Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. It’s a sentiment he reiterated after their 2-1 defeat yesterday. “We created many opportunities but we could not finish them. Full lists of all Fifa World Cup 2014 squads for all 32 countries and teams competing in Brazil this summer But some of the veterans of the last two World Cups are sweating over their places and are likely to be disappointed. It's doubtful that the agony of THAT penalty miss against Uruguay four years ago will … Playing in a more advanced role, as he does with German side  Schalke 04 , Kevin Prince Boateng embodies the fearless character of the side, and his new-found goal-scoring touch will be critical for Ghana this summer, with the Black Stars pitted against Portugal ,  Germany  and  USA  in Group G. Certainly a team set up to attack, what with the Ayew brothers still very much in the mix, and the live-wire Chelsea loanee Christian Atsu on the flank, Ghana will be gunning for blood in South America, but considering the strength of their opponents in Group G, many will be expecting a fabulous flourish, followed by a brave exit. Yet that has not stopped intense debate in the country over who should be on the plane to Brazil and the factors that should influence those choices. Last updated on 10 May 201410 May 2014.From the section Football. Ghana World Cup 2014: Preview, Squad and Stats. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Read about our approach to external linking. All trademarks and copyrights on this page are owned by their respective owners. Vorsah's last appearance was in March 2013, in Sudan. Following a few of the strangest, most turbulent days even by the standards of this World Cup, they exited the tournament limply, all the while churning up uncomfortable issues about African teams at the competition. Mensah has not played for Ghana for two years. Veteran goalkeeper Richard Kingson is one of them. Manager:  James Kwesi AppiahCaptain:  Asamoah GyanWorld Cup Winners:  N/AWorld Cup Runners up:  N/ABest Finish:  Quarter Finals ( South Africa 2010 ). Portugal vs Ghana World Cup 2014: For Kwesi Appiah and his Ghana, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Live Scores, Results & match details of Ghana - ScoresPro.com The former Bayern Munich defender Samuel Osei Kuffour has claimed that there is a lack of leadership at the centre of the Black Stars' defence and reckons the inclusion of Mensah and Vorsah would solve that problem. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. The 31-year-old will be joined by  AC Milan 's Sulley Muntari, and  Juventus ' Kwadwo Asamoah, the star of the show in recent years, and recently the 27th best footballer on the planet according to the  Bloomberg Sports  2013 list, just one place below  England  superstar Wayne Rooney . On the field, a side with so much potential, their problems over appearance fees have cast a soulless shadow over their efforts. What the players requested was paid. It's doubtful that the agony of THAT penalty miss against  Uruguay  four years ago will ever be forgotten. Vorsah, meanwhile, picked up a knee injury last May at club side Red Bull Salzburg and has not played since. Ghana's previous World Cup squads have featured some experienced and strong characters. He has risen to that level after assisting Serbian Milovan Rajevac in 2010, when Ghana reached the second round, and says he has learned enough lessons from that tournament to influence the choices he makes ahead of Brazil 2014. 2006: Reached Round of 16, beaten 3-0 by Brazil, 2010: Reached quarter-finals, lost to Uruguay on penalties. Ghana 2014 World Cup Preview: After missing another crucial penalty in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, striker Asamoah Gyan, the cruel victim of the 2010 penalty debacle, was so overcome with guilt and angst that he 'retired' from international duty after the tournament, stripping his side of their most prominent goalscorer. The madness comes to an end and Ghana go home after so much promise, but none of it kept. 08.06.2014 World Cup 2014. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. We deserved more but that’s football. “At this level you look at a team, not the players, and that’s why the decision was taken this morning,” Appiah said of the suspensions. Appiah is in a unique position. World Cup 2014: Ghana squad sent $3MILLION in cash from government to prevent player revolt. Ghana Squad for World Cup 2014. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. We are leaving with our heads held high.” The same can’t be said for their opponents. It is a debate fuelled by a consensus that Ghana's defence is its major weakness. “But if you want to build and restore discipline, it's important to set things right.”. “But the match was one we tried to win and we did,” said Cristiano Ronaldo trying to see the bright side of what amounted to a dull failure. Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah will name his World Cup squad on Monday, amid intense debate in the country over who should be on the plane to Brazil. He is unlikely to get in. May 13, 2014 World Cup No Comments * Squad lists are only official once they have been confirmed and published by FIFA on 16 May at 12:00 CET. Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is preparing to name his World Cup squad on Monday, having already said he has a fair idea of the players he intends to take to Brazil. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Indeed on the previous occasion he stood before the press, manager Kwesi Appiah talked about the issue of Fifa not paying fees to associations until during the World Cup, players not trusting associations to pay if not before a World Cup, and how governments are forced to intervene or chaos encroaches. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. 'Unspeakable': Mary Trump Slams Uncle Donald For COVID Deaths | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC, Trump Insider Cohen Exposes Plan To Jail Rivals In 2020 | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC, Buzzer Beater: Americans Delight In Fly’s Cameo On VP Pence’s Head | MSNBC, McConnell Suggests White House Is ‘Paying The Price’ For Lax Covid Protocols | All In | MSNBC, Catch up on the latest news videos from around the world, Get the latest live updates about the Coronavirus Pandemic. WORLD CUP 2014 (Brazil) - Ghana. World Cup 2014 squads. And to compound matters for Appiah, both players have had major injury problems to contend with. In addition to that central defensive problem, Appiah must figure out how to satisfy a growing band of Ghanaian fans who insist that he must include home based players as a statement of faith in the domestic Ghana league. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Gyan is not the only familiar face in the Ghana ranks, with former  Chelsea  man Michael Essien to take up his role in the centre of midfield once more. He is heading to Brazil as the first Ghanaian coach to take charge of a Black Stars squad at a World Cup, joining a select group of African coaches to have managed on the biggest stage in world football. His brother, the former Hearts midfielder Laryea Kingston reckons his elder brother must be part of the squad. Mensah's attempt at a comeback in Slovakia was stalled by a recurrence of a back injury two months ago. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah called up German-Ghanaian striker Kevin-Prince Boateng and brothers Jordan and Andre Ayew to his 26-player provisional FIFA World Cup™ squad. “It resulted in the team not training on Tuesday,” he noted. But the winner at the end showed it was important to us. Payments, fights and suspensions blighted Ghana's campaign in Brazil Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari and Asamoah Gyan are all key figures and will be prominent members of the squad in Brazil too. Appiah has insisted he has faith in those players and promised that he has some in mind. The problem is that the regular centre back pairing have been heavily short on match practice and fitness over the last year. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. The sight of  Luis Suarez  dancing a jig on the touchline at  Ghana 's expense is a moment to go down in World Cup history, and one that will continue to define the Black Stars' major ventures on the big stage. 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