CK Akonnor Names His Ultimate Black Stars XI

Ghana coach, CK Akonnor, has omitted himself from his best ever Black Stars eleven, though he has placed his name on the bench.

The modern name of Asamoah Gyan will be honoured to find his name as Anthony Yeboah’s strike partner. The team also includes Mohammed Polo and of course the great Abedi Pele.

Chatting with Joy Sports, Akkonnor explained that his selection criteria is formed from success at club and country level. The side includes the undisputed greats like Stephen Appiah, Abedi Pele and Michael Essien.

”It comes with a criteria. You must have to have played very well here. [In the] AFCON, you must excel and then Europe,” said Akonnor.

”Out of this category, the person who really was distinguished is Abedi Pele.

”As a colts player in Falcons, I wasn’t there but we heard it. He played very well here, he conquered Africa and of course Europe as well.

“The old players must excuse me. I am doing this from the 90s. I didn’t see majority of them so they should excuse me.

”Stephen Appiah and Michael Essien. You can’t do without them. They are the people from the next generation they took over and they made Ghana proud.

”Of course Maestro will be my captain,” he said, adding ”As for me, I will be the number 12 [12th man]. I always say that you don’t try to change me. When you bring me in, I will score. I am part of the substitutes.”

Full Team:

• Goalkeeper Richard Kingson
• Right-back: Frank Amankwah
• Central defender: Samuel Osei Kuffour
• Central defender: Frimpong Manso
• Left-back: Isaac Asare
• Right winger: Abedi Pele
• Central midfielder: Michael Essien
• Central midfielder: Stephen Appiah
• Left-winger: Mohammed Polo
• Striker: Asamoah Gyan
• Striker: Anthony Yeboah

Source: Siseko-Gwegwe/futaa.com