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| Stephen Appiah |
As Ghana prepares for the next international football against the Three Lions of England, let us properly pay farewell to the Ex-Black Stars captain, Stephen ‘Tornado’
Appiah, for his immense contribution to the senior national team over the years.
Appiah started his international career in 1997, and currently plies his trade with Cesena in the Italian Serie A.
He was a member of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup winning team of 1995 in Ecuador, and had 62 caps with 14 goals for Ghana during all illustrious career.
As a matter of fact, he captained the senior national team at two different World Cups, first in Germany in 2006 and then in South Africa in 2010, although his involvement at South Africa was largely limited to the role of a substitute.
He was phenomenal and an icon for the younger generation of Ghanaian footballers. I would suggest that we use the England encounter slated for March 29 at the famous Wembley to honor or say a proper farewell to him. He deserves it.
Again, I would urge that the Ministry of Sports through Ghana Football Association (GFA) and other stakeholders in Ghana football come together to honor our heroes at all times.
When this is done it would encourage up and coming sportsmen and sportswomen in the various fields to give their best for the country.
Story: By Ebenezer Zor
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