CK Akonnor is a former coach of the Black Stars
Former Black Stars coach Charles Kwabla (CK) Akonnor has expressed deep frustration with Ghana’s Ministry of Sports, revealing that he has yet to receive his outstanding salary.
Akonnor took over the reins of the Black Stars in January 2020, stepping up from his role as assistant to succeed Kwesi Appiah.
Despite his extensive experience with local giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, Akonnor’s tenure as head coach of the national team proved underwhelming.
This led to his dismissal in September 2021, as the Black Stars were on the verge of missing out on qualification for the 2022 World Cup.
However, in an interview with Happy FM, Akonnor revealed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA), following his dismissal, has yet to settle his unpaid salary. He described the prolonged silence and inaction as both unfair and disheartening.
“It’s been nearly four years, and I’ve still not received any communication from the Ministry of Sports concerning the money they owe me. I’ve been treated unfairly. It’s really disheartening,” he said.
Over the course of 10 games as Black Stars coach, Akonnor recorded only four victories, alongside four defeats and two draws, leaving him with a modest 40% win rate.
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