Muntari Not Stubborn

Former Black Stars midfield enforcer, Charles Kwabena Akunnor has indicated that people who are not closer to Sulley Muntari have a misconception about him.

Muntari has apologised to Ghanaians for his unacceptable behaviour during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil that led to his expulsion from camp, prior to Ghana’s last group game against Portugal.

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry that was set up to inquire into events before, during and after the Brazil 2014 FIFA World that led to Ghana’s exit from the competition at the group stage.

Muntari and his partner in crime Kevin Prince Boateng were fingered in the report, by stating they should only be recalled into the Black Stars, if they render an unqualified apology to all parties offended and the government white paper even suggested stiffer punishment.

The former Inter Milan and AC Milan midfielder, after a deeper reflection has rendered apology to Ghanaians for his behaviour in Brazil 2014.

“Sulley is not a bad guy, he is a good guy. Anybody who has ever had an encounter with him would testify and such a person would appreciate him without saying any negative thing about him,” he told Happy FM.

“Everybody has sinned before, so to err is human. After a deep reflection he has realised what he did in Brazil was wrong and has shown remorse by apologising, so I am entreating Ghanaians to accept the apology and if the head coach feels he fits into his scheme of things, we should permit his return into the Black Stars.

“Similar thing happened to me when I was axed from the Black Stars at a time I was the captain of the team without any explanation. I knew the people behind that.

“I was bitter and I expressed it in a negative way. Three years later I realised what I did was wrong, so I apologised.” he recounted

Muntari Not Stubborn

C.K Warn Dreams

Manager C.K Akonnor is calling on his players to minimize their mistakes and be proficient against New Edubiase United on Thursday.

Dreams FC twice threw away a two goal lead to draw 2-2 in their last two home games against Liberty Professionals and Medeama SC respectively.

The development has affected team’s morale going into the match but Akonnor believes a proficient attitude can secure the three points against the Obuasi lads at the Len Clay Stadium.

“We are generally not a bad side. We play well and create chances in all the games,” Akonnor told dreamsfc.com.

“It’s been a bad feeling in the last two games against Liberty and Medeama. The players sometimes become tensed and as a result commit mistakes that cost the team.

“But all the same we can do the business against New Edubiase. We have a lot of respect for them because they have experience in the League.

“I believe that when we make the right decisions and minimize our mistakes, we can win the game against New Edubiase” C.K Akonnor concluded.

Source: dreamsfc.com

C.K Warn Dreams

Kurt Backs Akunnor

The Executive Chairman of Dreams FC, Kurt Okraku has backed head coach C.K Akunnor to return to winning ways.

Reports were rife in the local media that the Kweiman based club are planning to relieved the ex-Hearts of Oak trainer following the club’s recent poor display in the ongoing campaign.

“This is an opportunity for me to clear the hearts and minds of followers of this football club,” Okraku told the club’s website

“Our manger is Charles Akonnor- Charles achieved everything as a footballer. He played at the highest level, captained Ghana, and captained a very good team in the Bundesliga.

“We like Charles Akonnor a lot, he prepared this team for the preseason, he started the job at the beginning of the season. He qualified this team to the Premier League for which reason we hold him in high esteem.

“Like I’ve said before, we’ve won five, lost four and drawn twice. We believe that Charles has been working well with the players, he clearly is our man- we have absolute believe and confidence in his ability to turn things around,” the Executive Chairman reiterated.

“We do not know where these rumours of Dreams FC to sack C.K Akonnor and bla bla bla is coming from. Dreams FC has absolute confidence in the technical team.

Charles is our manager, he will continue to be our manager, he’ll continue to develop this football club.

“We will continue to help Charles to further develop his knowledge in this sport. If it is in the opinion of this football club that any part of the technical team needs to be strengthened, we’ll do that in consultation with Charles because we both share the same vision and we’ll continue to work hand-in-hand.”

