Former Head Coach of the Senior National Team, Black Stars of Ghana, James Kwasi Appiah, who was a member of the Black Stars squad that conquered the continent four decades ago in Libya, although he did not make a single appearance at the tournament due to injury. The 59-year-old is currently promoting his recently launched autobiography, titled ‘Leaders Don’t Have To Yell’.
Recounting events during and after the 1982 AFCON, Appiah said J.J Rawlings, who was President at the time, promised the team big things, but failed to honour his promises.
“President Rawlings sent a telegram to commend the team and encouraged us to strive to win the final match,” Appiah said in the book.
He said the players were promised that “if we won the trophy, our children and their children would come and enjoy the reward that we are going to receive upon our return.”
