Former Ghana captain Stephen has expressed his worry about how football is run in the country.
In an interview with Sompa FM, the former Juventus and Fenerbache star launched a scathing attack on the current leadership of football in the West Africa country.
Despite his sacrifices, Appiah feels he and other football legends have been sidelined by the current administration.
"Football is run by footballers and it is not about grammar or speaking English but rather people who understand the game and know the language of football. When I first arrive in Italy, couldn't speak Italian but I understood every instruction from the manager," he said.
"Some of us are very humble but when you know your value so you don't cheapen yourself for anybody to talk to us anyhow.
"All of us want to help develop and grow the system. We contributed our quota in the past and there is still more we can do to improve our lots in the country.
There was a time no player wanted to play for the national team. There was a time I personally funded the trip of players to come and play for the Black Stars. There was a time I paid winning bonuses for the Black Stars”
"So if I sit back today and see how things are being done, you ask yourself why should you venture into football but we hope that one-day things will improve”
The 42-year-old led Ghana to secure first World Cup qualification in 20006. He was also in charge when the Black Stars reached the quarterfinals of the mundial in South Africa in 2010.