Stephen Appiah is still the most popular Ghanaian footballer in Turkey – Joseph Attamah Larweh

Kayserispor midfielder Joseph Attamah Larweh says Stephen Appiah’s name continues to reign as the most popular Ghanaian footballer in Turkey.

The former Black Stars captain had stints with Fenerbahçe between 2005 to 2008 before departing for Bologna in Italy.

Appiah became a household name in Turkey following his exploits with the Fenerbahçe at the time.

Speaking to Angel TV monitored by Footballghana.com, Attamah Larweh disclosed the former Ghana captain is still the most popular Ghanaian player in Turkey considering his performance with Fenerbahçe.

“Stephen Appiah is the most popular Ghanaian player in Turkey. His name continues to reign in the country because of what he did with Fenerbahçe. Appiah’s name is helping a lot of Ghanaians in Turkey, the moment you voice out your nationality as a Ghanaian, they start liking you”

Attamah Larweh currently plies his trade for Kayserispor in the Turkish top-flight.

The Black Stars versatile player helped his outfit to lift the 2021/22 Turkish Cup.

Meanwhile, he has expressed his desire to continue his trade with Kayserispor despite interest from clubs.

“I prefer to finish my contract with Kayserispor and see the way forward. I have a year left on my current contract; I would like to continue with them in the upcoming season. I will decide on my future when am done with my contract” he told Angel TV.