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10 Jul

He Is A Professional Coach – Karim Zito Backs Kwesi Appiah Amid Conflict Of Interest Saga

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Dreams FC coach, Abdul Karim Zito has backed Kwesi Appiah amid criticism regarding Appiah’s dual role as both a coach and a member of the Executive Council (ExCo) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Appiah, who formerly coached the Ghana Black Stars, has been under pressure to step down from the ExCo due to potential conflict of interest concerns, following the announcement of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw. Ghana and Sudan have been placed in Group F, alongside Angola and Niger. In an interview with Graphic Sports, Zito defended Appiah, emphasizing his professionalism and urging that he…

14 Aug

Kwesi Appiah Seeks A Spot On GFA Executive Council

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Former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah is in the running for a spot on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council after it was confirmed that he has submitted his nomination forms. His bid is focused on securing one of the five positions designated for Premier League clubs, with his candidacy being supported by Asante Kotoko. The GFA has reported that a total of 11 candidates, including Appiah, submitted their forms after the application deadline The election for the Executive Council seats is scheduled for September 27, during which five individuals will be elected to assume office. All candidates will…

21 Apr

Kwesi Appiah Confirms Talks With Kotoko Over Head Coach Position

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Former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has confirmed talks with Asante Kotoko over becoming the club’s next coach following the dismissal of Burkinabe Seydou Zerbo due to poor form. Kotoko are looking for an experienced hand to turn their season around, and Appiah, who coached Ghana at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, has revealed that talks have taken place. However, he has asked the club to hold off on any decision because he was also studying other offers on the table. “For the past months, I have held talks with Kotoko but I told them to hold on because…

01 Apr

‘Nobody Has Approached Me’ – Kwesi Appiah Reacts To Reports Linking Him To Kotoko

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Former Black Stars coach, James Kwasi Appiah has denied being shortlisted for the vacant Asante Kotoko head coach role. The Asante Kotoko coaching role became vacant following the contract termination of Burkinabe coach, Seydou Zerbo. Coach James Kwasi Appiah according to reports has been shortlisted alongside Samuel Boadu and former Ghanaian international Charles Akonnor for the vacant position. However, Kwasi Appiah has dismissed the reports stating that there has been no contact from the hierarchy of Asante Kotoko. “No. Nobody has approached or contacted me for the job,” he told Ghanasportspage as quoted by footballghana. Coach James Kwasi Appiah is a former Asante Kotoko captain and played an integral role in…

20 Feb

Christian Atsu Was Just Like Messi – Kwesi Appiah Pays Tribute to Fallen Hero

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Former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah who is saddened by Christian Atsu's death says Ghana has lost a talent who will be hard to be replaced. To him, Christian Atsu is a lovely person both on and off the pitch after describing him as ‘Ghana’s Messi’. Atsu, 31, was caught up in a 7.8-magnitude quake that rocked Turkey and Syria, killing more than 46,000 people in both countries. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show, Kwesi Appiah said: “In 2012 when he was very fit . . . people were calling him Messi because of how good he was playing, but then…

04 Jan

My Job Was On The Line For Inviting Mohammed Kudus To The Black Stars – Kwasi Appiah

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Former head coach of the Black Stars, James Kwasi Appiah, has revealed he received threats from some officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after his decision to invite Mohammed Kudus to the national team. Kudus made his debut for Ghana during an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in November 2019, with the youngster going on to score on his first appearance. However, Appiah, who gave the then 19-year-old his maiden appearance, says he could have lost his job had Ghana failed to beat Bafana Bafana in that game. “Not only [Mohammed] Kudus but some other young…