Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has been appointed as a member of Ghana’s newly inaugurated National Anti-Doping Board.
Appiah, who currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, brings extensive experience from both his illustrious playing career and football administration to the 13-member Board.
Widely regarded as one of Ghana’s most influential footballers, Appiah captained the national team at its maiden FIFA World Cup appearance in Germany in 2006 and later led the Black Stars to a historic quarter-final finish at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The National Anti-Doping Board is expected to place strong emphasis on education and prevention, particularly at the grassroots level, alongside testing, enforcement, and policy oversight.
The Board will provide strategic leadership for Ghana’s anti-doping framework as the country works to protect athlete welfare and uphold the integrity of sports nationwide.
By Prince Tuffuor