Dreams FC this Wednesday will host Liberty Professionals in week 12 of the Ghana Premier League and they are currently at the 6 position with 17 points.

Kurt Backs Akunnor

C.k Unhapph With Fabricated Stories

‘Charles Kwabena Akunnor’s position as Dreams FC coach hangs by a thread’ after the Premier League debutants were annihilated 4-0 by Aduana Stars — their heaviest defeat since joining top flight domestic league football greeted the former Eleven Wise boss on Tuesday.

After successful start to the Ghana Premier League which saw them placed 3rd on the league log after 10 matches, the Kweiman-based club relinquished their position to Aduana Stars who massacred them at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park last Sunday.

And reports emanated that the hierarchy of the club is considering parting ways with the man who led them to gain promotion to the league as winners of Zone III of the Division One league last season.

But Akunnor, who saw them thrashed on Week 11 of the ongoing season insist his job is not on the line, and accused people of creating stories to distract him.

“There are people who are wishing you a bad luck and they try to create stories every now and then to distract your focus,” Mr. Akunnor told Joy FM.

However, the 42-year-old is adamant the reports will not take away his attention.

“When these stories come up, you have to accept and don’t get distracted.

“It is important that as a coach I am focused on doing what I am here for.  Whatever is happening around the team is normal.

“When you don’t do well, stories come up, when you’re doing well, you’re the best coach in the world. These things are normal. I have experienced that for sometime now, so nothing has changed (since the reports broke). I am willing to work and I will continue to work to make sure that things get better.” He said.

C.K Akunnor joined Dreams FC after he was sacked by Accra Hearts of Oak in the 2012-13 Premier League season.

C.k Unhapph With Fabricated Stories

I"m Still Dreams FC Coach - C.K. Akunnor

Dreams FC head coach, Charles Kwabena Akunnor has confirmed to Sportscrusader.com that media reports of his sacking are false.

The Dawu based club have enjoyed mixed results lately in the ongoing Ghana Premier League (GPL) after they sealed qualification from the GN Bank Division One League (DOL) last season.

Dreams FC were given a reality check as they suffered their heaviest defeat so far (0-4) to Aduana Stars at Dormaa last Sunday, and the former Hearts of Oak coach, blamed defensive frailties for the result.

Coach Akunnor will later today lead the team out as they train ahead of their next game deemed a redemption match against Liberty Professionals.

I"m Still Dreams FC Coach - C.K. Akunnor

Defensive Frailty Cost Us - Dreams FC

Head coach of Ghana Premier League (GPL) debutants, Dreams FC, Charles Kwabena Akunnor has pin-pointed his side’s embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Aduana Stars to defensive indiscipline on the part of his team.

The defeat was the Dawu based sides third away lose of the campaign and Akunnor mentioned that his side’s dominating performance in the game was eclipsed by the poor defensive work by the team as whole.

Akunnor who could not understand how his team conceded three goals in 30 minutes said, “Defeats are part of it [football] but once we’re in the game we must concentrate and do what we do best. We were able to play, possess the ball but defensively we were very poor- the entire team,” he said in the post match presser at the Nana Agyemang Babu Park in Dormaa.”

The former Hearts of Oak trainer added: “We were aware of all that and we worked very well towards it with the idea of keeping them off especially in standard situations but we lost it in some moments of the game and it cost us the defeat. I must say, defensively the entire

team was very poor”.

Dreams FC are sixth on the GPL table with 17 points after 11 games and will next play Liberty Professionals at Dawu next.

 

Defensive Frailty Cost Us - Dreams FC

Match Report: Dreams FC 2-1 Hasaacas

Former Accra Hearts of Oak striker, Eric Gawu scored the match winner to Dreams FC’s 2-1 win over Sekondi Hasaacas in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.

The Dawu based side had not won a match in their last two games and needed a win to revitalise a side that began their debut league season impressively well.

