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10 Mar

‘Ghanaians Are Football Mad’ – Former Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton

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Chris Hughton has admitted that managing Ghana came with intense scrutiny, acknowledging the passionate nature of the country’s football fans. The former Nottingham Forest manager was appointed after the 2022 World Cup, replacing Otto Addo. Having previously served as a technical advisor, Hughton was well aware of the expectations surrounding the role. However, his tenure failed to deliver the desired impact, with the Black Stars struggling to find rhythm and an attacking edge under his leadership. Following a disappointing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, where Ghana failed to progress beyond the group stage, Hughton was dismissed in early…

30 Jan

2023 AFCON: GFA Blames Chris Hughton For Black Stars Poor Performance

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Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Nana Oduro Sarfo, has blamed coach, Chris Hughton for the disappointing performance of the Black Stars at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The Black Stars were eliminated at the group stage, failing to secure a victory in any of their group games. Despite scoring two goals in each match, the four-time African champions managed to secure only two draws and suffered a defeat, finishing third in Group B behind Cape Verde and Egypt. Speaking on Asempa FM‘s Ultimate Sports Show, the football administrator attributed the team’s shortcomings to the decisions made by…

25 Jan

Hughton’s Black Stars Tenure Ends With Lowest Win Rate Among Recent Coaches

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Former Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has finished his stint with the national team holding the unfortunate distinction of having the lowest win rate among the last four head coaches. Appointed in February 2023, Hughton's nearly one-year tenure saw him record a win-loss-draw ratio of 30.77%, 30.77%, and 38.46% respectively. Under his leadership, the Black Stars scored 13 goals (1 per game on average) while conceding 16. Performance compared to predecessors: Otto Addo: Hughton's predecessor, whom he served as a technical advisor to, had a slightly better win rate of 33.3% in his 12-game spell. Addo's record stood at 4 wins,…

24 Jan

GFA Sacks Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton And His Technical Team

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In a major development, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced tonight that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars. The GFA Executive Council also decided to dissolve the entire technical team. This comes after the Black Stars' disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where they were eliminated in the group stage for the second consecutive edition of the tournament. While Hughton, 65, had guided the team to qualification for the AFCON, their lacklustre showing sparked widespread criticism and calls for change. The GFA, in its statement,…

22 Jan

We Haven’t Scored Too Many Goals From Corners- Chris Hughton Ahead Of Mozambique Tie

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Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton, admits his side hasn’t scored too many goals from corners in the lead up to Ghana’s crucial tie against Mozambique in Group B at the 2023 AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire. He said this in a pre game press conference as Ghana aims to secure its first win of the tournament after losing 1-2 to Cape Verde and drawing 2-2 with Egypt. In the loss to Cape Verde, Ghana defender Alexander Djiku got a headed goal off a Jordan Ayew corner kick but the Black Stars haven’t any since the commencing its AFCON campaign on…

15 Jan

2023 AFCON: Ghanaian Fan Arrested For Attacking Chris Hughton

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A Ghanaian supporter has been arrested by Ivorian authorities for attacking Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton. The attack according to information gathered happened at the hotel of the Ghana national team after losing 2-1 to Cape Verde in their opener of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Sources say the fan who has been arrested attempted to beat up the coach but was stopped by some Ghanaian diplomats around. While the coach was taken to safety, the suspect who is yet to be identified was handed over to Cote d’Ivoire police. https://twitter.com/SaddickAdams/status/1746681685054238789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1746681685054238789%7Ctwgr%5Ec8fdb320bc1003638e0daa57157064c36dc891d1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2F2023-afcon-ghanaian-fan-arrested-for-attacking-chris-hughton%2F The fan is currently in…

12 Jan

2023 AFCON: Be Bold And Fearless In Your Work – Black Stars Technical Team Urged

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President Akufo-Addo has called on Chris Hughton and the Black Stars technical team to be bold and fearless in the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. According to him, there should not be any impediment in the way of the skillful and determined squad during the tournament. The President was speaking during his Farewell Dinner with the Black Stars at the team’s camp in Kumasi on Tuesday. In his speech, President Akufo-Addo called on the coaches to be fearless and bold in their work. “To coach Chris Hughton, his assistants, George Boateng, Didi Dramani, Richard Kingston and members…

15 Dec

2023 AFCON: Chris Hughton To Announce 50-Man Provisional Squad – Reports

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Ghana coach, Chris Hughton is expected to announce a 50-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Black Stars have booked their place in the tournament that has been slated to kick off from January 13 to February 11 next year in Ivory Coast. Hughton is expected to send the list to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for scrutiny before the final 23-man squad for the tournament is announced. With 29 days to kick off the tournament, former footballers and fans have called on the technical handlers of the national team to include local players…

13 Dec

2023 AFCON: Stay Calm And Support Chris Hughton – CK Akonnor Pleads With Fans

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Former Ghana coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has called on Ghanaians to support Chris Hughton ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Hughton, who is on a 21-month contract has come under pressure after the Black Stars’ first two games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The former Premier League boss recorded a win and a draw against Madagascar and Comoros respectively. The uncertainty around Hughton continues due to the shaky performance of the team but Akonnor believes the Irish trainer needs time to get the team performing at the AFCON. “I know what he is going through. It’s…

27 Nov

Former Germany International Gerald Asamoah Calls For More Time For Chris Hughton

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Ghanaian-born ex-Germany international Gerald Asamoah has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to stick a bit longer with Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton. In the aftermath of Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Comoros in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, questions and concerns have emerged regarding Hughton's tenure as the team's coach. The loss was the Irish manager's first in six competitive games. Hughton had been under pressure prior to the start of the qualifiers after the Black Stars had lost to Mexico and the USA in October and was tipped to be relieved of his role. However, that…