
Huthon Finally Appointed as Black Stars Coach
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- February 13, 2023
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British born of Ghanaian decent Chris Huthon has finally been chosen to lead the senior national team the Black Stars after months of speculations over his imminent appointment.
The Ghana Football Association selected and confirmed Huthon’s appointment yesterday after weeks of scrutinizing other applicants who were interested in the Black Stars coaching job. Though details of his contract is not yet known publicly but our sources can confirm that he will be given a two year duration job subject to renewal based on his performance.
The former Tottenham, Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton will lead Black Stars to the next Africa Cup of Nations early next year in Cote D’Ivoire as the qualifiers resumes in March with Ghana playing Angola at the Cape Coast Stadium.
The 64 year old coach, was the Technical Advisor of the senior national team during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar where he worked closely with former head coach Otto Addo and other technical team members.
He will be assisted by former Dutch international George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani as his deputies.
However, the Ghana Football Association’s statement read;
“The Ghana Football Association has the pleasure to appoint Chris Hughton as Head Coach of the Black Stars following extensive deliberations between the two parties.
The appointment is in line with the vision of the GFA to continue with the project of building a formidable squad that started with Otto Addo in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament.
Mr. Hughton has been the Technical Advisor of the Black Stars for the past twelve months.
The GFA has also decided to maintain Assistant Coaches George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani.
The three coaches were part of the technical team for the World Cup in Qatar.
Details about the duration of the contract and terms of engagement would be announced in due course”.

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