 

Former Asante Kotoko and Great Olympics defender, Godfred Asante gave the home fans something to shout about as he slotted home to give Dreams FC the lead.

Meanwhile, Hasaacas were hoping to avoid defeat and return to Sekondi with a point but veteran forick a point from the game, Eric Gawu dented their hopes with a late strike to give Coach C. K Akunnor and his boys all the three points.

Eric Bekoe scored but was only a consolatory one as the game ended in defeat for Hasmal.

The win has returned Dreams FC into the top four with 17 points from available 30.

Match Report: Dreams FC 2-1 Hasaacas

We Wont Underrate Hasaacas - Akunnor

Dreams FC coach, Charles Kwabena Akonnor, has told his players not to underrate Sekondi Hasaacas going into their Ghana Premier League Match-Day 10 game on Sunday.

The Premier League debutants whose bright start to the season was halted by Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea respectively, has told his players returning to winning ways against the awful looking Hasaacas side will not be a stroll in the park.

Hasaacas have lost all their matches on the road this season and their miserable away form gives their hosts the advantage.

“Every game comes differently and we approach it in a unique way. Yes, Hasaacas might have lost most of their away matches but we don’t have to look at it from that angle,” Akonnor said.

“We’ve also lost two matches and it’s not a good sign. Sometimes, it brings the level of confidence of the players a bit down and so we will look at the opponent from a different perspective; we want to play, we want to create chances, we want to score, we want to press and try and finish the game on a good note,” he added.

“In our previous matches we’ve only had one or two goals, maybe, if we are able to create chances and score two or three goals I would really appreciate that but it’s important that we work hard towards it,” he added.

“I hope it works well for the team and of course, for the strikers because we’re trying something, we’re scoring but less goals,” he noted.

“It is not good enough, maybe what we’re changing might help us to score more goals.” the former Ghana captain said.

We Wont Underrate Hasaacas - Akunnor

Deja Vu: C.K. Akunnor Meets Michael Osei Again

Dreams FC will host Kumasi Asante Kotoko in match week 8 header at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ popularly referred to as the Dawu Park.

The value of the game has been spiced up by the technical men heading either side – C.K. Akunnor for Dreams and Michael Osei for Kotoko.

Throw back: C. K. Akunnor (yellow) tackles Michael Osei (white and red) during the early 90s clash between Kotoko and Okwahu United

In the 1990s, Osei played for Kotoko against Okwawu United and C. K. Akunnor was as a player in one of the then cagey and ‘big’ games in the Ghana premier league. Both contributed their quota to the national team (Ghana Black Stars) when they were called upon for national duties.

Neither perhaps did foresee this present situation (both as coaches) back then but will relish the chance of claiming superiority when they lead their teams out onto the Dawu park on Wednesday with Kotoko desperately looking for consistency with results whilst Dreams FC know a win and other favourable results will see them move to second place.

Deja Vu: C.K. Akunnor Meets Michael Osei Again

C.K Akunnor Happy For Godwin Attram

Dreams FC head coach, C.K. Akonnor is excited to see Godwin Attram at the dug out of second tier side, Accra Great Olympics.

Attram was named the successor of Yaw Acheampong, after the expiration of his contract last week.

And Akonnor, who has led Dreams FC, into a blistering start in the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League (GPL), is happy to see most of his teammates taking to coaching.

“I am happy for him. It is always good to see your colleagues in the industry as yourself. We need to encourage more ex-players to get into the business,” Akunnor said.

“It is always good to have active participants of the game turning into managers and I am happy at that.

“The best person for a job is someone who has done the job before and knows the ins and outs of the job.”

“It’s encouraging and I believe the FA will encourage more ex-players to get into coaching to help develop the game.”

C.K. Akonnor’s team mates like Malam Yaya, Yaw Preko, Gargo Mohammed and many others are currently coaches in Ghana.

C.K Akunnor Happy For Godwin Attram

Akunnor Reveals Dreams Secret

Dreams FC head coach, C.K. Akonnor has revealed the secret behind the success story of the club in the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League (GPL).

