Chris Hughton has been unveiled as the new coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars. The former Brighton & Hove Albion manager will be in charge of the Black Stars until December 31, 2024.
At a short ceremony in Kumasi, the 64-year-old shared his excitement and hopes to lead the four-time African champions back to their glory days.
The former Brighton head coach arrived in the country on Thursday March 16, 2023, to officially begin work and was at the burial service of former Ghana international Christian Atsu.
Hughton has already started his duties and named his first squad for the 2023 AFCON Qualifier against Angola in Kumasi some weeks ago.
Chris Hughton has been tasked to qualify the team to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire and also qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada.
He will also supervise the various national teams at the men’s level.
By: Mustapha Hadji – Ahotor Sports Desk
