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wilson 11 years ago

before akaminko was invited into the blackstars, i was one person who was routing for a call up. but when he played his first match for the blackstars in kumasi i told myself he is not up to the standard.
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before akaminko was invited into the blackstars, i was one person who was routing for a call up. but when he played his first match for the blackstars in kumasi i told myself he is not up to the standard.
There is no way he will be on the pitch for jonathan mensah or Isaac vorsah to sit on the bench.
i guess even john boye is flattering to deceive. he has some short comings which are not obvious. why not he once told the world that akaminko taught him a lot of things.
POW, The Prince of Walewale 11 years ago

Camera no dey lie. Na so your face be, na so you go appear. Akaminko, Onyame ehu woooo. This reminds me of an advert on Ghana TV few years ago which talks about "PASIGUARD" a metal protecting door. In the ad, thieves were att ...
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Camera no dey lie. Na so your face be, na so you go appear. Akaminko, Onyame ehu woooo. This reminds me of an advert on Ghana TV few years ago which talks about "PASIGUARD" a metal protecting door. In the ad, thieves were attempting to enter somebody's house and they bumped into that PASIGUARD door. Then a pure fanti voice from the background comes up louder saying "Ewi,0nny3 yei". In this case I see the referee telling Akaminko the same thing in english saying "Thief, that won't happen". Haaaaaaaaaaaa, enjoy the rest of the day folks and let's leave Akaminko alone. Had he gone unnoticed, we'd have been saying this morning, he's a smart chap. Lol
RAS-VULTURE 11 years ago

The guy was left dead.What a nice dribble.Anyway the referee was very fast to see it.The action was closer to the assistance referee but he saw nothing.

Jerri should have taken a blame what a woeful defending.So if MBOKANI ...
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The guy was left dead.What a nice dribble.Anyway the referee was very fast to see it.The action was closer to the assistance referee but he saw nothing.

Jerri should have taken a blame what a woeful defending.So if MBOKANI did this to you imagine what MESSI would have done playing against JERRY.

Still Ghana will beat Mali
POW, The Prince of Walewale 11 years ago

How 'bout that?

How 'bout that?
Kofi Asante 11 years ago

Auto- reaction, like infants do. That is why he does not want to take the blame.

Auto- reaction, like infants do. That is why he does not want to take the blame.
Gt. Olympics 11 years ago

Somehow I felt the BStars were not sharp enough. Something to do with the altitude? I am not sure. BUT maybe we should have trained and stayed in SA to get used to the climate! We need an organised and disciplined midfield! B ...
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Somehow I felt the BStars were not sharp enough. Something to do with the altitude? I am not sure. BUT maybe we should have trained and stayed in SA to get used to the climate! We need an organised and disciplined midfield! Boateng is NOT the answer! Bring in Solomon Asante. Send Akaminko to RB get rid of Paintsil and Boateng!!!
wilson 11 years ago

nice

nice
OH GHFUO, WHY SO PRIMITIVE? 11 years ago

GH HAD A PENALTY IN THE DR CONGO 18 YARD BOX FROM A HANDBALL, BUT THE REF DIDNT CALL IT. AKAMINKO RETALIATED BY PULLIN THE SHIRT OF THE DR CONGO PLAYERS, AND SEE WAT HAPPENED. WAT DOES THAT TEACH US MY GHFUO. TIT FOR TAT IS N ...
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GH HAD A PENALTY IN THE DR CONGO 18 YARD BOX FROM A HANDBALL, BUT THE REF DIDNT CALL IT. AKAMINKO RETALIATED BY PULLIN THE SHIRT OF THE DR CONGO PLAYERS, AND SEE WAT HAPPENED. WAT DOES THAT TEACH US MY GHFUO. TIT FOR TAT IS NOT A GOODLOOK. IGNORE AND KEEP IT MOVING. HAD AKAMINKO KEPT THE DR CONGO PLAYER OUTSIDE THE BOX AND BODY CHECKED HIM OR CONCENTRATED ON CLEARING THE BALL, GH WOULD HAVE WALKED AWAY WITH 3 POINTS....
don aristotle 11 years ago

my brother,I did not see the ball touch the hand of the drc's defender,from what i saw on gtv it was rather part of his upper part around the belly area.
If we want to progress,then some few changes has to come in the next m ...
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my brother,I did not see the ball touch the hand of the drc's defender,from what i saw on gtv it was rather part of his upper part around the belly area.
If we want to progress,then some few changes has to come in the next match. i think annan and derrick should start the game and akaminko should be on the bench for jonathan to start. the keeper was a doubt to me but he prove me wrong,he was fantastic!
Mark 11 years ago

There was a handball BUT it was the ball to the hand not the hand to the ball. Refs are likely to overlook ball to hand!

