Ghana FA fires Chris Hughton after shocking AFCON exit
Andre Ayew of Ghana reacts in disappointment during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match between Mozambique and Ghana at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Cote dIvoire on 22 January 2024 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
The Ghanaian football body has fired Chris Hughton as coach of the Black Stars following the team’s group stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
The Ghana Football Association announced this on Tuesday shortly after the team’s elimination was confirmed.
Hughton won four of his 13 matches in charge of the Black Stars and has been under pressure even before the tournament.
“Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior national team with immediate effect. The executive council has also taken a decision to dissolve the technical team of the Black Stars,” the GFA said.
Ghana was dumped out of the tournament after Cameroon defeated Gambia 3-2 to ensure that the Black Stars could no longer progress to the round of 16.
Cameroon’s win on Tuesday meant Ghana could not finish among the four best third-place teams from the six groups.
The Black Stars finished the group stage with just two points from draws with Mozambique and Egypt after an opening loss to eventual group winner Cape Verde.
“The Ghana Football Association will in the coming days provide a road map on the future direction of the Black Stars,” the GFA added.
