CK Akonnor lauds inclusion of Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appiah in Black Stars’ management

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CK Akonnor lauds inclusion of Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appiah in Black Stars’ management

In an interview on Asempa FM, former Ghana coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor explained how important Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gya's presence in the team

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In an interview on Asempa FM, former Ghana coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor explained how important Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gya’s presence in the team motivated the boys against Chad and Madagascar.

“The inclusion of former players, Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan has positively impacted the team, boosting confidence with their experience and leadership,” he told Asempa FM.

The room was so quiet to the extent that when the pin dropped on the floor, one could hear the sound when Asamoah Gyan was giving a pep talk to the players ahead of Morocco’s clash.

Stephen Appiah evoked memories of playing for the Black Stars and narrated how all the players benefited when they qualified Ghana for its first World Cup in 2006. The players. The players enjoyed the tale Appiah narrated, and it paid off.

Ghanaians bitterly complained about the lack of former Black Stars players around the Black Stars. The GFA listened and decided to allow two former captains in the shape of Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan to play a huge role in the March’s international break for Ghana. The two were captured, motivating, and giving the boys tips to succeed at this crucial moment.

Ghana will continue the World Cup qualifiers in September 2025 with just four rounds of matches left to be played.