Appiah who only joined Allies in May 2018 was a forward and had had stints with Eleven Wise, Ebusua Dwarfs and Berekum Chelsea.

He last turned out for Karela FC in the Division One League before signing for Tema-based Inter Allies.

Allies in a statement confirming his death said they were "heartbroken with the terrible news".

"Inter Allies are profoundly shaken to announce the death of one of our players, Prince Appiah," the statement said.

"He was involved in a fatal car accident on early hours of Sunday around Cantonments in Accra. He was taken to Police Hospital and later to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital where he battled for his life till he passed away this afternoon. We are very sad and heartbroken with this terrible news".