Has Kwesi Appiah sacked Ibrahim Tanko and Stephen Appiah?

Pulse Staff 19:47 - 25 September 2019

Kwesi Appiah and Ibrahim Tanko

Pulse Sports has gathered that Black Stars coach, Kwesi Appiah has decided to fire his deputy, Ibrahim Tanko following the senior national team’s poor outing at the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt.

According to sports journalist, Saddick Adams, two other technical members of the Black Stars - Stephen Appiah and Richard Kingston will all follow suit.

SHOCKER: Gathering credible reports that Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah, following the horrendous AFCON 2019 campaign, has decided to sack his assistant Ibrahim Tanko.

Ex-captain Stephen Appiah will also be axed. Future of goalie trainer Richard Kingston in doubt.
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) September 25, 2019

Meanwhile former Kumasi Asante Kotoko coach, CK Akunnor is set to be appointed assistant coach while Hearts of Oak team manager Sabahn Quaye replaces Stephen Appiah.

It has however, unclear why coach Kwesi Appiah is alleged to have recommended the sacking of his deputy and the other key technical staff of the Black Stars.