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]]>This decision comes after Ghana’s underwhelming performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they failed to progress past the group stage.
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
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Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) January 23, 2024
Hughton, who was appointed in February 2023, led the Black Stars to just two points from three matches in Group B, drawing with Mozambique and Egypt, and losing to Cape Verde. This marked the second consecutive AFCON tournament where Ghana failed to win a single game.
The GFA Executive Council also announced the dissolution of the entire Black Stars technical team alongside Hughton’s dismissal. This move signifies a complete overhaul of the team’s leadership in the hopes of sparking a revival.
In a statement, the GFA said they will “provide a roadmap on the future direction of the Black Stars in the coming days.” This roadmap is likely to include the appointment of a new head coach and technical staff, as well as outlining their plans for upcoming qualifiers and tournaments.
Hughton’s departure marks a disappointing end to his brief tenure with the Black Stars. Fans and pundits alike had high hopes for the former Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United manager, but his cautious and pragmatic approach ultimately fell short of expectations.
The GFA now faces the crucial task of finding a new leader who can restore Ghana’s footballing identity and guide them back to success on the continental stage. The search for a new coach will be closely watched by Ghanaian fans, who are eager to see their team compete at the highest level once again.
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]]>Captain André Ayew will be making his eighth AFCON appearance, equaling the tournament record held by Cameroon’s Rigobert Song and Egypt’s Ahmed Hassan.
Arsenal’s Thomas Partey misses out due to injury, along with PAOK’s Baba Rahman and Leicester City’s Fatawu Issahaku.
In addition to Partey’s absence due to injury, Hughton also conveyed that in-form West Ham midfielder, Mohammed Kudus is currently managing a ‘minor’ injury that requires treatment before he can join the rest of the Ghana team.
“Hopefully, he will be able to join us in the coming days,” said the coach.
Asante Kotoko’s Richmond Lamptey and Medeama’s duo of Hamidu Fatawu and Jonathan Sowah complete the list as the only three players from the Ghana Premier League in the final squad.
Our #BlackStars for the AFCON
Head Coach Chris Hughton has selected 27 players for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire
#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/Fr1RTs4UPw
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Ghana will play Namibia in an international friendly at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday, January 8, 2024, as part of the buildup to the tournament in Cote D’Ivoire.
Ghana AFCON 2023 squad:
- Goalkeepers:
Lawrence Ati Zigi
Richard Ofori
Jojo Wollacott - Defenders:
Alidu Seidu
Dennis Odoi
Kingsley Schindler
Gideon Mensah
Hamid Abdul Fatawu
Daniel Amartey
Nich Opoku
Alexander Djiku
Mohammed Salisu - Midfielders:
Samed Salis
Baba Iddrisu
Majeed Ashimeru
Elisha Owusu
Richmond Lamptey
Mohammed Kudus
Andre Ayew
Ransford Konigsdorffer
Osman Bukari
Joseph Paintsil
Jordan Ayew
Ernest Nuamah - Forwards:
Iñaki Williams
Antoine Semenyo
Jonathan Sowah
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