Ghana has parted ways with manager Chris Hughton in the aftermath of their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) group stage exit. The decision comes following the Black Stars’ surprising 2-2 draw against Mozambique, which left them finishing third in Group B with only two points. Ghana’s disappointing performance, failing to progress to the knockout stages as a ‘lucky loser,’ prompted the immediate dismissal of Hughton and the dissolution of the entire technical team, as announced by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in a late-night statement on Tuesday.
Hughton, who took charge of Ghana in February 2022, faced the axe after Otto Addo’s departure in the wake of a disappointing World Cup campaign. The Black Stars endured a challenging group stage at Afcon 2023, finishing at the bottom with just one win from three matches. Despite holding a 2-0 lead in their final group game, defensive lapses, including a goalkeeper error by Richard Ofori, led to a late comeback by Mozambique, resulting in a 2-2 draw that sealed Ghana’s fate in the tournament. The GFA indicated that they would provide a roadmap for the future direction of the Black Stars in the coming days.
As Ghana navigates through the aftermath of its Afcon disappointment, the decision to remove Hughton reflects the urgency for a reset and a renewed strategy. The unexpected draw against Mozambique and the failure to progress beyond the group stage have left the Black Stars seeking a fresh approach to ensure better performances in future international competitions.
🚨🇬🇠The Ghana Football Association have announced that head coach Chris Hughton has been fired. pic.twitter.com/PJrQJpnZub
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 23, 2024
Here is the highlight video of Mozambique vs. Ghana, which ended with a 2-2 draw.Â
Ghana performance and stats
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It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .​
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