Akonnor reacts to Razak Abalora’s howler against Morocco

Black Stars head coach, CK Akonnor has offered his support to goalkeeper Razak Abalora after Abalora’s mistake cost Ghana a defeat in an international friendly in Rabat on Tuesday evening against Morocco.

The Asante Kotoko SC shot-stopper has been hugely criticised by a section of the Ghanaian media and supporters.

Abalora replaced Black Stars first choice, Richard Ofori in the clash against Morocco in Rabat, but unfortunately, he committed a terrible error that gifted the Atlas Lions a 1-0 win over the Black Stars.

A cross sent in was poorly dealt with by Abalora which allowed Jawad El Yamiq to head home for the only goal on the night.

But speaking after the game, Akonnor insisted that Abalora is a good goalkeeper and therefore people should measure their criticism.

He called on Ghanaians to encourage him to become a better goalkeeper.

“He made a mistake. He knows that himself but we are not in a position to kill him. We have to move on, we have to encourage him…He’s a good goalkeeper and there’s no doubt about that but we will not kill him. We have to encourage him to come good ”

Ghana will take on Ivory Coast in the second friendly encounter on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Cape Coast Stadium.