The Ghana Football Association [GFA] have made a decision on coach Chris Hughton’s future after the embarrassing AFCON exit.
The four-time Champions finished third in Group B with just two points with two draws and one loss.
Despite having a slim hope of sneaking into the Last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams, their elimination was officially confirmed on Tuesday.
The Black Stars team have received a backlash from fans at home as well as the media. Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori and Le Havre player Dede Ayew were some of the players who received harsh criticism.
GHANA’S EMBARRASSING AFCON ELIMINATION CAUSES HAVOC
According to social media posts, armed cops had to be called to deal with fuming Ghanaian journalists. The reaction was as a result of the 2-2 draw against Mozambique on Monday.
The media reportedly had to wait for over an hour before realising the Ghana team was not going to show up for post-match interviews. The team bus was allegedly parked strategically at the entrance of the dressing room with players ready to take off.
BLACK STARS DECISION ON CHRIS HUGHTON’S FUTURE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
The GFA released an official statement in the early hours of Wednesday confirming the departure of Hughton and his entire technical staff.
“The Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior National team with immediate effect,” they said.
“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.”
Meanwhile, Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet has also quit as head coach after his side’s elimination on Tuesday.
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