SPORTING MIRREN PROGESSES IN MTN FA CUP

First Division outfit Sporting Mirren continued its fairytale progress in this year’s MTN FA Cup with a 3-1 win over fellow First Division campaigners King Solomon in a Round of 32 clash at the KawuKudi Park in Accra this afternoon. King Solomon, who eliminated Premier league outfit Mighty Jets in the previous round, began t game strongly and took the lead just before half time through Davis Akoto Danso. Sporting Mirren came out fighting in the second half and soon they were level after Richard Okaidja nodded home from a corner kick. Another corner kick brought about another goal, this time from the competition’s leading scorer Alex Anim, who has now scored in three consecutive ties; a mini FA Cup record. King Solomon were almost let into the match after Sporting Mirren midfielder Yusif Abubakar was sent off for a needless handball, after already being booked in the first half. King Solomon scorer Akoto Danso was also sent off for dangerous play. Substitute Anderson Darkwa then put the gloss on Mirren’s performance by capitalizing on a goalkeeping error by King Solomon keeper Francis Ayitey to score the third goal on the stroke of full time.

GHANAIANS ABROAD 25-27 FEBRUARY 2011

ENGLAND

In the Premier League, Asamoah Gyan and John Mensah played the full match as Sunderland lost 2-0 to Everton. Sulley Muntari was replaced by Steed Malbranque in the 77^th minute for Sunderland.

Richard Kingston played the full match in goal as Blackpool were thrashed 4-0 by Wolverhampton Wanderers.

John Paintsil was not part of the Fulham squad that drew 1-1 with Manchester City.

SCOTLAND

In the Scottish Premier League, Prince Buaben was booked in the 51^st minute and replaced by Danny Swanson in the 53^rd minute as Dundee United drew 1-1 with Hamilton Academical.

Francis Dickoh played the full match as Hibernian beat Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1-0.

SPAIN

In the La Liga, Jeffrey Sarpong replaced Xabi Prieto in the 73^rd minute as Real Sociedad was thrashed 4-1 by Espanyol.

Derek Boateng was an unused substitute as Getafe drew 0-0 with Hercules.

Mubarak Wakaso replaced Jose Manuel Catala in the 80^th minute as Villareal drew 2-2 with Racing Santander.

Quincy Owusu Abeyie’s Malaga will face Almeria on Monday night.

In the Segunda, Jonathan Mensah was sent off in the 48^th minute as Granada beat Las Palmas 5-2.

ITALY

In the Serie A, Stephen Appiah was not part of the Cesena squad that beat Chievo 1-0.

Kwadwo Asamoah played the full match as Udinese thrashed Palermo 7-0. Emmanuel Agyemang Badu was not part of the Udinese squad whilst Afriyie Acquah replaced Javier Pastore in the 63^rd minute for Palermo.

Kevin Prince Boateng’s AC Milan will face Napoli on Monday night.

In Serie B, Isaac Cofie played the full match as Piacenza drew 0-0 with Padova.

GERMANY

In the Bundesliga, Isaac Vorsah missed Hoffenheim’s 2-1 home loss to Mainz due to injury.

Charles Takyi was replaced by Deniz Naki in the 68^th minute as St Pauli lost 1-0 at home to Hannover 96.

Anthony Annan played the full match as Schalke 04 drew 1-1 with Nuremberg. Hans Adu Sarpei was not part of Schalke 04’s squad.

In 2.Bundesliga, Marcel Appiah played the full 90 minutes as Arminia Bielefeld drew 1-1 with Paderborn.

Godfred Aduobe was an unused substitute as Karlsruhe was thrashed 4-1 at home by Ingolstadt.

FRANCE

In Le Championnat, John Boye played the full game as Rennes beat Lens 2-0.

Andre Ayew scored in the 45^th and 87^th minutes and played the full match as Marseille won 2-1 at Nancy. Andre’s younger brother Jordan replaced Loic Remy at half time for Marseille.

In Ligue 2, Rabiu Mohammed replaced Nicolas Farina in the 58^th minute as Evian Thonon Gaillard lost 2-0 at home to Dijon.

Moussa Narry was an unused substitute as Le Mans drew 1-1 with Sedan.

