Black Satellites break Africa jinx

I must say, this is Ghana's time to shine! That is the result of a thoughtful, planned structure behind a talented football team. I wish the Ghanaian good spell as they continue to reap the fruit of their labour. I think Nigeria must take a cue from this. If there is talent and no structure, passion will reduce! Money alone dont do it all! God bless Nigeria!

Me think it's hi time we invited the Ghanaians back to our country especially our football house. Our football administrators need some serious tutoring from Ghana. Yeye Lulu and his bunch of good for nothing subordinates.

Twinkle, twinkle, little stars. How brightly you shone from Cairo to the Cape. Bringing such a dazzling light, to the 'dark' continent. Africa salutes you, the World salute you! Thank you.

May God be praise for making us happy

Ghana has always been a great football nation and they have bounced back in style. Congratulations to them and Africans all over the world

UP GHANA. Ghana really deserved to win this tournament and its a good chance for Nigerian football to sit up because its so sweet that while we are fumbling our next door neighbours are doing the right thing. Ghana has already qualified for world cup,Nigeria is hoping for a miracle,they won this tournaament,Nigeria failed to live up to expectations. THANK U GHANA FOR MAKING AFRICA PROUD!!!

Its simply amazing. My pride as an african has just been rekindled once again . ghana has never failed to impress me in everything. just look at ! their elections , their power supply , the general social conduct of any avarage ghana man or woman,their environment and now their soccer ! truly the nigerian social system needs an antivirus! im dead sure such could be sourced easily from ghana.

Thanks be to God

Ghana, well done... Now that's what I'm talking about. Reminds me of our victory in Atlanta 96.

That's exactly wht u reap from an organised system where administrators know their onions, good for the guys, From WAFU, AYC and now WYC.

Do they do federal character in Ghana? No! Is there transparency in governance in Ghana? Yes. The opposite is the case in Nigeria. While Ghana plans daily to succeed in every facet, Nigeria plans to fail. Our leaders treat failure as our birthright. Public officers resign in Ghana merely on allegation of corruption. In Nigeria, they blame it on the handiwork of 'political enemies'. The lucky ones get presidential protection from justice. We mouth ''rule of law'' so much that it has become a crime to obey the law by those in government. Billions developed wings during COJA yet the culprits never got anyone to cage them. Sports has become some people's cash cow and that is one of the reasons why Nigeria continues its free fall on the world map. It is shameful that Nigerians who desire to excel in sports now change nationality. They are so proud to do it because the thieves in charge of sports here would never do anything to help their career. Siasia did not fail in Egypt, our country failed and the sports administrators wanted it so. Can we start learning from Ghana? Its chief electoral officer came to teach that honesty is the best precursor of good election. The next day our own magical Maurice Iwu called for more powers to enable him sack candidates! Here is a umpire for whom it is a crime to be neutral in any election wanting more powers. For every sector, there an Iwu, desirous of hastening this country to its destruction. I congratulate Ghana on this success and hope it will be a sign of good things to come. As for Nigeria, I pray and hope that the reign of wickedness will be halted before it is too late.

wot a match. it was mos def a wel deservd win 4 ghana. Evn wit10 players they stil held their own. The super eagles, the flyin eagles, the golden eaglets and the NFA should learn 4rm dis. with commitment and focus we cn strive for a beta Nigeria in football! weldone Ghana!

Am really happy for Ghana,they seem to have rediscovered their flair.the first team to qualify for SA 2010 in Africa.Now they av made Africa proud again.One day my dear country Nigeria will rediscover its own form as well,but for now we are no doubt running on the wrong direction.shame on the slopy ones..........

Nigeria sabi only to pray.And too much of prayers causes.....

if nigeria pray frm now till thy kindom come,nothing will happen as long as we have those who have mortgage their souls to the devil in leadership position...chase dem cracy bald head ou of the town for glory to come back to naija.. the present crop of leaders will never do anything that can invoke GOD's blessing on nigeria....their mind is full of evil.

people always talk prayers. god won't come down and make things happen. we simply need to step up and get things done

we thank god dor all that he has done. now is the time for the africa as a nation rise and take over the sport called football. we are in the process now that the next year games will be in africa. i hope the gaints like nigeria and cameroon will qualify and join the mighty ghana and keep the cup in africa.bravo ghana.