The Premier League debutant is among the best performing sides in the ongoing season, and C.K Akunnor, the man behind the key decisions says every department is working as a unit.

“The special thing about Dreams FC is the team work. Every department of the club is working assiduously towards the success of the club,” he said.

“We all work hand-in-hand towards a particular goal. We meet every now and then to share ideas. When there is a short fall, we all sit to discuss the way forward.”

“The management, the playing body and the technical team are all ready to work for success. That is our secret is team work.

“The management ensures that there is prompt payment of salaries and allowances. And that ensures that we are always putting in our best.”

Dreams FC  is currently 3rd on the league table with 14 points after seven matches. Their next opponent is Asante Kotoko at home next week Wednesday.

Akunnor Reveals Dreams Secret

UCL: C.K Akunnor Urges Former Club Wolfsburg To Attack Real

Head coach of Ghana Premier League side, Dreams FC and former Wolfsburg captain, C.K Akunnor has urged the German club ‘not to be shy’ as they come come up Spanish giants Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarter final clash on Tuesday Night.

The Germans, who are seeking a historic champions league semi final berth will take a 2-0 advantage to Madrid and Akunnor who spent five years at the club between 1998-2003 feels they can pull through but only if they are bold on the night.

Speaking to Accra based radio station 3FM, the former Black Stars captain said,“I think it will depend on them. I don’t think they should look shy or they should go defensive. Maybe they cannot really defend so they should go and attack,but of course be cautious at the back because once you are in Madrid, the least mistake you commit you will be punished and they have the big name to do that.”

Wolfsburg are playing in their first quarter final and on the verge of a first ever appearance in the champions league. Akunnor feels their progress this season is just reward for the planning at the club.

“I saw them last week and I think it was exciting. They have surprised a lot of people including many in our part of the world. People called to ask me, so I was really happy and I hope it will continue,” he added.

“I think they had a plan and it was a gradual process and whatever effort they put up in the previous years has yield into a good results and everybody is enjoying and everybody is excited because it is a plan and its yielding into a good result.”

Meanwhile, Real Madrid boss Zinadine Zidane has urged patience for his side because as he says “we will not win this in the first 10-15 minutes.”

UCL: C.K Akunnor Urges Former Club Wolfsburg To Attack Real

C K Akunnor Makes Case For Local Players

Dreams FC Trainer, C K Akunnor believes the local league is now endowed with more quality players for Black Stars coach, Avram Grant to consider.

Grant is expected to release  his 23- man squad to face Mozambique in an AFCON 2107 Qualifier double header this week and according to the  former Black Stars skipper has backed calls from several football pundits for the inclusion of some local players because the league has become competitive.

The former Accra Hearts of Oak and Eleven Wise coach told the press after Dreams FC’s draw with Wa All Stars last Saturday at Dawu that Coach Avram Grant could scout better talents  to augment his squad.

He was convinced that the quality of the league put it in a better position to supply good players to the Black Stars.

Coach Grant and his assistant, Maxwell Konadu, together with the Ghana Football Association president,  Kwesi Nyantekyi, were all in the stands to monitor the performance of the players.

“I’m not forcing anybody to pick players. They should be allowed to take their own decisions freely.

“It’s in the hands of the manager and his assistant and we  have to support whatever comes out but there is quality in our league.  We’ve improved,  coaches are doing well and so there is the need for Grant to look at this and probably pick one or two players,” Akornor stressed.

 

C K Akunnor Makes Case For Local Players

Dreams FC Not Under Pressure - Akunnor

Dreams Football Club coach Charles K. Akunnor, says the team is not under pressure to continue their blistering start to life in the Ghana Premier league (GPL).

The Kwaiman-based Club has been on a scintillating form since making their debut three weeks ago, winning two out their three matches.

They will host Wa All Stars on Saturday at home and expectations are high, but CK Akunnor insist they are not under any pressure to win.

