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<\/a>Sunderland defender John Mensah has welcomed the decision to make him the permanent Ghana captain insisting he will work hard to help the Black Stars rise.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe England-based defender hailed his predecessor Stephen Appiah insisting the Ghana national team will enjoy good leadership under his reign.<\/p>\n
Mensah was this week confirmed as the substantive captain of the side in the wake of the international retirement of Stephen Appiah.<\/p>\n
The centre-back has accepted the challenge with the confidence that he will continue with the good works of his predecessor.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am highly honoured to be considered as the next captain of the Black Stars. I promise to fly on the wings of our inspirational captain, Appiah to move step further,\u201d Mensah said on his personal website johntherock5.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is an opportunity to serve my country and I promise to do it to the best of my abilities. The players have been supportive all this time and I trust they will continue as we strive to build on the legacy of Appiah,\u201d Mensah added.<\/p>\n
According to the new captain, he and his colleagues will continue in the spirit of brotherliness, discipline, commitment and dedication as they strive to place Ghana on a higher pedestal.<\/p>\n
He revealed to his official website that he is in constant touch with most of the players, and when Coach Goran Stevanovic announces his squad for the Ghana-Congo game on June 3 they will go all out to keep their Nations Cup dream on course.<\/p>\n
Mensah also used his official site johntherock5.com to praise Appiah for his exceptional leadership qualities.<\/p>\n
\u201cAppiah was an embodiment of leadership, he played his part and played it brilliantly. We will definitely miss him,\u201d Mensah said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, having worked with him for all these years, I have studied a lot and I believe combining it with my style will take the nation places.\u201d<\/p>\n
Appiah retired from the national team after the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.<\/p>\n
John Mensah has been acting in Appiah\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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