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Pasasa 11 years ago

Never leave your life in the hands of those who need you for their selfish gains. Do it when you want to, not when you are forced to.

Never leave your life in the hands of those who need you for their selfish gains. Do it when you want to, not when you are forced to.
Odeneho Wiafe Ampah Gyan I,Rennes,Fra 11 years ago

This man have aging for the pass 10 Yrs.At 38 yrs the bones have make mre.I know him personal and Euro passport he get for lyonnaise too make him dey rush.Essien you are retire soon but remember ya ruts.We Ghanas-french peopl ...
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This man have aging for the pass 10 Yrs.At 38 yrs the bones have make mre.I know him personal and Euro passport he get for lyonnaise too make him dey rush.Essien you are retire soon but remember ya ruts.We Ghanas-french peoples know the thruths.
Polish your english. 11 years ago

People like you would sit down and insult others for nothing. You that can`t write correct English. Go back to elementary school to polish your English. You don`t take care of Essien and he doesn`t take care of you so leave h ...
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People like you would sit down and insult others for nothing. You that can`t write correct English. Go back to elementary school to polish your English. You don`t take care of Essien and he doesn`t take care of you so leave him alone.
Outrageous Monday News !!!! 11 years ago

Hey Mikey Bison, how 'bout we will only call you when we qualify for the 2014 WC?; is that a deal?

Think about it.

Think about history and your place in it.

By the way, some have maintained that the Stars need a br ...
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Hey Mikey Bison, how 'bout we will only call you when we qualify for the 2014 WC?; is that a deal?

Think about it.

Think about history and your place in it.

By the way, some have maintained that the Stars need a brilliant lefty play-maker/schemer/dribbler/technician in the engine room, who can also hold on to balls and has better distribution rate, as well as better view of the field/pitch.

As it is now, the ambidextrous footed
Mikey Helegbe will do to assist you in the midfield (Forget Anthony Annan, he was AWOL at the just ended 2013 Afcon).

What do you think?
Odeneho Wiafe Ampah Gyan I,Rennes,Fra 11 years ago

My fruend,I am born in France here in the 60s.Same hospitals as Dede Ayew.I speak the true but it hurt.I hold France passport since 2 yrs.I am France ghanas.hold the fire

My fruend,I am born in France here in the 60s.Same hospitals as Dede Ayew.I speak the true but it hurt.I hold France passport since 2 yrs.I am France ghanas.hold the fire
The Stallion 11 years ago

Are you sure you are not GH FUO? You sound completely fucked! Total illiterate, no matter where you were born!!!

Are you sure you are not GH FUO? You sound completely fucked! Total illiterate, no matter where you were born!!!
OSEI TAWIAH 11 years ago

Essien's comeback is no guarantee for the AFCON cup. Like everything in life success only depends on hardwork and luck. Essien has had his time, and so was Abedi Pele and Appiah, none of them received any cup for Ghana. Let's ...
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Essien's comeback is no guarantee for the AFCON cup. Like everything in life success only depends on hardwork and luck. Essien has had his time, and so was Abedi Pele and Appiah, none of them received any cup for Ghana. Let's just concerntrate on the younger generation and leave the oldies alone.
OWUSU 11 years ago

Why did you want to bring his age into the forum in the first place. Roger Miller was playing at the age of 40 in 1990. I think he is making a wise decision to pave way for the youngters, to succeed he dont want jump in the n ...
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Why did you want to bring his age into the forum in the first place. Roger Miller was playing at the age of 40 in 1990. I think he is making a wise decision to pave way for the youngters, to succeed he dont want jump in the national team for now...so leave the man alone dont bother him. Idiot like you will never let him come back...trust me the still have football in him.
Sam 11 years ago

Essien I do not blame you. Even if you put your life on the line and win the World cup for Ghana in 2014, whateever promise the Ghanaian authorities will promise you they will not honour it. I remember that before the Ghana ...
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Essien I do not blame you. Even if you put your life on the line and win the World cup for Ghana in 2014, whateever promise the Ghanaian authorities will promise you they will not honour it. I remember that before the Ghana won the African Cup for the third time, General Acheampong promised each of the players a house. When Rawlimgs the Ofiri Kokoo Jato Kwasea no had the whole Ghanaians community behind him, he refused to honour the promise that Acheampong made. At that time he said that Acheampong was the woes of every Ghanaian, so he was going to do house cleaning exercise. I am telling you that Rawlings did worse than Acheampong during his leadership. The effects of refusal to honour the Ghana Government promise is what Essien is saying........ Ma me nwene me ho. JJ fa sika a wawia no bi promise Ghana Black Stars ansa na wawu anye saa a wo nso wobeko nea Acheampong wo. Ayigbe Kwasea buulu.
DEE 11 years ago

i perfectly agree with Essien with all your excuses.Ghana will abandon you when you are injured .stay there quietly and play ur last games and make some money.GFA IS CORRUPT AND OPPORTUNIST.

i perfectly agree with Essien with all your excuses.Ghana will abandon you when you are injured .stay there quietly and play ur last games and make some money.GFA IS CORRUPT AND OPPORTUNIST.

Africanus 11 years ago

While you are saying that don't forget that Ghana gave him the platform upon which he (Essien) rose to fame. It is an issue of ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER. We used tax payers money to develop your talent, when you become a ...
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While you are saying that don't forget that Ghana gave him the platform upon which he (Essien) rose to fame. It is an issue of ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER. We used tax payers money to develop your talent, when you become a star, it is your turn to help your nation achieve glory. Those problems he cites have always been part of the Ghanaian system it is nothing new. Please don't use that as an excuse. You are sending the wrong message to the young talents. I do agree however that GFA needs reform and accountability.
Avogadro 11 years ago

I think we should all agree that Michael Essien has by now paid back Ghana in whatever Ghana has invested in him. How many times hasn't he been injured playing for Ghana? All his injuries at the club level are actually aggr ...
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I think we should all agree that Michael Essien has by now paid back Ghana in whatever Ghana has invested in him. How many times hasn't he been injured playing for Ghana? All his injuries at the club level are actually aggravation of the injuries he sustained in national play. The money he makes is mostly at the club level. Let's not further jeopardize his career by insisting that he comes back to the BS. Let's leave Michael to try and make some money for his retirement too.

Most football players have no other gifts or special talents other than to play football. Most are not academically gifted and there might not be anything for them to do after football. Essien has done his part for Ghana. 'Let him be'!

ps.
Asamoah Gyan's music career is not a talent. It's a distraction.
Africanus 11 years ago

You make it sound like Essien will become impoverished upon retirement if he plays for Ghana. These are people who make more money per month than the president of Ghana. If any of them retire into poverty it won't be because ...
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You make it sound like Essien will become impoverished upon retirement if he plays for Ghana. These are people who make more money per month than the president of Ghana. If any of them retire into poverty it won't be because they played for their nation, but because they failed to save and invest for their retirement. Playing for Ghana should and do not deny any player a fulfilling retirement. You are making playing for your country to look like the most terrible thing one can do.
Avogadro 11 years ago

I am not saying playing for Ghana is terrible, but Essien has borne the brunt of all the mishaps that happen when football injuries occur. If any club signs him and he spend his time recovering from injuries he sustained els ...
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I am not saying playing for Ghana is terrible, but Essien has borne the brunt of all the mishaps that happen when football injuries occur. If any club signs him and he spend his time recovering from injuries he sustained elsewhere, should the club be happy about it? This is how he lost his place in Chelsea. I am just saying he has paid his due. Let him reestablish himself at the club level.

Football is played by eleven people and Ghana has lots of talents across the board. Having Essien will not solve our problem. We just need a competent coach and stop recycling old players because these old players will not live forever. Good Luck to you!
Ghanaba 11 years ago

Africanus, the last time i checked the platform was still intact and Solomon Asante and others are using it. there is no shortage of players in Ghana so please continue to use the platform for the several local players and ho ...
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Africanus, the last time i checked the platform was still intact and Solomon Asante and others are using it. there is no shortage of players in Ghana so please continue to use the platform for the several local players and hopefully you will find Essien's replacement from there. Leave the man alone!!!
Africanus 11 years ago

Why don't the GFA leave all the international players alone??? How about that??

