Ghana has officially sacked coach Chris Hughton after their shock exit from the Africa Cup of Nations yesterday.
By Olisa Obi
The Black stars of Ghana failed to win any of their three group-stage matches in Cote D’Ivoire, picking up only two points and finishing third in Group B.
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Despite the disappointing draw against Mozambique, Ghana still had a chance of qualifying for the last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams.
But the Indomitable Lions of cameroon ensured that dream was not to be after the were able to beat Gambia 3-2 after goals from Toko Ekambi, an own goal and an injury time win from C. Wooh.
The Ghana football association wasted no time as late last night they issued a statement which said, “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior national team with immediate effect,”
To further show their disappointment with the results, they went on to dissolve the technical team of the Black stars.
“The executive council has also taken a decision to dissolve the technical team of the Black Stars.
“The Ghana Football Association will in the coming days provide a roadmap on the future direction of the Black Stars,” they said.
The Black Stars, under Hughton’s management, suffered a 2-1 loss to Cape Verde, drew with Egypt, and experienced a bizarre turn of events in their must-win game against Mozambique. They surrendered a two-goal lead in the last three minutes of added time.
Sadly, this year’s competition only highlights a problem that the Black stars of Ghana having been facing for the past decade and that is a very fast decline in their players.
It is obvious that the Ghanaian football association may have to start looking for other options in not just coaching staffs, but also players, if they are to go back to the glory days of the Black stars.
