Ex-Ghana captain Stephen Appiah will be making a third-straight appearance at the World Cup, this time as part of the Black Stars backroom staff.

Appiah will join former national team coach Sam Arday as members of Kwesi Appiah's backroom at next month's World Cup in Brazil.

Ghana Football Association President made the announcement on Monday after the provisional 26-man list had been released.

Appiah, who made his debut for the Black Stars in 1996 retired in 2010.

The former captain led them to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 2006 and the 2010 tournament in South Africa.

He made 68 appearances and scored 17 goals.