Kwesi Appiah eyes coaching and scouting career after football

Ghanaian attacker Kwesi Appiah is already laying the groundwork for a transition into coaching and scouting as he nears the twilight of his playing career.The 34-year-old forward, who currently plays for Boreham Wood in Englands National League, has been combining his football duties with scouting and coaching development.Appiah, a former Ghana international, has taken up a scouting role at Crystal Palaces academy, where he evaluates young talents for potential recruitment. While still actively playing, he has also earned his UEFA B coaching license, positioning himself for a future on the touchline.So far, Ive seen hundreds of players, but in football, very few make itits the 1% of the 1%. I havent found that gem yet, but I have come across some talented players who Ive helped get opportunities, Appiah told Flashscore.His commitment to coaching development is evident, with the striker revealing plans to pursue a UEFA A license in the near future. This move highlights his ambition to take up managerial or technical roles after retirement.Born in Camberwell, Greater London, to a Ghanaian father and an English mother, Appiahs football journey began at Ebbsfleet United, where he progressed through the clubs PASE youth system before making his first-team debut in 2008. Over the years, he played for several clubs across Englands lower leagues before earning a surprise call-up to Ghanas 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad.Appiah made his Ghana debut in a crucial 2-1 victory over South Africa on January 27, 2015, and later scored his first international goal in the quarter-final win against Guinea. His performances helped Ghana reach the final, though they lost to Ivory Coast on penalties.Since signing a two-year deal with Boreham Wood in 2023, Appiah has been a key player for the club, scoring 16 goals in over 30 appearances. Read Full Story