Ghana Black Stars coach believes lack of organization was the main reason for their embarrassing defeat against Mali in Friday game in Turkey.

Mali registered a 3-0 win against Ghana in CK Akonnor’s first game as the Black Stars coach.

Ghanaians used social media to voice out their displeasure and question the mentality and quality of the coach and the entire squad ahead of their competitive game next month.

CK Akonnor, however, believes Mali were not as good as people think and blamed their loss to lack of organization and not being prepared enough for the encounter.

“I won’t blame the players for the defeat but the key thing which resulted our loss to Mali was that the team was not organized,” Akonnor told Adom TV.

“The players didn’t know themselves because most of them were debutants and even the first time they’re playing together.”

“We trained for only two days and there was lack of understanding as well. These are the few things which affected us during the game”

“Mali didn’t play anything extraordinary but they were an organized side which handed them the victory”

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Ghana Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Lomotey says he is excited to play for Ghana Black Stars, he adds that the opportunity presented to him by the coach is a dream come true.

Full interview with Ghana FA:

On build up and how team is working

I am very excited and honoured to join the Black Stars team. Two days training with the team has been great. I am working hard towards the two matches. I am very excited and very ready.

On training for two days and positives

I think we are doing very well in training, good news is that most of the guys are in now the team is ready for the two games. That is the positive signs and we are ready for the game.

On chemistry with team mates

I am really enjoying myself here for the first time with the big guys. I am very excited to be here, I am enjoying myself and looking forward to the games

On being given an opportunity by the Coach

I am very glad to be given the opportunity to join the Black Stars is a dream come true. Every player’s dream is to play for the Blacks Stars so I am very excited to join the team. Being given the opportunity, I just have to take the opportunity in good faith and make good use of it.

Message to Ghanaians

I want to tell Ghanaians to pray for the team, we are going to deliver.

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