It wasn’t our day – Kwesi Appiah

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PITO 6 years ago

MR WRITER, You still call Ghana 4 time African Champions??? HAHAHAHHAA. Historical Champions you mean!

MR WRITER, You still call Ghana 4 time African Champions??? HAHAHAHHAA. Historical Champions you mean!
Tet.. 6 years ago

If you are not the current champion, you are a "historical " champion. There is only one current champion....excepting co-champions!

If you are not the current champion, you are a "historical " champion. There is only one current champion....excepting co-champions!
Players were not ready to play! 6 years ago

I applaud using our own to coach but there are some silly comments I hate to hear from the coach. Just look at the way Mexicans played with running and opening spaces whilst our players sit and watch .
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I applaud using our own to coach but there are some silly comments I hate to hear from the coach. Just look at the way Mexicans played with running and opening spaces whilst our players sit and watch .
More so, our tikitaka style of play is outmoded and must be revised. Our players lack common sense in the opponent box. When they get there, they just shoot at goal like colts. Did you see how just two players in the Mexico team causes havoc to our defense. That's how you score goals and Akwasi Appiah must learn to pass the balls in the opponent penalty box and just tap to score. Those shot at goal is no more attractive. Acheampong chance should never had been missed but lack of concentration killed the chance.
Next time blinded fold players and have them practice shooting at the goal just to build on their imagination.
No such excuses as luck eluded us. Had you worked the boys to plan and had they practice it several times, they could have sharpen their skills and scored more goals.
Have your strikers learn to play like Barcelona. Run, create space and pass for a clear person to score.
Mr.N 6 years ago

Yes you can try your tactics but you must have a winning mentality. I am sure if Gyan had played 10 min or more the results would have been different. We played Mexico team C and still lost.

Yes you can try your tactics but you must have a winning mentality. I am sure if Gyan had played 10 min or more the results would have been different. We played Mexico team C and still lost.
Nana Kuffuor. Abeka. La Paz. 6 years ago

Kwesi Appiah, you have to change that 4-2-3-1 formation. Without Gyan, it does not work.

Kwesi Appiah, you have to change that 4-2-3-1 formation. Without Gyan, it does not work.
Kofi Kyei-Baffour, Bekwai 6 years ago

Change to what?

Change to what?
M. A.N Speedy 6 years ago

Coach Appiah should not use the 4-2-3-1 formation against any experienced opponents. The conservative 4-4-2 formation should be used against the U S. Coach Appiah needs to teach the boys not to give reasons to any referee to ...
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Coach Appiah should not use the 4-2-3-1 formation against any experienced opponents. The conservative 4-4-2 formation should be used against the U S. Coach Appiah needs to teach the boys not to give reasons to any referee to award penalties when the going is tough. I said it before. Coach Appiah needs to learn from how the German National team or FC Barcelona creatively creates scoring chances effortlessly from the midfield to the goal. You can't predict what they intend to do but they will surprise you with the ball in the net. It is beautiful for the Black Stars to pass the ball in the midfield but they have to be hungry for goals.
The key is trying as many scoring chances that they know or get. During practice sessions within 5 minutes or less, they should score a goal. Let the players come up with their own new scoring strategies and discuss them before practice sessions. Learn about the Triangle strategy, The Rectangular strategy, the cyclone strategy, the Argentinian strategy, whereby the overlapping player takes the ball to the goal line and quickly passes it to the waiting scorer on top of the 18 or in the 18. We were beaten by the US during the last World Cup so we need to show them that we have the better team. Good Luck! Coach Appiah.
ST. GHFUO, is this the best you can d 6 years ago

THE GAME STARTED AND I SAW GH PLAYING 433...I SAID WTF IS THIS?...WE DIDNT SEE NO TIKI TAKA...WHEN WILL HE USE OTHER PLAYERS. SO FAR GH BEST STRIKERS IN MY OPINION ARE GYAN, KPB, DEDE, YIADOM, JOHN ANTWI, NANA POKU, DWAMENA, ...
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THE GAME STARTED AND I SAW GH PLAYING 433...I SAID WTF IS THIS?...WE DIDNT SEE NO TIKI TAKA...WHEN WILL HE USE OTHER PLAYERS. SO FAR GH BEST STRIKERS IN MY OPINION ARE GYAN, KPB, DEDE, YIADOM, JOHN ANTWI, NANA POKU, DWAMENA, GYAN OF DWARFS.....HOW MANY OF THESE PLAYERS HAS APPIAH CALLED? ALWAYS RELYING ON THE DAME OLD PLAYERS...LIKE WARRIS, ACCAM...THEY ARE POOR STRIKERS. TRY OTHERS.
Knockout 6 years ago

