Ghana’s head coach, Chris Hughton, responded to the 2-2 draw against Egypt in Group B at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan. Despite the shared scoreline, Hughton expressed satisfaction, emphasizing the joy derived from delivering a commendable performance for passionate supporters, especially after the setback against Cape Verde in the initial match.
“Our message is we understand everything our supporters are going through when they see performances they feel are not good enough performances. They feel it, and we understand we feel it the same way,” he conveyed post-game, acknowledging the fans’ sentiments.
“I am happy today they saw a performance from the team, even though it is not the result we want. What they want, I think they can be happy with the performance.”
Hughton emphasized the need to replicate this positive performance in the upcoming game, stating, “What we now need to do is put in this same type of performance in the next game, and this will give us an opportunity to go through.”
Looking ahead, Ghana is gearing up for a crucial encounter against Mozambique on Monday, January 22, 2024. The coach underlined the importance of this upcoming match, recognizing it as a must-win scenario. The game is scheduled to commence at 20:00 GMT, and the team is eager to capitalize on the momentum gained from the improved performance against Egypt.