Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah recently paid tribute to two individuals, Ataa Ago and Sister Aryeekaa, who made a significant impact on his career by buying him his first pair of football boots. In a heartfelt social media post, Appiah expressed immense gratitude, stating, “I wouldn’t be where I am today without you. Those boots weren’t just shoes; they were the start of a dream.”

Appiah, who led Ghana to their first-ever World Cup appearances in 2006 and 2010, is regarded as one of the country’s most successful footballers, having also played for clubs such as Juventus and Fenerbahçe. He credits the generosity of Ataa Ago and Sister Aryeekaa as a defining moment in his rise to stardom.