Stephen Appiah Hails Elderly Man And Woman Who Helped His Career: "They Bought My First Boots"

• Stephen Appiah, in an Instagram post, hailed an elderly man and a woman who contributed to his career and life
• The ex-Black Stars captain shared a photo posing with the two fatherly and motherly figures, eulogising them
• The football icon, who comes from a modest background, impressed Ghanaians with the gratitude he had expressed

Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has publicly acknowledged two key figures who played an important role in his football career.

In an Instagram post, Appiah praised an elderly man and woman, Ataa Agoe and Sister Aryeekaa, for their support during his early years.

Stephen Appiah shared a photo posing with the two, expressing his gratitude for their care and the impact they had on his journey.

He credited them with giving him his first pair of football boots, a gesture he said was instrumental in starting his dream of becoming a footballer.

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In his post, Appiah explained that their help came at a crucial time in his life when he needed support the most. In the post, he wrote:

"I wouldn’t be where I am today without you., your support came at a time when I needed it most. Your care and that first pair of boots will always be part of my story. Those boots weren’t just shoes. They were the start of my dream. Thank you for everything, Ataa Agoe & Sister Aryeekaa 🙏🏿🙏🏿 #chorkormanian #stepapplifestyle"

The football icon, who comes from the Chorkor neighbourhood of Accra, has often spoken about his humble beginnings and the challenges he faced on his path to success.

Stephen Appiah receives praise

YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

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_kwamesamson said:

"A grateful heart is always the happiest.👏May your ancestors guide your path legend 🙌"

sekyere.adwoa_idahosa said:

"GOD bless you for honouring them legend🙌"

celebrities_arena said:

"One day if destiny put us where we want to be, we will come back and take care of those who took care of us"

Shatta Wale thanks fans

Shatta Wale was also very appreciative of his fans, particularly after the contribution to his birthday milestone.

YEN.com.gh reported that the musician's fans gifted him a GH¢1.3 million Cadillac Escalade on his 40th bday.

He was impressed that his fans gifted him such a pricey gift and thanked them heartily on social media.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh