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.
“Former Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton has been appointed as Technical Advisor to the newly constituted Black Stars Technical team led by Otto Addo.” a Ghana FA statement said in early February this year.
“Other members of the new Technical team include George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani. The 63- year old will provide Technical advice to the three man team for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off match against Nigeria.” the statement added.
The former Brighton and Holve Albion manager has spoken about his new Ghana role for the first time.
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