NETHERLANDS

In the Dutch Eredivisie, Kwame Quansah was replaced by Ben Rienstra in the 86^th minute as Heracles thrashed Vitesse Arnhem 6-1.

Eric Addo was an unused substitute as Roda JC drew 1-1 with De Graafschap.

Matthew Amoah was booked in the 76^th minute and played the full match as NAC Breda beat ADO Den Haag 3-2.

Nana Akwasi Asare was not part of the Utrecht squad that drew 1-1 with NEC.

In the Eerste Divisie, Fred Benson played the full match as RKC Waalwijk beat Veendam 3-2. Mitch Apau was booked in the 43^rd minute and replaced by Milo Malenovic in the 59^th minute for Veendam.

Edwin Gyasi replaced Milan Hoek in the 58^th minute as Telstar lost 3-2 at home to Almere City.

BELGIUM

In the Pro League, Daniel Opare played the full match as Standard Liege beat Mechelen 3-0. Abdul Yakinu Iddi replaced Julien Gorius at half time for Mechelen.

William Acheampong replaced Karel van Roose in the 77^th minute as Cercle Brugge won 3-0 at Sint Truiden.

GREECE

In the Super League, Mohammed Abubakari was replaced by Mathias Iglesias in the 31^st minute as Larissa drew 2-2 with Aris Salonika.

Bernard Yao Kumordji was replaced at half time by Vaclav Sverkos as Panionios drew 1-1 with Olympiakos.

INDIA

In the I-League, Yusif Yakubu scored in the 37^th and 89^th minutes as league leaders Salgaocar thrashed ONGC 5-0.

ISRAEL

In the Ligat Al, Eric Gawu scored in the 66^th minute and played the full match as Hapoel Ashkelon lost 4-2 at home to Maccabi Haifa. Stephen Ahorlu also played the full match for Hapoel Ashkelon.

Ibrahim Abdul Razak was booked in the 74^th minute and played the full match as Hapoel Be’er Sheva drew 0-0 with Hapoel Ramat Gan. Awudu Okocha was booked in the 72^nd minute and replaced in the 80^th minute by Shlomi Edri.

Daniel Addo replaced Israel Zaguri in the 77^th minute as Hapoel Petach Tikva beat Beitar Jerusalem 1-0. Sam Yeboah played the full match for Beitar Jerusalem.

In the Liga Leumit (Second tier),former Hearts of Oak captain Eric Nyarko played the full game as Hapoel Ra’anana drew 0-0 with Sektzia Nes Tziona. Former King Faisal striker Osman Bashiru was replaced in the 60^th minute by former Eleven Wise forward Williams Owusu for Sektzia Nes Tziona.

Former Nania striker Kwabena Agouda was replaced in the 57^th minute by Rubil Sarsur as Hapoel Bnei Lod beat Maccabi Ironi Jatt 2-0.

PORTUGAL

In the Primeira Liga, David Addy replaced Pedro Costa in the 47^th minute and was booked in the 85^th minute as Academica won 2-0 at Vitoria Guimaraes.

Ishmael Yartey replaced Joao Luiz in the 68^th minute and was booked in the 90^th minute as Beira Mar lost 1-0 at home to Portimonense.

SWITZERLAND

In the Super League, Mark Edusei was booked in the 57^th minute and replaced in the 61^st minute by Alessandro Mangiarratti as Bellinzona was thrashed 5-0 by FC Zurich.

TURKEY

In the Super Lig, Abdul Rahim Sebah was an unused substitute as Kasimpasa lost 2-0 to Fenerbahce.

VIETNAM

In the V-league, Edmund Owusu Ansah played the full match as Song Lam Nghe An lost 1-0 to Khanh Hoa. Issifu Ansah was booked in the 50^th minute and played the full match for Khanh Hoa whilst Mustapha Essuman was replaced in the 83^rd minute by Martin Trindade for Khanh Hoa.

