Akonnor singles out Gor Mahia winger for praise after victory over Ulinzi Stars
By Luke Oluoch, March 15, 2026Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor heaped praise on winger Shariff Musa after his stellar performance for the log leaders in the win over Ulinzi Stars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Nyayo National Stadium.
The winger was instrumental in the clash, providing two assists for Enoch Morisson’s opener and Patrick Essombe’s second goal as Gor ran out 3-1 winners over the Soldiers.
He stepped up to put the icing on the cake with a well-taken strike to put the match to bed.
Speaking after the clash, the Ghanaian opined that the marauding attacker has all the attributes to become a key player for K’Ogalo.
Improving his game
Akonnor also delved into the specific aspects of the game; they have impressed on the youngster to make him more impactful for the team.
“Shariff has been good all through the season. He has been a good boy and very smart, and he is processing information very well. It is not just him; there is also Bryson and others whom I believe have a good future for the club,” he stated.
“When he came in, he was not that impactful on the team. We have been doing video analysis with him to help him seize chances when they come and further improve his game.”
Having run the Ulinzi Stars defender ragged in the entire match, the winger stepped up to cap his overall fine performance with a superb strike past Ulinzi keeper Slyvainricks Omondi.
The former Bidco United man attributed his performance and fine run in Green Army‘s colours to hard work in the training grounds.
Sharrif on his secret code
“It all starts in the training ground. If you abide by the coach’s instruction, it becomes easy to take your chances and make an impact on the pitch,” he stated.
During the clash, Morrison dispatched a well-taken penalty to send the visitors in front inside the opening ten minutes after Shariff was fouled inside the box.
The home team went down two goals in the 67th minute after Patrick Essombe netted Gor’s second within a couple of minutes after entering the fray for Ebenezer Assifuah.
The Cameroonian capitalised on a rare defensive mix-up to put the Green Army within touching distance of a priceless victory.
The clash was finished as a contest in the 75th minute after the impressive Shariff joined the scoring acts with a goal of his own.