Ghana HubGhana's Black Stars have a new fan in Mario Balotelli, who revealed his admiration for Stephen Appiah and Sulley Muntari. The former Italy striker spoke highly of the two Ghanaian footballers in an interview with beIN SPORTS.
What did Balotelli say?
Balotelli said Appiah was the first Ghanaian player he looked up to, before his admiration for Muntari grew after they became teammates in Italy.
Why does it matter for Ghana?
This comes as Ghana prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with their last result being a 2-1 loss to Germany on 2026-03-30.
Recent form
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Germany 2-1 Ghana |
Ghana's recent form has been tough, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last 5 games. Despite this, the team remains hopeful for the upcoming World Cup. Balotelli's praise for Appiah and Muntari is a sign of the talent and dedication of Ghana's footballers. The Black Stars will look to turn their form around as they head into the World Cup. With players like Appiah and Muntari as inspiration, Ghana's team is ready to take on the challenge.