Why don't the GFA leave all the international players alone??? How about that??
Esi 11 years ago

Dee you are right, one good turn deserves another, some times we easily forget our past which is very bad, and as you perfectly put it he is sending bad message to the rest who have their country at heart. Essien wisen-up, be ...
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Dee you are right, one good turn deserves another, some times we easily forget our past which is very bad, and as you perfectly put it he is sending bad message to the rest who have their country at heart. Essien wisen-up, be good
sexy bear 11 years ago

is this guy saying essien is wrong to say this bcos his talant was developed by ghana.....ghana gave u what u needed i guess ,,, what have u done in return ,,,why is it that some peoplehate to know d truth... come on brother ...
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is this guy saying essien is wrong to say this bcos his talant was developed by ghana.....ghana gave u what u needed i guess ,,, what have u done in return ,,,why is it that some peoplehate to know d truth... come on brother,,,
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

Wise decision but bad, or let me say, flimsy allegation. If Essien and Appiah are bringing in this stupid speculations then I don't see their love for the country. I'm saying that because there wouldn't be Stephen Appiah or E ...
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Wise decision but bad, or let me say, flimsy allegation. If Essien and Appiah are bringing in this stupid speculations then I don't see their love for the country. I'm saying that because there wouldn't be Stephen Appiah or Essien if there was no Ghana. There are talents in other African countries who couldn't have the opportunity to pursue their dreams just because they were not recognized with the opportunity handing to them to bring them up. The secondary schools they attended, the old players like Sly Tetteh and the others, who recruited them, were and are all products of the Republic of Ghana.

The question I keep asking is that where have they heard that the Italian FA picked up phones and called all their old players? If GFA will do that then they will have to call all the players including the ones who have retired. Where have you seen this kind of things being done? No Where!!
Great Olympics 11 years ago

Dada ba.. Stay with your "Daddy".
You have served Ghana well enough and I guess your legs cannot do the job much more Thank you!

Dada ba.. Stay with your "Daddy".
You have served Ghana well enough and I guess your legs cannot do the job much more Thank you!

SMART FREMPAH, LONDON 11 years ago

Pasasa's comments are right. Very difficult and genuine reason to say goodbye. He will be greatly missed but our destinies are in our own hands, sometimes......

Pasasa's comments are right. Very difficult and genuine reason to say goodbye. He will be greatly missed but our destinies are in our own hands, sometimes......
Kwakusei 11 years ago

WISE DECISION INDEED, AT LEAST FOR NOW.

WISE DECISION INDEED, AT LEAST FOR NOW.
.. 11 years ago

NO NEED TO DIE FOR AN UNGRATEFUL COUNTRY. SEE THE WAY OLELE WAS DUMPED AND FORGOTTEN LIKE USED TOILET PAPER AFTER ALL HIS SACRIFICES FOR GHANA !! FOCUS ON MAKING YOUR MONEY, MY BROTHER. GHANA WILL DO NOTHING FOR YOU IN YOUR O ...
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NO NEED TO DIE FOR AN UNGRATEFUL COUNTRY. SEE THE WAY OLELE WAS DUMPED AND FORGOTTEN LIKE USED TOILET PAPER AFTER ALL HIS SACRIFICES FOR GHANA !! FOCUS ON MAKING YOUR MONEY, MY BROTHER. GHANA WILL DO NOTHING FOR YOU IN YOUR OLD AGE.
anokwale 11 years ago

I think it is a good decision but not because the country is ungrateful. I think every player has their time on the national team and his time has passed. Let the young ones prove themselves. Speculations about Essien, Men ...
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I think it is a good decision but not because the country is ungrateful. I think every player has their time on the national team and his time has passed. Let the young ones prove themselves. Speculations about Essien, Mensah, Appiah is not good for the Black Star program. It is time to move forward and give new talents a try.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 11 years ago

You took the message right out of me. Therefore, there is no need of me adding any. Their time is gone and should give way to the young ones coming. This will help both the old players and the new ones. They have done their p ...
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You took the message right out of me. Therefore, there is no need of me adding any. Their time is gone and should give way to the young ones coming. This will help both the old players and the new ones. They have done their part and their time is up.

For the speculations about GFA not calling them is stupid to go for it. Where have you heard that the Italian FA has picked up a phone and called the players to see how they are doing? Where have we heard that the English FA has called all the players to see how they are fairing? It is just nonsense. Calling Appiah, Mensah and Essein alone to see how they are doing will bring partiality. In this case, Razak Frimpong, Amard Barruso, Junior Agogo, Joetex Frimpong, Matthew Amoah and the rest should be expecting call too.

It just doesn't make sense for Stephen Appiah to come out with such a stupid allegation. This is total selfishness.
Mr.N 11 years ago

Michael Essien to me is no more a fact in The Ghana Black Star so why plan your matches around him.

I am total against running around and chasing players who had either put their international play on hold or who have mad ...
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Michael Essien to me is no more a fact in The Ghana Black Star so why plan your matches around him.

I am total against running around and chasing players who had either put their international play on hold or who have made it clear that they would play for the country of their birth. I was total against Akwesi Appiah wasting our money to go and beg Gyan to come back and giving in to his demand of the captain's band. I do not blame the Stephen Appiahs, the Richard Kingstons and the Michael Essiens these same GFA people are kissing these players behind when they are on top of their game asking them for things showing up for every little or any stupid party they would host, showing up at their houses, let them use the VVIP lounge at the airport calling them every day. You do not get a call from English FA, Italian FA or German FA President nor you see them at players parties or show up at their house or making demands hence you do not hear these nonsense, coaches visit and call his or her players when he is monitoring them, it up to the coach to ask a player to help out, Germany and England did in the 2010 WC.

It about time our GFA President and all elect people in power show some class. You Slimzay would feel the same way Stephen Appiah is feeling if in the past they were calling you for things and now they have stopped you would feel used and taken advantage off. I met a guy at my Holy Village just recently when he was up in arms about me not calling him or checking on him I asked him one simple question when was the last time I called you or checked on you when I was living here his answer was Big NO, so I asked what makes you think I would be calling you when I don't live here anymore. Not long ago I read on this same site you Slimzay asking someone to check his mail and your number has not change why didn’t you send it to everyone because you and that person has a relationship behind this site. Have you given it a thought that some of the players are not saying the same thing Stephen Appiah was saying just because GFA people had never called them before? Go ask your own home boy Hans Sarpei how many times did he get a call from the GFA during his days he was playing for the Black Star and match that to Stephen Appiah.
Nokwarehene 11 years ago

Watch him carefully and you will see that he now plays non-contact football; he is very scared that he will be injured again. Let's appreciate him for his past and allow him to retire.

Watch him carefully and you will see that he now plays non-contact football; he is very scared that he will be injured again. Let's appreciate him for his past and allow him to retire.
Kobriko 11 years ago

I give benefit of doubt to Essien. However i think one of the reasons he is alleged to have stated concernig old players smacks of intrigue. Since nothing compelled the GFA to add non-staff old players to the technical bench ...
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I give benefit of doubt to Essien. However i think one of the reasons he is alleged to have stated concernig old players smacks of intrigue. Since nothing compelled the GFA to add non-staff old players to the technical bench or the Ghanaian contingent, Stephen Appiah could have found a way to contact the GFA if he'd wanted to go help the Black Stars.
The Nigerian old players who went to South Africa expressed the interest to go and they were given access to motivate the Green Eagle's boys. I hope some aggrieved old players are not trying to be malicious by trying to discourage Essien to play for Ghana. Essien, himself told Kwesi Appiah that he could be playing for Ghana in the near future. So why the sudden turn. After all there are still some old players who still yearn to play for the Black Stars though they have been previously injured like Essien but are not getting the chance because of their form or not having a club to play regularly. "Patriotism knows no bounds". After all, "all die be die".
JB....USA 11 years ago

Mo ne kasa.My Brother Essien,You've paid your dues.There is no need to kill yourself for any ungrateful human being or country for that matter.