There was a handball BUT it was the ball to the hand not the hand to the ball. Refs are likely to overlook ball to hand!
OH GHFUO, WHY SO PRIMITIVE? 11 years ago

DO U KNO HOW MANY TIMES IVE SEEN MAN U GET A PENALTY FROM SUCH CALLS? THE BALL WAS A PENALTY. THE REF OVERLOOKED IT. AKAMINKO WANTED PAYBACK. HE WENT IN FOR SHIRT PULLING NO WHERE BUT ...INSIDE THE 18...NOT A GOODLOOK. IGNORE ...
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DO U KNO HOW MANY TIMES IVE SEEN MAN U GET A PENALTY FROM SUCH CALLS? THE BALL WAS A PENALTY. THE REF OVERLOOKED IT. AKAMINKO WANTED PAYBACK. HE WENT IN FOR SHIRT PULLING NO WHERE BUT ...INSIDE THE 18...NOT A GOODLOOK. IGNORE THE IGNORANT, AKAMINKO..
POW, The Prince of Walewale 11 years ago

I guess every hand ball is a foul these days? Nothing like ball to hand anymore. Can somebody help?

I guess every hand ball is a foul these days? Nothing like ball to hand anymore. Can somebody help?
RAS-VULTURE 11 years ago

POW there've been nothing like ball to hand or hand to ball in fifa rules govern ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL .As soon as the ball hit ones hand, IT is a foul.Yet even though the rule is there the referee is to interpret the rule on ...
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POW there've been nothing like ball to hand or hand to ball in fifa rules govern ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL .As soon as the ball hit ones hand, IT is a foul.Yet even though the rule is there the referee is to interpret the rule on the field and have to use his discretion on the field wither the ball was deliberate handed or not.

So current most referee uses the rule that when the ball hit someones hand while the player hand is attached to his body it isn't rule as foul But when you raise your hand up than it's a foul.

So you can hold the ball while you hand is attached to you body yet it wont be ruled as foul.I hope i've made myself clear.Please don't reply by saying everyone's hand is attached to his body hahahaha.You know what i mean.

DR CONGO PLAYER handed the ball but his hand was attached to himself.It's cleaver way of defending by deliberating handling the ball which would be see as in-deliberate handling by the referee and the referee disallowed it.Most referees would have done the same
POW, The Prince of Walewale 11 years ago

If you watch a lot of these South Americans matches, you'll realise that they have a way of kicking the ball to hit somebody's hand for penalties and so on. This happens quite often and how do you make of that?

If you watch a lot of these South Americans matches, you'll realise that they have a way of kicking the ball to hit somebody's hand for penalties and so on. This happens quite often and how do you make of that?
RAS-VULTURE 11 years ago

POW the referee have to apply the rule and use his discretion.That's why the officiate rule is the most shortest rule in-terms sentences but have been one of the most controversial rule in soccer.

The referee have to use h ...
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POW the referee have to apply the rule and use his discretion.That's why the officiate rule is the most shortest rule in-terms sentences but have been one of the most controversial rule in soccer.

The referee have to use his discretion wither it was intentionally handed or not.

Pow are you into betting?If yes then on THURSDAY bet on Ghana to bet MALI.
Kofi 11 years ago

There is nothing in FIFA rules like ball to hand/hand to ball since EVERY single time it's the ball that moves to the hand.
The only decider is whether the "active" hand OTHERWISE HINDERED the ball's MOTION.
The implicatio ...
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There is nothing in FIFA rules like ball to hand/hand to ball since EVERY single time it's the ball that moves to the hand.
The only decider is whether the "active" hand OTHERWISE HINDERED the ball's MOTION.
The implication is therefore that:
1. If the "hand" is held tightly to the corpus and has the latter behind it, the ball would have hit the body anyway and therefore it is NOT ruled a foul.
2. If the "hand" is held laterally away from the corpus, the ball would have moved on if not for the hindrance of the hand; and this is a FOUL!
OH GHFUO, WHY SO PRIMITIVE? 11 years ago

IF THE BALL TOUCHES THE HAND OR ANY FOUL OCCURS IN THE 18YARD BOX. AUTOMATICALLY, IT BECOMES A PENALTY AND THE REF MUST CALL IT. WHY THE REF OVERLOOKED OR BU HIS EYES ON THE BALL TO HAND AGAINST DR CONGO BEATS ME....

