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The 52-year-old wants to refresh his knowledge on the game ahead of a busy schedule starting this June. Appiah�s Black Stars will be involved in two crucial 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Sudan and Lesotho on the road. The soft-spoken ex-Ghana captain claims he has learnt a lot from the trip. �I think it has been very useful,� Appiah told the BBC in an interview. �I have learnt a lot, not only tactically but about what the physio does and also the psychologist and the other departments around the team. �I have had an opportunity to speak to David Platt, Brian Kidd and manager Roberto Mancini as well. �There are some things the manager has told me about how he sees the game � and he has been very helpful.� His visit to Eastlands is part of the Ghana Football Association�s partnership agreement with the club.