Mo ne kasa.My Brother Essien,You've paid your dues.There is no need to kill yourself for any ungrateful human being or country for that matter.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

TO COME N PLAY FOR AKWASI APPIAH? TWEAAA, HW3. I URGE ALL THESE FOREIGN BASED PLAYERS, ESPECIALLY TO BOYCOTT THE TEAM. NYANTAKYI TALKS AS IF HE OWNS THE GBSTARS.HE IS POWER DRUNK. HW3, THIS FOOL DOES NOT REALISE THAT WITHOUT ...
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TO COME N PLAY FOR AKWASI APPIAH? TWEAAA, HW3. I URGE ALL THESE FOREIGN BASED PLAYERS, ESPECIALLY TO BOYCOTT THE TEAM. NYANTAKYI TALKS AS IF HE OWNS THE GBSTARS.HE IS POWER DRUNK. HW3, THIS FOOL DOES NOT REALISE THAT WITHOUT THE PLAYERS N THE FANS, WE WONT HAVE NO GBSTARS. HE IS A FOOL. HE COMES TO A PRESS CONFERENCE N TALKS AS IF WE HAVE NO BRAINS. MAINTAIN WHO? NAIJA MADE 3 PASSIONATE CHANGES IN COACHES FOR NON PERFORMANCE, AND ON THE 4TH TIME. THEY SELECTED SIASIA. THE REST THEY SAY IS HISTORY.

WHY CANT WE ALSO MAKE THOSE GUT WRENCHING CHANGES? MILO WAS FORED, THEN PLAVI, SO NOW AA MUST ALSO GO. ALLOW KONADU OR DESAILLY TO TAKE OVER ASAP.

WE SHOULDNT BLAME KP BOATENG FOR QUITTING. WE SHOULDNT BLAME THEAYEW BROS. WE SHOULDNT BLAME ABEYUE. FOLKS, DO U SEE THE TREND HERE? GYAN WILL OPT OUT. ESSIEN DI3, B3H U SEE?..MY PPL, THEY SAY ACTION SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. UNDER NYANTAKYI, WE COULDNT SECURE BALOTELLI N WELBECK. FRIMPONG IS WAT U COULD SECURE FOR GBSTARS? GUYS, PEEP GAME. THIS IS THE REAL DILEMMA OF OUR TEAM RIGHT NOW. SOON, GBSTAR WILL SEE MORE CAUSALITIES.
TONY BAFFOE IS WAT WE NEED FOR GBSTARS. HOW CAN A LIAR/LAWYER BE RUNNING SOCCER? WHY DONT U SEND THE TEACHER TO GO N POUND FUFU FOR CHOP BAR? OR THE FARMER TO TEACH IN A SCHOOL? APPIAH WAS A SECURITY GUARD IN THE UK WITH NO COACHING EXPERIENCE BIAA. EVEN AFTER 6YRS AS DEPUTY, THE GUY IS WORSE THAN A BLIND MAN LEADING THE HEADLESS. SO WHAT JUSTIFICATION IS THERE FOR KEEPING THIS FUCK EMPLOYED? VICTOR MOSES IS ALSO A UK BORN AFRICAN. HE PLAYED U12 U17 U20 FOR UK. WAT DID NFA DO TO GET HIM TO PLAY FOR NAIJA? CAN I IMAGINE MOSES AS A BRITISH PLAYER?

THEY SHOULD ALL BOYCOTT...IF AA NNYANTAKYI SHOULD GET LOCAL PLAYERS TO PLAY. AFTERALL, THEY NEED MORE EXPOSURE. BCOS LOOK, EVEN IF U PLAY UNDER AA, NOTHING GOOD WILL COMEOUT OF IT. GH WILL BE DISGRACED, NO TROPHY. SO U MIGHT AS WELL JUST CONCENTRATE ON YOUR CLUB.
Charles-Illford,Essex-UK 11 years ago

AS LONG AS NYANTAKYE REMAINS THE HEAD OF GFA,GHANA WILL NEVER SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY IN SOCCER.HE IS A CASE OF A SQUARED PEG IN A ROUND HOLE.THE MAN IS SIMPLY HIDING BEHIND FIFA TO ARROGATE ON GHANAIANS FORGETTING THAT HE WAS P ...
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AS LONG AS NYANTAKYE REMAINS THE HEAD OF GFA,GHANA WILL NEVER SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY IN SOCCER.HE IS A CASE OF A SQUARED PEG IN A ROUND HOLE.THE MAN IS SIMPLY HIDING BEHIND FIFA TO ARROGATE ON GHANAIANS FORGETTING THAT HE WAS PUT THERE BY GHANAIANS.THE OLD AND NEW PLAYERS SIMPLY DO NOT LIKE HIM BECAUSE THEY KNEW THAT HE IS NOT FIT FOR THE JOB.HE SHOULD GO AND IF HE IS CREDIBLE HE SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT.WHY ARE SO-CALLED BIG MEN IN GHANA SO SHAMELESS ?
WORST FA IN THE WORLD 11 years ago

Well said.

Well said.
BJ 11 years ago

Ghana Black Stars is certainly returning to the period when many Ghanaians refused to even watch their matches.

Ghana Black Stars is certainly returning to the period when many Ghanaians refused to even watch their matches.
Kwaku 11 years ago

Perfectly right when you have a GFA who cannot take good care of local players this is what happens.The Black Stars at its present state is not attractive notwithstanding the huge bonuses.The Essiens and the Muntaris are awar ...
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Perfectly right when you have a GFA who cannot take good care of local players this is what happens.The Black Stars at its present state is not attractive notwithstanding the huge bonuses.The Essiens and the Muntaris are aware of the hardship that their brothers at home are going through.How do you allow club chairmen to pay their players GH¢150/month?
cornell 11 years ago

Who really wants to play under these corrupt, bureacratic, egotistical personels such as Kwesi Appiah and so called Mr. Nyantakyi whom I might add has never played professional soccer in his life. This is just the beginning, ...
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Who really wants to play under these corrupt, bureacratic, egotistical personels such as Kwesi Appiah and so called Mr. Nyantakyi whom I might add has never played professional soccer in his life. This is just the beginning, I would not be surprised if the Ayew brothers, kwarasey, adormah and anthony annan all turn their back on the team ahead of world cup qualification. These people running GFA somehow have this notion that the can use these players for their own selfish needs without any accountabilities. Well,free lunch is over as well as the precious little dynasty they have created. The day of better GFA is coming. Go Black Stars Go.
Jojo 11 years ago

wHY DO WE HAVE COACH LKE KWESI APPIAH WHO DOES NOT EVEN HAVE THE MENTAL ALERTNESS AND VISION TO CHANGE THE MINDSET OF PLAYERS LIKE ESSIEN AND KEVIN PRINCE BOATENG? oF COURSE IS THE DUTY OF KWESI APPIAH TO ENSURE THAT SUCH PLA ...
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wHY DO WE HAVE COACH LKE KWESI APPIAH WHO DOES NOT EVEN HAVE THE MENTAL ALERTNESS AND VISION TO CHANGE THE MINDSET OF PLAYERS LIKE ESSIEN AND KEVIN PRINCE BOATENG? oF COURSE IS THE DUTY OF KWESI APPIAH TO ENSURE THAT SUCH PLAYERS ARE WELL MOTIVATED AND GIVEN SENSE OF PRIDE TO PLAY FOR THIER MOTHERLAND. ALL GREAT COACHES EVEN THE NEW NATIONAL COACH OF FRANCE DIDIER DESCAHMP HAS MADE IT COOL AND FUN TO PLAY PLAY FOR THIER NATIONAL TEAM. No wonder Ghana football is retrogressing at alarminig rate since kwesi apiah has benn named the trainer of our beloved Black Strsa
frenzy from nsawam 11 years ago

I pray one day when GFA official call for player non will be present, GFA = MAHAMA.GOD HELP GHANA

I pray one day when GFA official call for player non will be present, GFA = MAHAMA.GOD HELP GHANA
Zangina 11 years ago

One cannot forget how John Mensah was also treated by taking the captainship away and not even inviting him to be part of the scheme of things.Kwesi Appiah and whoever is supporting him in the GFA is leading Ghana football in ...
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One cannot forget how John Mensah was also treated by taking the captainship away and not even inviting him to be part of the scheme of things.Kwesi Appiah and whoever is supporting him in the GFA is leading Ghana football into the doldrums. Essien stay away.
Mark 11 years ago

GFA CANNOT FOOL ALL THE PEOPLE ALL THE TIME! ESSIEN IS WISE!!