One big lesson from this.... it's not how far but how well. Who is the real giant of Africa now? All tell me with the following indices...over 10 years of uninterrupted power supply; first African country to qualify for South Africa 2010, very credible electoral system that conducted an election that was keenly contested and fairly adjudged and earned accolades world over; doubling of GDP as result of sudden gust and influx of foreign investment (even greedy Nigerian banks and business minds have extended their business tentacles to Ghana); good and working infrastructure with an enviable maintenance framework; respect for the rule of law (Ghanaians don't dare beat the red traffic light even in the middle of the night); and the list goes on and on. The empty barrels make the loudest noise trying to show presence somewhere when their own house is in disarray. Ah... no wonder Gani wept bitterly for this country before he passed on. Football which is our binding rope has gone down the drain with our sense of irresponsibility and non chalant attitude to service to our fatherland. Nigerian leaders should be made to go for fora on effective and efficient governance system in Gahanaian schools. And be made topay for it so they can appreciate it. If someone don't end up diverting the money into his own pockets.

its amazing how far this victory resonates in africa.am impressed first of all that the team made it against all odds.Atleast it tells the world that africa is really getting ready to take on the world next year and if things work right we'll shake the foundation of this earth....because we are so hungary for success. i just want to say success starts with determination n motivation...thanks NIGERIA FOR YOUR SUPPORT....IT SHALL BE WELL WITH YOU TOO...I ONCE READ IN THINGS FALL APART THAT HE WHO PAYS RESPECT TO THE GREAT PAVES WAY FOR HIS OWN GREATNESS....FROM BACK IN THE DAYS NIGERIANS MOTIVATE GHANA AND GHANA MOTIVATES NIGERIA. IT SHALL BE WELL.

Big shame to all our leaders, including Mr president. Notin is working in dis country. I hope and pray God shld send some one to come and deal with our leaders some day, which I know will happen in no distance time.

Congratulations africans, and thans Ghana for making africa proud. The march was btw the world and africa, africa has won the world. Congratulations ones again to all african and Ghananians all over the world.

May be President Obama knew something we didn't (want to) know when he chose Ghana over Nigeria to the first country a US black President will visit. You know the lesson is not just about football but since football is what we are taking a cue from, I want to congratulate these boys. I am not a huge soccer fan myself; I can tell you though that these boys played a disciplined match. We are talking about playing Brazil and with 10 men! It isnt that Nigeria is not the giant of Africa, it is that it is a sleeping giant. We are as powerful and as talented as ever. But we have for tooooooooooooo long relied on talent and refused to develop our skills. And whilst I agree that the government at every level has failed, I ask you all to look within yourselves and see how you fail your colleagues at work, your wife and children at home etc. Our churches and Mosques are playing ground, instead of praying grounds. If we are as a people are tired of mediocrity, we can wrestle the country out of the hands of its hijackers but am afraid I dont think we have tired out and this event isnt the one that will wake this sleeping giant. So we keep sleepwalking.

congrats Ghana...i very proud of guys. at least u've waken the gaint inside us. CELEBRATE! u deserve it

slowly, gently and quietly Ghana is assuming a big role in Africa. and this is what you get when there is a well structured strategy on the path of its leaders to lift up a nation. look at all facets of the Ghanaian society, everything just seems to be in near perfect state, their elections, economy,education, power supply, rule of law etc....it baffles me that some years ago, we drove Ghanaian s out of this country....Big Ups to Ghana...... I hope we still remember this saying ''If the gods want to destroy you, the first make you mad''' I sincerely hope that we are not on the path of destruction....

Ghana is more better dan any other africa continet on dis game

I'm touched by the many lessons that can be read into a simple football match. But my dear brothers and sisters in Nigeria, all is not well with Ghana and we are as far from the goodness you want to paint as you are from the bad you want to believe you are in. One lesson: the coach, Silas T, faced accusations of player bribery just after he selected this team for Egypt. His reaction? He won the cup! Nigeria is said to be BAD. What is your personal reaction? You count! I love Nigeria very much. Awake gentle giant.

