Kwasi Appiah is a former coach of the Black Stars
Former Black Stars coach James Kwasi Appiah has cautioned the Ghana national team about the potential dangers of mishandling the captaincy issue, emphasising the need for a proper resolution.
This comes amid reports that Thomas Partey declined the captaincy for Ghana’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar in March 2026, leading the team’s staff to appoint Jordan Ayew as captain instead.
During Appiah’s tenure as head coach, the Black Stars faced a similar challenge when he stripped Asamoah Gyan of the captaincy ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Gyan initially announced his retirement from international football in response but later rescinded his decision following a call from then-President Nana Akufo-Addo.
In an interview shared by JoySports, Appiah offered advice to the team, stressing the importance of unity in achieving success.
“The little advice I can give is that I hope what I’ve heard about them trying to resolve the captaincy issue is true. If they can sort it out, given the quality of players we have, we should ensure there are no divisions within the team. Without unity, you cannot achieve anything,” he said.
The Black Stars currently sit second in Group I, level on points with leaders Comoros, with nine points from four matches.
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