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Mustapha Ussif Reveals Four Targets In Chris Hughton’s Black Stars Contract
11 Apr

Mustapha Ussif Reveals Four Targets In Chris Hughton’s Black Stars Contract

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The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mystapha Ussif, has outlined the objectives set for Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton as part of his contract. Following the confirmation of his appointment as head coach of the team last month, Hughton secured four points in his first two games with Ghana in the doubleheader against Angola during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. According to Ussif, the former Norwich City gaffer has been given four targets to accomplish as part of fulfilling his contract with Ghana. “The objectives are set by the FA for him to ensure that we qualify…
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Chris Hughton Tasked To Qualify Ghana For 2026 World Cup
08 Apr

Chris Hughton Tasked To Qualify Ghana For 2026 World Cup

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The Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, has revealed that one of the four main targets agreed upon for Chris Hughton as the head coach of the Black Stars is to qualify for the next World Cup. The former Newcastle manager signed a 21-month contract that will see him in charge of the team until the end of 2024 and has already started working, fetching four points from the team’s doubleheader with Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. According to Hon. Ussif, the target to reach the next AFCON, after exiting the group stage in Cameroon…
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Give Him A Long-Term Project – Charles Taylor Hails Chris Hughton
04 Apr

Give Him A Long-Term Project – Charles Taylor Hails Chris Hughton

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Former Black Stars forward Charles Taylor has hailed coach Chris Hughton for his decision to monitor players of the Ghana Premier League. Chris Hughton has since his unveiling been spotted at various Ghana Premier League matches, keeping a close eye on players. On Sunday, the former Newcastle coach was spotted at the game between Great Olympics and Berekum Chelsea, taking notes. Charles Taylor on Angel TV commended Chris Hughton for taking interest in the local game. The Ghana Premier League legend believes that Chris Hughton has shown that he has the development of local players at heart and will go to every length to motivate them, “Chris Hughton must be…
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Ghana Is Fortunate To Have Mohammed Kudus – Chris Hughton
28 Mar

Ghana Is Fortunate To Have Mohammed Kudus – Chris Hughton

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Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton believes Ghana is blessed to have a player like Mohammed Kudus playing for the Black Stars. According to the coach, Kudus is one of the few players in the national team who can play in different positions. With Kudus being one of the highly rated players in the Black Stars, Hughton believes the impact of the Ajax player in the national team is enormous. Speaking with SuperSports, the coach said, “we are fortunate to have Mohammed Kudus; we all know that. We’ve actually been planning on a few positions, and in the last few games, he’s been at the right-hand side.” He added,…
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Chris Hughton Did Well Against Angola But Still Has A Long Way To Go- Winfred Dormon
28 Mar

Chris Hughton Did Well Against Angola But Still Has A Long Way To Go- Winfred Dormon

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Former Black Starlets assistant head coach, Winfred Dormon, has praised Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton for his team’s performance in a double-header against Angola but preached against having lofty expectations so early in Hughton’s head coaching tenure. Dormon said this in an interview with Citi Sports after Ghana drew 1-1 with Angola in Luanda after recording a 1-0 win over the same opponent at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on March 23 in AFCON 2023 qualifiers. Ghana conceded a goal from Lucas Joao from the penalty spot in the 51st minute but got level after substitute Osman Bukari swept…
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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Chris Hughton Explains Why Thomas Partey Missed Angola Game In Luanda
28 Mar

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Chris Hughton Explains Why Thomas Partey Missed Angola Game In Luanda

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Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has clarified why midfielder Thomas Partey was absent from the starting eleven during Monday's match against Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. During the match, many Ghanaians wondered why Hughton made such a decision, leaving the Arsenal star out of the team's starting lineup. However, Hughton addressed the matter during the post-match press conference, stating that Partey had a minor injury issue that posed a significant risk to his participation. "Thomas has a small injury issue & we felt it was too big of a risk to start him," the Black Stars head coach explained. Despite Partey's absence, Ghana…
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Hughton Urges Players To Be Clinical After Narrow Win Over Angola
24 Mar

Hughton Urges Players To Be Clinical After Narrow Win Over Angola

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Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has urged his team to step up their efforts in front of goal following their profligacy in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola in Kumasi on Thursday. Despite dominating the game for the entire 90 minutes, the Black Stars could only manage to convert one of their 21 goal attempts. Antoine Semenyo’s stoppage-time strike secured a crucial victory against the Palancas Negras and boosted the team’s chances of qualifying for the tournament in Ivory Coast next year. However, Hughton believes that his players can do better in the final third to capitalise on…
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AFCON 2023Q: Benching Andre Ayew Was My Choice – Chris Hughton
24 Mar

AFCON 2023Q: Benching Andre Ayew Was My Choice – Chris Hughton

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Head coach of the senior national team, Chris Hughton, says it was a choice he made to leave Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew, on the bench against Angola in Thursday’s fixture. Ayew played no part in Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, a decision that surprised many. While many were wondering the rationale behind the 33-year-old’s omission, Hughton explained such decisions make up your work as a gaffer. “This [leaving players on the bench] is the choice you have as a head coach. You know the quality that…
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Expect Entertaining Football – Chris Hughton To Black Stars Supporters
23 Mar

Expect Entertaining Football – Chris Hughton To Black Stars Supporters

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Chris Hughton, the head coach of the Ghana national team, Black Stars, is optimistic of footballer lovers in Kumasi turning out in their numbers to support the team as they face Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The new coach who took over after Otto Addo has assured of entertainment for supporters who will come watch the first Leg of the doubleheader against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He touted the city of Kumasi as a support base for the Black Stars describing the fans as "vocal supporters". The head coach outlined the importance of having…
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Chris Hughton Ready To Break Ghana’s New Coach Jinx
23 Mar

Chris Hughton Ready To Break Ghana’s New Coach Jinx

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Ghana head coach Chris Hughton says it would be “a wonderful thing” if he can break the coaching jinx. Just two of the last five coaches of Ghana have won their first game. Kwesi Appiah back in 2017, started his second stint on the best possible note beating Ethiopia 5-0. Milovan Rajevac also began his second stint on an impressive note dispatching Zimbabwe 3-1 at the Cape Coast stadium in 2021. Aside those two, CK Akonnor, Avram Grant and Otto Addo have all failed to win their opening games as head coach. Hughton speaking at the press conference before the…
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