Essien set for GFA talks over Black Stars return

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GHFUO, LOVE/DOR YOURSELF! 10 years ago

IF AA FAILS TO CALL ABEYIE, ESSIEN DONT COME. ABEYIE CAN PLAY BETTER THAN ASANTE AND ADOMAH

IF AA FAILS TO CALL ABEYIE, ESSIEN DONT COME. ABEYIE CAN PLAY BETTER THAN ASANTE AND ADOMAH
sam 10 years ago

Ei akokora Essien. Just relax.

Ei akokora Essien. Just relax.
Avogadro 10 years ago

The Black Stars are winning without all these players (the Ayews, Kevin Boateng, Essien etc.).

I will say that with the players we have now, there is some sort of 'harmony' on the team. Players, like Kevin Prince Boateng ...
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The Black Stars are winning without all these players (the Ayews, Kevin Boateng, Essien etc.).

I will say that with the players we have now, there is some sort of 'harmony' on the team. Players, like Kevin Prince Boateng are opportunists. We don't need him. Jordan Ayew is not quite Black Star material yet. His brother's attitude stinks and will be disruptive to the team. Essien has had too many injuries playing for Ghana. Let's leave him alone.

So why do we let people who do not know anything about football impose players on the team? This is one of the reasons why some people advocated for a foreign coach. A coach who can stand up to 'outside forces'. Can our coach for once 'stand up and be counted' (as a strong coach)?
KojoLee@Dilemma-Situation 10 years ago

"So why do we let people who do not know anything about football impose players on the team? This is one of the reasons why some people advocated for a foreign coach. A coach who can stand up to 'outside forces'. Can our coac ...
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"So why do we let people who do not know anything about football impose players on the team? This is one of the reasons why some people advocated for a foreign coach. A coach who can stand up to 'outside forces'. Can our coach for once 'stand up and be counted' (as a strong coach)?" ***Avokakadro***

Brother Avoka, Say that again. I feel terribly confused about where Black Star is heading towards to.
Who is in control of Black Star now; was it GFA, coach MRAA, John Mahama or the rebellious comrades?
What are we soo scared about Zambians that, we were soo desperate to act like crazy people.
Where are we heading towards now ...

Can such dilemma happens to a foreign coach?

Haaa I daff with sorrow.
Mr.N 10 years ago

About to retire Governor KojoLee are you still going to retire and stop supporting "The Black Star since KPB is now back waiting for your respond.

This is not about local or foreign coach the GFA and John Mahama would have ...
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About to retire Governor KojoLee are you still going to retire and stop supporting "The Black Star since KPB is now back waiting for your respond.

This is not about local or foreign coach the GFA and John Mahama would have done the same thing. These nonsense has to stop and Akwesi Appiah would do a better job by not calling these players so we can have a show down with John Mahama if he thinks these one of appointment too. This guy should be one term President look at Ghana now we are going backwards, all his major appointments are all Northerns and he want to hide behind Black Star going to World Cup.
Frimans 10 years ago

Essien is a first class player, and his level of play, skills and experience would ideally make his membership in the Ghana team a great asset for Ghana’s prospects of going far in the world cup. But psychologically, he is ...
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Essien is a first class player, and his level of play, skills and experience would ideally make his membership in the Ghana team a great asset for Ghana’s prospects of going far in the world cup. But psychologically, he is actually not a good fit for Ghana now. The casualties (e.g. injuries) which he suffered on some occasions when playing for Ghana have affected his psychology (e.g. perceptions and attitudes) about Ghana. The injuries nearly ended his football career, and I think this scared him a lot. He has not yet overcome this fear, and this largely accounts for the difficulty he is having in his decision for Ghana. Also, psychologically, he most likely feels that he did not get a satisfactory support from Ghana in his time of struggle (when dealing with his injury), and this probably has made him to adopt a cautious attitude towards Ghana. Given that he has not completely overcome his negative psychological perceptions about Ghana, he would not be in good psychological mood to give his best for Ghana, even if he succumbs to pressure to end his retirement and join the team. He will not be able to fully commit to Ghana!
Mr.N 10 years ago

Why can't Essien be a man and announce that he has retire from international football as Appiah did this would put all these trash to rest. He is coming out be like he is using Ghana seen all the build up to his charity match ...
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Why can't Essien be a man and announce that he has retire from international football as Appiah did this would put all these trash to rest. He is coming out be like he is using Ghana seen all the build up to his charity match in Accra and the expectations that he would announce his return. He has already been label by the funs and no matter of PRO would change that.

