Ghana Black Stars Captain Stephen Appiah has wished the Black Stars well and all the luck they need in the upcoming African Cup in Angola in January
Captain Appiah has also urged all Ghanaians to support the Black Stars to help them win their fifth African Cup of Nations title despite being left out of the squad.
The Italy-based midfielder was left out of next month's squad for the tournament to be held in Angola.
Black Stars and Bologna midfielder Stephen Appiah is excited by the World Cup draw and thinks Ghana's opponents will definitely be provide some stern tests.
Ghana has been drawn against 2006 hosts Germany in Group D alongside Serbia and Australia in the first round of next year’s World Cup.
'I spoke to Michael Essien soon after the draw and he was excited as me. We both agreed on the fact that it is a difficult group but at the same time we know we have the capability to go through'
The long awaited debut of Ghana and Bologna midfielder Stephen Appiah has been delayed due to a minor injury
It was widely expected that Stephen will play against Udinese this weekend but he picked up a hamstring injury in training on Thursday and it has been confirmed that Stephen is expected to be out for about two - three weeks
It is a set back albeit it a small one for Stephen & Bologna as a whole because he is itching to play and Bologna coach Franco Colomba was preparing his side with Stephen in his mind to feature in some shape or form