Managerial ‘inconsistency’ hurting Ghana – Hughton
As Ghana prepare for two make-or-break 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers with women's coach Kim Bjorkegren in temporary charge, former boss Chris Hughton has called for greater consistency in the Black Stars dugout.
Former Ghana manager Chris Hughton has criticized the managerial "inconsistency" affecting the West African national team ahead of crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Women's coach Kim Bjorkegren is currently leading the Black Queens in temporary charge while the men's team prepares to face Somalia in back-to-back matches.
Hughton highlighted that inconsistency in a coach's tenure can negatively impact players and their performance. Carlos Queiroz, who previously led Ghana to the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup, was appointed as interim head coach in September but lasted less than a month after two disappointing losses to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
Hughton praised Ghana's performance in the World Cup but believes regular sacking of coaches creates an "attitude" within the squad, where players know they might not have a long-term coach. The Ghana Football Association has seen five different managers in the past six years, with the most recent being Carlos Queiroz. Hughton emphasized the need for government investment into the infrastructure and structure of Ghanaian football, citing the emergence of strong African nations and under-investment as factors that have increased competition.
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