Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Football Association has made the surprising decision to immediately dismiss Chris Hughton from his role as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars. This move comes in response to the team’s underwhelming performance in the ongoing AFCON 2023 tournament.
Not only has Hughton been relieved of his duties, but the Executive Council has also taken the dramatic step of dissolving the entire technical team of the Black Stars. This signals a significant shake-up in the leadership and strategy of the national football squad.
Ghana’s campaign in AFCON 2023 suffered a devastating setback on Monday when they squandered a two-goal lead in stoppage time against Mozambique. Despite appearing to secure a victory with only minutes remaining, Andre Ayew’s accidental handball in the box led to Mozambique capitalizing on a penalty, with Geny Catamo scoring in the 91st minute.
In a surprising turn of events, Reinildo redeemed himself for an earlier mistake by heading Shaquille Momad Nangy’s corner into the net just three minutes later. This last-minute collapse sealed Ghana’s fate in the tournament, as they finished with only two points from three games and a negative goal difference.
In response to this disappointing performance, the Ghana Football Association has promised to outline a roadmap for the future direction of the Black Stars in the days to come. The decision to remove Hughton and dissolve the technical team underscores the urgency and determination to revive the team’s prospects on the international stage.
