Kwesi Appiah must acquire Uefa License A - Nana Kwaku Agyeman

Former Okwahu United and Eleven Wise coach, Nana Kwaku Agyeman, has advised Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah to acquire fresh certificates to build his trust and respect in the eyes of his charges.

Appiah, 56, was appointed Black Stars coach this week in a two-year deal but, a section of Ghanaians still believe he is not the right man for the job due to his qualification, as compared to the egos of the players like Asamoah Gyan, Ayew brothers, Kwadwo Asamoah, Razak Brimah…. he will be handling.

It is widely rumoured that, the former Asante Kotoko player lost the dressing during his first stint with the national team, between 2012 and 2014, leading to his sacking.

“Kwesi Appiah can succeed if he is not giving the 2019 Afcon as a target. However, while on the job, he has to take the Uefa A and pro license courses, as this will further equip him in becoming a more astute tactician not only during matches but also in his coaching sessions,” Agyeman told Herosportsgh.com

“The players will respect him because of his ecperience as a footballer and qualification as a coach. If he is prepared to totally revamp the team and sideline the old, injured and the cameo bench warmers in Europe, he should be equiping himself with respect since their coaches in Europe are with higher certificates.

“He can re-establish a philosophy as the spinal cord of not only the Black Stars but also the CHAN team and pay attention to the potentials that exist in the Ghana Premier League also.

“He can recruit those players that are performing well in accordance to statistics available and MVP’s received.”

He added: “In short, if his only target is to rebuild the senior national team and local Blacks Stars concurrently over the next two years, creating a strong formidable team that plays well and able to deliver, then he stands a chance of having his contract extended. However, Appiah should be told his target to avoid confusions.”

Appiah is expected to begin his second coming on May 1.