‘Ghanaians should back Chris Hughton’ - Former Black Stars player Augustine Ahinful

Published on: 30 October 2023

Former Ghana international, Augustine Ahinful, believes Ghanaians should rally behind Chris Hughton as the head coach of the Black Stars.

While acknowledging that there's room for improvement, Ahinful emphasized Hughton's wealth of experience, both as a player and a coach, and suggested that the coach knows how to address the current situation.

He stated, "There is always room for improvement. So far, it's not been encouraging," and added, "I think we need to back him up but he has to also back up."

The former Brighton and Hove Albion boss has been under pressure even without losing a game, with complaints saying the football his team is playing so far has not been beautiful.

The Black Stars had gone five games without losing, but there were still calls for beautiful football to be played by the team.

Following the defeats to Mexico and the USA, pressure has intensified on Chris Hughton, with some people calling for his sacking.

Speaking to Graphic Sports, Ahinful said Hughton has more room to improve but his reign has not been encouraging.

"He's played the game before, he has coached before and he knows what to do to remedy the situation. I think we need to back him up but he has to also back up."

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