What was your favourite moment as a Fenerbahce player?
Well I think playing infront of the fantastic Fener fans every week and every game was always a favourite moment for me. They were always there for me and so every game was good for me. Winning the League and the Super cup are also great and favourite moments from my time in Turkey. I really loved every minute of it
This year, Fenerbahce got a number of talented players most notably Mehmet Topuz, Andre Santos, etc... So do you think Fener have a chance this year of winning the Europa League and compete for the Champions League title next season?
Yes why not. They have made some new signings and there are still some very good and experienced players there so its definitely a good blend and they will do well. In terms of winning the Europa League, they can definitely do it but they have to watch out for the teams that didnt make it in the Champions League like Liverpool etc. Also being top of the league now they can go on to win it and qualify for the champions league
Whos the best Turkish team in your opinion?
Well I will have to say Fener at the moment because they are top of the league and so the best of the lot right now. They play some good stuff too from what I have seen of them recently.Obviously Gala fans will disagree with me (ha ha) and you have to say they are always a threat to Fener. Sivasspor have surprised me this year after 2 good seasons but thats football for you
Your run a non-profit organization, StepApp which has already gained reputation through Africa and Turkey. Whats the main goal of your organization? And what is your advice for the youngsters who look
at you as their idol?
Yes the StepApp Foundation is mainly to help the needy in our society, mentor the youth to lead healthy lifestyles and to promote a healthy lifestyle through sport. We hold an annual stepapp to sports day in Ghana each year (football and other sports competitions) and we are helping in other health projects (for example provinding health insurance for 100 people for a year). We are working on a sanitation project at the moment which will be unveiled in the summer in Ghana. i am really proud of it.
Finally my advice to every youngster will be to work hard and be honest about everything you do. To make it in every aspect of life you need to work hard and be willing to make sacrifices to achieve your aim. Always remember to STEPAPP to the next level
STEPHEN APPIAH DISCUSSES HIS TIME IN TURKEY