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Ghana fire coach Akonnor after uninspiring World Cup qualification start

The Black Stars are in the market for a new trainer following the dismissal of their head coach

Ghana have parted ways with coach CK Akonnor following the nation’s topsy-turvy start to the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, the Football Association has announced.

Assistant coaches David Duncan and Dutchman Patrick Graveraars have also been given the sack.

Akonnor leaves the Black Stars after almost two years at the helm of affairs.

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“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,” the GFA stated on its official website.