Previous Ghana global Stephen Appiah has recounted how he just about missed out on the chance of getting captain of the senior national group, Black Stars.
Appiah, in an interview with Pleasure FM, said at the time he was handed the armband, he considered Richard Kingson, popularly acknowledged as Olele deserved it much more. Nevertheless, the goalkeeper encouraged him to acquire it.
The 39-yr-previous recalled the first time he captained the group was in May well 2002. Black Stars were making ready to perform Slovenia in a friendly and he was instructed by the coach that he would direct the staff for the match.
Appiah explained he turned down the final decision at to start with, describing to the mentor that Olele deserved it simply because he was 1 of the senior gamers in the workforce. Olele experienced been with the team because 1996.
“When I was offered the captaincy, I mentioned no I feel Richard Kingson was the additional encounter in the group at the time so I said he should really lead the team.
But Kingson tapped me and told me to settle for the function and that he and the other senior players would aid me, “Appiah instructed Joy Sporting activities Hyperlink host, Nathaniel Attoh.
He was confirmed substantive captain just after the match. Appiah revealed contacting former captain Abedi Pele and senior gamers these types of as Charles Akonnor and Samuel Osei Kuffour to find their blessings.
After that, I known as Abedi Pele and knowledgeable him. He provided me tips and explained to me I was a born leader so I should not be afraid. I also called Osei Kuffour, Akonnor and other people to find their blessings.”
Appiah is regarded by quite a few as a single greatest to have captained the Black Stars. He captained Black Stars to its very first Fifa Earth Cup in 2006.
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