The ex-footballer’s career took a dramatic down after committing such an atrocious act that captured national attention. As a retired footballer who plied his trade in Ghana and abroad, few expected Appiah to commit such a heinous crime that endangered the lives of innocent people. This feature highlights Richard Appiah’s football career and how his sentencing unfolded after the incident. Student assaulted at Swedru during inter-co narrates his ordealFootball CareerAppiah began his career with Mankessim United in the Central Region Division Two League in 2016. Appiah, who was 28 at the time of the crime, had been standing trial since 2022 before the court presided over by Justice Ruby Aryeetey.

Source: GhanaWeb February 25, 2026 19:32 UTC