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Stephen Appiah

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.

2026-05-022026-06-19

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  1. June 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    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.

    Veep’s Dance Moves Warms Hearts at BlackStars World Cup Tournament
  3. Joy Online

    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.

    We’re fully prepared and determined to secure victory – Black Stars assure Mahama
  4. Joy Online

    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.

    Ghana’s domestic football: An industry in dire need of attention
  5. Joy Online

    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.

    Thomas-Asante takes the 10; Boakye takes 20 – Find out Ghana’s squad jersey numbers for World Cup 2026
  6. May 2026
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    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.

    Asamoah Gyan opens up on depression struggles following ambassadorial appointment
  8. Daily Guide

    The delegation, led by Medeama SC President Moses Armah, included Stephen Appiah, Samuel Aboabire and other officials of the Ghana Football Association.

    Black Stars Seek Chief Imam’s Blessings Ahead Of 2026 World Cup
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    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.

    Black Stars Mgt C’ttee calls on Chief Imam
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    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

    Gold Fields Ghana seals $5 million partnership deal with GFA
  11. Joy Online

    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.

    How Stephen Appiah’s words kept Kyereh going through three-year injury struggle
  12. Joy Online

    Ghana international Daniel Kofi-Kyereh put Andre Ayew ahead of Michael Essien and Stephen Appiah in a blind-ranking game involving Black Stars midfielders.

    Video: Daniel Kofi-Kyereh ranks Andre Ayew above Essien and Appiah in blind ranking game

Yesterday

  1. Vice President celebrates as Black Stars beat Panama 1-0

    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.

    21 hours ago · Daily Guide

  2. Black Stars assure Mahama of World Cup opener readiness

    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.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ghana's domestic football clubs need greater attention and support

    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.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana World Cup 2026 squad jersey numbers announced

    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.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Asamoah Gyan appointed Brand Ambassador for Ghana football

    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.

    21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 14 May

  1. Black Stars seek spiritual support from National Chief Imam

    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.

    14 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Black Stars seek spiritual guidance for 2026 World Cup campaign

    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.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Gold Fields Ghana becomes GFA Official Partner for $5 million

    Gold Fields Ghana Limited has signed a US$5 million sponsorship deal over two years to become an Official Partner of the Ghana Football Association, supporting the Black Stars, Black Queens, Women's Premier League, and Ghana's national amputee football team.

    11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 3 May

  1. Kyereh credits Appiah's call for encouragement during injury recovery

    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.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 2 May

  1. Kofi-Kyereh ranks Andre Ayew above Essien, Appiah in blind game

    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.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

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