Also known as: former Ghana captain · former Black Stars captain
Stephen Appiah — former Ghana captain who wore the number 10 jersey, currently offering encouragement to players like Daniel Kyereh during injury recovery.
… Other notable Ghanaians at the stadium included business moguls Osei Kwame Despite, Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Stephen Appiah, and members of the East Legon Executive Fitness Club, who all turned up to cheer the Black Stars in their crucial clash against Panama. …
… He also encouraged the squad to draw inspiration from former captains and legends such as Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appiah, while expressing confidence in Jordan Ayew’s leadership and the team’s ability to perform on the world stage. …
… Players such as Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah, Michael Essien, and Mohammed Kudus serve as examples of how local football structures can produce world-class talent. …
… Thomas-Asante will don the jersey number which was worn in the past by Stephen Appiah (2006 and 2010) and Andre Ayew (2014 and 2022) as far as the global tournament is concerned. …
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has revealed that he battled depression about a year ago as he was officially outdoored as Brand Ambassador for Ghana’s national teams and colts football. …
… The delegation, led by Medeama SC President Moses Armah, included Stephen Appiah, Samuel Aboabire and other officials of the Ghana Football Association. …
… The delegation was led by Medeama SC President and Black Stars Management Committee member, Moses Armah, and included GFA Executive Council member, Samuel Aboabire, and former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, both key members of the committee. …
… Present at the ceremony were GFA Vice-President Mr Mark Addo, General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, Executive Council member Samuel Aboabire, Director of Marketing Jamil Maraby, former Black Stars captain and management committee member Stephen Appiah, former Black Queens capt …
Daniel Kofi Kyereh has revealed how a phone call from former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah helped him through one of the darkest periods of his career. …
Ghana international Daniel Kofi-Kyereh put Andre Ayew ahead of Michael Essien and Stephen Appiah in a blind-ranking game involving Black Stars midfielders. …
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang's celebratory dance moves at Ghana's 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Panama in Toronto went viral on social media, drawing admiration from journalists and content creators. Caleb Yernkyi scored the winning goal in the 11th minute.
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang's celebratory dance moves at Ghana's 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Panama in Toronto went viral on social media, drawing admiration from journalists and content creators. Caleb Yernkyi scored the winning goal in the 11th minute.
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew and head coach Carlos Queiroz assured President Mahama during a Zoom call that the team is fully prepared and determined to secure victory in their World Cup opener against Panama. Mahama expressed confidence in the squad and urged them to remain united and play with determination.
Ghana's local football clubs struggle to gain necessary attention and support despite their role as the foundation for developing young talent, with many professional players including Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah, Michael Essien, and Mohammed Kudus beginning their careers in grassroots football.
Brandon Thomas-Asante will wear the number 10 jersey for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following in the footsteps of Stephen Appiah and Andre Ayew. Augustine Boakye takes number 20 in his debut tournament involvement, while Derrick Luckassen wears number 23 as a late replacement for the injured Alexander Djiku.
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has been unveiled as Brand Ambassador for Ghana's national teams and colts football. Gyan disclosed that he battled depression about a year ago but was encouraged by GFA President Kurt Okraku to refocus on contributing to grassroots football development in the country.
Ghana's Black Stars management committee visited the National Chief Imam to seek prayers and spiritual guidance ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Chief Imam pledged nationwide prayers for the team's success, with Friday Jumu'ah prayers across the country to be dedicated to the Black Stars.
Ghana's Black Stars Management Committee visited National Chief Imam Dr Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu to seek spiritual support and prayers ahead of the country's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in North America. The delegation, led by Moses Armah, emphasized the importance of national unity and faith as Ghana prepares to compete at football's biggest stage.
Daniel Kofi Kyereh, who suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury in 2022 that sidelined him for almost three years, has revealed that a phone call from former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah gave him encouragement during his rehabilitation. Kyereh made his Black Stars debut in 2021 and recently returned to action with SC Freiburg II.
Ghana midfielder Daniel Kofi-Kyereh ranked Andre Ayew ahead of Michael Essien and Stephen Appiah in a blind-ranking game of Black Stars midfielders, in an exclusive interview with Joy Sports that aired in May 2026. The ranking included ten former and current national team midfielders.