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| Coach C. K Akunnor, newly appointed assistant coach of Black Stars |
Reports has it that, the former Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko coach, Charles Kwabla Akunnor has been appointed as the assistant coach of the Black Stars.
His appointment comes as a decision from the Executive Committee to replace Ibrahim Tanko who is currently with the U 23 team.
A statement from the Ghana Football Association indicates that, C. K Akunnor will temporarily serve as the assistant coach of the Black Stars for their two games against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe.
Meanwhile, Stephen Appiah and Richard 'Olele' Kingston serving as the team manager and goalkeepers trainer respectively are still at post.
Black Stars will start their Afcon 2021 journey by playing South Africa at the Cape Coast sports stadium before traveling to Sao Tome and Principe for the second game. Coach Kwasi Appiah has dropped Kwadwo Asamoah and general captain Asamoah Gyan ahead of the qualifiers.
Find below the full list.
GOALKEEPERS: Richard Ofori, Felix Annan, Razak Abalora
DEFENDERS: Andy Yiadom, Harrison Afful, Lumor Agbenyenu, Joseph Aidoo, Joseph Aidoo Kassim Nuhu, Nicholas Opoku, Mohammed Salisu
MIDFIELDERS: Samuel Owusu, Thomas Partey, Alfred Duncan, Mubarak Wakaso, Iddrisu Baba, Christopher Antwi-Adjei
FORWARD: Andre Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Emmanuel Boateng, Jordan Ayew, Torric Jibril, Shafiu Mumuni