Former Black Stars player and coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has been named the new head coach of Kenyan giants Gor Mahia FC.  The 52-year-old signed a two-year deal to become the coach of Gor Mahia and will be supported by a Ghanaian technical team.

Akonnor will be assisted by Bismark Kobby-Mensah with Ben Owu named the goalkeeper's trainer. "We are delighted to announce the appointment of Charles Akonnor from Ghana as our new Head Coach.

The former Black Stars manager brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned tactician.

Welcome to Mahia, Coach Akonnor," the club wrote on social media.