Ghana captain John Mensah says Stephen Appiah has impacted positively in his successful leadership of the Black Stars.
The Lyon centre-back was confirmed Ghana captain in March after Appiah called time on his international career after the 2010 Fifa World Cup in August.
Mensah scored in the 2-0 win over Sudan two weeks ago in the final 2012 Nations Cup qualifier.
The 29-year-old wants to win the country�s fifth continental silverware at next year�s finals in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
He says he is still benefiting from Appiah�s advice from behind the scenes.
�Stephen has been of great help to me in terms of advice. He has the experience and he has taught me a lot,� Mensah said.
�I believe that has helped me to do well as a captain. There is control and stability in the team.�
Appiah captained Ghana to two successful World Cup finals.
He scored 16 goals in 69 caps for Ghana.
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