He noted that many of his former colleagues have been sidelined and are not being allowed to bring their knowledge to the fore.
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‘Football should be run by footballers, it’s not about grammar’ – Stephen Appiah
Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah says he hopes to one day see an ex-footballer leading the administration of the sport in the country.
‘Football should be run by footballers, it’s not about grammar’ – Stephen Appiah
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Speaking in an interview with Sompa TV, the 42-year-old said football administration is not all about grammar while advocating for ex-footballers to run the sport.
Stephen Appiah
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“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 said.
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“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.”
Appiah called time on his football career in 2012, and was honoured with a testimonial game at the Accra Sports Stadium in 2015.
The former midfielder served as Ghana’s skipper when the country qualified for its first-ever FIFA World Cup in Germany in 2006.
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Having risen through the ranks, from U-17 and U-20, Appiah went on to represent the Black Stars 67 times, scoring 14 goals.
He is widely regarded as one of Ghana’s greatest-ever captains after helping to introduce a flat bonus structure for both local and foreign-based players.
Since retiring, however, Appiah has not been involved in football in any capacity, rather preferring to work with brands as an ambassador.
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