Former Black Stars coach Chris Hughton believes he would have achieved more if given more time in the role.
Hughton, who took over from Otto Addo after the 2022 World Cup, was sacked following Ghana’s group-stage exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.
Hughton admitted that adjusting to national team football is different from club football, requiring more time and patience.
“It’s about the structure – I was told that when you’re used to club level, it does take some time to adjust to national football, because the stakes today are very different in national football, and of course, working in Africa,” he explained.
Hughton expressed his desire for more time to settle into the role, saying, “So I would have wanted more time, and I generally feel that, having been given more time, I would have adjusted better to the role. But this is football; it’s very much about results and emotions.”
Following Hughton’s departure, the Ghana Football Association reappointed Otto Addo on a long-term deal, signaling a new chapter for the Black Stars.