Ghana needs stickers and goal scoring abilities not midfield players

Ghana needs stickers and goal scoring abilities not midfield players
ST. GHFUO, is this the best you can d 6 years ago

SMH...MMMMTTCCCHHHEEEWWWWW

SMH...MMMMTTCCCHHHEEEWWWWW
Asempa 6 years ago

First of all, there are some players who don't have the quality needed to play for the Black Stars. Warris and Sumaila are two of such players. It's better to replace such players, with even inexperience but talented players. ...
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First of all, there are some players who don't have the quality needed to play for the Black Stars. Warris and Sumaila are two of such players. It's better to replace such players, with even inexperience but talented players. The other problem is that most of the players are only kicking and running. It is obvious they are motivated to perform but they aren't thinking about what they're doing. The coach should make them use their brains a little more.
Kofi adu 6 years ago

No,no,no your tactics was lacking. Tell players not to stop ball with the right foot and try to kick with the left , is it because they are lefty?

No,no,no your tactics was lacking. Tell players not to stop ball with the right foot and try to kick with the left , is it because they are lefty?
ST. GHFUO, is this the best you can d 6 years ago

GIVE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO JOHN ANTWI AND HE WILL SUSU THE GOALIE ONE TIME. I DONT KNOW WHAT GFA HAVE AGAINST JOHN ANTWI. EXTREMELY TALENTED BUT THEY NEVER CALL HIM. BSTAR IDIOTS...JOHN ANTWI CAN EASILY DESTROY GYAN 50 GOAL REC ...
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GIVE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO JOHN ANTWI AND HE WILL SUSU THE GOALIE ONE TIME. I DONT KNOW WHAT GFA HAVE AGAINST JOHN ANTWI. EXTREMELY TALENTED BUT THEY NEVER CALL HIM. BSTAR IDIOTS...JOHN ANTWI CAN EASILY DESTROY GYAN 50 GOAL RECORD EASY KRAAAA.....
POW@ JENNIFER LOMOTEY 6 years ago

You sound like he's bribed you. By the way, I've not watched him play full match except for highlights of his goals. HAS HE WON ANY CUP OR LEAGUE YET? School me bro.

You sound like he's bribed you. By the way, I've not watched him play full match except for highlights of his goals. HAS HE WON ANY CUP OR LEAGUE YET? School me bro.
Mr.N 6 years ago

Text you bell tried to came back

Text you bell tried to came back
JAY 6 years ago

I already said it,Kwasi Appiah is a FAILED coach,he couldn't even put together an effective strategy to beat a Mexico Team B side,remember most of their top players are at the Confederations Cup in Russia

I already said it,Kwasi Appiah is a FAILED coach,he couldn't even put together an effective strategy to beat a Mexico Team B side,remember most of their top players are at the Confederations Cup in Russia
Yebopower 6 years ago

The excuse begins.This guy is not a coach.He is a pastor.No strategy..Waste of tax payers money.What is going to change?

The excuse begins.This guy is not a coach.He is a pastor.No strategy..Waste of tax payers money.What is going to change?
Miller London 6 years ago

I have just watched the highlights of the
the game and can say the stars could have
won with the number of goal scoring
opportunities they had so please leave
the coach alone for what he is trying to
achieve its earl ...
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I have just watched the highlights of the
the game and can say the stars could have
won with the number of goal scoring
opportunities they had so please leave
the coach alone for what he is trying to
achieve its early days yet thank you.B
ST. GHFUO, is this the best you can d 6 years ago

THIS GUY PLAYS IN EGYPT SCORING IN BUNCHES. PUT HIM IN A GAME LIKE THESE AND HE WILL SHINE LIKE A STAR...I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY GFA N THESE BSTAR PPL REFUSE TO CALL JOHN ANTWI, NANA POKU...U WONT GO NOWHERE WITH THIS BEHAVIOR. ...
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THIS GUY PLAYS IN EGYPT SCORING IN BUNCHES. PUT HIM IN A GAME LIKE THESE AND HE WILL SHINE LIKE A STAR...I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY GFA N THESE BSTAR PPL REFUSE TO CALL JOHN ANTWI, NANA POKU...U WONT GO NOWHERE WITH THIS BEHAVIOR...JUST TODAY ANTWI SCORED 3 GOALS...OMG...AND SEE HOW WARRIS, ACCAM AND EVEN DWAMENA CANT EVEN SCORE..AKASI APPIAH APUU
GIWA-TORONTO 6 years ago

I watched it on the field and Ghana was excellent, Kwasi Appiah can do it!!

