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Former Black Stars captain Stephen Leroy Appiah has stated blatantly that he hanged his national team boots on his own volition. Contrary to perceptions that he quit Black Stars as a result of non performance due to his clubless status at the time, he revealed that �I was not forced to quit, it was my own decision. �I believe in bowing out when the applause is loudest. Others like the Peles, Yeboahs, Akunnors played their part and made way for some of us,� he said on Happy FM. Appiah, who joined Serbia Super Liga side Vojvodina on a six-month loan spell in February, noted that he was having a wonderful season, saying, �I am enjoying myself here. I improve game after game, and sometimes wish our games would be telecast worldwide for everyone to see. I still have a lot of football in me. �I went through a lot which rendered me clubless, but sometimes we don�t understand the workings of God. What I went through has turned out to be a blessing. The Serbian league is not as popular as the Premiership, but I believe in attaching seriousness to whatever you do, so I am having a great time here.� And, responding to whether he will make a �U� turn to the Stars, he stated emphatically that: �It�s said that �never say never� but I am one person who hardly rescind a decision after taking one. I am now very fit, but I don�t think I will return. I will support Kwasi Appiah in prayers.� Appiah quit international football after the 2010 World Cup, and that has generated a lot of debate in football circles. He said he was not considering coaching after his career, however, he was waiting on God for direction.