Chris Hughton opens up on emotional Ghana appointment and tribute to late father

[caption id=attachment_1131177 align=alignnone width=750] Hughton was sacked after Ghana's shock early exit from the AFCON 2023[/caption]Chris Hughton has revealed the personal significance of his appointment as Ghanas head coach, describing it as a proud moment he could share with his late father.A lot of the pride comes from the fact that my father passed away last year, and I actually took on the role about a month beforehand, so he was able to see me take this role. That was a very proud moment for me, Hughton said.The former Brighton and Newcastle manager was named Ghanas head coach in February 2023, having previously served as a technical advisor.However, his tenure was short-lived as the Black Stars exited the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the group stages, leading to his departure.Hughton acknowledged that the job came with significant expectations, particularly from a passionate fan base that demands results.I knew the pressure of taking the job when I took it, and if youre not getting the right results then you will know about it, he said.Despite his exit, Hughton remains proud of his time in charge and his contribution to Ghanaian football. He also believes that the experience strengthened his desire to continue working in football.I have still got a lot of energy. Ive been in the game for a long time and Id like that to continue, he stated.  Read Full Story