Managerial ‘inconsistency’ hurting Ghana -Hughton

Former Ghana manager Chris Hughton has criticized the inconsistency of managerial tenure within the Black Stars, as the West African side prepares for crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Women's coach Kim Bjorkegren is currently leading the men's team in the absence of Carlos Queiroz, who returned to the role in September following a brief departure following two defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.

Hughton, speaking to BBC Sport Africa, emphasized the negative impact of such instability on players, stating that "when you have inconsistency in the amount of time a manager is staying, it's never good. You want that consistency in the players and the players want that consistency in what they see in the manager." Queiroz, who previously served under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, had a successful stint leading Ghana to the World Cup's last 32, where they held England to a goalless draw before being eliminated by Colombia.

However, his second appointment lasted only a month after two defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia. Hughton noted that while Ghana represented the country well in the World Cup, particularly in their match against England, the frequent sackings can foster a negative attitude among players, knowing their job security is uncertain.