U-23 AFCON: Chris Hughton’s presence in Morocco excites Black Meteors coach Ibrahim Tanko

Black Meteors coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed his joy to have Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton with them in Morocco.

The former Premier League manager is in the North African country to offer technical support to the Black Meteors team as they eye a return to the Olympic Games that has eluded Ghana for many years.

Hughton was in the stands at the Moulay Abdellah Sports complex in Rabat when Ghana defeated Congo 3-2 to pick three points in their first game of the tournament.

“We are happy to have him here. He is with us in the hotel. Definitely, we are speaking each day. So, yes, he is the head of the senior national team. These boys are playing to get there, so I am happy that he is here,” Tanko said post-match.

Ghana were cruising to a convincing 3-0 win but two late goals from the Congolese led to a nervy ending.