Chris Hughton Dismissed After Black Stars AFCON Exit
The Ghana Football Association has dismissed Chris Hughton 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 FA disclosed in a statement.
“The Ghana Football Association will in the coming days provide a roadmap on the future direction of the Black Stars.”
Hughton’s dismissal is as a result of the Black Stars’ woeful performance and eventual exit from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Cameroon netted two goals in the final moments on Tuesday to clinch a thrilling 3-2 win against Gambia, securing a spot in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations and sending Ghana packing from the tournament.
A 2026 World Cup qualifying loss to minnows the Comoros last November had heightened calls for the dismissal of the ex-Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion boss.
Losing their opening group match in the Ivory Coast to lower-ranked Cape Verde only added to the pressure on the 65-year-old in his first Cup of Nations.
A draw with record seven-time champions Egypt after leading twice raised hopes that the Black Stars could still progress but another draw with Mozambique dashed the hopes of the Nigerian neighbours.
