 10 years ago

    AFTER YOU DIE AND COME BACK NEXT TIME JOIN A BETTER TEAM AND YOU WILL BE OK

  • G. Dart. USA 10 years ago

    ?????????????????????????????????????????

  • Big BRO 10 years ago

    Some of the team mates you played with are very rich today. What have they done for you? Big V6 and 8 cars and hefty ladies in their company always. I dont know how benevolent you would have been if not for your unfortunate a ...
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  • Kweku Sarpong uk 10 years ago

    KKKKK USA,

    You are stupid fool . Let me tell you there are players from your Kotoko who die as a paupers... Some even die in toilet and others hunger kill them right here. So don't say bullshit.
    No manners. Still never sa ...
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  • J. D Mahamai 10 years ago

    Kwasia like you. Did he mention Kotoko as a team in his submission? Or was Kotoko the only team in the in ghana?

  • appiah 10 years ago

    can i get your email address mine is appiahe@cg60.navy.mil
    im really touch with ur story and i remember the joy we had bcos of u.

  • Peace 10 years ago

    I once met this guy 20 years ago when I was a student @ Accra Poly. I broke down in tears when I saw how his disability had taken a toll on him.. Ghana really neglects their footballers who had done a lot for the country.. Cl ...
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  • i need your number 10 years ago

    Oh my God tears coming out from my eyes ..Ali please give us your phone number please i want to help

  • las 10 years ago

    Plain word, Ghana is not a country worth dying for. Look at D.K.POISON and the past sports heroes in the country, all dying slowly without a finger to support them alive. Past and present governments and statesmen are only wa ...
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  • G. Dart. USA 10 years ago

    ...so that the academy would grow from strength to strength and turn out high quality performers to lift high the flag of Ghana and bring more glory to the nation, one man cannot do that alone. Whoever had handled poor teams ...
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  • Marwiah 10 years ago

    oh,GFA why, step out and honour your hereos and stop fighting over executive positions. Ali really served Ghana and i think he deserve better life than this.

  • NUBLE SERVANT 10 years ago

    verry sad indeed

  • Blackstar babe 10 years ago

    hey cheer up. Did not Jesus heal 10 people. Only 1 person return to say thank you. Look to Jesus, tell him everything prayer and you will have a different story. Cheer up.

  • Ssali 10 years ago

    Bob, l don't agree with you, GFA has helped a lot of old players who were sick. why not Ali Jaraah? Bob have sympathy for fellow human beings okey?

  • Niibi-USA 10 years ago

    There is suicidal tone in the message and I imploy all who care and have enjoyed his services to reach out and provide assistance.

  • Ottawa 10 years ago

    I see many have given open minded opinion whilst others are still backwards forgotten that this platform does not accept insult's. Ali has a sad story anyone can help me should do it to avoid him taking his own life. I will b ...
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  • jo_melody 10 years ago

    This is really painful, but i know u will nt die, God will protect you and i know he will make a way. But am equally happy with ur boldness in coming out for the whole world to know rather kept silent only to die and they sta ...
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  • Nii Anang Sowah 10 years ago

    Very sad story Ali. How can I reach you. I am ready to help.

  • Zandy 10 years ago

    What's dept of social welfare in Ghana doing with dissabilty? Its heart rending to hear a sad story of Mr. Ali Jarra. GFA has to set up a fund to assist him.

  • john mahama 10 years ago

    it is not worth dying for Ghana

  • Joe(canada) 10 years ago

    Anybody who is interested ,we can join together to help.We can set online fundraising or something .Does anybody has his contact .

  • sarfo 10 years ago

    I can't say more. Im almost cry Ali u were my legend actually I couldn't continued my goal keeper dream but u were great. Please try send me your details to me on kwadwosarfo7@gmail. com - please we don't need any thief on th ...
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  • Osei Kofi Kasoa 10 years ago

    but he is working at national fire service so what again

  • Philip 10 years ago

    For me the best that can be done to this gentleman is for the Ghana FA to employ him as goalie technical personnel so that he earns some monthly salary. Nyatekyie please do your best... I rest my case

  • Pusiga Naaba 10 years ago

    Ali, your story is very moving.But that is the nature of human. You see, you are expecting somethng back because you did good, and that is why you are disappointed and hurt. Also remember real patriots and the good do things ...
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  • sam 10 years ago

    Politicians in power are looting the nation and neglected the very people who fought for the nation one way or the other.all our leaders care about is their selfish interest.people like Ali put Ghana's name on the map but he ...
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  • Jacob Allen 10 years ago

    Don't worry Ali Jaraah. Thank God you still have the goalkeeper's academy and you can turn it into a business institution. Services should not be free and make yourself a specialist in goalkeeping consultant. This will bring ...
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  • sansan 10 years ago

    Brother that's the society we have lived in from time in memorial, don't be discouraged, u have done ur part leave the rest for the Almighty, as painful as it may be trust me no one can change ur Destiny , Insha Allah, even i ...
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  • sansan 10 years ago

    Good idea lot of us will like to donate

  • Nelson 10 years ago

    Hhmmmm soo sad

  • Afua from UK 10 years ago

    Oh God please take heart i pray that the good lord will bring someone to your aid quickly. God from above show you divine mercy. It is well my brother.

