Two-time African Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Rev. Osei Kofi has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to swallow its pride and reappoint Kwesi Appiah as Black Stars head coach, insisting Ghana must “beg” him to return.
Backing the former coach for a third stint after Otto Addo’s departure, Osei Kofi argued that Appiah remains the best man to lead Ghana into the 2026 World Cup due to his deep understanding of the local game.
Speaking to Citi Sports on the sidelines of the Democracy Cup launch, he dismissed the idea of bringing in a foreign coach at such a crucial time.
“If an appointment is to be made, it should be Kwesi Appiah because he understands our football culture. If we bring in a foreign coach, the person will first need time to adapt, but Kwesi Appiah already knows our style of play. It would benefit Ghana if we beg him to return, especially considering how he was treated when he was dismissed. It would be right to ask him to come back. Sometimes, the way we handle issues in our football is not right” he said.
With just over two months to the Mundial, pressure is mounting on the Ghana Football Association to name a new head coach as preparations intensify for the global showpiece.
