GFA shortlist Chris Hughton, Héctor Cúper and Steve McClaren for vacant Black Stars coaching job - Reports

Published on: 18 January 2023
GFA shortlist Chris Hughton, Héctor Cúper and Steve McClaren for vacant Black Stars coaching job - Reports
During the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Portsmouth and Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park on January 26, 2019, in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

The Ghana Football Association [GFA] have shortlisted three coaches for the vacant Black Stars job, Asempa FM have reported.

The senior national team have been without a substantive gaffer following the resignation of Otto Addo.

The 47-year-old left his role following Ghana's early exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Having led the Black Stars to secure qualification, the West African country were eliminated at the group phase with three points after winning a game and suffering two defeats.

Ghana finished at the bottom of Group H.

With the team scheduled to play Angola in a doubleheader in March for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] qualifier, the country's football governing body are expected to announce a new trainer this month.

However, according to the report, the leader of the GFA have shortlisted Chirs Hughton who served as the technical advisor for the Black Stars ahead of the World Cup playoffs and the Mundial in Qatar.

Former Egypt and Valencia boss, Héctor Cúper has also been shortlisted for the job.

Manchester United assistant coach, Steve McClaren has also made the cut for the vacant job.

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