The High Court in Accra has given Richard Appiah a life sentence. He was found guilty of murdering two children.
A jury of seven people made the decision. They were unanimous in their guilty verdict.
Appiah was convicted on two counts of murder. The victims were two boys, aged 12 and another child whose age was not fully detailed.
The crimes took place in Abesim. This is where the footballer lived.
The court heard evidence over a period of time. The jury considered all the facts presented.
Richard Appiah was identified as a footballer and draughtsman.
Life imprisonment means he will stay in prison for the rest of his life.
This sentence follows a thorough legal process. It aims to deliver justice for the victims and their families.