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Ghana coach Akonnor sets sight on changing Afcon history

Ghana coach CK Akonnor has targeted winning the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to leave a legacy at the West African nation.

The Black Stars have endured a series of near misses since winning the last of their four titles in 1982. The first three trophies came in 1963,1965 and 1978.

Akonnor took over the reins in January, replacing James Kwasi Appiah.

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“It’s not about me. It’s about us," Akonnor told TV3.

"Over 30 years we’ve not won Afcon. I don’t want to be just another coach who comes in to manage Ghana and goes and then it’s the same story.