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10 Oct

Ex-Black Stars Coach Insists Otto Addo Must Be Kept Even If Ghana Fail To Qualify For 2025 AFCON

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Former Ghana coach, Charles Kwabla Akonnor believes it would be wise to retain Otto Addo as Black Stars coach even he fails to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The senior national team has faced disappointing outcomes in their qualifying matches, suffering a 1-0 loss to Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium and managing only a 1-1 draw against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Berkane. As a result, Ghana currently sits in third place in Group F, with just one point. Despite this rocky start, Akonnor argues that the frequent changes in national team coaches have hindered the…

21 May

CK Akonnor Steps Into Advisory Role At CAF

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Charles Akonnor, the former coach of Ghana, has commenced his role as a consultant for the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The specifics of his duties have not been disclosed, but it is believed that Akonnor will offer expert advice during a crucial gathering attended by football officials from various African nations. Taking place in Tanzania, the summit aims to discuss matters related to youth football. Before this consultancy position, Akonnor served as the coach of Ghana from January 2020 to September 2021. Following his tenure with the national team, he did not hold any significant roles until his recent…

19 Dec

Black Stars Players Must Begin To Take Responsibility – CK Akonnor

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Former Ghana coach, Charles Kwabla Akonnor has jumped into defense of Black Stars coach Chris Hughton, saying players often make the job difficult for coaches by not listening to them. Hughton has been under intense pressure following a poor run of form that has seen the Black Stars win just one win in their last four matches. In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Ghana suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Comoros despite recording a hard-fought 1-0 win against Madagascar. Akonnor, who managed Ghana between 2020 and 2021, believes Hughton still deserves time to transform the fortunes of the national team.…

13 Dec

2023 AFCON: Stay Calm And Support Chris Hughton – CK Akonnor Pleads With Fans

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Former Ghana coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has called on Ghanaians to support Chris Hughton ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Hughton, who is on a 21-month contract has come under pressure after the Black Stars’ first two games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The former Premier League boss recorded a win and a draw against Madagascar and Comoros respectively. The uncertainty around Hughton continues due to the shaky performance of the team but Akonnor believes the Irish trainer needs time to get the team performing at the AFCON. “I know what he is going through. It’s…

01 Aug

Sports Ministry Publishes Details Of Payments To CK Akonnor After Sack

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The Ministry of Sports has published detailed payments made to former Black Stars manager Charles Kwablan Akonnor since his contract as coach of the senior national team was terminated. Details seen by GhanaWeb shows that four payments have been made to the former gaffer between October 2021 and July 2023, with the cumulative sum coming to US$238,108. The statement dated July 31, 2023 noted that there was an outstanding payment of US$200,000 yet to be settled per the terms of termination. The breakdown of the four payments are as follows: Upon the termination of Coach Akonnor's contract, he was paid…

11 Jul

CK Akonnor Owed $275,000 In Unpaid Salary

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Former Black Stars coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor is still awaiting payment of his outstanding salary amounting to $275,000, despite being sacked from his position two years ago. Akonnor, who assumed the role in 2020 on a two-year contract with a salary of $25,000, was dismissed with four months remaining on his agreement, entitling him to a total of $100,000 in unpaid wages. According to Graphic Sports, who cited a source close to the former Hearts of Oak and Kotoko coach, Akonnor was also owed $175,000 for seven months prior to his dismissal, bringing the total outstanding amount to $275,000. “I…

17 Oct

Hearts Of Oak Fan CK Akonnor Confesses To Falling In Love With Asante Kotoko

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Former Black Stars coach Charles Akonnor has admitted to falling in love with Asante Kotoko during his time with the club despite being a huge fan of Hearts of Oak. Akonnor had the opportunity to coach Hearts of Oak, a club he had supported since he was a child, but he struggled to make an impact and was fired. The 48-year-old was appointed Kotoko coach in 2018 and led the Porcupine Warriors to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage within a year. “[When I went to Kotoko] I felt like I was working and I had to be professional, give all…

11 Oct

‘We Weren’t Well Organized ‘ – CK Akonnor Speaks After Poor Performance Against Mali

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'We Weren’t Well Organized ' - CK Akonnor Speaks After Poor Performance Against Mali Black Stars head coach CK Akonnor has blamed his side’s defeat to Mali to lack of preparation. Ghana suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Mali on Friday in Charles Akonnor’s first game as the head coach of the Black Stars. The West African side dominated and netted three unanswered goals against the neighbors making sure Akonnor begun his reign with a defeat. According to coach Akonnor, his charges should not be blamed for the heavy loss as there was no cohesion and order. “I won’t blame…

01 Oct

Ghana coach Akonnor, technical team to depart to Turkey ahead of friendlies on Sunday

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Ghana coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor and his technical team will depart to Turkey on Sunday 4 October 2020 ahead of the international friendlies against Mali and Qatar. The Black Stars will take on Mali on October 9 in Antalya before facing off with Asian side Qatar on October 12, 2020. The Black Stars will use the two games as preparations towards the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan in November. This will be CK Akonnor’s first official game as head coach of the Black Stars and that of the newly constituted technical team. Below is the new composition…