I’m used to it- Kwesi Appiah brushes off critics
3rd July 2019
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah sees no reason for concern regardless of the ongoing criticism of his team’s performances at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Black Stars began their Group F campaign on a slow note after back to back draws against Benin and Cameroon.
However a fine second half performance against Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday saw them record a 2-0 win which secured Ghana top spot finish and a place in the knockout stage of the competition.
Second half strikes from Jordan Ayew and Thomas Partey ensured the Black Stars remained on course to end Ghana’s 37 year wait for a title.
Speaking to reporters after the match, Coach Appiah hit back at his critics and reiterated his desire to win the tournament.
"If you are a player and you are afraid of criticisms you better stop playing or coaching," he said after the game. "Me I'm used to it," he added.
"Once they criticise you look at the good things and you learn from it.
"At the end of the day, nobody is perfect. I, for instance, will do the best that I can.
"As for criticisms you could win all your matches and still have people hate you or get jealous of you," he added.
"They (Critics) will say all they want but the most important thing is that we deliver. We got some games to come, we are praying we take one game at a time till we get to the end," he said