Presidential candidate for the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has made startling allegations, accusing the current Black Stars players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) of orchestrating a plot to force the exit of coach Chris Hughton.
Akpaloo’s claims come in the wake of the national team’s lackluster performance in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a 2-1 defeat.
Expressing his dissatisfaction with the team’s commitment and performance, Akpaloo suggested that the foreign-based players in the squad are deliberately working to undermine and remove Coach Hughton from his position.
In a strongly-worded statement, Akpaloo conveyed his desire for a complete overhaul of the Black Stars, advocating for the inclusion of more locally-based players.
“It is my wish that we sack all the entire current Black Stars players and allow the local ones to play. We have over-pampered these players, and as a result, they are not committed. Their deliberate attempt to get the coach sacked or sabotage him will not work,” declared Akpaloo.
The accusations come amidst heightened scrutiny and criticism of the players following their disappointing start to AFCON 2023
Black Stars are preparing for their upcoming crucial match against Egypt on Thursday, aiming to recover from their initial setback. While criticism of the team has been growing, particularly after their defeat to Cape Verde, the upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption.
Kofi Akpaloo, who is leading the LPG into the 2024 general elections, is not only concerned with football matters but is also determined to break the political dominance of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).