🇬🇭 Andre Ayew: “He had the charisma, the love of Ghana, and was marvelous on the field. This allowed him to control everything that was happening in the squad.” 

🇬🇭 John Paintsil: “He was always there, talking to us and telling us to do well. When he got his time, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, he was the best.” 

📰 Kwesi Pratt: “He is an extraordinary personality. I don’t see him as a football player, but as a human being; he is a fantastic person.” 

🇬🇭 Frederick Ansah Botchway: “His leadership qualities for the senior national team are unprecedented and led Ghana on various fronts, especially on the world stage.” 

🇬🇭 Sammy Kuffuor: “Stephen was a leader. I loved the way he conducted himself in terms of leadership.”

Stephen Appiah was the heartbeat of every midfield he touched. Strong, disciplined, and smart on the ball, he mixed defensive grit with attacking purpose. He could sit deep as a shield, play centrally as a workhorse, or push forward to influence the final third. 

His passing range made him a natural organizer. He picked the right passes, switched play with confidence, and threaded balls through tight spaces. He was physically tough, won duels, and tracked runners without hesitation. When space opened, he drove forward with power, took long-range shots, or arrived late in the box to finish moves.