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Ghana considering Brazil template as coach Akonnor reveals new captaincy plan

Ghana coach CK Akonnor is contemplating rotating the captain's armband in the wake of controversies over the role.

Perpetually a subject of media discussion, the Black Stars leadership is currently held by Swansea City attacker Andre Ayew who dethroned veteran striker Asamoah Gyan under controversial circumstances last year ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt.

Brazil are arguably the biggest national side to have rotated their armband in recent times.

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“Sometimes this captaincy issue comes as a result of poor communication from management members or certain people trying to push their own agenda," Akonnor, who assumed duty as Ghana coach in January, told Happy FM.