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I knew the pressure of coaching Black Stars – Chris Hughton

Former Ghana head coach Chris Hughton has admitted that he was aware of the pressure that came with coaching the West African country.

The former Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest manager, who initially served as the technical advisor for the Black Stars, replaced Otto Addo after the latter stepped down following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Hughton was appointed on an 18-month contract.

However, he failed to meet expectations, and after the four-time African champions suffered another group-stage elimination at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed his departure.

Speaking to Voice Online in an interview, Hughton acknowledged the pressure associated with coaching the Black Stars.

“I knew the pressure of taking the job when I took it, and if you’re not getting the right results, then you will know about it,” he said.

The GFA subsequently reappointed Otto Addo on a three-year contract, with an option for a two-year extension, as Hughton’s successor.

Since his dismissal as Ghana’s head coach in 2024, Hughton has remained unattached.

 

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

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