(GERMANY OUT) 31.05.2014, Fussball Laenderspiel in Rotterdam, Niederlande – Ghana 1-0, Coach Kwesi Appiah (Ghana) (Photograph by Crew 2 Sportphoto/ullstein bild by way of Getty Pictures)Former Vice President of the Ghana Soccer Affiliation (GFA), George Afriyie, believes that Kurt Okraku made an error by sacking Kwesi Appiah as head coach of the Black Stars.Appiah was let go shortly after Okraku took over the GFA presidency, following Ghana’s exit within the Spherical of 16 on the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. He was changed by his assistant, CK Akonnor.At present teaching the Sudanese nationwide staff, Appiah lately guided his squad to a 2-0 victory over the Black Stars in a 2025 AFCON qualifier, following a goalless draw within the first leg on the Accra Sports activities Stadium.In response to Appiah’s current success with Sudan, Afriyie emphasised the rationale behind Appiah’s authentic appointment by the earlier GFA administration, led by Kwesi Nyantakyi, and criticized Okraku’s option to dismiss him.”We should always credit score Kwesi Appiah for the nice job he has accomplished. Hehada robust technical staff and good gamers whenKurt Okraku was voted into workplace as president of the Ghana Soccer Affiliation (GFA),” he instructed Asempa FM.”Kwesi Nyantakyi’s administration decidedto appoint Kwesi Appiah as a result of we realised that he has deputised two Serbian coaches, and so he has expertise. We should always not neglect thathe even masterminded Ghana’s 6-1 win over Egypt to qualify us for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.”What occurred in Brazil, everyone knows that it was not his fault as a result of the Sports activities Minister was set as much as fail however when Kurt Okraku took over, he mentioned he did not need Kwesi Appiah and he satisfied Akufo Addo that he should be sacked.”When Kwesi Appiah met Ghana within the AFCON qualifiers, it was a payback time, and he has accomplished that splendidly properly. That’s nature,” Afriyieadded.Ghana’s current loss to Sudan locations the Black Stars third in Group F, with solely two factors from 4 matches. In the meantime, Appiahs Sudan sits in second place with seven factors.To safe a spot in subsequent years AFCON match, the Black Stars will want Sudan to lose their upcoming matches in opposition to Niger and Angola. Ghana, for its half, will put together for closing group matches in opposition to the identical opponents subsequent month.