Stephen Appiah's son Rodney features for Great Olympics in FA Cup clash against Real Athletico

• Son of legendary Ghanaian captain, Stephen Appiah, Rodney played his first game of the season for Great Olympics
• The youngster, who is following in the footsteps of his dad, started for Olympics in their MTN FA Cup game against Real Athletico
• Great Olympics lost on penalties to the lower tier side after a 1-1 draw in regulation time

Son of former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah, Rodney Appiah made his first appearance of the season for Premier League side Great Olympics in their FA Cup game against Real Athletico.

Rodney Appiah started as the Ghana Premier League side suffered a penalty shootout defeat to the lower tier side on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

In the line up released by the club, the young Appiah is seen starting in an offensive midfield role, just like his father use to back in the day.

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Rodney was one of the brightest spot in the match played at the Tema Sports Stadium, as the game ended 1-1 in regulation time.

However, the Wonder Boys succumbed to a 3-1 penalty shoutout defeat and now exit at the round of 64.

Stephen Appiah trains with son

Earlier, former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah, is definitely molding his son, Rodney Appiah, into a star, after taking time to teach him some basic skills as a footballer.

Appiah's son, Rodney, has decided to follow the footsteps of his father by becoming a footballer, having signed for Ghana Premier League side, Great Olympics.

In a video posted by David Stevenson on Twitter, sighted by YEN.com.gh, the former Juventus star and his son are seen juggling the ball.

Rodney Appiah trains with Great Olympics ahead of new season

Son of legendary Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah, Rodney Appiah, has been spotted training with Accra Great Olympics ahead of the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League.

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Rodney Appiah joined Great Olympics last season but he is yet to establish himself in the team and it looks like this could be his season.

In a photo spotted on social media, the young Appiah is seen training rigorously and looks set to make a breakthrough in the upcoming season.