“We are very fortunate to have started well, we are very happy at where we are, but if a win comes fine. If it doesn’t we continue to work. We are not under pressure whatsoever.” the former Hearts of Oak boss said on a pre-match press conference on Friday.

”When we were about to start the season we didn’t know where or what was in hold for us or what the future will bring but as at now we are third, we have not lost a match. We’re happy and content with what we have but I believe if we work very harder we will achieve a lot in a very short time.

”And so, we’re looking forward to any other game like come Saturday’s match. We’re looking forward to it, we know the players are aware of the opponents, how strong they are so we’ll have to prepare mentally, physically to face those challenges.” he said.

Dreams has seven points from 3 games and win will move them to the summit temporarily.

Dreams FC Not Under Pressure - Akunnor

We Have Plan "B" For Hayford"s Absence - C. K. Akunnor

Dreams Football Club head coach Charles Kwabena Akunnor says he has an alternative plan to approach Wa All Stars on Saturday.

C. K. Akunnor as he is affectionately called will name his team for the first time this season without Emmanuel Hayford in the line up after the midfielder was sent off for unsportsmanlike conduct in their last Ghana Premier League (GPL) match against Inter Allies.

But the former Black Stars captain is not worried he will be without one of his key players for the game against Wa All Stars at the Dawu Sports Stadium on Saturday.

“If you have a team, you must have an alternative plan for games depending on who is available and who is not. We have a plan B for the absence of Emmanuel Hayford tomorrow and we hope we won’t miss him much,” C. K. Akunnor told Koforidua based Good Life FM on Friday.

Charles Kwabena Akunnor also called on the people of Dawu to throng to the stadium tomorrow to support the team to victory.

“The attendance to our first home game was very positive and we are pleading with them to come to the stadium in their numbers again to support the team.

“We need their support because their presence is very important for the team,” He said.

Emmanuel Hayford was involved in a brawl with Inter Allies’ Lord Ofosuhene at the Tema Sports Stadium last Sunday, and, was sent off by match day referee Yaw Ametepe.

He will served a four-match suspension starting from this weekend.

We Have Plan "B" For Hayford"s Absence - C. K. Akunnor

Give Plaudits To Players Not Me - Akunnor

Dreams Football Club head coach Charles Kwabena Akunnor says the playing body of his team should be credited for their impressive start to the Ghana Premier league (GPL).

The Premier League debutants are yet to succumb to defeat in the three games old GPL and praises have been heaped on the former Black Stars skipper for the work he has done off and on the pitch.

But he says he doesn’t run 90 minutes on the pitch and the players should be credited for that.

“I don’t play, my job is just to give them directions. Once they listen and do what they are asked to do, it either goes in your favour or against you. So everything is done by the boys and they deserve the plaudits not me.

“So far what we are doing is producing good results and we hope that will continue,” Coach Akunnor told Koforidua-based radio station, Good Life FM.

Dreams FC will host Wa All Stars in a top of the table clash on Saturday in the GPL. Coach Akunnor admits it will be difficult to continue their impressive start in the GPL against a very good opponent, but he hopes to win.

“I hope we can beat them (Wa All Stars on Saturday). They are very strong side, well respected with a lot of abilities. It will be a difficult game, but I hope we can win on Saturday.” He said.

Give Plaudits To Players Not Me - Akunnor

Akunnor To Meet Hayford Over Red Card

Dreams FC coach, Charles Kwabena Akunnor says he will meet Emmanuel Hayford over a brawl he had Lord Offosuhene.

The former Hearts of Oak attacking midfielder fought with Inter Allies’ Lord Offosuhene deep into the second half of their premier league two-all draw at the Tema sports stadium.

And match day referee Yaw Ametepeh gave the two players their marching orders. Dreams FC missed the influence of Emmanuel Hayford, but CK Akunnor insist he did let him down but he will talk to him.

