I Have Not Performed Well in This Competition as a Coach – Chris Hughton Breaks Silence After Disappointing AFCON Campaign

Ghana’s head coach, Chris Hughton, has openly accepted blame for the underwhelming performance of the Black Stars in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Despite high expectations, Ghana failed to secure a victory in any of their three group matches, currently holding the third position with just two points.

In a crucial final Group B encounter against Mozambique, Ghana needed a win to advance to the Round of 16. Despite initially leading by two goals in the 90th minute, the Black Stars conceded two late goals, resulting in a 2-2 draw with Os Mambas.

Addressing the disappointing outcome, Hughton candidly admitted responsibility for the team’s subpar performance. He stated, “I take responsibility for this performance and acknowledge that my results with the Black Stars have not met expectations.”

With the draw against Mozambique, Ghana missed out on automatic qualification to the knockout stage of the 2023 AFCON. The team had previously suffered a 2-1 defeat against Cape Verde in their opening match and managed a 2-2 draw against Egypt in their second fixture. The coach’s acknowledgment of responsibility sheds light on the challenges faced by the Black Stars in this tournament.