Former Ghana international Felix Aboagye has advised Black Stars coach CK Akonnor against playing to the favour of "friends" should he want to stand a chance of leading the team to Africa Cup of Nations glory next year.
The Black Stars are set to make another attempt to end a long wait for a fifth continental title, having last month secured qualification for the next tournament to be hosted by Cameroon between January and February.
Akonnor, who came under fire for the Black Stars' most recent call-up, was appointed as Ghana coach in January last year.