Ex-players rally behind Appiah after ‘attacks’ over football administration comments
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- 18 Apr 2023
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Anthony Baffoe and some former footballers have leapt to the defence of Stephen Appiah following criticism over his comments on football administration in the country.
Appiah has been in the news in recent days following an interview where he suggested there was a deliberate attempt to keep former players from occupying administrative roles.
The former Black Stars captain noted that many of his former colleagues have been sidelined and are not being allowed to bring their knowledge to the fore.
He further stated that running football was not all bout grammar, saying: “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.
“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,” he added.
However, Appiah’s position was subjected to criticism by some members of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Read More…
