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Ex-Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah unveiled as

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Ex-Ghana captain Stephen Appiah has been unveiled as a Peace Ambassador for General elections in November 7, 2016.

The former Black Stars midfielder was outdoored as a peace ambassador at the launch of the Unity match which will come off in June 8 and 11 in Kumasi and Accra respectively.

Ex England captain and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell and former Ghana-born Dutch international George Boateng were also in attendance to help promote peace in Ghana ahead of the November polls.

They are also expected to use their influence to help promote tranquility among Ghanaians ahead of the November 7 elections.

In his acceptance speech, Appiah said that: “As the former captain of the Black Stars and a former footballer I strongly believe my status today has been made possible by Ghana. From the moment I was offered my first opportunity to wear the national colours and through my days with the various national teams till I was made the captain of the Black Stars.”

“I believe Ghana has been so good to me and one of the best ways to give back to my beloved country is to commit myself to its development which can only be achieved by fostering an atmosphere of peace and unity.”

The 36-year old also urged Ghanaians to maintain peace and unity ahead of the upcoming elections.

“Election in our part of the World are stained with pockets of violence from political differences and other factors. Yes I’m of the view that here in Ghana we must not let this factor divide us let alone wipe or threaten to wipe the democratic gains we have made over the years.

“In my opinion I see election to be similar to the game of football there are two possible outcomes a win or lose, there are opposing sides who supporters have made huge emotional investment and can go extreme length just to see their favourite team win there is a referee to ensure the rules are obeyed."

As part of activities to promote Peace, Unity and Harmony ahead of the elections, there will be a football match between Ghana’s Asante Kotoko and a World Select side at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on June 8 with another match set to be played on June 11 in Accra between the Black Stars and the World selected side.

GFA Vice President George Afriyie who also attended the event promised that the FA is ready to provide all the needed assistance to make the football matches successful.

“We will make sure all the logistics in terms of the referees and the footballs and everything that will be needed to make this event successful will be provided”, he added.