CONTINENTAL WRAP: ASHANTI GOLD THROUGH; ADUANA STARS OUT

Ashanti Gold has qualified for the next round of the Orange CAF Confederations Cup after beating Sewe Sports of Ivory Coast 1-0 in Obuasi over the weekend. Aminu Mohammed scored the only goal of the match which means that Ashanti Gold qualify on a 2-0 aggregate, having won the first leg tie 1-0. Ghana champions Aduana Stars are out of the Orange CAF Champions League despite beating Wydad Casablanca of Morocco 1-0 in Dormaa. A first half penalty converted by Bernard Dong Bortey won the game but because Aduana Stars lost the first leg 3-0, Wydad Casablanca won 3-1 on aggregate.

GHANA THUMP LIBERIA 7-0 TO PROGRESS

Ghana’s under 20 women’s national team, the Black Princesses this afternoon qualified for the next stage of the All Africa Games qualifiers after thrashing Liberia 7-0 at the El Wak Sports Stadium. Captain Mercy Myles and Alice Danso both got a brace each, with Priscilla Okyere and Cynthia Adobea, plus an own goal from the Liberians completing the rout. Ghana now faces Nigeria in the final qualifier and the winner qualifies for the All Africa Games which takes place in Mozambique this year.

MTN FA CUP WRAP: HEARTS ELIMINATED, WA ALL STARS, ELEVEN WISE MARCH ON

FA Cup record holders Accra Hearts of Oak this afternoon crashed out of the MTN FA Cup after losing 6-5 on penalties to Berekum Arsenal after a 2-2 draw. Eric Asiedu’s opener for Arsenal was cancelled out by a superb curler from Abraham Annan before half time. Ernest Obeng restored Arsenal’s lead before Hearts captain Karim Alhassan equalized. In the penalty shootout, the first five kicks were converted by each team before Yakubu Seidu missed his penalty for Hearts of Oak. Kofi Agyare then converted the deciding penalty to send Arsenal through to the Round of 16. Eleven Wise also made it through after beating Tarkwa United 9-8 on penalties after a 1-1 drawn game. Wa All Stars continued their good cup run with a 1-0 win over Juventus, whilst First division outfit Nania FC won 1-0 at Kintampo Zamalek. Below are the results of the MTN FA Cup Round of 32 games played over the weekend.

Hearts of Oak 2-2 Berekum Arsenal (Arsenal win 6-5 on penalties)

Eleven Wise 1-1 Tarkwa United (Wise win 9-8 on penalties)

Wa All Stars 1-0 Juventus

Kintampo Zamalek 0-1 Nania FC

Universal Stars 1-0 DC United

All Stars 2-0 Mine Stars

Sporting Mirren v King Solomon (Monday February 28 2011; Live on Metro TV as 1500 GMT)

TUESDAY DECISION DAY FOR GHANA, SOUTH AFRICA

Footyghana.com has learnt that the Confederation of African Football will meet on Tuesday March 1 2011 to decide the new hosts for this year’s African youth Soccer Championships as well as decide on a new start date for the tournament. Ghana and South Africa have been told to stand by after the tournament was withdrawn from original hosts Libya, where political violence over the last 10 days has resulted in the loss of many lives.

CAF EXCUSES NYANTAKYI AND CHANGES ANJOURIN’S APPOINTMENT

The Condederation of African Football has excused GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi of his appointment as a match commissioner for the 2012 African Qualifier between Nigeria and Ethiopia towards the end of March. According to our correspondent Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, this new development came after Nyantakyi asked to be excused so that he would be present for the Congo v Ghana game. In another development, Anjourin Moucharafu, Nyantakyi’s rival in the CAF Executive Committee Elections will be re-assigned a new match by CAF after originally billed to act as a match commissioner for the Congo v Ghana game. This change was also effected after interventions by the GFA President.

Credit: Yaw Ampofo Ankrah

KOTOKO’S FA CUP TIE POSTPONED INDEFINITELY

The MTN FA Cup Round of 32 clash between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Deportivo has been postponed indefinitely as a result of the fact that the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association is yet to complete the hearings of a protest brought against Deportivo by Elmina Sharks. Deportivo and Elmina Sharks met in the previous round and initially Deportivo were seen to have qualified, after beating Sharks 4-1, but a protest brought before the GFA by Sharks means that the Kumasi tie is now off. All other ties will take place, with the game between Eleven Wise and Tarkwa United at the Gyandu Park televised live on Metro TV, Multi TV and Sky TV at 3pm.

