Stephen Appiah, the former captain of the Ghanaian national football team, has suggested that he may run for the presidency of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Appiah expressed his concern over the exclusion of former footballers from the management of the GFA.
In an interview with Sompa FM, the former Juventus and Fenerbahçe midfielder noted that former Ghanaian footballers are often left out of the Football Association’s activities. He believes that football should be run by footballers, and that the ability to use fancy language is not a requirement.
“Sometimes the legends, the former players don’t get the chance. I have observed that football is run by footballers. It is not about the grammar that you will use. I hope that one of us will one day have the chance to come and lead Ghana football”
Appiah, who led the Black Stars at the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup tournaments, expressed his eagerness to serve and his belief that other former players share his passion for the game. “Some of us are very humble…We all want to help,” he added.
Appiah is a proven leader, having guided Ghana to numerous tournaments, including two FIFA World Cups.
He retired from football in 2012, after playing for several clubs, including Juventus, Parma, Udinese, Cesena, Bologna, Fenerbahçe, and Brescia.
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