Akufo-Addo meets incoming Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah

Incoming Black Stars coach, James Kwasi Appiah has held closed-door talks with President Nana Akufo-Addo. The meeting precedes Appiah's official announcement as coach of the senior national team.

The 56-year-old is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), an appointment which has the blessing of President Akufo-Addo.

Appiah's visit to the seat of government precedes a similar trip to the Ministry of Youth and Sports on Monday. where he interacted with the sports minister Isaac Asiamah.

The former Kumasi Asante Kotoko defender who will also be in charge of the local Black Stars begins his second stint as coach of the national team on May 1.

Appiah arrived in the country last Friday, leaving his post as coach of Sudanese side Khartoum after two and a half seasons in charge.