Ghana Football Association (GFA) communications director Henry Asante Twum has clarified that Black Stars coach Chris Hughton is allowed to offer “advice” and “guidance” to youth national teams.
The former Premier League manager was appointed in February, and the GFA believes his experience has been beneficial for Ghana football.
“Chris is the coach of the Black Stars but he has other responsibilities. Advice, guidance, and what have you, to the other national teams, so watching the games gives him the opportunity to also recommend players who fall within the competition. U-23, U-20, and U-17 who are still playing in the Black Stars and those he thinks also qualify to play in the Black Stars will be given a fair opportunity,” said Twum on WarmUp Plus on TV3.
He added, “So it’s part of the mid to long-term process of incorporating everyone and giving everybody the opportunity to have a fair share of what is being done.”
“It’s a process. We are in the process of building a winning squad one more time. It will take time. It needs a lot of investment. Investment here talks about time, money, energy ideas, thinking, and a whole lot more.”
Hughton, who was technical advisor to erstwhile coach Otto Addo, has recorded a win and a draw in his first two games, putting Ghana on the brink of qualification to the next Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
