Ghana FA rejects suggestions Kwesi Appiah was hand-picked by government as Black Stars coach

The Ghana Football Association has denied that government influence the decision to name Kwesi Appiah as Black Stars coach. 

The local football governing body announced on Tuesday that Appiah has been re-appointed on a two-year deal.

This was after beating competition from Hugo Broos and Willy Sagnal after they were all interviewed last Friday.

The Executive Committee ratified the decision of the six-member search committee.

Eyebrows have been raised but the Ghana FA insists Appiah was the best candidate after shortlisting the over 90 applicants and interviewing the three-man shortlist.

''Absolutely there was no government interference. We (GFA) made this appointment based on competency and nothing else.

Any decision starts and stops with us so therefore when win we are praised, however, when we fail we will take the blame,'' Ghana FA spokesperson told Starr Sports.

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