IF THE BALL TOUCHES THE HAND OR ANY FOUL OCCURS IN THE 18YARD BOX. AUTOMATICALLY, IT BECOMES A PENALTY AND THE REF MUST CALL IT. WHY THE REF OVERLOOKED OR BU HIS EYES ON THE BALL TO HAND AGAINST DR CONGO BEATS ME....
don aristotle 11 years ago

thank you mark for correcting me,maybe my set was in black and white,have a great day my bro.

thank you mark for correcting me,maybe my set was in black and white,have a great day my bro.
don aristotle 11 years ago

the blacks stars were actually phantomed by the physical presence of the drc players.our midfielders should be physical enough in the next game.the defenders should be free flowing,they shouldn't panic or rush. thumbs up gyan ...
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the blacks stars were actually phantomed by the physical presence of the drc players.our midfielders should be physical enough in the next game.the defenders should be free flowing,they shouldn't panic or rush. thumbs up gyan!
Daniel, Kenyasi 11 years ago

we were lucky to have drawn with DR Congo.they played better than us and our players did not show much commitment during the later part of the game.
the players need to be talked.that is, if they want to go far

we were lucky to have drawn with DR Congo.they played better than us and our players did not show much commitment during the later part of the game.
the players need to be talked.that is, if they want to go far
Kofi Sammy 11 years ago

Do not worry about the panaty, it happened in football. Just be bold and learn from your mistake next time. Do not let the critizism dumped your spirit, but take them as an advise, pleas and well done to you guys.

Do not worry about the panaty, it happened in football. Just be bold and learn from your mistake next time. Do not let the critizism dumped your spirit, but take them as an advise, pleas and well done to you guys.
katongo 11 years ago

Yes there was a pull of jersey but as well there was a big dive. Sir Alex Ferguson said it point blank last week, that foreign players are to be blamed for diving in the premier league.. that is true.. just watch out for thos ...
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Yes there was a pull of jersey but as well there was a big dive. Sir Alex Ferguson said it point blank last week, that foreign players are to be blamed for diving in the premier league.. that is true.. just watch out for those opportunist attackers
Kofi Yankey 11 years ago

I think this Akaminko is not a complete player. The coach probably selected him because he is good at set pieces. I don't think he has the right midset of a player, much more a defender for the Black Stars. Just listen to wha ...
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I think this Akaminko is not a complete player. The coach probably selected him because he is good at set pieces. I don't think he has the right midset of a player, much more a defender for the Black Stars. Just listen to what he is saying about the bone-headed mistake he made. Yes, there is a team but individual blend to make a team. He should have accepted his mistake in order to serve as an example for other players not to repeat.
Yao 11 years ago

Can we go far with this performance. Akwasi should be careful with his team selection.

Can we go far with this performance. Akwasi should be careful with his team selection.
Kwaku 11 years ago

Do you remember the mistakes he made when we played Swaziland in Kumasi,the AFCON one is just a repetition.He's just not good enough.

Do you remember the mistakes he made when we played Swaziland in Kumasi,the AFCON one is just a repetition.He's just not good enough.
abc 11 years ago

PULLING SHIRTS IN BOX IS A DISQUALIFIER

PULLING SHIRTS IN BOX IS A DISQUALIFIER
DR. AMPONSAH 11 years ago

VERY SOON NOBODY WOULD BE PREPARED TO PLAY THE BLACKSTARS. WE ARE IMPATIENT AND UNUNDERSTANDING. WE MUST KNOW THAT WE ARE NOT THE BEST IN THE WORLD. KUDOS TO KWASI APPIAH AND HIS GALANT MEN AND SHAME TO YOU EVIL CRITICS. I AM ...
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VERY SOON NOBODY WOULD BE PREPARED TO PLAY THE BLACKSTARS. WE ARE IMPATIENT AND UNUNDERSTANDING. WE MUST KNOW THAT WE ARE NOT THE BEST IN THE WORLD. KUDOS TO KWASI APPIAH AND HIS GALANT MEN AND SHAME TO YOU EVIL CRITICS. I AM NOT SURPRISED BECAUSE OUR CULTURE DOES NOT PROMOTE ENCOURAGMENT. THOSE DAYS EVEN YOU ARE FIRST IN CLASS AT SCHOOL, PARENTS WOULD INSTEAD OF ACKNOWLEDGING IT WOULD RATHER SAY THINGS LIKE' LOOK AT HIS BIG HEAD, YOU DON'T MAINTAIN THIS POSITION'. OH AFRICANS. GOD HAVE MERCY.
Kofi Yankey 11 years ago

For such poor performance, it will be better people refuse to play so we don't have a team. After all, the team costs Ghana a lot of money, over $7M. The country is foregoing other much needed priorities for this team.

