Veteran broadcaster and football enthusiast Fiifi Banson has expressed his disapproval of Stephen Appiah’s recent appointment to the Black Stars management team, stating he would have declined the role if he were in Appiah’s position.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) recently named the former Black Stars captain as Vice Chairman of the newly formed Management Committee for the senior national team. Appiah, who led Ghana to the 2006 and 2010 World Cups in Germany and South Africa, respectively, will also act as the lead for player relations.
Speaking on Accra-based Sporty FM, Fiifi Banson criticized the decision and suggested that Appiah should have refused the appointment.
“I wouldn’t take up a Black Stars management committee role if I were Stephen Appiah,” Banson remarked.
The committee also includes Dr Randy Abbey as Chairman, who will spearhead engagements with the government and other key stakeholders. Samuel Aboabire, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association and a GFA Executive Council member, and Moses Armah, President of Medeama Sporting Club, are also part of the team.
Aboabire and Armah will handle operations and matchday activities while ensuring sponsors, partners, and other collaborators are well-catered for.
Richard Nsenkyire, President of FC Samartex 1996, joins the committee with responsibility for special duties.
