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‘Chris Hughton Will Do An Excellent Job As Black Stars Coach’ – John Mensah
07 Mar

‘Chris Hughton Will Do An Excellent Job As Black Stars Coach’ – John Mensah

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Former Ghana captain, John Mensah, has expressed confidence in the new Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton. Mensah is backing the former Newcastle United and Brighton manager to do an excellent job as head coach of the four-time African champions. Hughton was appointed as the new Ghana boss at the start of February to replace Otto Addo, who stepped aside after the Black Stars exited the 2022 World Cup at the group stage. Speaking to Kumasi-based Akoma FM, he urged Ghana to back Hughton, which will “boost him to make right decisions and make the nation proud once again. “Chris…
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Black Stars: Chris Hughton To Be Unveiled Before Ghana-Angola Match
03 Mar

Black Stars: Chris Hughton To Be Unveiled Before Ghana-Angola Match

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The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says Chris Hughton is expected in Ghana for his unveiling as the new Black Stars head coach next week. Since the official communication to give hand him the job two weeks ago, that conversation has never been revisited with his unveiling delayed due to the former Newcastle United manager’s no-show. However, Asante Twum has revealed the gaffer’s absence was due to the death of a family relative as he needed time to sort some things out. “Chris had to stay in the UK because he lost his dad…
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With Kwasi Appiah As Assistant, Hughton Can Win Back-To-Back Afcons – John Painstil
15 Feb

With Kwasi Appiah As Assistant, Hughton Can Win Back-To-Back Afcons – John Painstil

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Former Ghana international, John Paintsil, says Chris Hughton should consider working with someone like Kwasi Appiah if he wants to succeed with the Black Stars. Hughton was appointed the new head coach of the senior national team on Sunday night following extensive negotiations between the Ghana Football Association and the former. The appointment of the 64-year-old comes after Otto Addo’s departure following Ghana’s 2022 FIFA World Cup exit. With being success the topmost priority for both Hughton and the Ghana FA, Painstil, who was the Black Stars’ right-back for quite a long time, believes someone with the profile of Appiah…
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Here Are The 6 Clubs New Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton Has Coached
13 Feb

Here Are The 6 Clubs New Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton Has Coached

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) officially announced Chris Hughton as the successor to Otto Addo as the Black Stars coach on February 12, 2023. Chris Hughton's clubs A statement from the Ghana FA said Hughton will be assisted by George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani. “The Ghana Football Association has the pleasure to appoint Chris Hughton as Head Coach of the Black Stars following extensive deliberations between the two parties.” “The appointment is in line with the vision of the GFA to continue with the project of building a formidable squad that started with Otto Addo in the lead up…
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6 Things Chris Hughton Must Prioritise As Black Stars Coach
13 Feb

6 Things Chris Hughton Must Prioritise As Black Stars Coach

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Chris Hughton is Ghana’s new coach and his first task will be to find a way past Angola in a double header Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in March. 6 things Chris Hughton must prioritise as Black Stars coach The 64-year-old served as technical advisor under erstwhile Ghana coach Otto Addo during the Qatar 2022 World Cup and now replaces the latter at the helm. A statement from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Sunday, said Hughton will be assisted by George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani. <img class="image lazyloaded imgWithMetaData" title="Chris Hughton with Otto Addo and George Boateng" src="data:;base64,"…
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He Is A Human-Centred Person – Didi Dramani Reacts To Chris Hughton Black Stars Appointment
13 Feb

He Is A Human-Centred Person – Didi Dramani Reacts To Chris Hughton Black Stars Appointment

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Black Stars assistant coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, has heaped praises on Chris Hughton following the latter’s appointment as head coach of the senior national team. Hughton was handed the head coach role following the resignation of Otto Addo after Ghana’s exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He will be assisted by George Boateng and Didi Dramani, two of whom were part of the country’s technical team at the global showpiece. When asked by JoySports about what Hughton will bring on board, Didi said: “He is a human-centred person. He connects people a lot and the person who…
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Chris Hughton: What Are His First Fixtures And When Are They?
13 Feb

Chris Hughton: What Are His First Fixtures And When Are They?

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On Sunday evening, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced that Chris Hughton will take over as head coach of the Black Stars, succeeding Otto Addo. What are his immediate fixtures as the new boss of the four-time African champions and when are they going to be played? The 64-year-old former Brighton and Hove Albion manager will oversee his first two fixtures as Ghana coach in March 2023 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Black Stars will take on the Black Antelopes in the round three and four of the 2023 qualifying games late next month. Ghana vs…
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Chris Hughton Appointed Black Stars Head Coach
13 Feb

Chris Hughton Appointed Black Stars Head Coach

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The Ghana Football Association has appointed Chris Hughton as the new head coach of the Black Stars following extensive deliberations between the two parties. The decision to appoint Hughton comes following the resignation of Otto Addo as the team’s head coach after Ghana’s exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Addo was head of the team with assistance from George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani after being appointed in March with Hughton serving as the technical advisor of the team. However, after more than a month since the job became vacant, the Ghana FA has now announced Hughton…
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The GFA Wants Someone They Can Manipulate – Sam George On Black Stars Coaching Role
24 Jan

The GFA Wants Someone They Can Manipulate – Sam George On Black Stars Coaching Role

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Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, says the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has already concluded their appointment of the next Black Stars head coach. According to him, the Ghana FA has decided to appoint Chris Hughton as the successor of Otto Addo following the latter’s resignation from the role after the Black Stars exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The role has been vacant since Addo left immediately after Ghana’s exit in Qatar with the Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, recently hinting that a new gaffer is close to being appointed. However, Sam George believes that decision has…
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Chris Hughton Applies For Ghana Job
17 Jan

Chris Hughton Applies For Ghana Job

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Former Premier League coach Chris Hughton has formally applied for the role of Black Stars coach following the departure of Otto Addo. The 64-year-old former Republic of Ireland full-back with Ghanaian roots served as a technical advisor to Otto Addo and aims to be Ghana’s next head coach. Otto Addo resigned on December 1 after Ghana were defeated 2-0 by Uruguay, eliminating the Black Stars from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. According to Ghana Football Association communications director Henry Asante Twum, they have received multiple applications for the vacant position. “Maybe over 60 applications. The Black Stars is very attractive. You…
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