Former Black Stars captain C.K Akonnor has jumped to the defence of under- fire Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah .

Kwesi Appiah has been the subject of media and public scrutiny after Ghana’s defeat to Kenya in the 2019 AFCON qualification  in Nairobi.

But former Ghana international Akonnor is refusing to blame the coach for the defeat and call on Ghanaians to remain patient and support the team.

“It’s not always about results but the development of the team also matters” he told Asempa FM.

“Let’s think about the way forward I believe we can qualify for the 2019 AFCON because we have the players . We have a very strong technical team. Let’s stop speculating. Coach Kwasi Appiah may be quiet but he knows what he is doing” Akonnor added.

Akonnor – who also managed Dreams FC- gave his opinion on the Black Stars controversial captaincy issue.

“We are all getting tired of Black Stars captaincy issues. it’ not necessary.Gyan is the captain, Dede Ayew is the assistant period. I believe Gyan and the Ayews will be part of team someday” He concluded.

By Abdul Wadudu Osman