Chris Hughton

Hughton Relies On Injured Players’ Return To Boost Black Stars
19 Jun

Hughton Relies On Injured Players’ Return To Boost Black Stars

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Ghana coach Chris Hughton remains hopeful that several key Black Stars players who missed the team’s match against Madagascar will recover in time for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Central African Republic. The team’s failure to secure a victory resulted in a goalless draw, delaying their qualification until September when they face the Central African Republic. Leading up to the match, Ghana’s squad was without the services of Tariq Lamptey, Antoine Semenyo, Baba Abdul Rahman, Inaki Williams, and Alexander Djiku, who were all sidelined due to injuries. Gideon Mensah was also ruled out after the…
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Black Stars Found It Difficult To Score Against Madagascar – Chris Hughton
19 Jun

Black Stars Found It Difficult To Score Against Madagascar – Chris Hughton

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Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton, has blamed Ghana's inability to win against Madagascar on his players' failure to score a goal in their 2023 AFCON Group E qualifier encounter. A lacklustre performance in Antananarivo denied Ghana a victory that would have secured their spot in next year's tournament in Ivory Coast. Sitting at the top of Group E, Ghana now has nine points from five games, with Angola and the Central African Republic closely trailing behind in second and third place, respectively, with eight and seven points. During the post-game press conference, Hughton expressed his frustration with the team's inability to…
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We Are Disappointed With The Draw Against Madagascar – Ghana Coach Chris Hughton
19 Jun

We Are Disappointed With The Draw Against Madagascar – Ghana Coach Chris Hughton

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Ghana head coach, Chris Hughton has indicated that he is disappointed with the draw with Madagascar. The Black Stars drew goalless with the Islanders on Sunday, June 18, in the last but one match of the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Speaking in his post-match interview, Coach Chris Hughton said the most disappointing thing is that the Black Stars could not score a single goal. “We are very disappointed. We came here with the attitude and mindset to win. To win a football match you need to score goals. We found it difficult. We needed to be more forceful to create more opportunities…
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2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Injuries Are Making Life A Bit Difficult – Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton On Madagascar Game
15 Jun

2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Injuries Are Making Life A Bit Difficult – Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton On Madagascar Game

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Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton said injuries to three members of his squad will make his work a little bit difficult. Alexander Djiku and Inaki Williams did not report to camp at all as they pulled out before the team reported to camp on Monday. AJ Auxerre left-back Gideon Mensah reported to camp but was excused from the game against Madagascar because of injury concerns. Speaking ahead of the game on Sunday, June 18, Hughton believes he had enough quality in his squad to replace the inured trio. “I have always been impressed with the level of commitment and quality we have…
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Chris Hughton Says Hafiz Konkoni Does Not ‘Surprise’ Him
14 Jun

Chris Hughton Says Hafiz Konkoni Does Not ‘Surprise’ Him

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Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton says he was not surprised with the level at which Hafiz Konkoni trained with the team on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the game against Madagascar. The Bechem United forward is the only Ghana Premier League player called up to the squad ahead of the 23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The forward joined the team training session on Tuesday after being made to train alone on the opening day of camp due to his involvement in the game against Aduana Stars on the final day of Ghana’s top flight. Speaking to the media, Hughton…
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14 Jun

The Most Important Thing Is To Get Results – Chris Hughton On Black Stars

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Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has stated that he is only concerned about getting positive results for the national team ahead of Ghana’s game against Madagascar. The gaffer oversaw the second day of the team’s training session at the Accra Sports Stadium with 24 players available to him due to the absence of Gideon Mensah who has been confirmed to be carrying an injury. Hughton will manage what will be his third game as the head coach of the team when Ghana go away to Madagascar in their penultimate game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Addressing the…
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I Can’t Promise Results Against Madagascar – Chris Hughton
14 Jun

I Can’t Promise Results Against Madagascar – Chris Hughton

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The head coach of the Ghana senior national team, Chris Hughton, says he can’t guarantee that the Black Stars will get the desired results against Madagascar when the two teams face off. Ghana travels away from home to face Madagascar in their penultimate game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Sunday, June 18. The Black Stars are aware a win on Sunday guarantees qualification to the Cup of Nations to be staged in Ivory Coast early next year and have already begun preparations ahead of the game. However, Hughton, who oversaw the training session on Tuesday, June…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Chris Hughton To Announce Squad For Madagascar Clash This Week
30 May

AFCON Qualifiers: Chris Hughton To Announce Squad For Madagascar Clash This Week

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Black Stars coach Chris Hughton is set to reveal the squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Madagascar this week. The much-anticipated announcement comes as Ghana prepares to face off against Madagascar at the Stade Kianja Barea in Antananarivo on June 18, 2023, in a crucial matchday five encounter. Injuries have necessitated changes in the lineup for the upcoming match, and Hughton is expected to make the necessary adjustments. Notable players, including captain Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Joseph Paintsil, Mohammed Kudus, Kamaldeen Suelemana, Abdul Salis Samed, and Thomas Partey, are anticipated to make the squad. However,…
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Chris Hughton Aims To Develop Black Stars Into Title Contenders – Joseph Paintsil
09 May

Chris Hughton Aims To Develop Black Stars Into Title Contenders – Joseph Paintsil

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In form Black Stars winger, Joseph Paintsil claims Chris Hughton is determined to build a Black Stars squad capable of winning trophies. Following Otto Addo's departure after the 2022 World Cup, the former Newcastle United manager secured a 21-month contract to oversee the Black Stars as head coach in March. Hughton went on win four crucial points in Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification doubleheader against Angola. Joseph Paintsil, who played an important role in the games, praised the veteran manager's qualities while explaining that Hughton's goal is to develop the team into a trophy-winning group. “He [Chris Hughton]…
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Chris Hughton Speaks On His Immediate Target As Black Stars Coach
12 Apr

Chris Hughton Speaks On His Immediate Target As Black Stars Coach

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Ghana's senior national team head coach, Chris Hughton, has spoken about his immediate target as the head of the Black Stars technical bench. According to the former Newcastle United coach, who was officially unveiled as the Black Stars coach on March 20, his immediate target is to qualify the team for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be played in January 2024 in Ivory Coast. Chris Hughton, who picked four points out of six against Angola in his first two assignments as Ghana's coach, told Supersports in an interview that his focus is to qualify for the tournament. "This has to be…
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