Charles Akonnor hails Jonas Adjetey's move to German club VfL Wolfsburg

Former VfL Wolfsburg captain Charles Kwablan Akonnor has hailed Jonas Adjetey's summer move to the German club. 

Adjetey joined Wolfsburg on a long-term deal from Swiss side FC Basel.

Speaking to Graphic Sports about the defender’s landmark move, Akonnor described the transfer as a significant and positive step, viewing Wolfsburg’s interest as a clear endorsement of Adjetey’s quality.

“It’s a great move. For Wolfsburg to sign him means he definitely has something good to offer,” said Akonnor, who captained the Black Stars and later served as head coach.

However, the former Wolfsburg skipper was quick to stress that discipline would be decisive if Adjetey is to establish himself in the Bundesliga.

“I’ll advise him not to joke with his time because time is very important for the Germans. When you are often late and not responsible, you end up having issues,” he cautioned.

Akonnor urged the defender to go beyond the minimum requirements, stressing that professionalism off the pitch is just as important as performances on it.

“If training starts at 10 a.m., he should be there by 9 a.m. and work on himself at the gym,” he added.

Now head coach of Kenyan giants Gor Mahia, Akonnor also reflected on his own experiences in Germany, recalling the challenges he faced as a black footballer during his playing days.

“When I went there, I was the first black player to captain the team. It was a difficult moment then, but now doors have been opened, and they understand the culture of the black man,” he said.

The 22-year-old defender made his Black Stars debut in an AFCON qualifying match against Sudan in Libya in October 2025 and has since earned seven caps under head coach Otto Addo.

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