Dismissal of Akunnor is best for Ashgold - Club CEO

Chief Executive Officer of AshantiGold Frederick Acheampong insists the sacking of coach Charles Akunnor is in the best interest of the club.

The former Black Stars coach was dismissed on Thursday evening after failing in his defence for going AWOL.

Akunnor was queried for not being at post when first-team duties resumed on Monday.

He was rather seen doing punditry work on television while he was expected at post in Obuasi.

Sections of the AshGold supporters have however expressed anger over management’s decision to sack the coach who led them to Premiership survival last term.

But CEO Fred Acheampong is adamant Akunnor left management no choice with his persistent unprofessional conduct.

“Management was left with no other choice but to let CK [Akunnor] go,” he told FootballMadeInGhana.com.

“We have had to deal with similar issues on a constant basis behind the glare of the public so I can understand some of the reactions.

“But the truth is that the coach had been absenting himself from post without permission on several occasions and despite several promptings, the status quo remained so we had to take a decision and we believe it is good for the club.”

Charles Akunnor took over the AshGold job last year when they seemed destined for relegation.

The former Dreams FC manager however steered the Miners to safety and now leaves them on top of the Premier League.