Jeffrey's Post

The relationship between the various ethnic groups in the Northern Region has not been continuously stable. In particular, conflicts have been smoldering for a long time between the Dagomba on the one hand and the 'nomadic Konkomba on the other. In the eyes of many among the dominating Dagomba, the Konkomba are landless intruders and bandits, who penetrated into the areas of the Dagomba only in the colonial ages. However, this view of the origins and history of the Konkomba in this region of Ghana is not shared by themselves, and it is not supported by the scientific research on this area, especially not by any academic writing on the Konkomba or Dagomba published before the 1994 conflict. 1994 experienced the worst ethnic conflicts ever in Ghana. The conflict spread to other groups, and ended up with several thousand dead. However, due to the continuous conflict many people have migrated from the region. Besides, there has been a tremendous killing in the region. From the population of 1,820,806 in the region shown in the 2000 census, it has now decreased by about 30%. Even though we have made the World Cup, I don't see much of this ethnic conflict ending. Most of it has to do with land and us being in the World Cup can't change who has priority over land. It's sad to see all of this conflict, but maybe if we win the World Cup, some of the conflict can end and we will be more united as a country.

we have just arrived in south africa and it is great to be here. playing the world cup in south africa is a great advantage for us. while it may not be on are home turf, its the clostest thing to is. We are also used to the weather and humidity, so we have a huge advantage over the other teams. Ghana was orginaly one eruopean colonie, called the gold coast. It was the first african country to become independent from the colonies. the polations chose the name from a tribe from the past. the national languag in ghana is english, probaly because of its former rule by the colonies. South Africa is the only state ever to be named after its geological location. there are many resourses in south africa, and this causes many native tribes to fight. south Africa arent much differnt, they shar alot of comment facts. like they were both ruled by a british colony at one time. also they both seem vary close when it comes to folk culture, while both have there own type, they both seem to have the same general idea.
-Markos Daskalakis

Justin's Post

I am a player on the Ghana's soccer team. My name is Stephen Appiah and I am the captain of Ghana's team. I am very respected in my nation by all people and i have led me team to many victories except the Fifa world cup. We are playing in the 2010 Fifa world cup. Our first two games and Serbia vs. Ghana and Australia vs. Ghana. Serbia and Australia are two very well known and are very good teams. It is going to be a challege to defeat these team but me and my team belive if we can achieve greatness. Our nation also believes in us and that will win our first Fifa world cup. If we win the tournament our nation will party and worship us for year to come. We will go down in history as the small African nation to win the Fifa world cup. Yet, if we loose this we will be shunned and outcasted out of our nation. There is a possiblity that some die heart fans will try to kill. Last fifa world cup one of our players won the golden shoe award. Yet other nations do not believe that we will get far at all in the tournament. Our team is a very dangerous team to underrate and if anyone would go back and watch our performance in 2006, then they'll fear this slightly unpopular team. Ghana has alot of good players such as Stephen Appiah, and John Paintsil who has played in Turkey and in England. Hopefully we can have the opportunity to win the amazing tournament and it would be a great honor. Justin.

Mike's Post

     Ghana is located in the northeast part of Africa.  The national soccer team was started in 1957, after they declared independence.  Just a year later, they joined FIFA and CAF.  Although they have never won a FIFA world cup, they have placed in the Olympics, as well as many other world championships.  2 years ago, they placed higher than they ever have at the FIFA cup.  They placed 14th.  The Black stars as they are called have on many African Cup of Nations, they have been finalists at FIFA, and various other mojor titles. 
     Ghana is a soccer crazed country with hundreds of youth teams throughout the country.  Although soccer is their pride and joy, the Ghana president wants there to be more than just soccer to Ghana.  He is starting programs for track, basketball, and field hockey.  He wants the country to still have the soccer craze, but he recognizes that soccer isn't everyone's sport.  He wants to offer choices just like we have choices about sports here in the states, we don't have just baseball and football.  Even though Ghana is a new country, and has a new soccer team, they have done amazing for the amount of time they have been around.  Placing 14th in the FIFA is really good, considering that over 100 countries compete.
     The Ghana team is nicknamed the black stars for the color of their skin, and for their unbelivable talent.  Winning this year will be a huge victory for both the team and the whole state.  The country will go wild if they win, but will still be proud if they don't.