I watched it on the field and Ghana was excellent, Kwasi Appiah can do it!!
Nii-Bi 6 years ago

Mr Manager Akwasi Appiah, if my records will be right"; ever since "2012-2017" you've been appointed as a head coachcoach of snr National Team, you have never win against any other country apart from African countries oooo! D ...
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Mr Manager Akwasi Appiah, if my records will be right"; ever since "2012-2017" you've been appointed as a head coachcoach of snr National Team, you have never win against any other country apart from African countries oooo! Don't allows some impersonating folks to destroy you prematurely!
Kojo 6 years ago

How can Ghana lose to a 3rd string Mexican side?????? I mean how??? Friendly or no friendly it shd NOT HAPPEN. It's a disgrace BIG TIME!!!

How can Ghana lose to a 3rd string Mexican side?????? I mean how??? Friendly or no friendly it shd NOT HAPPEN. It's a disgrace BIG TIME!!!
nigel 6 years ago

bruuhh fix up man

bruuhh fix up man
Ambitiously Ambitious 6 years ago

Hmmm

Hmmm
Hamburg 6 years ago

The boys did well but r seriously we must remove boye,mensah and harrison afful!!!!

The boys did well but r seriously we must remove boye,mensah and harrison afful!!!!
Yaw Benuako, Berekum 6 years ago

This is the main issue. These THREE amigos must never be called to the team again. They are the problem at the back.

This is the main issue. These THREE amigos must never be called to the team again. They are the problem at the back.
Hamburg 6 years ago

Than you very much they are not ripe for top class football!

Than you very much they are not ripe for top class football!
Samuel addison 6 years ago

Which mexico did ghana played?bcos mexico are in russia playing confedaration cup

Which mexico did ghana played?bcos mexico are in russia playing confedaration cup
Kofi Yaro 6 years ago

This was Team C .The regular Mexican team and the reserves are in Russia

This was Team C .The regular Mexican team and the reserves are in Russia
Banger 6 years ago

You lost to a Mexico C team n you still got hopes of winning 2019 AFCON, you must be dreaming

You lost to a Mexico C team n you still got hopes of winning 2019 AFCON, you must be dreaming
Akora 6 years ago

Nsem pii

Nsem pii
Ad 6 years ago

Park and leave if you lose to Usa

Park and leave if you lose to Usa
Angel 6 years ago

Please coach Akwasi Appiah don't start Dwamena on the gh vs usa match. We all know how poor he played as a striker on the gh vs Mexico game. It will be sad for Dwamena to score a goal from a good pass from one of the good pla ...
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Please coach Akwasi Appiah don't start Dwamena on the gh vs usa match. We all know how poor he played as a striker on the gh vs Mexico game. It will be sad for Dwamena to score a goal from a good pass from one of the good players just when he's right infront of the goalie and we ll be praising him as a good player... when we all know he's just waiting for an opportunity, hence; opportunity comes but once. Pls use someone reliable like Warris to replace him. I know people seems to think Warris didn't do anything in the Ghana vs Mexico game, but let's ask ourselves how many passes did he receive from the players compared to Dwamena. We don't need someone who is only waiting for an opportunity but doesn't seems to create one for himself.
KWASI ASANTE 6 years ago

VERY USELESS COACH

VERY USELESS COACH
Kofi Sam - USA 6 years ago

In football or for that matter any game , the number of goals and not the style of play determines the winner . So Mr Coach try to emphasize on goals and let your team stop that fancy style of play . Why will have to let Gyan ...
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In football or for that matter any game , the number of goals and not the style of play determines the winner . So Mr Coach try to emphasize on goals and let your team stop that fancy style of play . Why will have to let Gyan play only during the end of the game . That was a poor decision on your part . If Gyan had even played for 30 minutes , Ghana could have at least equalized or even won the match . However if Gyan cannot play for half an hour , then he should relinquished the captainship to a more energetic person
ASUO AFRAM 6 years ago

IT WAS OUR DAY BUT POOR SHOOTING AND POOR DISPLAY OF INTELLIGENCE IN FRONT OF OUR OPPONENTS GOAL ROBBED US OF A WIN. PLAYERS WERE TENSE AND CARELESS IN DIRECTING THE BALL INTO THE OPPONENTS' NET.THE COACH SHOULD ADVISE THE PL ...
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IT WAS OUR DAY BUT POOR SHOOTING AND POOR DISPLAY OF INTELLIGENCE IN FRONT OF OUR OPPONENTS GOAL ROBBED US OF A WIN. PLAYERS WERE TENSE AND CARELESS IN DIRECTING THE BALL INTO THE OPPONENTS' NET.THE COACH SHOULD ADVISE THE PLAYERS TO RELAX AND CALM DOWN WHEN THEY ARE ON A BIGGER STAGE.

It wasn’t our day – Kwesi Appiah

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