Mr. Stephen Appiah- Cheif Executive Officer of Ghana second-tier side Future Stars, has been appointed as a member of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the miden WAFU Zone B U-20 Women's Championship which will be held in Kumasi next month.
The enterprising young man who also doubles as the Head of IT department at the Region football association, has derived some experience from the local game, having played a vital role in helping the Kwamo-based side become a mainstay in the national first division championship, having faced some difficulties since securing qualification for the first time in 2021.
He's now been named to be part of the local organizing committee- who will ensure the inaugural tourney will be a successful one, with the committee being chaired by Ashanti Regional Football Association chairman Mr. Osei Tutu Agyemang.
Reacting to the appointment, Mr. Stephen Appiah feels very elated for this recognition and has expressed readiness to help make the competition a memorable one.
"I am with this missive expressing my profound gratitude and appreciation for my appointment as a member of the organizing committee of WAFU Zone B Women’s Cup of Nations."
"I deem it a great honor bestowed upon me to serve on this committee. Women’s football should be given all the support it needs for it to thrive and attract the interest of sponsors."
"I look forward to working in tandem with the other members of the committee to achieve the desired aim and objective. Looking forward to the consolidation of knowledge and experiences of all members in order for the committee to function effectively. May this tournament go on successfully devoid of any hitches. Once again, I am very much pleased and grateful for the opportunity."
The competition is slated for Saturday, May 20, to Sunday, June 4, 2023 and will comprise of seven countries from West Africa.
Host nation Ghana, Nigeria, Cote D'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Niger, Benin and Togo have all exhibited interest of participation.
By: Iddriss Abdul Rahim
