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GFA fires Chris Hughton as Black Stars coach, technical team dissolved

Chris Hughton sacked as Black Stars head coachThe Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior National team with immediate effect. The Executive Council has also taken a decision to dissolve the technical team of the Black …

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AFCON 2023: We know what to do against Mozambique – Chris Hughton

Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton says his players are aware of what to do to ensure they get the desired result in their final group game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana face Mozambique on Monday evening looking to secure their first three points of the …

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How I landed Black Stars job – Chris Hughton details, refutes Gabby Otchere-Darko’s alleged influence

The persistent narrative around the appointment of Chris Hughton as Black Stars coach is the allegation that it was a government decision imposed on the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Leading member of the New Patriotic Party and relative of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has been mentioned …

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We had a lot of expectations for Chris Hughton – Randy Abbey

The Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Randy Abbey has said the association is unhappy with the performance of Black Stars coach Chris Hughton. According to him, the FA had high expectations for the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager before his appointment but so far things are not …

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Chris Hughton names Black Stars squad to face Madagascar

Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton has named Ghana’s squad to face Madagascar in the 2023 African Cup of Nations Qualifier. The 24-man squad is made up of 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 5 midfielders, 4 wingers, and 4 strikers. Defender Alidu Seidu and forward Kwasi Okyere Wreidt return to the squad …

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Nobody imposed Chris Hughton on the GFA – Kurt Okraku

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has refuted claims that Chris Hughton’s appointment as Black Stars head coach was imposed on the GFA. Okraku explained that the decision to appoint Chris Hughton was made by the association and he gave his full support. In an interview with SuperSport, Okraku stated, “Chris Hughton is a coach contracted …

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Gabby Otchere-Darko breaks silence on allegations of imposing Chris Hughton on GFA

Leading member of the New Patriotic Party, Gabby Asare Otchere Darko has rejected claims that he was influential in the appointment of Chris Hughton as Black Stars coach. Gabby Otchere-Darko has been accused by a section of the Ghanaian media for using his influence at the presidency to impose Chris Hughton on the FA. There …

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He demonstrated boldness – Dan Kwaku Yeboah hails Chris Hughton over Andre Ayew situation

Sports broadcaster, Dan Kwaku Yeboah believes coach Chris Hughton has succeeded in stamping his authority by dropping captain Andre Dede Ayew from his matchday squad. According to Dan Kwaku Yeboah, it is often hard for coaches to either drop or substitute a player like Andre Ayew even when he is …

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Is Chris Hughton targeting the Ayews?

The recent decisions of Chris Hughton, the new Black Stars coach, have raised eyebrows and drawn criticism, particularly regarding his treatment of the Ayew brothers. Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew are the longest-serving members of the current team and have been criticised and nicknamed Landlords, suggesting they are trying to …

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Chris Hughton to coach Black Stars till December 2024

Newly-appointed Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton will handle the side since December 2024. This was confirmed at a press conference organized by the Ghana Football Association to officially outdoor him. According to the FA, the engagement with Chris Hughton is valid until December 2024 when the FA and the Sports …

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