Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah worried about the current state of Ghana football

Stephen Appiah, the ex-captain of the Black Stars, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of football administration in Ghana.

He believes that it is time for former footballers to get involved in the management of the game in order for it to thrive in the country.

Appiah, who is 42 years old, has cited the drop in performance of the national teams, including the Black Stars’ first-round exit from their last two international tournaments, as evidence that changes need to be made.

In an interview with Sompa TV, Appiah emphasized the importance of involving former players in the running of football. He revealed that as ex-footballers, they have a wealth of contacts and experience that could benefit the sport. He went on to say that he has learned that football is not about language proficiency, but rather, it is about wisdom and the ability to understand the game.

Appiah also shared that during his time in Italy, he did not understand Italian, but was still able to communicate with his coach and learn from him. The former Black Stars team manager, who worked under Kwesi Appiah during his last spell as coach of the national team, believes that the involvement of legends and former players is key to the success of Ghanaian football.

“It’s sad because the contacts that we have and the people we can pick phones and call, when I mention names, you will be shocked,” he said on Sompa TV.

“At times we don’t get the chance, I mean the legends, former players, we don’t get the chance. “I have learnt something, football is run by footballers, it is not about English or the grammar. It is all about the wisdom.

“When I went to Italy, I didn’t understand Italian but when the coach communicates I get it.”