“I think he’s very aware of the opportunity he’s been given and as a coach, any big opportunity you get, you have to make good use of it," Tianjin Teda attacker Acheampong, who was last called up for international duty in 2018, told Citi Sports.
“I think he’s going to do well. He just has to remain true to himself and he will succeed.
“For me, any time he chooses me, I’m ready to come and wear the nation’s colours and fight for my country."
Akonnor has endured a mixed bag of results as Ghana coach so far.