!james Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Sorry if this has been posted by trawling online and found this posted today: Jordan Ayew is in a 25-man party for Ghana's Nations Cup campaign in a squad of few surprises. The 19 year-old Marseille forward who has been in form this season will join his brother Andre Ayew in the side that will travel to South Africa in the new year for the pre Nations Cup camping. Ayew's form for Marseille this season led to massive calls for his inclusion but like a few other players would have to work their way into a final 23. He will be battling for a slot among the strikers which includes South Korea based Derek Asamoah and Prince Tagoe. Tagoe's poor goal scoring form for Ghana has led to intense criticism but Stevanovic insist his work rate merits a place. The top goal scorer in the Glo League, Emmanuel Baffour of New Edubiase, is also in the side following his haul of eleven goals in eleven games. John Boye of Stade Rennes makes a surprise entry in defence while Masahudu Alhassan who plays for the reserve side of Italian Serie A side Genoa has also been included. The player would arrive in South Africa on January 7 and stay there until January 19 before travelling for their Nations Cup campaign. During that period they will play top South Africa side Kaiser Chiefs and Bafana Bafana. Ghana is in group D of the Nations Cup with Botswana, Guinea and Mali. Ghana squad: Goalkeepers: Adam Kwarasey, Daniel Adjei, Ernest Sowah. Defenders: Samuel Inkoom, John Paintsil, Daniel Opare, Masahudu Alhassan, Lee Addy, John Boye, John Mensah, Jonathan Mensah. Midfielders: Charles Takyi, Agyemang Badu, Derek Boateng, Anthony Annan, Mohammed Abu, Kwadwo Asamoah, Sulley Muntari, Dede Ayew. Strikers: Emmanuel Baffour, Prince Tagoe, Derek Asamoah, Asamoah Gyan, Jordan Ayew. Shame for Albert but good news for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Shame for Albert but good news for us! Absolutely right. Bitter sweet for Albert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Unlucky Albert, but from a selfish point of view :winner_third_h4h: :winner_third_h4h: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 More fool them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Feel sorry for Albert but on purely selfish terms, that is fantastic news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 I hope Albert's not too disheartened, it came a bit early for him having only recently made his debut and I'm sure he'll be in the next one. Good news that he'll be available for us provided they don't call him up as a replacement in the event of injury but I'd have been just as happy to see one of our players get international recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 The first choice Ghanian right winger must be shit hot! Can we buy him as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Bad luck Albert, lets not forget Ghana have a wealth of talent to pick from, from the top divisons of most countries in Europe, so no surprise from my point of view. I am sure he will get there sooner or later if he get experience playing at a higher level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 It actually is a shame in a way, as I think he'd come back a better player after playing against quality opossition and getting different coaching. It's a shame the ACN is in the middle of the european season though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Gutted for Albert as it would have been a fantastic experience for him even if he didn't get much time on the pitch. Great news for McInnes and the rest of the team though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Robin Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Take it out on the defences in the championship Albert,We need you more than Ghana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Sorry Albert but this is absolutely fantastic news!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 his time will come.... Ghana dont know what their missing..... yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 I hope Albert's not too disheartened, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 If he feels disheartened, then it would show a charachter flaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 That's fantastic news for us, bad luck Albert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Lets hope he doesnt see a move to the prem as the only way to be a regular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 The first choice Ghanian right winger must be shit hot! Can we buy him as well? There are 2 brothers -the Ayew brothers who are the sons of Abedi Ayew, better known as Abedi Pele. He played in the great Marseilles side of the late 80s and early 90s. He's seen as Ghana's greatest player and one of Africa's greatest. Both of these also play for Marseilles, so Albert has got a bit of a fight beating them to a place in the squad. This is Ghana mind they were a penalty kick away from the semi finals of the last world cup and deserved the draw they got at Wembley last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 i'm surprised that FIFA allow this tournament to occur every year anyway. Selfishly i'm glad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 There are 2 brothers -the Ayew brothers who are the sons of Abedi Ayew, better known as Abedi Pele. He played in the great Marseilles side of the late 80s and early 90s. He's seen as Ghana's greatest player and one of Africa's greatest. Both of these also play for Marseilles, so Albert has got a bit of a fight beating them to a place in the squad. This is Ghana mind they were a penalty kick away from the semi finals of the last world cup and deserved the draw they got at Wembley last year. Really? Pele was a bit of a genius in the early 90's, cracking player, if his sons have half his talent it is little wonder uncle Albert hasn't been picked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 More fool them.... Spot On! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 i'm surprised that FIFA allow this tournament to occur every year anyway. Selfishly i'm glad. It's every two years generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 It's every two years generally. oh yes you are correct, it just seems like it's every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Hocking Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Disappointing as Albert is good enough and a January break from football would have helped him keeping up the standard over the whole season. Go for the World Cup Albert. You are good enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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