GFA CANNOT FOOL ALL THE PEOPLE ALL THE TIME! ESSIEN IS WISE!!
Issah Mohammed Abubakar 11 years ago

Your decision is right but remember ho me is home know matter what happened to you for the past decade.

Your decision is right but remember ho me is home know matter what happened to you for the past decade.
black soul 11 years ago

Thats very good idea the Gfa is very ungrateful at least they geting in touch with our ex players, Gfa you have to learn out from this be greatfull

Thats very good idea the Gfa is very ungrateful at least they geting in touch with our ex players, Gfa you have to learn out from this be greatfull
Quophie 11 years ago

Essien should know that he is where he is today because of the platform given by the Black Stars. He should be grateful and not ungrateful. Complaining about pitches in Africa, what has he done personally to improve upon pitc ...
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Essien should know that he is where he is today because of the platform given by the Black Stars. He should be grateful and not ungrateful. Complaining about pitches in Africa, what has he done personally to improve upon pitches and football in his hometown? He should not forget that no matter how long he lives in Europe, he is still Ghanaian.
Fellow citizen. 11 years ago

You people talk as if you control others. If you were to be in his position, you`d understand him. He rose to his present position due to the chances given to him to serve his nation and he did. Do you expect him to use all h ...
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You people talk as if you control others. If you were to be in his position, you`d understand him. He rose to his present position due to the chances given to him to serve his nation and he did. Do you expect him to use all his energy to serve the nation till his death? Those your political leaders stealing from the nation, could you say they`re serving the nation? They`re thieves just like the ordinary thief stealing goats. Enough is enough. He has just a limited number of years to play football and he needs to use the remaining energy to serve his club that is paying him for his service.
Tet 11 years ago

What have you done for Ghana? Can't you find anything in Ghana you can improve?

What have you done for Ghana? Can't you find anything in Ghana you can improve?
teejay 11 years ago

who is he? Is he a messi?and why did ghanians always bordering them self about him?

who is he? Is he a messi?and why did ghanians always bordering them self about him?
sinke 11 years ago

essien is damn selfish he should go to hell!!!! after europe has made him all that his inferiority complex will permit, he'll still wake up to realise that he's still a black african and a black ghanaian and never succeeded t ...
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essien is damn selfish he should go to hell!!!! after europe has made him all that his inferiority complex will permit, he'll still wake up to realise that he's still a black african and a black ghanaian and never succeeded to change into a white stooge. GO AWAY We'll eventually cultivate better players!!!!!!!!!! UNGRATEFUL FOOL!!!!!!!!!!!
Amin Thomas 11 years ago

You just a fool. How can u say that. Ask yourself where essien injury start. What has gfa done about it. U just hate essien. He was treated by cheese. U fool think again

You just a fool. How can u say that. Ask yourself where essien injury start. What has gfa done about it. U just hate essien. He was treated by cheese. U fool think again
sinke 11 years ago

you idi amin haven't changed! you are the same old fool. can you try to change a bit???? i repeat!!!! essien is selfish!!!!!! AND YOU ARE A STUPID FOOOOLLL

you idi amin haven't changed! you are the same old fool. can you try to change a bit???? i repeat!!!! essien is selfish!!!!!! AND YOU ARE A STUPID FOOOOLLL
lalas 11 years ago

WEL SAID ESSIEN,THINK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE AND UR CAREER, THE GFA HAS NOTHING BUT JUST LIES,WEN THEY SEE LATE U CAN,T GIVE WAT THEY WANT THEY WILL JUST IGNORE U AS THEY HAVE DONE TO OTHER PLAYER,THINK ABOUT UR SELF,I WISH U ALL ...
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WEL SAID ESSIEN,THINK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE AND UR CAREER, THE GFA HAS NOTHING BUT JUST LIES,WEN THEY SEE LATE U CAN,T GIVE WAT THEY WANT THEY WILL JUST IGNORE U AS THEY HAVE DONE TO OTHER PLAYER,THINK ABOUT UR SELF,I WISH U ALL THE BEST BOY.
JAMES Y 11 years ago

Essien can stay in the comfort of Madrid, but he should know that there are others who are working laboriously to help Ghana achieve fame in the football by playing on fields which he (Essien) appears to say are not conducive ...
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Essien can stay in the comfort of Madrid, but he should know that there are others who are working laboriously to help Ghana achieve fame in the football by playing on fields which he (Essien) appears to say are not conducive to footballing.

On his other reasons for not considering playing for Ghana, I'll ask Essien; what respect and gratitude does he want? Is he not playing for his country? Isn't it an honour to play for one's own country? Isn't it a sacrifice, sometimes, one makes to uplift his/her country to success? Will he be watching football in Africa on his visits or when he grows old; how will he feel when he sees his compatriots playing football?
Joe 11 years ago

Boycott Akwesi Appiah's Black Stars. Ignorant Akwesi Appiah and Nyantakyi are the problem with the Black Stars today. Even our mothers know that if you want to find the rot in a fish you start from the head. A rotten Fish sta ...
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Boycott Akwesi Appiah's Black Stars. Ignorant Akwesi Appiah and Nyantakyi are the problem with the Black Stars today. Even our mothers know that if you want to find the rot in a fish you start from the head. A rotten Fish starts from the head. Nyantekyi is an incompetent and low and little minded village grown professional. Little minds can never conceive big ideas that are above them. Change the GFA leadership.

Boycott Akwesi Appiah's Black Stars.Birds of the same feather flock together. Nyantekyi just like his lousy lame choice of coach- Akwesi Appiah, and their chosen captain - Asamoah Gyan - are same poor minded individuals lumped tpgether to orm a big loser force.
Busumbru 11 years ago

Not a bad decision. But stop calling Mourinho 'Daddy' You have a FATHER. All the best

Not a bad decision. But stop calling Mourinho 'Daddy' You have a FATHER. All the best
Nana Asare 11 years ago

I THINK HE IS RIGHT, IF YOU DON'T GET LOOKED AFTER BY YOUR COUNTRY YOU SERVING, THEN YOU HAVE TO LOOK FOR YOUR INTEREST FIRST WHICH IS YOURSELF.

I THINK HE IS RIGHT, IF YOU DON'T GET LOOKED AFTER BY YOUR COUNTRY YOU SERVING, THEN YOU HAVE TO LOOK FOR YOUR INTEREST FIRST WHICH IS YOURSELF.
Solomon 11 years ago

Which everway Essiens decision is interpreted, I will say well done ESSIEN, you have paid your dues

Which everway Essiens decision is interpreted, I will say well done ESSIEN, you have paid your dues
maxwell asante 11 years ago

from a close unnamed source is a nonsense case. A.A should call him for next month's assignment and let him refuse himself if he wishes.
The reasons given by the so called source are FOOLISH, to come from the mouth of a GHAN ...
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from a close unnamed source is a nonsense case. A.A should call him for next month's assignment and let him refuse himself if he wishes.
The reasons given by the so called source are FOOLISH, to come from the mouth of a GHANAIAN W ITH AN IOTA OF PRIDE.
tumbor 11 years ago

I don't know why people are getting so worked up on a fabricated report without any quotes from Essien. Are we that shallow minded? Our journos these days are so unprofessional that we need to take whatever they write with ...
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I don't know why people are getting so worked up on a fabricated report without any quotes from Essien. Are we that shallow minded? Our journos these days are so unprofessional that we need to take whatever they write with a pinch of salt
Nana T 11 years ago

I agree with u, I don't believe d source of this info. Let's wait till he is invited then... any' can comment.Thank u.

