CK Akonnor has released a statement after being sacked by Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Monday evening.
The 47-year-old was sacked on Monday evening following a run of poor performance after the last two games in the Group G World Cup qualifying matches against Ethiopia and South Africa.
Ghana won 1-0 against Ethiopia and lost by the same margin to South Africa.
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Akonnor has now released a statement on Twitter, thanking a host of people including President Akufo-Addo. Despite being thrown under the bus, Akonnor said he wishes the Black Stars well.
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"I’m grateful to H.E President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Sports Ministry, my former boss Kwesi Appiah, the leadership of the GFA, colleagues I worked with, players and Ghanaians for the opportunity to serve. Wishing the team all the best," he wrote.
Thank you Ghana
I’m grateful to H.E President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,the Sports Ministry,my former boss Kwesi Appiah, the leadership of the GFA, colleagues I worked with, players and Ghanaians for the opportunity to serve. Wishing the team all the best
— CK Akonnor (@akonnor_ck) September 14, 2021
Thank you Ghana
Akonnor, who was appointed in January 2020, took charge of 10 games for the Black Stars winning just four games.
In his 20 month stay, he managed to qualify the Black Stars to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which will take place in Cameroon next year.
The Black Stars will take on Zimbabwe in the next round of games in the World Cup qualifiers next month.
Meanwhile, The Executive council of the GFA has set up a three (3) Member Committee made up of Vice President Mark Addo, Upper East Regional Football Association Chairman, Alhaji Salifu Zida and Dr. Randy Abbey to find a Head Coach and Assistant Coaches for the Black Stars within the next few hours.