Ghana’s football icon and former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, has taken on a new leadership role as the Vice Chairman of the newly constituted Black Stars Management Committee. This significant development comes in the wake of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) decision to dissolve the previous committee following the Black Stars’ disappointing performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

The GFA has entrusted Dr. Randy Abbey with the chairmanship of the revamped committee, while Appiah steps into his new role. Renowned for leading Ghana to its first-ever FIFA World Cup in 2006 and repeating the feat in 2010, Appiah’s wealth of experience, both as a player and as a former team manager, makes him a fitting choice for this position.

The new management team also features other prominent football stakeholders, including Samuel Aboabire, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association and GFA Executive Council member, alongside Moses Armah, President of Medeama Sporting Club. Both will oversee matchday operations and ensure the smooth engagement of sponsors and partners. Richard Nsenkyire, President of FC Samartex 1996, rounds off the committee as an integral member.

This restructuring is part of a broader plan to revitalize the Black Stars as they gear up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With challenging matches against Chad and Madagascar looming in March, the team is eager to redeem itself after missing the mark in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.