The head coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton, has been dismissed of his duties, according to an announcement made by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Following the Black Stars’ humiliating elimination from AFCON 2023 after losing all three of their group matches, a decision was made.
Four hours after Ghana’s early withdrawal from the competition in Ivory Coast was revealed, the GFA released a statement in which they also announced the dissolution of the technical team.
The FA declared that it will “provide a roadmap on the future of the Black Stars” in the upcoming days.
Hughton took Otto Addo’s place when he was appointed in February 2023. Addo’s contract with the men’s senior national team had expired following the 2022 World Cup.
In addition to leading the squad to the competition in Ivory Coast and managing the commencement of the Stars’ 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, his duties included managing the remaining Ghanaian qualifiers for AFCON 2023.
Hughton was selected the Black Stars’ Technical Advisor prior to taking over as head coach. He held this position for the Qatar tournament and before the team’s two-leg playoff match against Nigeria for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
As Black Stars head coach, Hughton oversaw 13 games, going 4–5 in victories, 5–5 in draws, and 4–4 in losses.
Hughton’s team finished with three victories, two losses, and four ties in nine competitive games.
In addition to the results, the Black Stars’ performances under the previous manager of Brighton, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest have drawn criticism, leading to the team’s dismal performance at AFCON 2023.
Fans and commentators have frequently questioned his decisions and handling of the games.
Ghana was eliminated from the AFCON for the second consecutive year at the group stage after drawing with Egypt and Mozambique and losing to Cape Verde in the opening match.
Hughton took ownership of the Ivory Coast’s subpar results.
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