“It happened at the heat of the moment. I don’t know what happened, I only saw both of them fighting and they deserve to go out but we have to talk about it.

“I am not let down by anything, it happened at the heat of the moment and I’m sure he lost his temper.” He noted.

Emmanuel Hayford will miss the ‘Still Believe’ team in their next premier league outing against Wa All Stars at the Dawu stadium on Match Week Four.

He joined Dreams FC from Accra Hearts of Oak on free transfer after he was sacked by the Phobians for alleged ‘lack of commitment.’

Akunnor To Meet Hayford Over Red Card

Too Early To Put Pressure On Coaches - Akunnor

Head Coach of Dreams FC, Charles Kwabena Akunnor wants fans and management of clubs to lower their expectations to avoid putting pressure on coaches.

 

The new Ghana Premier League season will be three weeks old this weekend, but many coaches are already under pressure to turn things around or face the sack.

 

And the former Black Stars skipper has made a passionate appeal to clubs in the competition to be patient with their coaches as the league progresses.

Coach Akunnor is surprised after two matches, some coaches were under intense pressure to the extent that Coach Nurudeen Amadu had to resign from his position as Aduana Stars boss, and Coach Joseph Emmanuel Sarpong of Ebusua Dwarfs FC is reported to be on his way out.

“I am a bit surprised about how coaches are being put under pressure from management and supporters to resign. I think coaches need to be supported by their management because it is early days yet,” the former Hearts of Oak coach told GNA.

Akunnor believes the success of his club was due to the open relationship between the playing body and the technical team as well as management.

Dreams FC will travel to Tema for match week three of the GPL season to play Inter Allies at the Tema sports stadium on Sunday. They’ve won two of their previous premier league games and are currently third on the GPL log.

Too Early To Put Pressure On Coaches - Akunnor

CK Akunnor Calls For Home Support

Head coach of Dreams Football Club, Charles K. Akunnor has called on the people of Dawu to fill the stands of the Dawu sports stadium and throw their weight behind the team to beat Bechem United on Sunday.

The Ghana Premier League debutants shocked Ebusua Dwarfs at the Robert Mensah stadium last weekend in their debut premier league match, winning 1-0 courtesy of Johnson Owusu Oppong’s strike, and CK Akunnor believes the support of the people of Dawu will be vital if their first day success will continue.

“Every coach wants to win his match and it’s not different from what I think, but we have to wait and see how it goes,” the former Sekondi Eleven Wise boss told Asempa FM.

“We are pleading for our home support to come and support us. When you are able to gain the home support it helps and when it is 11 against 11 it sometimes becomes 12 because of the home supporters.” he noted.

The match between Dreams FC and Bechem United will be the first premier league match between the two sides, and the venue will be hosting its first league match in almost a decade.

CK Akunnor Calls For Home Support

Three Points Don"t Come Easy - C. K. Akunnor

Coach of Dreams FC, Charles K. Akunnor has said winning three points against any opposition in the Ghanaian game does not come easy as one will have to really work hard to achieve that.

The former Ghana captain said, sides in the premiership are evenly marched and it therefore requires extra effort on the part of players and the technical team to win matches according to his observation.

Dreams FC beat Ebusua Dwarfs 1-0 at Cape Coast last Sunday on their debut in the Ghanaian top-flight league to get their campaign off to a flying start and hope to continue with momentum.

They will next play Bechem United at their adopted home venue of Dawu on Sunday, and, expects another tough battle from a United side that beat Liberty Professionals 2-0 in their opener, after taking Ghana Football by storm.

“They will be a tough opposition for us to crack on Sunday.” he told Accra based Asempa Fm, insisting that his side “will not take things likely against Bechem United at the Dawu Park”.

Dream FC he added, is preparing very well for their home debut in the Ghanaian top-flight hoping that it will be a grand opener for them as they look to build on their opening day victory.

Three Points Don"t Come Easy - C. K. Akunnor