Football administration not about big grammar, says Stephen Appiah
The ex-Black Stars captain says he hopes to see an ex-footballer leading the administration of the sport in the country
Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah has stated his willingness to assist in the day-to-day management of football in the country to make sure the sport receives proper development.
He noted that many of his former colleagues have not been given the chance to bring their knowledge to the fore.
Speaking in an interview with Sompa TV, he said, “Legends and former players are not getting the chance around football administration. I have learnt something, that football is run by footballers. It is not the grammar or English that you speak,”.
He added, “It is about insights, that is why when I went to Italy, without speaking Italian I could understand the coach who was speaking Italian.
“I hope that one day, not me Stephen Appiah necessarily, but I hope one day; one of us will get to lead and we will all support.”
Being the first Ghanaian to captain the Black Stars at the nation’s first FIFA World Cup in Germany, in 2006, Stephen Appiah hanged his boots in 2012, and was honoured with a testimonial game at the Accra Sports Stadium in 2015.
Reporting by Richard Stix-Mensah in Accra
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