For such poor performance, it will be better people refuse to play so we don't have a team. After all, the team costs Ghana a lot of money, over $7M. The country is foregoing other much needed priorities for this team.
SASABONSAM 11 years ago

Some of the players were not falling back to defend, they seemed to be tired. When Dauda moved to the right post, there was supposed to be somebody to cover him on the left post but there was none, and that led to the first g ...
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Some of the players were not falling back to defend, they seemed to be tired. When Dauda moved to the right post, there was supposed to be somebody to cover him on the left post but there was none, and that led to the first goal. Our players must play with some seriousness and not wait in the middle hoping some one in the defense will win the ball, it is every ones responsibility to try and chase the ball and win it. The Black stars used to be very good in defending, all they needed was one goal which Asamoah Gyan would usually provide, and the rest would be taken care of by the teams defense which was tasked to every player except one striker, GYAN. Vorsa was a tired man, he was slow and sluggish and must take part of the blame for the first goal. Akaminko was not an intelligent player on that day, he was not aware he was in the box.
AMARIYA 11 years ago

They lack stamina to outrun, the Congolese.

They lack stamina to outrun, the Congolese.
kofiannan 11 years ago

Not his fault??? Nonsense!!! How about owning up to the mistake and redeeming yourself by performing better in the next match. That is what a leader does, that is what a team mate does. The lack of accountability in our natio ...
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Not his fault??? Nonsense!!! How about owning up to the mistake and redeeming yourself by performing better in the next match. That is what a leader does, that is what a team mate does. The lack of accountability in our nation has even corrupted our national team. #thereishope
FUSEINI 11 years ago

A whole professional player, in the year 2013. Who the hell pulls a jersey like that in the 18 box? What the pain me sef be say the congo guy no dey near the pole sef.
Them for lose this guy quick. Kai

A whole professional player, in the year 2013. Who the hell pulls a jersey like that in the 18 box? What the pain me sef be say the congo guy no dey near the pole sef.
Them for lose this guy quick. Kai
Flabbergasted 11 years ago

It just honourable to admit a mistake and move on. Ghana did not play well at all and were lucky to draw.

It just honourable to admit a mistake and move on. Ghana did not play well at all and were lucky to draw.
Victor A. Young 11 years ago

Drop the guy for a better man to take take the place. We cannot afford to make such silly mistakes. The midfield wasn't that efficient; some changes need to be made. We have to have a well drilled midfield, which is the engin ...
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Drop the guy for a better man to take take the place. We cannot afford to make such silly mistakes. The midfield wasn't that efficient; some changes need to be made. We have to have a well drilled midfield, which is the engine room of our team. At this stage, we cannot take any chances. Meanwhile, I'd like to congratulate Coach Kwasi Appiah and Maxwell Konadu for the wonderful things they're doing. We can only progress when we continue to play our hearts out. Congratulations to the team too. Our players should do well to be cool when our handlers decide to make changes when needed. That's the spirit of a good sportsman. Congrats boys!
Nyorkopio 11 years ago

This game is over folks. The coach and players will obviously take a look at the film and make changes as needed. The next match will be against a different country, requiring a unique approach. Akaminko and the rest of the S ...
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This game is over folks. The coach and players will obviously take a look at the film and make changes as needed. The next match will be against a different country, requiring a unique approach. Akaminko and the rest of the Stars will be ready for them. Lets go Black Stars!!!!!!!!
Apia 11 years ago

Well it is about his inexperience in handling such situations given the fact that it was happening in the 18. What would John Mensah or Isaac Vorsah have done?

Well it is about his inexperience in handling such situations given the fact that it was happening in the 18. What would John Mensah or Isaac Vorsah have done?
Mohammed Awuni 11 years ago

the picture clearly shows Akaminko pulling the shirt

the picture clearly shows Akaminko pulling the shirt
Paapagyamfi 11 years ago

Why is Kwamsi Appiah not using Isaac Vorsah instead of Jerry Akaminko?

Why is Kwamsi Appiah not using Isaac Vorsah instead of Jerry Akaminko?
Richard Tinkham 11 years ago

Akaminko got caught in the red hanad,and thats shame on him and stop lying to ghanaains.Where ia Vorsah and Jonnathan mensah?

Akaminko got caught in the red hanad,and thats shame on him and stop lying to ghanaains.Where ia Vorsah and Jonnathan mensah?
Kojo 11 years ago

There was no other defender to cover him (no team effort), at the moment he was "Mbokanized". He was the last defender between Mbokani and the keeper. Without cover from the other defenders, and once he was beaten, he had to ...
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There was no other defender to cover him (no team effort), at the moment he was "Mbokanized". He was the last defender between Mbokani and the keeper. Without cover from the other defenders, and once he was beaten, he had to do what he did to prevent Mobokani from scoring! This was a poor team defending effort!

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