I agree with u, I don't believe d source of this info. Let's wait till he is invited then... any' can comment.Thank u.
Boss 11 years ago

Enough is enough Michael. If you wont play for Ghana again enjoy your peace. But remember that others like Paintsil are determined to die for Ghana even in the face of insults. Football fans have never been grateful whenever ...
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Enough is enough Michael. If you wont play for Ghana again enjoy your peace. But remember that others like Paintsil are determined to die for Ghana even in the face of insults. Football fans have never been grateful whenever their teams let them down but they also drum, dance, sing in the name of their heroes when they excel. Football is like this everywhere. Essien, your non-patriotism is the cause of your knee problems if you dont know. Bye bye and see you with Liberty Pros next year!
wilson 11 years ago

in our 1st match against cote d'ivoire, milo placed essien, djan, haminu, sapei, on the bench and allowed rahim, nari, badu, dede, afful, opoku agyemang, to go and wallow against the ivorians.it was only when the coach brough ...
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in our 1st match against cote d'ivoire, milo placed essien, djan, haminu, sapei, on the bench and allowed rahim, nari, badu, dede, afful, opoku agyemang, to go and wallow against the ivorians.it was only when the coach brought on sapei, essien, djan & haminu that the team stabilised and advanced to the finals but thee glory was showered on the younger players who were out of sort against the avorians.
Qwesimickey 11 years ago

dont even think of coming back to the team again it your own carrier dont let Ghanians menupulate your destiny like the way they did to agogo.stay bless bro

dont even think of coming back to the team again it your own carrier dont let Ghanians menupulate your destiny like the way they did to agogo.stay bless bro
uriah 11 years ago

if you talk about what is going on wrong in the national team, the G.F.A president will say bring your evidence...all i want to tell them is that observers are worried. wish you all the best Essien and will follow you to any ...
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if you talk about what is going on wrong in the national team, the G.F.A president will say bring your evidence...all i want to tell them is that observers are worried. wish you all the best Essien and will follow you to any club you join because you are good.
Ohene 11 years ago

Essien is very right. Just consider these players as your family members who send monies ocassionally to support other children's education and upkeep. They come and play for Ghana, get injured and are ignored by the state. J ...
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Essien is very right. Just consider these players as your family members who send monies ocassionally to support other children's education and upkeep. They come and play for Ghana, get injured and are ignored by the state. Just consider what happened to Ali Jarah. He ws on national assignment and got injured. What has the state done for him. He can barely feed himself. Not until the country takes steps to recognise the efforts of our heroes, Essien is more han right. "A nation that fails to honour her heroes is not worth dying for"
Reality 11 years ago

Dede Ayew and Jordan Ayew should tow the same lines as Essien has done. They may be very young, but I will advise them to use their young and nimble feet and legs for their own selfish interests rather than those of the FA an ...
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Dede Ayew and Jordan Ayew should tow the same lines as Essien has done. They may be very young, but I will advise them to use their young and nimble feet and legs for their own selfish interests rather than those of the FA and their cohorts parading as coaches. A word to the wise is in the NORTH!!!
qp 11 years ago

WELL SAID. THESE SO CALL LEADERS ONLY THINK OF THEIR POCKET.
LET THEM GO AND PLAY FOR GHANA.
THE KWESI APPIAH'S CORRUPT TRIBALISTIC MEN

WELL SAID. THESE SO CALL LEADERS ONLY THINK OF THEIR POCKET.
LET THEM GO AND PLAY FOR GHANA.
THE KWESI APPIAH'S CORRUPT TRIBALISTIC MEN
KARL ROBERT 11 years ago

THE FA EXECUTIVE ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN THEIR SELFISH POCKET RATHER THAN THE NATION.SO I SUPPORT ESSIEN FOR HIS DECISION.THE FA MUST BOW THEIR HEADS IN SHAME.THUMPS UP ESSIEN.

THE FA EXECUTIVE ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN THEIR SELFISH POCKET RATHER THAN THE NATION.SO I SUPPORT ESSIEN FOR HIS DECISION.THE FA MUST BOW THEIR HEADS IN SHAME.THUMPS UP ESSIEN.
DEPORTEE 11 years ago

RUBBISH!!!!

RUBBISH!!!!
darifu 11 years ago

Wise decision boy. Don't come until they change captain and sack the coach

Wise decision boy. Don't come until they change captain and sack the coach
haruna umar babagnankye 11 years ago

i.think Micheal esseine deserve to be praise and all those who considers his current stand against the black stars as betrayal and lack of commitment should reflect very well in their thoughts.this gentlemen has suffered unwa ...
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i.think Micheal esseine deserve to be praise and all those who considers his current stand against the black stars as betrayal and lack of commitment should reflect very well in their thoughts.this gentlemen has suffered unwarranted condemnation from Ghanaian when even he has genuine problems. some senior players of the black stars are often vilify,and condemned without any justifiable issues.
Chobo 11 years ago

Is Michel Essien even needed in Black Star?
He go away! We don't even need him!!

Is Michel Essien even needed in Black Star?
He go away! We don't even need him!!
Athlete 11 years ago

With the type of personalities in charge of sports, like the GOC, there is no point dying for the country. Francis Doodo n co have hijacked GOC n Ghana sports is greatly in pain. Essien, I support ur view

With the type of personalities in charge of sports, like the GOC, there is no point dying for the country. Francis Doodo n co have hijacked GOC n Ghana sports is greatly in pain. Essien, I support ur view
Kofi Asamoah 11 years ago

He has done enough for Ghana, so leave him alone.

He has done enough for Ghana, so leave him alone.
Frank Mensah, Tikobo No. 2 11 years ago

Essien can go to hell. I am tired of getting tired of all this bluff. From stack poverty, they ride on the wings of Ghana to get out of poverty. That is the only time they think about shabby treatment - just as shabby as wher ...
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Essien can go to hell. I am tired of getting tired of all this bluff. From stack poverty, they ride on the wings of Ghana to get out of poverty. That is the only time they think about shabby treatment - just as shabby as where they originated from.
Rasheed. 11 years ago

I am glad you are out of grips of those vampires.

I am glad you are out of grips of those vampires.
Koku 11 years ago

Essien is very correct the Ghanaian FA must be ashamed of themslves if they understand what competitive football is about these FA suckers are only about how to scheme and play their various 419 games to feed themselves.If no ...
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Essien is very correct the Ghanaian FA must be ashamed of themslves if they understand what competitive football is about these FA suckers are only about how to scheme and play their various 419 games to feed themselves.If not so, why should they field these school boy in the name Black Stars,they are not bad ,but NOT up to the standard of the likes of Essien,John Mensah,the Ayews,Jonathan Mensah and all others. Bring these guy in to compete with the NEW ones if they don't mean to be BIASED, SHAME ON UUUUUUUU FA.
Koku 11 years ago

This where the human relations and managerial and man management skills of the coach should come in to play if he wants excellent results. Mr coach go ahead and meet these guys who will give you the result the world needs to ...
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This where the human relations and managerial and man management skills of the coach should come in to play if he wants excellent results. Mr coach go ahead and meet these guys who will give you the result the world needs to project your image and that of Ghana, then we will hail UUUUUU.
Koku 11 years ago

This is where the human relations,the managerial and man management skills of the coach should come in to play if he wants excellent results. Mr coach go ahead and meet these guys who will give you the result the world needs, ...
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This is where the human relations,the managerial and man management skills of the coach should come in to play if he wants excellent results. Mr coach go ahead and meet these guys who will give you the result the world needs, to project your image and that of Ghana, then we will hail UUUUUU.
issaka 11 years ago

Well said Essien. Leave the Black Stars and the Greedy GFA bastards to continue disgracing senior players. The use of JUJU/BLACK POWER/ "MIRACLE WORKING" PRIESTS, PASTORS, PROPHETS by some of the players to destroy hardwork ...
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Well said Essien. Leave the Black Stars and the Greedy GFA bastards to continue disgracing senior players. The use of JUJU/BLACK POWER/ "MIRACLE WORKING" PRIESTS, PASTORS, PROPHETS by some of the players to destroy hardworking, dedicated, and excellent players should keep every sensible player AWAY FROM THE BLACK STARS. Appiah Stephen and Essien Michael, God Bless you all you carried the Black Stars to unprecedented heights and you will forever be remembered.
oyoko 11 years ago

he is oldman he cant play

he is oldman he cant play
tHe DaRk StAr 11 years ago

When it is essien everyone understands but when it comes to KPB refuses to play for the same reason everyone is so quick to judge

When it is essien everyone understands but when it comes to KPB refuses to play for the same reason everyone is so quick to judge
ABAN 11 years ago

Why are you still thinking of "ESSIEN"? Is he the only player who can help Ghana to victory? After all he has never ever believes in his country.OBONIAYE NI ESSIEN.But at the end of carrier he will come and ask for COACHING j ...
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Why are you still thinking of "ESSIEN"? Is he the only player who can help Ghana to victory? After all he has never ever believes in his country.OBONIAYE NI ESSIEN.But at the end of carrier he will come and ask for COACHING job.IDIOT.
Alah 11 years ago

Black Stars, forget about Essien, he is just a maradona (deceiver) like the Negerians say. After all he is having problems with his knees and some other parts of body that we do not. I believe he has a secret about his deci ...
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Black Stars, forget about Essien, he is just a maradona (deceiver) like the Negerians say. After all he is having problems with his knees and some other parts of body that we do not. I believe he has a secret about his decision. Ghana has talents, that is one good thing about it.
Pastor Osofu 11 years ago

Its the wisesst thing to do Bro. Kwesi Appiah and Kwesi Nyantakyi, the two marfia, have joined forces and killing Ghana football.

