Black Stars head coach, C.K Akonnor has asked for more patience for troubled Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Razak Abolora, whose blunder led to Morocco’s goal in a 1-0 friendly defeat on Tuesday.

CK Akonnor handed a starting spot to Asante Kotoko, goalkeeper Abalora in the absence of injured Orlando Pirates shot-stopper Richard Ofori but the former Azam FC stopper fumbled with a Hakim Ziyech free-kick which was capitalized on by Jawad El-Yamiq for the match winner.

Abalora has consequently come under fire as the Morocco blunder was his second straight error leading to goal. He had committed a similar mistake in a 3-1 loss to Sao Tome and Principe in March.

Speaking after Black stars loss, Akonnor came to the defence of the troubled goalkeeper and pleaded for patience:

“He [Abalora] has made a mistake, he knows himself but we are not in the position to kill him,” Akonnor said, as reported by Ghanafa.org.

“We need each and every one to be at good level. Yes, we have to move on, we have to encourage him.

“He is a good goalkeeper. No doubt about that. We will not kill him; we will encourage him on how to improve.”

Ghana will now have to focus attention on the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire whom they face on Saturday at the Cape Coast Stadium.