Stephen Appiah, a former Ghanaian footballer and current coach at PAC Academy, reportedly died on Thursday, August 28, 2025, according to GhanaWeb. He succumbed after a brief illness on the evening of Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Kumasi’s Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Stephen Appiah left an indelible impression on football administration and was a well regarded person in the Division One League. His passing has been mourned by many in the local football community, who see it as a major setback for both PAC Academy and football in Ghana generally.
He oversaw PAC Academy’s rise to prominence as a Division One League contender. His dedication to mentoring young players was legendary, as was his passion for the game. In addition to his managerial duties, many of the players looked up to him as a role model who helped them succeed in and out of the game. Thanks to his dogged persistence, the team was able to establish a solid base and rise to the level of competition in Ghana’s second-tier league.
Administrators, players, and football fans from all around the world have been leaving heartfelt tributes. An official from the club lauded his expertise in football management, particularly as it pertained to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), and characterised him as “more than an administrator.” His passing has been a devastating blow to PAC Academy.
Two others, including the club’s owner Inusah Ahmed, were extradited to the US not long ago to face charges in a $100 million fraud case. The club’s loss of its general manager compounds the difficulties caused by the scandal, which has already put it in the bad limelight. In spite of everything, PAC Academy is hard at work getting ready for the 2025–26 season of the Division One League.
Reportedly, the GFA is keeping a careful eye on things, particularly in light of the club’s owner’s recent involvement in an extradition case. Many feel that the club will struggle to find a successor to Stephen Appiah’s commitment and vision in the wake of his untimely death. Many in Ghanaian football, nevertheless, will take heart from his legacy as an industrious administrator and a role model for younger players.