I dont know if Essien is an Ashanti. If you are not, then dont try to come cos you will be u ...
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Its the wisesst thing to do Bro. Kwesi Appiah and Kwesi Nyantakyi, the two marfia, have joined forces and killing Ghana football.

I dont know if Essien is an Ashanti. If you are not, then dont try to come cos you will be used and dumped and made to look like a rag. KP left for the same reason and I hope Muntari will also take note.

Come back to serve your country and people when non-corrupt and meaningful people are in charge.

God bless Ghana
jb 11 years ago

What do these former or retired players want from the GFA? to kiss their ass with daily phone calls? make no sense.. they are not the only former Black Stars players... Polo, Jones, Kwesi Owusu, Adolf Armah, Razak etc all pla ...
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What do these former or retired players want from the GFA? to kiss their ass with daily phone calls? make no sense.. they are not the only former Black Stars players... Polo, Jones, Kwesi Owusu, Adolf Armah, Razak etc all played for the Black Stars...Ghana will have appoint a minister and a whole ministry to deal with the former black stars demands.. MAKE NO SENSE.. focus on the new talent.. Essien and types can go fuck themselves..Liman was a former president .. who was checking on him? fuck these low IQ athletes!!
who cares 11 years ago

yes i said it, you go fuck your self

yes i said it, you go fuck your self
omanbeye 11 years ago

You cuckoo with bull head, what the old players just want is just a show of appreciation...for they've been ungrateful for a very long time!

You cuckoo with bull head, what the old players just want is just a show of appreciation...for they've been ungrateful for a very long time!
Good riddance 11 years ago

Good riddance!!!

Good riddance!!!
Onipa Bone 11 years ago

All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,...

The time has come for him to leave like Baba Yara, Osei Kofi, Agyeman Gyawu, Adolf, Kyenkyenhene, Abedi Pel ...
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All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,...

The time has come for him to leave like Baba Yara, Osei Kofi, Agyeman Gyawu, Adolf, Kyenkyenhene, Abedi Pele and a lot more. Bison; all the best. The young shall grow.
WATSON 11 years ago

Essien should know that he started on the same park where now he is afriad to play again so he should not make an excuse of the parks in ghana,he may be right with other excuses. So he should not be an hypocrite and he can co ...
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Essien should know that he started on the same park where now he is afriad to play again so he should not make an excuse of the parks in ghana,he may be right with other excuses. So he should not be an hypocrite and he can come and help in making some parks better if not best.
CCTV 11 years ago

Ghana was there before you came. i'm sure you will go and leave Ghana. you will obviously leave a footprint. who good or bad it is depends on how you handle it. the greedy basters might be there, but fight for your beloved na ...
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Ghana was there before you came. i'm sure you will go and leave Ghana. you will obviously leave a footprint. who good or bad it is depends on how you handle it. the greedy basters might be there, but fight for your beloved nation because it made you who you are today. be wised.
OGOGLO QUARTER 11 years ago

IF J MENSAH.R OLELEY KINGSTON.S APPIAH AND OTHERS ARE GONE,WHY DONT GH SAY BYE TO THOSE WHO WANT TO SAY BYE TO GHANA?BCOS THE SIZE OF A MAN'S MANHOOD CAN NEVER BE MEASURED BY HIS BODY NOR SHOE SZ.ALL M SAYING IS THE NAME ESS ...
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IF J MENSAH.R OLELEY KINGSTON.S APPIAH AND OTHERS ARE GONE,WHY DONT GH SAY BYE TO THOSE WHO WANT TO SAY BYE TO GHANA?BCOS THE SIZE OF A MAN'S MANHOOD CAN NEVER BE MEASURED BY HIS BODY NOR SHOE SZ.ALL M SAYING IS THE NAME ESSIEN IS HUGE BUT HE IS VERY EMPTY .I DN T HATE HIM.LET HIM MAKE HIS DAILY BREAD ..........
TJ Hooker 11 years ago

Essien has the right to his own decision and nobody else. Whatever is good for your Mr Essien proceed with it and good lick.

Essien has the right to his own decision and nobody else. Whatever is good for your Mr Essien proceed with it and good lick.
TJ Hooker 11 years ago

Essien has the right to his own decision and nobody else. Whatever is good for you Mr. Essien, proceed with it and good luck.

Essien has the right to his own decision and nobody else. Whatever is good for you Mr. Essien, proceed with it and good luck.
JAH 11 years ago

Back in the day's polo, razak & others die for their country but today Essien coo love money than their country,That's why he don't get along with his father.

Back in the day's polo, razak & others die for their country but today Essien coo love money than their country,That's why he don't get along with his father.
Kwame Adu-Gyamfi 11 years ago

What? Stephen Appiah retired from the black stars, why would he get a call up?
Also, I didn't expect Essien to come back and even though he's good, he's too old and slow to be used in Ghana's traditional explosive counter- ...
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What? Stephen Appiah retired from the black stars, why would he get a call up?
Also, I didn't expect Essien to come back and even though he's good, he's too old and slow to be used in Ghana's traditional explosive counter-attacking style. It's best rest Essien with honors and use the newer generation, Frimpong, Acquah, Bellarabi, Depay, etc.
hercules adu 11 years ago

no Essien se vas a jugar para ghana tu no vas a jugar para madrid mas piensa Essien eso es tu vida

no Essien se vas a jugar para ghana tu no vas a jugar para madrid mas piensa Essien eso es tu vida
Antoinette 11 years ago

Last time I cheked they were not playing for free. If GFA does not call them its only right. How many people retire from a company and receive calls. GROW UP

Last time I cheked they were not playing for free. If GFA does not call them its only right. How many people retire from a company and receive calls. GROW UP
Joe Solo - Accra 11 years ago

Hopes...has received?

Nkrumah, where are you?

Shame!

Hopes...has received?

Nkrumah, where are you?

Shame!
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

Do everything humanly possible to bring bring Essien, Kevin P Boateng, Muntari, Quincy Abeyie, Dede Ayew, and Frimpong to train for the World Cup in Brazil.
Combining them with Atsu, Asante and Wakasso can produce a more pot ...
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Do everything humanly possible to bring bring Essien, Kevin P Boateng, Muntari, Quincy Abeyie, Dede Ayew, and Frimpong to train for the World Cup in Brazil.
Combining them with Atsu, Asante and Wakasso can produce a more potent Black Star.
J J BEN 11 years ago

Now you are fit but why you don't want to play for ur country.But think that u was started football in GHANA.