ADOMAH’S SUSPENSION SHOULDN’T WORRY US – BEN ZOLA

The assistant coach of Ghana champions Aduana Stars, Ben Zola says the suspension of central defender Johnson Adomah will not affect the team going into Sunday’s crucial CAF Champions League clash with Wydad Casablanca in Dormaa on Sunday. Zola told footyghana.com that there is adequate cover for Adomah, who was sent off in the first leg game in Morocco where Aduana Stars lost the first leg 3-0. The assistant coach also noted that even though the club rarely scored more than two goals in a game, he believes that the strike pair of Joseph Mugri and Nurudeen Ali could do a good job, adding that after Aduana Stars conceded the three goals in the opening 25 minutes in Morocco, the team played better, which gives him hope for Sunday’s encounter. Aduana Stars need 4 unanswered goals to make sure of progress into the second round and are the first team from the Brong Ahafo region to represent Ghana in Africa’s premier club competition.

IDAN, ADAMS, LARBI COOMSON CONSIDERED FOR BLACK METEORS – DUNCAN

The head coach of the Black Meteors, David Duncan says some members of the Local Black Stars will be considered for selection when the second phase of preparation for the All Africa games qualifier against Sudan commences on March 7. Duncan told footyghana.com that this was to augment areas of the Meteors squad that need strengthening, adding that Aduana Stars goalkeeper Stephen Adams, Medeama SC playmaker Daniel Larbi Coomson and Berekum Chelsea striker Bismark Idan are among players under consideration for selection into the team. Duncan further revealed that because CAF regulations require the submission of squad names 14 clear days before the match, which actually takes place around the same time that the Black Stars are playing their 2012 African Nations Cup qualifier against Congo in Brazzaville, certain names have already been submitted but he doesn’t expect to have all of them available. He said, ‘For example, we have submitted the names of Andre Ayew and Jonathan Mensah among others, but because of the Black Stars game, most of them might not be available.’

GHANA, SOUTH AFRICA TOLD TO STAND BY FOR AFRICAN YOUTH SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

Ghana and South Africa have been told by the Confederation of African Football to stand by to replace Libya as hosts for the 2011 African Youth Championships. The Political unrest in Libya, which has resulted in loss of many lives has forced CAF to rethink maintaining Libya as the tournament hosts. Footyghana.com has learnt that GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi is to discuss the issue with the Ghana government through the sports ministry before Ghana decides on whether to pull out of the running or throws its hat into the ring.

ANJOURIN APPOINTED MATCH COMMISSIONER FOR CONGO V GHANA GAME

The defeated candidate in the just ended CAF Executive Committee elections in Sudan, Anjourin Moucharaf has been appointed the match commissioner for Ghana’s crucial 2012 African Nations Cup qualifier against Congo in Brazzaville in late March. Anjourin lost out to GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi in a landslide defeat with Nyantakyi winning with a margin of 34 votes to 19. Nyantakyi himself has been asked by CAF to act as the match commissioner for the 2012 African Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Ethiopia, but footyghana.com has learnt that he may decline that appointment in order to be in Congo for a match that is considered crucial to Ghana’s qualification hopes.

PLB, OMP AGREE ON TELEVISED SCHEDULE FOR PREMIER LEAGUE

The Premier League Board has approved the televised schedule for the Glo Premier League for the next seven match days. In a meeting with media rights holders Optimum Media Prime (OMP) held yesterday, the Glo Premier League, which resume on Wednesday March 2^nd 2011, will see the clash between basement club B.A. Stars and Wa All Stars in Sunyani live on both Metro TV and TV3 with the game between King Faisal and Ashanti Gold in Kumasi live on Supersport. The local derby between Liberty Professionals and Hearts of Oak will be live on local television on Sunday 13^th March 2011, with the league’s biggest clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko on March 20^th live on both national and international television. Two venues will also have live matches for the first time ever when on 20^th April 2011, the match between All Stars and Real Tamale United in Wa will be live on both domestic and international television, and so will the game between Heart of Lions and Asante Kotoko in Kpando 4 days later. Below is the schedule for match days 20 to 26