By the you make a very good point.
Kaduna Mafia 10 years ago

Essien likes the ..i will play... i will not play..thing...he got idiots like nyantekyi kneeing and begging him..and essien laughing and saying you see... ghana lawyers even knee to beg me, i never went to college but...am im ...
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Essien likes the ..i will play... i will not play..thing...he got idiots like nyantekyi kneeing and begging him..and essien laughing and saying you see... ghana lawyers even knee to beg me, i never went to college but...am important...as long as the gfa will suck up to him , he will continue to do it...if they ignore him, he will beg to play because all his teammates will play in Brazil.. bragging rights

To solve all this problem..GFA should publish GUIDELINES for playing in the national team. As such, players would know what is acceptable and not acceptable if you want to play in the national team....With publish guidelines, gfa will not have to deal with players on individual basis.. if one's conduct is not in compliance with the guidelines , you are let go...irrespective of your caibre..thre will be harmony in the camp when such guidelines are publish.. mahama or rawlings cannot call and ask his nephew to be considered..if his behavior contravenes guidelines everyone is aware of
BRANDFORD 10 years ago

WHY SHOULD SOME GHANIANS BEHAVE AS IF GHANA IS FOR NPP ALONE.
WHATEVER GOOD THING H.E. JOHN MAHAMA DOES IS BAD BCOS A CERTAIN SHORT MAN DEVIL DID NOT WIN 2012 ELECTIONS. WHAT A SHAME TO NPP SUPPORTERS.
H.E.JOHN MAHAMA WILL ...
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WHY SHOULD SOME GHANIANS BEHAVE AS IF GHANA IS FOR NPP ALONE.
WHATEVER GOOD THING H.E. JOHN MAHAMA DOES IS BAD BCOS A CERTAIN SHORT MAN DEVIL DID NOT WIN 2012 ELECTIONS. WHAT A SHAME TO NPP SUPPORTERS.
H.E.JOHN MAHAMA WILL WIN 2016 AND WE WILL SEE THE ELEPHANTIASIANS GOING DOWN THE FOREST TO REST FOREVER.
JM DONT MIND WHAT THEY DO AND FOCUS ON BETTER GHANA AGENDA, AMEN!!!
Ghanaboii 10 years ago

So are you saying with the team we have now, we can replicate our form from 2010 and go to the quarters or even the semis? If so, then you've gone mad. When it comes to the big stage, a number of players in the team will shit ...
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So are you saying with the team we have now, we can replicate our form from 2010 and go to the quarters or even the semis? If so, then you've gone mad. When it comes to the big stage, a number of players in the team will shit themselves of the pitch! The benchwarmers who played no part in the qualifiers can easily be replaced by the returnees
JiMY SOMER 10 years ago

STOP SAYING STUPID THINGS

STOP SAYING STUPID THINGS
PHILOSOPHER 10 years ago

I agree with you, brother. I don't know the reason why OWUSU ABEYIE has been ignored for so long. In every good team in the world, there is always someone who can hold onto the ball and provoke opposing defenders....and in Gh ...
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I agree with you, brother. I don't know the reason why OWUSU ABEYIE has been ignored for so long. In every good team in the world, there is always someone who can hold onto the ball and provoke opposing defenders....and in Ghana, apart from KWADJO ASAMOAH,it is OWUSU ABEYIE who knows how to do that best....He needs to be called IMMEDIATELY.
DP 1500i TAMROCK 10 years ago

Essien, you are so good. Just leave your life the way you want it. Ghana leaders can't be trusted in so many ways involving money and transparency.

Essien, you are so good. Just leave your life the way you want it. Ghana leaders can't be trusted in so many ways involving money and transparency.
ANKAMAH PETER 10 years ago

GHANA NEEDS COMPITENT PLAYERS SO YOU SHOULD RECONSIDER YOUR DECISSION

GHANA NEEDS COMPITENT PLAYERS SO YOU SHOULD RECONSIDER YOUR DECISSION
soso 10 years ago

Essien think of Ghana and come back home please.

Essien think of Ghana and come back home please.
911 10 years ago

Come justify your inclusion by working hard.

Come justify your inclusion by working hard.
NANA KUFUOR 10 years ago

In fact Ghana's midfield is chocked up now. We dont need anymore midfielders. Look at some of our midfielders, Anthony Annan, Mohammed Rabiu,Agyeman Badu, Kwadwo Asamoah,Andre Ayew,Kevin Prince Boateng, Sulley Muntari, Christ ...
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In fact Ghana's midfield is chocked up now. We dont need anymore midfielders. Look at some of our midfielders, Anthony Annan, Mohammed Rabiu,Agyeman Badu, Kwadwo Asamoah,Andre Ayew,Kevin Prince Boateng, Sulley Muntari, Christian Atsu, Afriyie Acquah,Solomon Asante, Wakasso Mubarak, Albert Adomah, Isaac Coffie etc...
Boss 10 years ago

I don't endorse poor football administration. But I think it is the fans who help players to enjoy their work. I hate players who, because of poor FA relations, ignore the cry of their fans. To me it's the fans who suffer the ...
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I don't endorse poor football administration. But I think it is the fans who help players to enjoy their work. I hate players who, because of poor FA relations, ignore the cry of their fans. To me it's the fans who suffer the punishment. Essien has punished me enough as a dedicated fan so now I am also angry with him.
t t b barcelona 10 years ago

essien we iove you don't plolong things surve out rapido

essien we iove you don't plolong things surve out rapido
JOE 10 years ago

guy relax and leave the rest for the young players.thank you.

