Martha Appiah – Ghanaian Defender & Midfield Powerhouse
Martha Appiah – Ghanaian Defender & Midfield Powerhouse
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Category: Biography | Published on: 2025-07-03 09:59:55
Player Overview
Martha Appiah is a highly versatile Ghanaian defender with proven experience as a Centre Back (CB), Left Back (LB), and Defensive Midfielder (DM). Her standout quality is her adaptability across multiple positions, allowing her to impact both defense and attack. Known for her elite athleticism, technical quality, and game intelligence, Martha excels in control, dribbling, accurate passing, and explosive movement.

She reads the game well, adjusts her body shape to monitor threats, and is a threat going forward. She’s also a free kick expert, delivering precise balls and long-range strikes.

Player Details
Full Name: Martha Appiah
Nickname: WAFUUFOA
Nationality: Ghanaian
Date of Birth: 20/03/2002
Height: 1.71 meters
Weight: 52 kg
Foot: Right
Position: CB / LB / DM

Key Strengths
- Superb positional awareness and timing
- Composed defender with clean tackles
- Top speed, close control and vision
- Excellent short and long passing range
- Smooth dribbling and ball progression
- Tactical flexibility
- Free kick specialist
- Proven leadership qualities

Club Career Summary
Club / Period / Appearances / Goals / Assists
- FC Pyunik Women (Armenia) / 2024 / Present / 2 / 2 / 2
- Berry Ladies FC (Ghana) / 2023 / 2024 / 9 / 2 / 2
- Ampem Darkoa Ladies (Loan) / 2023 / 2024 / 12 / 1 / 3
- Ampem Darkoa Ladies (Loan) / 2022 / 5 / 4 / 11
- Berry Ladies FC / 2020 / 2023 / 50+ / 6 / 3+
- Halifax Ladies FC / 2015 / 2020 / N/A / N/A / N/A

Notable Competitions
- UEFA Women’s Champions League Qualification
- CAF Women’s Champions League – Côte d'Ivoire (2023/24)
- WAFU Zone B (Nigeria & Côte d'Ivoire)
- Ghana Women’s Premier League
- MTN FA Cup
- Ghana Women’s Super Cup (Top 8)
- Ghana Division 1 League

National Team Experience
- Black Queens of Ghana (Senior Team)
- National Youth Team
- FIFA International Friendlies
- WAFU Zone B Gold & Silver Medalist

Honors & Awards
? Gold Medal – WAFU Zone B Cup (Nigeria, 2023)
? Bronze Medal – Ghana Super Cup (2023)
2× MVP – 2023/24 Ghana Women’s Premier League
Best Defensive Player – 2022/23 Season
3× MVP – 2022/23 Ghana Women’s League
3× MVP – 2021/22 Ghana Women’s League
? Player of the Season – Berry Ladies FC (2020/21)
? Players' Player of the Year – Berry Ladies FC (Back-to-Back)

Career Highlights
Martha Appiah began her career with Halifax Ladies FC, excelling in Ghana's Division 1 League. Her performance earned her a move to Berry Ladies FC, where she debuted with a headed goal in a win over Lady Strikers.

She helped Berry Ladies secure 2nd place in the 2020/21 season — their highest league finish ever. Her consistent performance earned her a contract extension.

While on loan at Ampem Darkoa Ladies, Martha contributed in CAF Champions League qualifiers and the WAFU tournaments. Her impact in both domestic and international competitions continues to grow.