And while the players deserved the credit they were duly given, it is Akonnor’s tactical masterclass that deserves to be panegyrized. After hanging his boots in 2009, Akonnor took charge of then GPL side Sekondi Eleven Wise, taking along fellow ex-international Nii Odartey Lamptey to assist him. Retreating from the limelight, Akonnor took up a low-pressure job at Right to Dream Academy that prioritized nurturing young talent over winning silverware. If things had gone otherwise at Dreams, Akonnor’s coaching career would have encountered another hitch that could have made his journey to the top even harder. That said, Akonnor’s dreams are bigger than Ashantigold.

Source: GhanaWeb April 05, 2018 18:45 UTC