Now you are fit but why you don't want to play for ur country.But think that u was started football in GHANA.
DELOVE 11 years ago

MY BRO DON,T COME TO BLACK STAR AGAIN THAT IS WHY SOME PEOPLE DON,T WANT TO PLAY FOR GHANA I BET U THEY SHOULD SACK KWESI NYATEKYI EVEN KELVIN BOATEN REGRET PLAYING FOR GHANA

MY BRO DON,T COME TO BLACK STAR AGAIN THAT IS WHY SOME PEOPLE DON,T WANT TO PLAY FOR GHANA I BET U THEY SHOULD SACK KWESI NYATEKYI EVEN KELVIN BOATEN REGRET PLAYING FOR GHANA
FUFUO DADESEN 11 years ago

97% OF GHANAIANS REGRETED HAVING TO PLAY HIM.GERMANY DISSED HIM IN THE SENIORS AND REPRESENTING THE JUNIOR SIDE.HIS STINKING ATTITUDE-HIS BROTHER IS PLAYING FOR GERMANY.I RATHER HEAR ESSIEN SAY I'M DONE WITH HARD WORK OF PLAY ...
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97% OF GHANAIANS REGRETED HAVING TO PLAY HIM.GERMANY DISSED HIM IN THE SENIORS AND REPRESENTING THE JUNIOR SIDE.HIS STINKING ATTITUDE-HIS BROTHER IS PLAYING FOR GERMANY.I RATHER HEAR ESSIEN SAY I'M DONE WITH HARD WORK OF PLAYING FOR GHANA.THOSE EXCUSE DON'T VIBE---
Asomani 11 years ago

Why don't you leave this methuselah footballer alone. Those days he was wonderful. Now Chelsie won't even have him. Watch him in Spain. He is not playing kpendjweh. Organize the young ones who made it to CAP 2013. Give them a ...
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Why don't you leave this methuselah footballer alone. Those days he was wonderful. Now Chelsie won't even have him. Watch him in Spain. He is not playing kpendjweh. Organize the young ones who made it to CAP 2013. Give them a proper haircut. Take the captain band from Asamoah Djan. Introduce serious discipline in the team and we shall be at the World Cup kicking the ass of Brazil. Essie's bye bye oo. Sit there and lick your wounds.
Patapaa 11 years ago

Kwesi Nantakyi is the reason behind all the discontentment of the older Black Star players. He thinks he made the Black Star reach where they are today. He is so self-assured and cocky that I can hardly stand him. I sat in a ...
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Kwesi Nantakyi is the reason behind all the discontentment of the older Black Star players. He thinks he made the Black Star reach where they are today. He is so self-assured and cocky that I can hardly stand him. I sat in a Business Class with this young man and you could tell the way he felt about himself and just the air around him. If NPP comes back to power I will definately make sure that this guy is shown the door right away. He doesn't care about the team and anybody but himself. "Otoooolege"
Mahama 11 years ago

Essien is ungratefull fool to his father and nation

Essien is ungratefull fool to his father and nation
kwakuyaw 11 years ago

I FULLY SUPPORT YOU , YOUR CARREER IS MORE IMPORTANT , THAN ANY GLORY . PLEASE KEEP YOOUR STRENGHT FOR MADRID . GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL U HAVE DONE FOR GHANA FOOTBALL , OTHERS DESERVE A CHANCE .

I FULLY SUPPORT YOU , YOUR CARREER IS MORE IMPORTANT , THAN ANY GLORY . PLEASE KEEP YOOUR STRENGHT FOR MADRID . GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL U HAVE DONE FOR GHANA FOOTBALL , OTHERS DESERVE A CHANCE .
JUSTICE 11 years ago

WISE SON, I WILL DO SAME IF I WERE YOU, TO ME YOU PAID YOUR DUES.

WISE SON, I WILL DO SAME IF I WERE YOU, TO ME YOU PAID YOUR DUES.
prof 11 years ago

Essien is right,ignore the judases and concerntrate on your job. shame on unto gfa and ndc,u will never ever win african cup again. ungreatful people

Essien is right,ignore the judases and concerntrate on your job. shame on unto gfa and ndc,u will never ever win african cup again. ungreatful people
cocky overreacting gh football fans 11 years ago

essien deserves a break given his previous injuries

essien deserves a break given his previous injuries
FUFUO DADESEN 11 years ago

Appiah did not get a call from GFA.Appiah is not the only fine player not invited.I don't think he's given up the priviledge to play for GHANA. OK.GFA will call you after you get to play for Ghana.I'l will volunteer to fix yo ...
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Appiah did not get a call from GFA.Appiah is not the only fine player not invited.I don't think he's given up the priviledge to play for GHANA. OK.GFA will call you after you get to play for Ghana.I'l will volunteer to fix your breakfast.deal or no deal?
ras 11 years ago

ok

ok
monicuq 11 years ago

Past is prime in football.

Past is prime in football.
STEPHEN OSEI,NORWAY 11 years ago

WE ARE ALMOST WIN THE GOLD BUT BECAUSE OF TUNISIA REFREE,SO WE ARE OKEY,ONLY KEVIN BOATING WE NEED.WE WILL MAKE IT NEXT YEAR 2014,WE HAVE ,ASU,DEDE,JORDAN SOLOMON ASANTE,WARI,KWADWO ASAMOAH,ADIYA,THERE IS MORE BOYS TO,N ...
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WE ARE ALMOST WIN THE GOLD BUT BECAUSE OF TUNISIA REFREE,SO WE ARE OKEY,ONLY KEVIN BOATING WE NEED.WE WILL MAKE IT NEXT YEAR 2014,WE HAVE ,ASU,DEDE,JORDAN SOLOMON ASANTE,WARI,KWADWO ASAMOAH,ADIYA,THERE IS MORE BOYS TO,N RAINNO PROBLEM
lukeman 11 years ago

He is too old plz

He is too old plz
Mohammed Ibrahim 11 years ago

F..k o..f you are finished you are not even wanted at Chelse.

F..k o..f you are finished you are not even wanted at Chelse.
who cares 11 years ago

fuck you again.

fuck you again.
omanbeye 11 years ago

Essien has already made his name..so what your worries?

Essien has already made his name..so what your worries?
OGOGLO QUARTER 11 years ago

ESSIEN AND KPB WILL PLAY FOR GH ON EUROPE FEILD.GET A GAME BTWEEN GH AND SPAIN IN MADRID CALL THESE GUYS AND SEE IF THEY'LL SAY NO.APART FROM AFRICA COUNTRIES BAD PITCHS THE AIR TRAVEL IS ANOTHER TROUBLE FOR THEM.HOW SAFE IS ...
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ESSIEN AND KPB WILL PLAY FOR GH ON EUROPE FEILD.GET A GAME BTWEEN GH AND SPAIN IN MADRID CALL THESE GUYS AND SEE IF THEY'LL SAY NO.APART FROM AFRICA COUNTRIES BAD PITCHS THE AIR TRAVEL IS ANOTHER TROUBLE FOR THEM.HOW SAFE IS OUR FLYING ENGINES?? MEMBER WHAT HAPPENED TO ZAMBIA!! ALSO,THEY MAKE MORE MONEY PLAYIN FOR CLUB THAN COUNTRY SOMTHING KPB THINKS ITS AN INSULT..DEPENDING ON HOW U UNDERSTAND THEIR VIEWS THEY ALL HAVE A RIGHT AND A CHOICE.AS FOR ME I WILL SHARE MY OGOGLO WITH ANYBODY .
OPANIN KWAKU ATTA 11 years ago

MR ESSIEN,YOU HAVE PASSED YOUR PRIME TIME,SO GIVE US A BREAK.

MR ESSIEN,YOU HAVE PASSED YOUR PRIME TIME,SO GIVE US A BREAK.
charlesey 11 years ago

Asamoah gyan is the best guy and very patroitic n no matter what he would come and play for ghana. He is such a lovely and happy person n look at the way he was so free with guys in london during his time with sunderland. Ess ...
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Asamoah gyan is the best guy and very patroitic n no matter what he would come and play for ghana. He is such a lovely and happy person n look at the way he was so free with guys in london during his time with sunderland. Essien never did that. He could have even come and cheer the guys up to show that he is part of us. he always give excuses n all that.why do ghanaians still think about this arrogant and selfish guy? u should just leave him alone!! Does he really visit ghana? n does he feel happy when he goes there?
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

A bunch of pampered moneyed people!