	WEEK 20: 02/03/11
VENUE	MATCH	TRANSMISSION
SUNYANI	B.A. STARS V WA ALL STARS	LIVE Metro TV/TV3	3:00PM
BABA YARA	KING FAISAL V ASHANTI GOLD	LIVE SUPERSPORT	6:15PM

	WEEK 21: 13/03/11
VENUE	MATCH	TRANSMISSION
OHENE DJAN	LIBERTY PROFESSIONALS V HEARTS OF OAK	LIVE Metro TV/TV3	3:00PM
LEN CLAY	ASHANTI GOLD V REAL TAMALE UNITED	LIVE SUPERSPORT	6:15PM

	WEEK 22: 20/03/11
VENUE	MATCH	TRANSMISSION
OHENE DJAN	HEARTS OF OAK V ASANTE KOTOKO	LIVE Metro TV/TV3/SUPERSPORT	3:00PM

	WEEK 23: 10/04/11
VENUE	MATCH	TRANSMISSION
CARL REINDORF	LIBERTY PROFESSIONALS V REAL TAMALE UNITED	LIVE Metro TV/TV3	3:00PM
BABA YARA	ASANTE KOTOKO V KING FAISAL	LIVE SUPERSPORT	6:15PM

	WEEK 24: 17/04/11
VENUE	MATCH	TRANSMISSION
DORMAA	ADUANA STARS V BEREKUM CHELSEA	LIVE Metro TV/TV3	3:00PM
TAMALE	REAL TAMALE UNITED V ASANTE KOTOKO	LIVE SUPERSPORT	6:15PM

	WEEK 25: 20/04/11
VENUE	MATCH	TRANSMISSION
WA	ALL STARS V REAL TAMALE UNITED	LIVE Metro TV/TV3/SUPERSPORT	3:00PM

	WEEK 26: 24/04/11
VENUE	MATCH	TRANSMISSION
KPANDO	HEART OF LIONS V ASANTE KOTOKO	LIVE Metro TV/TV3/SUPERSPORT	3:00PM

WE WANT TO WIN THE FA CUP – BAAH NUAKO

Asante Kotoko’s International Relations Manager Kwame Baah Nuako says the club is leaving nothing to chance in ensuring that MTN FA Cup is won this year. Baah Nuako told footyghana.com that Asante Kotoko were not underrating any opposition in the competition, adding that the team will be firing on all cylinders when it meets second division side Deportivo in the Round of 32 clash in Kumasi on Sunday. Asante Kotoko won the last edition of the FA Cup 10 years ago, beating King Faisal 1-0 after extra time in Accra at the time and Baah Nuako revealed that the club was aiming for the trophy to salvage what has been a topsy turvy season for the Porcupine Warriors, who now lie 6^th on the league log. Asante Kotoko thrashed Danboat FC 3-0 in the previous round of this year’s MTN FA Cup.

WISE –TARKWA UNITED MATCH TO TAKE PLACE AT GYANDU PARK

The MTN FA Cup Round of 32 clash between first division campaigners Eleven Wise and Tarkwa United on Saturday February 26^th 2011 will take place at the Gyandu Park, instead of the Sports Stadium at Essipong. According to an e-mail from the FA Cup Committee sighted by footyghana.com, the match will kick off at 3pm and will also be televised live on Metro TV. The e-mail also gives the gate fees for the local derby; fixed at GH¢3 for the VIP Stand and GH¢2 for the Popular stand.

WE HAVE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NYANTAKYI’S PRESENCE AT CAF – BAAH NUAKO

The International Relations Manager of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Kwame Baah Nuako says it is up to Ghanaians as a whole and football stakeholders in particular to take full advantage of GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi’s election to the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Baah Nuako told footyghana.com that Nyantakyi’s election has now afforded Ghana the opportunity to be imvolved in policy formulation by CAF, adding that the presence of the GFA President at that level could positively influence certain decisions that will in the long run benefit Ghana. Baah Nuako, who is also an Executive member of the Ghana League Clubs Association, however warned that all stakeholders in Ghana football had to be on their toes in order to ensure that Ghana benefits from the electoral victory, noting that a sense of pro activeness was needed to drive Ghana’s agenda home at the CAF level. Baah Nuako also told footyghana.com that Nyantakyi’s election is an inspiration to young and upcoming football managers like himself, adding that success does not necessarily depend on old age and many years of experience.

