Former Black Stars striker Kwesi Appiah discloses the reason behind Christian Atsu’s nickname “Ghana Messi.”
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MALABO, EQUATORIAL GUINEA - FEBRUARY 01: Ghana's Christian Atsu (7) celebrates his goal with his team mate Kwesi Appiah (2) against Guinea during the 2015 African Cup of Nations quarter final match between Ghana and Guinea at Nuevo Estadio de Malabo in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea on February 01, 2015. (Photo by Mohamed Hossam/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
Kwesi Appiah, a former striker for the Black Stars, has revealed the origin of Christian Atsu’s nickname “Ghana Messi.”
In an interview with BBC Sports Africa, Appiah explained that the late Ghanaian winger earned the moniker due to his style of play and his crucial role in the national team during the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
“He was nicknamed Ghana’s Messi for his style and also the way we relied on him as a team,” Kwesi Appiah who is currently based in England told BBC Sports Africa in an interview.
In remembering the late Black Stars attacker, Kwesi Appiah said it was an honour to play alongside Christian Atsu to create so many special memories.
“He was a joy to be with and a great team-mate, someone who had an abundance of skill and quality.
“He was an exceptional player and I’m really honoured to have shared some special moments with him on the pitch,” he said.
Both Kwesi Appiah and Christian Atsu played for Ghana at the 2015 AFCON tournament.
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