A bunch of pampered moneyed people!
snrbritt 11 years ago

As much as I'd love to see talented players like Essien to compete in international events like the world cup, his decision to opt out is a good one. The handlers of the Black Stars are so naive and irresponsible. They are on ...
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As much as I'd love to see talented players like Essien to compete in international events like the world cup, his decision to opt out is a good one. The handlers of the Black Stars are so naive and irresponsible. They are only geared toward racism, self-honor, and discord.They lack empathy. they are selfish, and do not face reality, These players dedicate their lives for mother Ghana, only to be treated like DIRT, if things don't go well. What they can do best is to assign BLAME to players who falter at critical moments,forgetting the fundamental fact that "TO ERR IS HUMAN"
Parker J. 11 years ago

Never break the pot that once fed you.

Never break the pot that once fed you.
Paa Pee 11 years ago

Which pot fed him? Who fed who????

Which pot fed him? Who fed who????
kwame 11 years ago

u are shit anyway

u are shit anyway
who cares 11 years ago

never leave ur clab for a nation who don't give respect to their ex players

never leave ur clab for a nation who don't give respect to their ex players
George osei kwbena 11 years ago

I hope when he come balck it will help us

I hope when he come balck it will help us
Koby 11 years ago

This article is poorly written.
Hard to follow and enjoy the reading.
Please consider polishing your sentences next time.

This article is poorly written.
Hard to follow and enjoy the reading.
Please consider polishing your sentences next time.
Yorkeshire 11 years ago

shut up Essien and others 38yrs expired u Essien always given us ploblems when u were good remmember Ghana make u became today can we do some thing to our nation reguardless difirences u dont need money play for love like Br ...
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shut up Essien and others 38yrs expired u Essien always given us ploblems when u were good remmember Ghana make u became today can we do some thing to our nation reguardless difirences u dont need money play for love like Brasilians bro.
classpeter 11 years ago

am in total agreement with the bull (essien)but that shouldnt be the case.this is the time we need the senior men back to the team. i strongly agree that the young ones coming into the team are in a way manipulating the leade ...
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am in total agreement with the bull (essien)but that shouldnt be the case.this is the time we need the senior men back to the team. i strongly agree that the young ones coming into the team are in a way manipulating the leaders of the blacks with black magic (juju).if not how can the 2006 world cup squad just be forgotten so so soon. with even acknowledging any of them but instead we praised them be kicking them out of the team. essien please let go the action of the greedy old folks of the so called management team and the technical team motivate your men to return to the team.
ABIE 11 years ago

WISE DECISION INDEED MY BROTHER

WISE DECISION INDEED MY BROTHER
namuuk solomon 11 years ago

remember that a decorated monkey is still amonkey.change ur mind big bro.

remember that a decorated monkey is still amonkey.change ur mind big bro.
namuuk solomon 11 years ago

good decison,but a decorated monkey is still a monkey.wo ye ghana nii.

good decison,but a decorated monkey is still a monkey.wo ye ghana nii.
Iwan 11 years ago

Soon this player will retire and come and sit in TVs pretending to be a hero that he is not. When he sits there he will prefer to be called former Black Star player (not chelsea). mark my words.

Soon this player will retire and come and sit in TVs pretending to be a hero that he is not. When he sits there he will prefer to be called former Black Star player (not chelsea). mark my words.
CLEMENT RICKSON ANNAN 11 years ago

I do not agree with Essien for taken such decicion.The holy book says we are from the dust so dust we shall all return.The national team he is now rejecting was the same team that prepared him to the level he is now.HE SHOULD ...
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I do not agree with Essien for taken such decicion.The holy book says we are from the dust so dust we shall all return.The national team he is now rejecting was the same team that prepared him to the level he is now.HE SHOULD RATHER BE GRATEFUL TO THE NATIONAL AND GHANAIANS WHO HAVE SHOWN THEIR ABJECT SUPPORT FOR HIS CLUB AND COUNTRY.ESSIEN SHOULD TRY TO RESCIND HIS DECISION RUN TO THE TEAM'S CAMP COME THE NEXT WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS BECAUSE HE IS ONE OF THE FEW PLAYERS WHO CAN HELP TO CHANGE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NATIONAL TEAM.
Football Coach 11 years ago

My advise to the GFA and the National Team Body is; the should always respect and remember the the Ex-players who played for the Nation and try to include them in some activities which will inspire the others playing now. Man ...
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My advise to the GFA and the National Team Body is; the should always respect and remember the the Ex-players who played for the Nation and try to include them in some activities which will inspire the others playing now. Many of them have been forgotten and the the young ones even don't know them personally. The GFA should sometimes organise matches for them and this will enable people to know them better especially those who played with their hearts for our dear Nation. Rogger Miller played for his National team in the world cup when he was over 40 years and still scored goals for them with the 20 minutes he played in each match althought he was not playing active football. Strikers like Tony Yeaboah we could have still used in the 2006 world cup, because his name alone he made in Europe would have brought fears to many teams and some of the other players. Most of the players loose confidence in the National team when they are growing old, because they look at the neglected Ex-Players and say what is going to be with them when they are no more needed, example are our fomer captains Appiah & Mensah who are still playing active football but were not even invited to the just ended AFCON, they could have helped giving some of the players some piece of advise which would have help the players because they have the experience. I think GFA should do a rethink and include some of them in the football activities in the nation like what the Germans are doing and the young players have respect for their senior ones. If the GFA respect the Ex-Players the young ones will do the same thing.
fiifi benjamin acheampong 11 years ago

i totally agree with THE BULL for his decision not to play for the national team the black stars again.The authorities in the GFA and most Ghanians do not respect and appreciate our players a bit, but rather throw insults on ...
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i totally agree with THE BULL for his decision not to play for the national team the black stars again.The authorities in the GFA and most Ghanians do not respect and appreciate our players a bit, but rather throw insults on them and rejects them whenever they go into trouble, forgetting that is the moment they need true LOVE from every Ghanian. PLEASE JUST LEAVE ESSIEN ALONE TO CONCENTRATE ON HIS FUTURE IN HIS CLUB. THE BULL I SUPPORT YOU STRONGLY..........
owusu boaheng 11 years ago

GFA are not being fair to black stars ex- players

GFA are not being fair to black stars ex- players
Kwesi Antwi boasiako 11 years ago

Just look at the pitch for a semi final match in a tournament like Afcon. Good decision massa

Just look at the pitch for a semi final match in a tournament like Afcon. Good decision massa
Trust Jesus centa 11 years ago

Ghanaians,stop insulting our heroes at the least opportunity.Ghanaians and insults,that's why we are in the stae we find ourself.Ask Zlevin,he is shunning the black stars because of toon many insults perpetrated by so..called ...
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Ghanaians,stop insulting our heroes at the least opportunity.Ghanaians and insults,that's why we are in the stae we find ourself.Ask Zlevin,he is shunning the black stars because of toon many insults perpetrated by so..called presenters on radio.Whilst the great Messi misses a penalty and criticized modestly,Ghanaians will insult you to the third and fourth generation just because it is the tax payers money used to pay them.When he excused himself for the 2006 Afcon due to an ankle injury and a team of gea,the then coach,met Mourinho,then at Chelsea, he was described as unpatriotic..In the same year during the world cup,he was our best player. If you like select two teams one led by the Ayews and the new generation of players against a Stephen Appiah led team of the John mensahs,Essiens,sulleys representing the old at the Accra Sports stadium.You will see the kind of humiliation unprecedented in Ghana soccer.Without experience,we can't stand up against any team.Barca has Puyol,Real Madrid has Alonso etc.Man u,painfully accepted Van Der Sars retirement otherwise he will not be retired.Go and find out who takes care of their injuries when Znational team players get injured.DONT CRUCIFY OUR HEROES.MORALITY IS AT ALL TIME LOW AS ANYBODY,I MEAN ANY BODY CAN WAKE UP WITHOUT PASTING AND INSULT EVEN GOD IF HE IS AMONG US.
justice 11 years ago

Yes I do agree with essien he has made a wise decision and am very happy for him god punch the gfa authorities.

Yes I do agree with essien he has made a wise decision and am very happy for him god punch the gfa authorities.
A Richard. 11 years ago

President Mahamah please invite Essien and all the Black Star players both old and new at a reception and have a chat with them to boost their confident and moral support for the country

President Mahamah please invite Essien and all the Black Star players both old and new at a reception and have a chat with them to boost their confident and moral support for the country
Cooler 11 years ago

100% Michael Essien

100% Michael Essien

No Black Stars return for Essien

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