Former Ghana youth Adams wants Boateng to shoulder AFCON responsibilities

1. bawah says:

   January 18, 2013 at 5:37 pm

   I GAVE DERECK BATENG ALL MY RESPECT AND SUPPORT:HE WILL SURELY BE THE BEST PLAYER OF TOURNAMENT!

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2. julius says:

   January 18, 2013 at 6:10 pm

   he is a great player.

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3. GHFUO, THINK BIG! says:

   January 18, 2013 at 6:49 pm

   he neeDS TO KEEP IT SIMPLE. NO MORE STUPID BACKPASSES.
   1. DISRUPT N BREAK ATTACKS FROM OUR OPPONENTS
   2. DELIVER THE BALL TO THE WINGERS AND STRIKERS, AND REST!

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4. Dr Who says:

   January 18, 2013 at 7:55 pm

   Derek is good but AA should start him from the bench.Annan and Badu will be better against congo who are usually very physical in their games.

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   • Experience Coach says:

     January 18, 2013 at 9:24 pm

     Dr. Who,

     You dont know what you are talking about. Derek Boateng is better in the midfield than Annan. Annan can’t dribble and only passes the ball backwards a lot of times. However, Derek is able to hold the ball, dribble, and distribute passes as needed. He is also very strong and it is hard to get pass him with the ball.

     IF AKWASI APPIAH WANTS A STRONGER GHANA SIDE, THEN DEREK BOATENG SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED. HE IS THE NUCLEUS OF THE TEAM. I’VE ALWAYS SAID THAT.

     ANNAN IS EQUALLY GOOD BUT HE PLAYS TOO DEFENSIVE WHICH DOES NOT HELP OUR STRIKERS UPFRONT.

     GO DEREK !!!

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5. That´s what ayew is saying.. says:

   January 18, 2013 at 9:48 pm

   Shocked Andre Ayew: I’m not angry, but disappointed over Ghana’s Afcon snub

   “On Sunday evening, I was taking the plane to the selection, but I got the information at the last minute as I was told by the coach not to come,” Ayew revealed.

   “It was shocking. The coach based on the fact that he only wanted players [who are 100%], which is surprising because apparently there are a lot of casualties there.”

   He added: “Discipline I speak of, but they were aware that I would be late, discipline. I gave everything for the selection, so it is not easy to accept.

   “I’m not angry, I’m just disappointed. It made me know some people in the staff and federation.”

   “Ghana is a big nation. There are things happening that are not normal, Kevin Prince Boateng issue shows that there are reasons,” Ayew added.

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6. Dr Who says:

   January 18, 2013 at 10:08 pm

   @experience coach,its good you acknowledged that Annan is better defensively.Derek only gives short passes with zero defensive skills.No wonder we lost twice to zambia who had the likes of Katongo & Kalaba run easily pass him in counter attacks.Both play as defensive midfielders so if you admit that Annan is defensively better then you agree with me.

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   • Coach Mensah says:

     January 19, 2013 at 4:41 am

     I will choose Derek over Annan because Derek can also defend when needed and he is able to give long passes as well. I would not blame him for Zambia’s victory. It had to do with our defends: in the African cup last year, we all saw that it was Paintsil’s fault.

     When Ghana travelled to Zambia, the problem I think was Vorsah who had reacted slow as he does at times. I think our defends have to be extra careful this time, especially Paintsil who allows balls to pass him when there is a good dribbler.

     Good luck Black Stars of Ghana!!!

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7. boss says:

   January 19, 2013 at 1:54 am

   annan boateng n badu behind gyan. wakaso n atsu/adomah on the wings

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8. gynico luv says:

   January 19, 2013 at 1:02 pm

   @coach. get ur facts right Pantsil did not play against Zambia at afcon 2012.

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9. braquarme says:

   January 19, 2013 at 2:55 pm

   @ gynico luv, pantsil did play that very quarter semi final game against Zambia

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