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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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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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The Most Important Thing Is To Get Results – Chris Hughton On Black Stars
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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Chris Hughton Prioritises Results Ahead Of Madagascar Clash
14 Jun

Chris Hughton Prioritises Results Ahead Of Madagascar Clash

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Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has emphasized the importance of achieving positive results as they continue their preparations for the upcoming match against Madagascar in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana, a four-time African champion, need a favorable outcome in this crucial fixture to solidify their qualification for next year's tournament in Ivory Coast. The team commenced training on Monday and continued training on Tuesday. However, they have encountered a few injury setbacks, with Gideon Mensah being the latest player ruled out, following earlier confirmations of Inaki Williams and defender Alexander Djiku's unavailability due to injuries. Speaking to…
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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Chris Hughton Impressed With Hafiz Konkoni’s Training Performance
14 Jun

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Chris Hughton Impressed With Hafiz Konkoni’s Training Performance

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Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has expressed satisfaction with the training performance of Bechem United striker Hafiz Konkoni. Konkoni, who had a remarkable season scoring 15 goals, received a late call-up to join the team for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Madagascar. This makes him the first local player to be selected by Hughton. Having closely followed Konkoni's performances in the Ghana Premier League, Hughton decided to invite him to the national team. After assessing the player's abilities during training, the coach feels justified in his decision. Hughton said, "I was fortunate to watch him live last…
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Getting Good Results Is Very Important To Me – Ghana Coach Chris Hughton
14 Jun

Getting Good Results Is Very Important To Me – Ghana Coach Chris Hughton

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Head coach of the Black Stars of Ghana, Chris Hughton has noted that he is bent on getting good results for the national team. The gaffer is currently with the national team in Accra preparing for a crucial encounter against Madagascar next weekend. Speaking to the press on Tuesday, coach Chris Hughton stressed, “For me, the most important thing is getting results. This is the most important thing so I continually have to judge the level of the squad and from my experience and knowledge on the local teams and improve in that and there will be that balance. “If there is an area where we…
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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 Briefed On 2023 ‘All Star Festival’ By The BAC Group In The Bono, Bono-East, Ahafo Regions
29 May

Chris Hughton Briefed On 2023 ‘All Star Festival’ By The BAC Group In The Bono, Bono-East, Ahafo Regions

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With various engagements still ongoing to ensure the BAC Group has a perfect 2023 'All Star Festival' in the Ahafo regions. The head coach of the senior male national team, the Black Stars of Ghana, Chris Hughton is the latest personality to be seen in an interactive session with the organizers of the tournament. The Chief Executive Officer of the Business African Consulting (BAC) Group, Dr Ernest Koranteng in the company of Aduana Stars gaffer Paa Kwesi Fabian was seen in a lovely chit-chat with the Black Stars head coach regarding the upcoming 'All Star Festival' in the Bono, Bono-East…
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Chris Hughton Reveals Confrontational Side
19 Apr

Chris Hughton Reveals Confrontational Side

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Ghana coach Chris Hughton has revealed that he is not afraid to confront people despite being known as one of football's "nice guys". In an interview with FourFourTwo, the former Premier League manager said that it's impossible not to fall out with an opposing manager at some point in his career. "It's important to manage within your personality; there’s no point being something you’re not. My style is not to go looking for it, but I’m very comfortable with confrontation," Hughton said. "So, yes: there are times when you fall out with someone or tell them in no uncertain terms…
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Chris Hughton Speaks On His Immediate Target As Black Stars Coach
11 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 the…
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