Amir Abdou, head coach of the Mauritania national team, has reaffirmed his desire to lead the Black Stars of Ghana following the dismissal of Chris Hughton.
The Ghana Football Association (FA) is currently on the hunt for a new coach after parting ways with Hughton due to the Black Stars’ disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Abdou is highly sought-after in African football circles due to his success at the AFCON. He guided Comoros to their first-ever qualification to the knockout stage during the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon and subsequently led Mauritania to their maiden Round of 16 qualification at the 2023 AFCON.
Reports indicate that the FA has engaged in discussions with Abdou, proposing a monthly salary of $45,000.
“Who wouldn’t want to coach Ghana?” Abdou responded to Max FM’s Ampofo Ankrah when asked about his interest in the vacant head coach position for the Black Stars of Ghana.
Meanwhile, media reports suggest that the Ghana FA has received over 100 applications from coaches worldwide vying for the coveted role.
