David Duncan and CK Akonnor
Newly signed Ghana coach CK Akonnor says he settled on David Duncan as his deputy due to the latter’s frankness.
He said in Duncan lies the qualities to point out his (CK) errors when he derails in the discharge of his duties.
Duncan’s appointment generated argument among the football family; questioning whether the deputy would submit to the ‘boss’ due to their age difference, temperaments and experience.
But the former Ashgold star believes the former Ashgold/Free State Stars coach has what it takes to tell him in the face when he (CK) errs.
“I was looking for someone who could look at me and tell me I am wrong or right. Someone who would be honest with me on what I do. Duncan was that man,” CK Akonnor told Joy Sports.
Tagged as a ‘quick-tempered’, Akonnor explained on TV3 that those claims are misconceptions and that he is only a disciplinarian who ensures the right thing is done.
The former Wolfsburg captain said the team agrees on a specific time for training, he expects that each member will honour it and not turn up later than scheduled.
He said, “I’m a disciplined person, I don’t joke with my time. Once we decide that it is 5 o’clock, let’s do it 5. When they say six and you agree and you come 6:30, then it’s a problem and I won’t shy away from letting you know that it’s a problem. These people think it to be that I’m a quick-tempered person.”
The duo were appointed coaches of the Black Stars in January following theend of Kwesi Appiah’s second stint.
Akonnor recently signed a two-year deal worth $25,000 every month.
By Kofi Owusu Aduonum