Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has claimed there are individuals within the club working behind the scenes to force him out, saying he knows those responsible for the campaign against him but remains focused on leading the Kenyan champions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAkonnor's remarks come amid renewed speculation over his future following the circulation of a letter addressed to club patron Eliud Owalo calling for his dismissal before the start of the new season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9867727##The letter, reportedly authored by a fan identified as David Bondo, questioned the Ghanaian tactician's ability to take Gor Mahia to the next level despite leading the club to the 2025/26 FKF Premier League title and securing qualification to the CAF Champions League.Rather than respond directly to the criticism, Akonnor suggested the opposition to his tenure extends beyond disgruntled supporters, alleging that some of the people pushing for his exit are individuals who interact with him daily."A lot of those issues, even from my early stages with Gor Mahia when I came, you know, but after a while, you know who is doing this. 2026 WAFCON: Kenya chase maiden win in tie against SenegalThey are people who are around you. They come and talk to you and laugh, but they stab you in the back, you know, and I'm aware of the people," Akonnor said in an interview with Dollar TV."I know the kind of people who are doing this. You know, I'm here for a good reason. I'm here to make sure Gor Mahia puts itself in a very good situation. I'm also here because of passion. I love what I do, you know, so those things don't hurt me, but to tell you the truth, I know who is doing that."##NAJAVA_MECA_9868095##The former Ghana national team coach said football has taught him to deal with pressure and betrayal, insisting the latest criticism would not derail the progress he believes the team is making."I'll tell you, I know, and it's not good, but I've lived football. I played as a footballer. I became a coach. I've had the chance, by God's grace, to coach the biggest teams in Ghana."Gor Mahia face must-win test against Garde Républicaine for Kagame Cup semi-final spotAkonnor also pointed to his experience managing the Black Stars, saying he has faced similar situations throughout his coaching career."I've had the chance to coach the Black Stars. You can imagine I've been through these kinds of things. Passion and the love of the game always take you very far. So I'm not too bothered about it. Sometimes it's not too good for the image of the club," he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868123##The Gor Mahia coach, however, questioned the motives of those he believes are attempting to destabilise the club."People who are around the team, people who claim they are in love with the club, in other words, try to destroy the team. And if you do that, what do you want to achieve? We are in a very good process. We are in a very good situation.AFC Leopards add steel to defense with signing of Kariobangi Sharks captain"Yes, we didn't do well in our second match. Does it mean the coach should go? Does it mean he should resign? And there are a lot of talks around. But it's fine. They also have the right to say anything they want to because probably they feel it's the right way. It's okay, but I know those who are doing these things, and I can only show respect to the club and the management of the club."