guy relax and leave the rest for the young players.thank you.
Kaduna Mafia 10 years ago

Just make yourself available or enjoy your retirement...this ass-kissing is ridiculous and stupid

Just make yourself available or enjoy your retirement...this ass-kissing is ridiculous and stupid
OSEI STEPHEN,NORWAY 10 years ago

DONT WAIST TIME BECAUSE WE NEED YOU IN THE TEAM TO WORLD CUP ALSO THIS WORLD CUP IS YOUR LAST WORLD CUP,YOU CANT PLAY FOR NEXT FOUR YEARS .JUST COME FOR LAST SHOW

DONT WAIST TIME BECAUSE WE NEED YOU IN THE TEAM TO WORLD CUP ALSO THIS WORLD CUP IS YOUR LAST WORLD CUP,YOU CANT PLAY FOR NEXT FOUR YEARS .JUST COME FOR LAST SHOW
OSEI STEPHEN,NORWAY 10 years ago

DROGBA IS OUT OF THIER NATIONAL TEAM AND WE STILL NEED YOU,JUST COME TO SHOW HOW STILL GOOD YOU ARE.

DROGBA IS OUT OF THIER NATIONAL TEAM AND WE STILL NEED YOU,JUST COME TO SHOW HOW STILL GOOD YOU ARE.
Kojo Addo 10 years ago

I am at a loss as to why we seem to be begging all this guys to come back to the black stars,do these people know the pressure the are puting on Kwesi Appiah if he dosen't call them? we need to leave the choach alone otherwis ...
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I am at a loss as to why we seem to be begging all this guys to come back to the black stars,do these people know the pressure the are puting on Kwesi Appiah if he dosen't call them? we need to leave the choach alone otherwise if we loss we cannot blame the choach
K.O 10 years ago

why is GFA taking all this bull shit from these players. please if they won't play, leave them alone, for heaven sake. Who do these people think they are, Jesus?

why is GFA taking all this bull shit from these players. please if they won't play, leave them alone, for heaven sake. Who do these people think they are, Jesus?
kaswua 10 years ago

Give chance to these young players and stop injecting politics.Democracy demands wisdom.Everybody can think but not everyone can look good.

Give chance to these young players and stop injecting politics.Democracy demands wisdom.Everybody can think but not everyone can look good.
Azonto Man! 10 years ago

Michael, just retire from international duties. Others have done this and that will solve all this nonsense from unpatriotic Ghanaians. You have been playing for Ghana since age 17 and you can't play forever. It's time to ...
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Michael, just retire from international duties. Others have done this and that will solve all this nonsense from unpatriotic Ghanaians. You have been playing for Ghana since age 17 and you can't play forever. It's time to concentrate on Chelsea and leave the Black Stars for others. You have done all you can do. Let others continue and if people don't like your decision, let them go and f**k themselves. They are not in your shoes. Do what is good for Essien and not what is good for the ungrateful people of Ghana
J-Kay 10 years ago

What lot of issues to sort out? Set conditions for his return?

What lot of issues to sort out? Set conditions for his return?
KWAME 10 years ago

he is finish anyway GOAT

he is finish anyway GOAT
KWAME 10 years ago

SORT YOURSELF OUT FOOL

SORT YOURSELF OUT FOOL
saudi arabia boy 10 years ago

Esien if u like dont come back ok.we dont need u.what re u playing in madrid?u re playing nothing,if u dont no

Esien if u like dont come back ok.we dont need u.what re u playing in madrid?u re playing nothing,if u dont no
adadey Cynthia 10 years ago

Essien we need u back

Essien we need u back
NOKWARE 10 years ago

Who is Essien to bluff the nation? Ghana is far,far bigger than him.Why try to convince him to join the Black Stars again if he does not want to?Let him pack himself off!!

Who is Essien to bluff the nation? Ghana is far,far bigger than him.Why try to convince him to join the Black Stars again if he does not want to?Let him pack himself off!!
AKAY 10 years ago

I back you NOKWARE,who is ESSIEN? that Bereku boy? to fulk with him,let him found somewhere to set,and forget about playing for Ghana,before,but not now,get away old man Essien and let people hear,KWASIEPANYI,KURISINYI footba ...
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I back you NOKWARE,who is ESSIEN? that Bereku boy? to fulk with him,let him found somewhere to set,and forget about playing for Ghana,before,but not now,get away old man Essien and let people hear,KWASIEPANYI,KURISINYI footballer.
Madrid 10 years ago

ESSIEN, you can go to heal of it....whom do you think you are.if you like stay where you are dont come again..fool!!!

ESSIEN, you can go to heal of it....whom do you think you are.if you like stay where you are dont come again..fool!!!
Madrid 10 years ago

odwan appapo!! we dont need you again...

odwan appapo!! we dont need you again...

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