GHANAIANS ABROAD 21-23 FEBRUARY 2011

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

In the Round of 16 first legs, Michael Essien played the full 90 minutes as Chelsea won 2-0 away to FC Copenhagen.

Andre Ayew played the full match as Marseille drew 0-0 with Manchester United. Andre’s younger brother Jordan was an unused substitute for Marseille.

ENGLAND

In the Premier League, Richard Kingston kept goal for 90 minutes as Blackpool beat Tottenham Hotspurs 3-1.

In the Championship, Lloyd Sam did not make the Leeds United squad that drew 3-3 with Barnsley.

SCOTLAND

In the Scottish Premier League, Prince Buaben was replaced in the 81^st minute by Morgaro Gomis as Dundee United drew 0-0 with St Johnstone.

SPAIN

In la Liga, Jeffrey Sarpong was an unused substitute as Real Sociedad beat Mallorca 1-0.

FRANCE

In Ligue 2, Moussa Narry was replaced in the 73^rd minute by Idir Ouali as Le Mans lost 1-0 to Boulogne.

BELGIUM

In the Pro League, Abdul Yakinu Iddi replaced David De Storme in the 90^th minute as Mechelen beat St Truiden 1-0. Yakinu’s brother Abdul Ganiyu Iddi was an unused substitute for Mechelen.

HAVING ONE OF OUR OWN AT CAF WILL ONLY HELP US – OKRAKU

The Chief executive Officer of the Ghana League Clubs Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku says GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi’s election unto the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football will only ultimately aid Ghana’s cause. Okraku told footyghana.com that the presence of Nyantakyi on the Executive will change the situation where what he describes as ‘little football decisions’ went against Ghana, adding that Nyantakyi’s election will bring in its wake unseen benefits that would boost Ghana football in general. The GHALCA CEO adds that the victory is pleasant news to all Ghanaians in general and every stakeholder in Ghana Football in particular.

NYANTAKYI’S ELECTION WILL GALVANISE CAF – PAPPOE

The Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, Fred Pappoe has hailed the election of Kwesi Nyantakyi unto the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football, describing it as a victory for Ghana football in particular and African Football as a whole. Pappoe told footyghana.com that Nyantakyi will bring vibrancy, fresh ideas and a passion for the game to CAF’s Executive Committee, traits which according to him will re-energise and revitalize African Football. Pappoe noted that Nyantakyi’s all-inclusive approach, which is among the many positive traits he has observed in working with him over the last six years, will stand him in good stead for his new challenge at CAF. GFA President Nyantakyi won 34 votes to defeat rival Anjourin Moucharaf to win the slot.

BREAKING NEWS: NYANTAKYI VOTED UNTO CAF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Reports reaching footyghana.com indicate that GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi has won the right to sit on the Executice Committee of the Confederation of African Football after securing the minimum number of 27 votes to beat rival Anjourin Moucharafu this morning in Sudan. Nyantakyi secured a total of 34 votes to 19 from Anjourin. The GFA President will now serve a 4-year term and will then be eligible for re-election.

IT’S HARD TO TALK FOR LOCAL COACHES – COMMEY

The Public Relations Officer for Accra Hearts of Oak, Albert Commey Aryeetey says arguing the case for local coaches has become harder by the day in the wake of Ghana’s dismal showing in Sudan during the Championship of African Nations (CHAN). Commey told footyghana.com that even though he is an advocate for local coaches, Herbert Addo’s output with the Local Black Stars in Sudan has made it very hard for him to continue advocating for local coaches. Asked about the appointment of Nebojsa Vucicevic as the new coach for Hearts of Oak, Commey noted that the situation called for such an appointment, adding that players of the club react better to foreign coaches than to the local ones. He says, ‘For example, since Vucicevic took over, players report for training by 2.45pm when the time is 3pm. If it was a local coach, the players will always give excuses for being late.’ Commey also added that local coaches are always perceived to be giving preferential treatment to their favorites, whereas a foreign coach who does not know the players, does no such thing.