A yoruba proverb talks of a man with wonky legs who was accused of failing to balance the load on his head properly, he responded by simply directing the attention of his accusers to his wonky legs as the reason for the tilting load. The same can be said of the once great country which still (against all reasoning) finds itself a crawling and utterly confused infant at a supposed middle age of 49! Oh, cry my beloved country. The demise of the sports industry cannot be taken in isolation. It runs pari pasu with every other facet of the country viz: social, economic. Political, cultural etc. No good roads, no power supply, no economic development, no security, no culture of maintenance, no jobs, no water, no money etc. And now, football which is just about the only thing still keeping Nigerians hopeful has been so unceremoniously taken away from us! The qeustion begging to be asked is what do we really have in this country? My candid answer is an emphatic NOTHING! We have NOTHING! We, like the proverbial man with the wonky legs have a great underlying problem; bad and often times near none existence leadership! Our leaders because of their insatiable greed for wealth and more wealth have brought ruin upon this country. It is a shameful fact that as blessed as we are in this nation, the best our leaders can make us is a consuming nation rather than a producing one. Ghanas recorded successes in almost all areas of her national life is only attributable to the performance of the brilliant, God fearing and dedicated men and women who govern her. Ghana has taken her place in the world order as a country bent on shedding the rather derogatory name of third world country, a name the Nigerian leaders relish like a birthrite! Thank you Ghana for doing Africa proud. For me, your developmental index over the years have shown that you now deserve to b called the giant of Africa!

WHEN GOD FAVOURS A NATION OR AN INDIVIDUAL,WHAT EVER YOU TOUCH OR DO WILL BE BLESSED.BUT,FIRST DO SOMETHING TO ATTRACT GOD'S FAVOUR. RUN AWAY FROM SIN. SHUN CORRUPTION. DO THE RIGHT THING AT THE RIGHT TIME. PLAN WELL AND WORK HARD. BE TRANSPERENT IN ALL THAT YOU DO. STOP TAKING BRIBE FROM GENERATOR SELLING COMPANIES AND DIESEL IMPORTERS SO THAT OUR NEPA OR PHCN CAN DISTRIBUTE LIGHT ACCORDINGLY. LET OUR ELECTION INTO POLITICAL OFFICES BE DONE FAIRLY. STOP STEALING PEOPLE'S BILLIONS. JAIL ALL THE FINANCIAL OFFENDERS. RECOVER ALL OUR LOOT.DEVELOP OUR INFRASTRUCTURES. LET PROFESSIONALS BE GIVEN OPPORTUNITY TO HANDLE THEIR AREAS OF SPECIALISATION. NOT PARTY APPOINTMENT. WHAT HAS A PHARMACIST GOT TO DO WITH MINISTRY OF INFORMATION OR AN ENGINEER GOT TO DO WITH FOOTBALL MINISTRY? IF WE DON'T DO IT RIGHT GOD WILL TURN HIS BACK AGAINST US,EVEN IF WE PRAY TILL KINGDOM COME. YOU CAN NOT CONTINUE IN SIN AND ALLOW THE GRACE OF GOD TO ABOUND.WICKEDNESS IS SO MUCH IN NIGERIA.CONGRATULATIONS GHANA. MAY GOD BLESS NIGERIA.

Nigeria is so unfortunate to have leaders like these one we have today. It so sad indeed, that a country with such potentials can be so destroyed by the very leaders selected to lead her. But make no mistake about it, soon the people will take back what belongs to them.

So much for Ghana bashing by Nigerians. No wonder a good friend of mine in London like to have a 1978 type of Rawlings in Nigeria now.

Did Lulu, Ogunjobi and Ojo'oba watch the match? Have they learned any lessons? Was Yar'Adua awake or asleep when the match was played? Has the result reached his ears? Maybe, maybe not? But really, this is the difference between sense and sensibility, between reason and unreason; between planning and gambling. Like the late Herbert Ogunde once told the Yoruba people, I tell Yar'Adua, Lulu etal-Ronu. CONGRATULATIONS GHANA AND THANK YOU FOR PROVING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BLACKMAN.