Kwasi Appiah

He Has Changed Our Mentality – Sudan Forward Eulogizes Kwesi Appiah’s Impact
18 Oct

He Has Changed Our Mentality – Sudan Forward Eulogizes Kwesi Appiah’s Impact

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Sudan forward, Abobaker Eisa has lauded the significant influence of Kwesi Appiah since he took over as head coach of the Falcons of Jediane. Eisa’s remarks follow Sudan’s remarkable performance in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Under Appiah’s guidance, the team achieved a 2-0 victory against Ghana in Libya, building on a goalless draw in the first leg at  Accra Sports Stadium. This victory is particularly significant as it comes 18 months into the civil war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. Despite the ongoing turmoil, Sudan is close to qualifying for the…
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Kurt Okraku Was Wrong To Sack Kwesi Appiah – George Afriyie
17 Oct

Kurt Okraku Was Wrong To Sack Kwesi Appiah – George Afriyie

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Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has criticized Kurt Okraku’s decision to sack Kwesi Appiah as the head coach of the Black Stars. Appiah’s dismissal occurred shortly after Okraku took over the presidency of the GFA, following Ghana’s exit in the Round of 16 at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. He was replaced by his assistant, CK Akonnor. Currently coaching the Sudanese national team, Appiah recently led them to a 2-0 victory over the Black Stars in a 2025 AFCON qualifier, after a goalless draw in the first leg at the…
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Kwasi Appiah Speaks After Beating ‘Struggling’ Black Stars In AFCON Qualifiers
16 Oct

Kwasi Appiah Speaks After Beating ‘Struggling’ Black Stars In AFCON Qualifiers

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The head coach of Sudan, James Kwasi Appiah, has expressed his excitement after his side clinched victory against the Black Stars of Ghana in the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on October 15, 2024, in Libya. According to him, the Black Stars have a good team with brilliant players, but their performance has not been up to expectations. Appiah described the defeat to Ghana as unfortunate, as it could affect the team’s chances of securing qualification for the 2025 AFCON, which will be hosted in Morocco. The former Black Stars coach indicated that he is delighted the victory against Ghana has put smiles on the faces…
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DISASTER: Ghana’s 2025 AFCON Hopes Hang A By Thread After 0-2 Defeat To Kwasi Appiah’s Sudan
15 Oct

DISASTER: Ghana’s 2025 AFCON Hopes Hang A By Thread After 0-2 Defeat To Kwasi Appiah’s Sudan

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The Black Stars of Ghana were defeated 0-2 by Sudan in the second leg of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Libya on October 15, 2024. The Black Stars were far from their best as they struggled to string passes together and push forward to threaten the Sudanese defence. Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, and their teammates struggled to find their best form, failing to create chances and pose a threat to the Sudanese as they had in the first game at the Accra Sports Stadium. Ahmed Hamed Mahmoud Mohammed and Yousif Yagoub scored the two goals for Sudan to defeat…
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Kwesi Appiah Reveals Reason Behind Fatawu Safiu’s Contract Termination
14 Feb

Kwesi Appiah Reveals Reason Behind Fatawu Safiu’s Contract Termination

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Kwesi Appiah, a member of Asante Kotoko's Interim Management Committee, has explained why Fatawu Safiu's contract was terminated. He cited a ligament injury and alleged misrepresentation as the main reasons. Safiu rejoined Asante Kotoko in January, but his contract was terminated approximately a month later. According to Appiah, the decision was made after discovering that Safiu had misled the club about the true nature of his injury. Medical reports revealed that Safiu had a ligament tear, which would require surgery and sideline him for a significant period, possibly up to a year. Appiah expressed his disappointment in Safiu's lack of…
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We Will Shape Up Before The Second Half Start – Asante Kotoko Technical Director
25 Oct

We Will Shape Up Before The Second Half Start – Asante Kotoko Technical Director

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Technical Director of Asante Kotoko, Kwesi Appiah believes the playing body will come good at the end of the first half of the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. Prior to the start of the season, the Interim Management Committee (IMC) signed over 10 players. However, the Porcupine Warriors endured a difficult start under Prosper Narteh Ogum as the head coach of the club. The Reds have recorded two wins, three draws and one defeat. With the new players and a new coach in charge, Kwesi Appiah believes the team will improve and come good ahead of the second round…
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Coach Kwasi Appiah In Talks With Two Foreign Clubs Despite Offer From Kotoko
22 Apr

Coach Kwasi Appiah In Talks With Two Foreign Clubs Despite Offer From Kotoko

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Former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah is weighing up proposals from two foreign clubs who have expressed interest in appointing him as head coach. The former Black Stars coach has been approached by Asante Kotoko to appoint him as the next coach following the dismissal of Seydou Zerbo. Kwasi Appiah confirmed the talks but also mentioned that he has received other offers and has asked the club to wait on making a decision. “I have held talks with Kotoko for the past months, but I told them to hold on because I received two offers. Let us see what happens,” Appiah stated on…
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With Kwasi Appiah As Assistant, Hughton Can Win Back-To-Back Afcons – John Painstil
15 Feb

With Kwasi Appiah As Assistant, Hughton Can Win Back-To-Back Afcons – John Painstil

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Former Ghana international, John Paintsil, says Chris Hughton should consider working with someone like Kwasi Appiah if he wants to succeed with the Black Stars. Hughton was appointed the new head coach of the senior national team on Sunday night following extensive negotiations between the Ghana Football Association and the former. The appointment of the 64-year-old comes after Otto Addo’s departure following Ghana’s 2022 FIFA World Cup exit. With being success the topmost priority for both Hughton and the Ghana FA, Painstil, who was the Black Stars’ right-back for quite a long time, believes someone with the profile of Appiah…
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Stripping Asamoah Gyan Of Black Stars Captaincy Was The Right Decision – Kwasi Appiah
26 Jan

Stripping Asamoah Gyan Of Black Stars Captaincy Was The Right Decision – Kwasi Appiah

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Former Black Stars coach, Kwasi Appiah, says his decision to strip Asamoah Gyan of the national team captaincy prior to the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) was the best thing to do. “I respect him a lot,” Appiah said on Prime Take with Muftawu Nabila Abdulai on the Joy News Channel. “That’s the reason why I called him to let him know the decision I was going to take and make him the general captain,” he explained. Asamoah Gyan in May 2019 released a statement retiring from the national team following a conversation with the then coach Kwasi Appiah.…
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Dr Kofi Amoah Wanted To Reduce My Salary – Kwasi Appiah
23 Jan

Dr Kofi Amoah Wanted To Reduce My Salary – Kwasi Appiah

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Ghana’s 2014 World Cup coach, Kwasi Appiah, has revealed that president of the now-defunct Normalisation Committee, Dr Kofi Amoah wanted to reduce his salary. Appiah, who was on a $35,000 monthly salary during his second tenure between April 2017 and December 2019 had issues with Dr Amoah for his refusal to invite Sulley Muntari and Kevin Prince Boateng to the Black Stars despite an order from the then GFA boss. Dr Amoah earlier threatened to sack the Appiah for not following his orders. “He threatened to sack me but I told him I am not afraid of being sacked. Those…
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