Sports News of Thursday, 9 September 2021
Source: footballghana.com
2021-09-09
Former Sports Minister, Nii Lante Vanderpuye
Former Sports Minister, Nii Lante Vanderpuye says he would have sacked CK Akonnor and the entire Black Stars technical team if he was still at post.
Coach Akonnor has come under huge criticism following Ghana’s unconvincing performances in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Black Stars won 1-0 against Ethiopia on matchday one but lost 1-0 to South Africa at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg in their second Group G game on Monday.
“I hear Akonnor isn’t the only problem. People are pushing for their players to be in the team.
“In the middle of a WorldCup Qualifying series isn’t the ideal time to change a coach,” he told Accra-based Starr FM.
“But I’m radical. If I was the GFA boss, I’d sack the entire technical team, not Akonnor alone,” he added.
Ghana are now second on the standings with three points, one point behind leaders South Africa.
Black Stars will take on Zimbabwe in a doubleheader on October 6 in Ghana, and on October 10 in Zimbabwe.