Ghana coach Akonnor's salary revealed

by Staff Reporter

Monday Mar 16, 2020. 11:00

Ghana coach Charles Akonnor’s salary has been revealed a few months after taking charge of the Black Stars.

The retired midfielder was appointed new Black Stars coach two months ago – replacing fellow Ghanaian tactician Kwesi Appiah.

Ghana Soccer Net are reporting that Akonnor, who is a former Black Stars captain, will earn $20,000 per month.

“The Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ghana Football Association have reached an agreement to pay Black Stars coach C.K Akonnor a whooping $20,000 salary a month.”

“Charles Kwablan Akonnor was named coach of the senior national team in January after a brief spell as assistant to former gaffer Kwesi Appiah,” a report read.

Akonnor’s assistant is David Duncan, who will reportedly earn $10,000 per month.

“His assistant David Duncan will receive $10,000 as his monthly salary with the other national team coaches taking between $5000 to $2000 per month.”

“The Ghana Football Association will hand official contract to the various coaches in the coming days as they usher in a new era.”

“C.K Akonnor made 41 appearances and scored 12 goals for Ghana before beginning his coaching career at Sekondi Eleven Wise.”

“He went on to coach Hearts of Oak, Dreams FC, Ashantigold and Asante Kotoko,” the publication added.