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'I am too old to play for the Black Stars'- Amoah

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  • Gyedabi 8 years ago

    This is a true role model leadership and all must emulate notable Africa politicians. Recognizing when to call it a quit and allow young ones to enter and provide mentoring for success ensures continuity. My dear countryman, ...
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  • jt 8 years ago

    i like you by allowqing others to continuon where you have end,great hero

  • STUPID ESSIEN 8 years ago

    THIS IS THE TYPE OF LEADERSHIP AND SELFLESSNESS I EXPECTED FROM ESSIEN BEFORE BRAZIL.BUT INSTEAD HE FAKED AND FORCED HIS WAY ON TO THE TEAM AND ENDED UP IN HUMILIATION.NOW ALL WE REMEMBER HIM FOR IS HIS DISGRACEFUL PERFORMANC ...
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  • ??? 8 years ago

    was he invited to join the BS?PLAYING SECOND DIVISION CLUB,YOU CANT EVEN PLAY FOR HEARTS.RASHEED IS DAR BETTER THAN YOU.EVEN WITH HIS CASSAVA STICKS

  • Nana Ansah columbus USA 8 years ago

    This is my first time ever hearing African player openly saying he's old to play for national team. Kudos Matthew Amoah.

  • anokwale 8 years ago

    He knows that his time is past. I give him credit. He understands that he will only create undue controversy if he claims he wants to play for the Black Stars.

  • big mouth 8 years ago

    great piece of comment. he has shown true leadership quality. football is about strength and he admits his time has pass and need personal time off black stars
    great and wise man

  • ntokoa peter 8 years ago

    good job mathew!

  • Allotey 8 years ago

    Instead of encouraging young players to come up, he was asking to be included in the team at age 52. and lying that he is 35. Kudos to Matthew Amoah

  • Bar.Woman 8 years ago

    Does good of you really show that you some one who think the future of your young once God bless you where ever you are

  • Dr idi Dada 8 years ago

    This guy was very serious about his craft. He only celebrated after scoring not before. Played intelligent football.

  • Paa 8 years ago

    One of the few honest players around

  • Sarskoberta 8 years ago

    My dear Stanley Mathews; You may be old but not too old. Except to denounce, and or bury your football age and to 'resurrect' your chronological age now that the soul is willing but the body is weak. Haaaaa!!!

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