The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced former Black Stars skipper Charles 'CK' Akonnor as the new coach of the national side.
The 45-year-old, who also captained German Bundesliga club Wolfsburg during his playing days, has replaced James Kwasi Appiah, whose tenure expired on December 31.
Akonnor's last job as head coach was at Premier League giants Asante Kotoko.
"The Ghana Football Association has appointed Charles Kwabla Akonnor as Head Coach of the Senior National team, the Black Stars," the GFA announced via its official website on Wednesday.
"The former Black Stars captain will be assisted by David Duncan as Assistant Coach.
"The GFA has also named the rest Technical Team of the Black Stars as follows: 1. Najawu Issah - Goalkeepers Coach, 2. Dr. Christ Adomoako - Team Doctor, 3. Henry Martey - Welfare Officer, 4. S. K. Ankomah - Masseur, 5. George Nii Anum Amasa - Masseur, 6. Daniel Yankey - Equipment Officer, 7. Suleman Zampa - Equipment Officer.
"The GFA has also constituted the Management Committee of the Black Stars as follows: 1. George Amoako - Chairman, 2. Akwasi Agyemang - Vice Chairman, 3. Jones Alhassan Abu -Member, 4. Sammy Kuffuor - Member, 5. Fred Pappoe - Member."
Akonnor stands as one of few coaches to have managed Ghana's two biggest clubs, Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.
He has also had stints with Ashanti Gold and Dreams FC.
His first assignment will be a 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier in March.
pababklot
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not good at all
hey how's s
pababklot
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Ghana back star
vuncnprsy
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we support you Jah bless
hopbcikost
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V.9ce
BadasuGabriel
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not good at all
BadasuGabriel
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is very bad
AbenNyeal3
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Now see to it that the National team is well built with deserving and promising TALENTs
Mazdeknost
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Ghana premier league
Mazdeknost
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Ghanaian premier league
himabdrz
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c.k s good but not by this time
wakackmotz
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congratulations ck
samueladdoteiagyapon
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more vhim ck
Mecceost
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Wrong appointment
jeabdlstz
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more success Ghana football
jicbdemsu
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MAYBE IT WILL BE GOOD
Rucbclms
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I wonder why we are wasting our time on Ghanaian coaches
kuporyawbio1414
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congrats,
yiwlmoptz
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we are hoping for success
sodcltyz
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We just want to win the African Cup.1982 is a longtime
rupemost
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people dey talk ooh
Haydnory
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my hope is that he will be allowed to in peace without any interference especially in selecting his team. and that he will be respected by the players. Ghanaian coaches have not been lucky in that aspect....
Fazadeiors
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we support u coach jah guide
nudbcdiy
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welcome CK
Mysti
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CONGRATS TO David too
Mysti
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Congrats CK
Mudclopry
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Ghana is now working
arsenal_12
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I believe under him, Ghana will enjoy so much successes and glory... welcome senior..
LawrenceBoakye
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welcome mr akunnor. May your days see glories.
supabcko
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CK we support you.
cebbdnopt
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Congratulations
cinbcekln
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Congratulations ck for winning
EmmaBaidoo
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Eeeei....!!! My mother Ghana can this still bring back love.Mr game changer think critically.Ghanaian are so interested in someone who help them to become power and they use the power to give them power.I never in support of bring black coach mr game changer
You know attitudes such as the one you are displaying now is what is pulling us back as a nation? Learn to be less suspecious of others for suspetions breed unnecessary hatred and blocks your vision when it comes to seeing the good in people. Learn to for once give one of your own the chance. Just wish them the best of luck. Pray and support them to succeed for believe you me, you will find more delight in seeing a team made of your country men and headed by your country man march to victory than you seeing a team headed by a foreigner.
LovChar
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congrats to CK
teycdituz
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Eeeei....!!! My mother Ghana can this still bring back love.Mr game changer think critically.Ghanaian are so interested in someone who help them to become power and they use the power to give them power.I never in support of bring black coach mr game changer
You are a big fool so want them to bring a white man again? Reason up small
Puakmoprsz
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i wish him well... may he try and win more matches to bring back the love
exactly KOP
Puakmoprsz
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eii Ghana has step backwards in football until de proper measured have done
which is?
Puakmoprsz
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congrats CK stay focused espectially from those at the top
danadnu
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Eeeei....!!! My mother Ghana can this still bring back love.Mr game changer think critically.Ghanaian are so interested in someone who help them to become power and they use the power to give them power.I never in support of bring black coach mr game changer
kihdeiklnp
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Is good to have a new coack well done Ghana
Mowclnry
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Congratulations my brother
DjBM1
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Congratulations 🍾🎈 boss man
siscmprs
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Eiiii Ghana my nation
Leuimorty
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ooo sharp Black star
Allforyou123
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i wish him well... may he try and win more matches to bring back the love
fuzduyz
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eii Ghana has step backwards in football until de proper measured have done
leeacmops
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Every disappointment can be a blessing at times in disguise, good effort gives you blessings limitations in life
weuacdls
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may be of good effect on the team having played for the team up to being the captain.