The 47-year-old was relieved of his post on Monday, September 13, 2021, following a run of poor results.
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‘Now hire Conte or Zidane’ – Ghanaians react to the sacking of CK Akonnor
Ghanaians on social media have shared their views on the sacking of Black Stars coach CK Akonnor.
‘Now hire Conte or Zidane’ – Ghanaians react to the sacking of CK Akonnor
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In a statement, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said Akonnor’s two assistants have also been fired.
“The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association has taken a decision to terminate the appointment of Black Stars Coach Charles Akonnor and his two Assistants with immediate effect,” a section of the statement said.
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“This follows the receipt of the Technical Report from the Head Coach of the Senior National Team and the report from the Black Stars Management Committee following Ghana’s Group G World Cup qualifying matches against Ethiopia and South Africa.”
The GFA added that a three-member committee made up of Vice President Mark Addo, Upper East Regional Football Association Chairman, Alhaji Salifu Zida and Dr. Randy Abbey has been tasked with finding a new coach for the Black Stars.
Akonnor was appointed as Ghana coach in January 2019 as a replacement to Kwesi Appiah, who he had served as an assistant to.
The former Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko manager, however, failed to impress during his time in charge of the Black Stars.
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In 10 matches, he had a win rate of just 40%, having won four, lost four and draw two. The final nail on his coffin was Ghana’s dull 1-0 defeat to South Africa in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
In the wake of his sacking, some Ghanaians have taken to social media to share their views on the news.
Here are some of the best tweets:
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