Technical advisor to the newly formed technical staff of the Black Stars – Chris Hughton – has spoken for the first time regarding his role at the national team of Ghana.
Hughton said: “Yes, and I have a lot of energy.” he told the Chroniclelive.co.uk.
“I am going to be involved with Ghana.
“My father hailed from Ghana and Ghana have two World Cup play-off games against Nigeria.
“I am involved in that.
“There is a coach but I have the title of technical advisor and my role will be to support the coach and the staff for these two games.
“But I am very much looking to get back and have a lot to offer.”
Ghana and Nigeria battle , at the end of the month of March, for a spot at the finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Hughton was last in charge of Championship side Nottingham Forest. On16 September 2021, he was dismissed after gaining just one point in Forest’s opening seven matches of the 2020/21 season. This was Forest’s worst start to a season since 1913.