Ghana sack national team coach Chris Hughton

The Ghana Football Association are preparing to beging the search for a new head coach after dismissing Black Stars coach Chris Hughton. The former Newcastle United and Brighton boss was sacked following Ghana’s group-stage exit at the Africa Cup of Nations.  The Black Stars were eliminated from AFCON after failing to win any of their three group games at the tournament.

Ghana were officially knocked out of the tournament on Tuesday after results from other groups failed to go in their favour.

The Black Stars picked up just two points in Group B as they drew with Egypt and Mozambique after losing their opening game against Cape Verde.

“Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior national team with immediate effect,” the Ghana Football Association said in a statement released to the public.

“The executive council has also taken a decision to dissolve the technical team of the Black Stars.

“The Ghana Football Association will in the coming days provide a roadmap on the future direction of the Black Stars.”

Ghana missed the chance to qualify for the last 16 when they conceded two goals in injury time to Mozambique in a 2-2 draw in their final group game.  

The former Newcastle United and Brighton boss, Hughton was appointed Ghana head coach in February 2023.

Speaking after  the defeat to Mozambique at AFCON, Hughton said: “Things are very raw right now.

“It’s an angry place at the moment, but when you are unable to see game through, it becomes very difficult. Our performances have not been good. We played three games, conceded two goals in each game and have ourselves in a difficult situation.”

The Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior National team with immediate effect.https://t.co/MjDiKZZfPV

— 🇬🇭 Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) January 23, 2024