By Ameenu Shardow
Akwasi Appiah is looking to make a strong case for indigenous coaches by excelling as coach of the Black Stars.
The 51-year-old became the first local in ten years to be handed the top job on a permanent basis -à during which period the team has come under the tutelageà of Serbians, Germans, a Portuguese and a French coach.
And the ex Asante Kotoko captain say he needs to do well to vindicate his crusade for local coaches.
ââ¬ÅThe key part is that I have been with the team for some time now and all the players have phoned to pledge the support for me,â⬠he said.
ââ¬ÅI need to defend the local coaches as well and the most important thing is that they have all thrown their weight behind me.ââ¬
Appiah until his appointment had served as an assistant an assistant coach of the Black Stars since 2008.