Kwasi Appiah thanks Prez Akufo-Addo for "opportunity to serve the nation"

Former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah has expressed gratitude to President Akufo-Addo for giving him the opportunity to serve the nation.

Coach Appiah in a statement released Sunday said it has been an absolute honour to have had the opportunity and privilege to coach the men's senior national football team (Black Stars).

Appiah said he always felt immense pride during his coaching contract which expired on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

He added that during his tenure, he laid a strong foundation for "others to build on, towards a better future and success for the team".

"It has been an absolute honour to have had the opportunity and privilege to coach the Black Stars of Ghana," the statement said.

"I have always felt immense pride in my association with the senior national team, as a player and a coach, and served diligently throughout my coaching contract which expired on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

"Through the years I was in charge, I worked with my backroom staff to lay the strong foundation required for others to build on, towards a better future and success for the team.

"I thank the President H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the opportunity to serve the nation. I also express my appreciation to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, as well as the Ghana Football Association for their support".

He also expressed gratitude to the general public for support during difficult times.

Read the entire statement below;