  • Atul 10 years ago

    Oh! Ghana

  • Willie D Sakyi 10 years ago

    Bob u please have mercy and sympathy for the sick.To err is human
    Cant any of these numerous players both local n proffessionals consider
    him as a brother in sports,. What about all these thousands of officials.
    And the go ...
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  • Julia 10 years ago

    So sad
    pls u need to ignore tat thought of u tat u ar going to die
    God is the healer though He work through humans
    U ar going to live and fulfil the purposes of
    But we shouldn't expert any association or the government t ...
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  • Akora 10 years ago

    Where is the GFA and Hearts of Oak. This is very pathetic.Some people are sounding as if they are not human. come on the guy needs help. Don't wait till he dies to give long tributes. Act and act fast to save Ali Jarah

  • Kwadwo 10 years ago

    Hmmmm! I really get sick when some people lambast Asamoah Gyan for opting to ply his trade in China. A decision many believe was motivated by money at the expense of the national course. I respect the opinions of these folks ...
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  • pkirks 10 years ago

    The only question I want to ask is, don't they insure players when they are playing for the nation? He was suppose to be insured and I believe he made much money from all the tournament he participated in, but he chose to hel ...
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  • Daboo 10 years ago

    This is sad. Indeed this world has never been fair. Ali, continue trusting God, he never fails cos he is not a human being. Your message is right n precise. But I know there is hope. May God perform a miracle in your life

  • Akuffo Bawumia 10 years ago

    Mr Nyantakyi, pls employ him as goalkeeper trainer. Asamoah Gyan, use part of your millions on a fellow player

  • Joe Amankwah 10 years ago

    Ali,greetings,as you can see yourself from the replies.Ghana people love and still remember you. my little advise, open yourself a GOFUNDME ACCOUNT(www.gofundme.com) and Ghana people are willing to help you.God bless.Thx.

  • ike 10 years ago

    Lol, u ar indeed grt bt sometin is wrong wit u somhw!! I guess u liv an extravagant life style!! Wit al de fame u got durin ur playin tym n de awards associated wit it, u ar nw cmpltly broke!!! Hmmm gh athletx, no wonda!!!

  • Joe 10 years ago

    It seem's you have come to the end of the road.But all is not lost, you need to be born again.Accept Jesus Christ into your life now and be comforted by the Holy Ghost, there is a whole new life ahead of you in Christ Jesus.T ...
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  • JOINMAH 10 years ago

    Hej, My Bro,. thank so much for sharing the painful story with us.This a very WAKE UP CALL TO INVEST OUR MONEYS OR ANY THING THAT CAN EARN US SOME INCOME, when the season of sickness hit our bodies. Please no one knows the f ...
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  • Pari Pasu 10 years ago

    Provide your account details here and let see how we can assist. And whatever assistance you will receive use it to better your own life.

  • Bantaasi 10 years ago

    Such is de attitude of ghanaians thy always wait till one die thy begain to care for them may God save us from hands of ghanaian politicians

  • Ali london 10 years ago

    Do we have GFA in gha at all Twaaaa they are all Evil wicked illuminated they don't care about who's dying.Nyantakye is very wicked man Ali jarah need help from them but.......

  • Mossato 10 years ago

    Ali Jarrah, provide a personal account no. and some of us will donate to you. Even Moblie money.No Agent Plssss.

  • issa Mohammed 10 years ago

    Life has it's up and down. Sometimes u find goodness in a difficult condition when you least expect it. Ali never give up, keep doing what you know doing best and leave the to Allah. None can help you except Allah. Trust in A ...
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  • Joshua(Joe Sam) 10 years ago

    Ao Ali, I share your sentiment. It is just pity that in this country, we've chosen to honour people after their demise and not when they are living. Ali , once a team mate at Abossey Okai zongo, we played power lines for two ...
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  • vic 10 years ago

    It's rather unfortunate that Ghanaian s embrace dead bodies than living beings, I believe in God that a miracle will come your way. Do not give up, stay bless.

  • Ebenezer Kwao 10 years ago

    Ghana is not a country dying for waaii. So pathetic..... this should be a lesson to those who are in an active football now to put something small aside for the unforseen future circumstances.....Please His account number so ...
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  • Ayizi Bimbilla 10 years ago

    This is a lesson to icons of today who are waisting thier moneys instead of investing for tomorrow. Hmmmm. It shall be well Ali.

  • Prof. 10 years ago

    Mmmm is a pity but what is our so called legends doind about this?anyway,Gh we hv legends who has never contributed anyting to their communities yet they bost.

  • Rocky 10 years ago

    Ghana is not worth dying for. Ask evergreen players. When the opportunity present itself, our young players should take advantage.

  • Yaa Boat 10 years ago

    Very sad to read it man. And Nyantakyi can't create anything for this man to be with any of the national teams and get paid every month. I think he must consider the former goalie and it should be urgent

  • EDUARDO DOMINGO 10 years ago

    I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY GROUP OF PEOPLE AS SELFISH AS THE GHANAIAN FOOTBALLERS,IN FACT IF THEY HAVE NOT BEEN TERRIBLY SELFISH , THE GOVT. WOULD HAVE SAT UP AS CONCERNING THE RETIRED FOOTBALLERS PLIGHT! THEY DO NOT NEED TO CAL ...
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  • George 10 years ago

    Ali, please don't talk about dyeing now. You still have a role to play in the development of the youth of Ghana. GFA, please come to his aid.