I would have wanted more time as Black Stars - Chris Hughton

Former Black Stars coach Chris Hughton says he would have preferred to be given more time on the job after his sacking. 

Having served as the technical advisor to Otto Addo ahead of the 2022 World Cup, the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager was confirmed as the substantive head coach after Addo left the job after the Mundial in Qatar.

However, after the Black Stars exited at the group phase of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the sacking of the former Nottingham Forest boss.

Speaking to 3Sports, Hughton admitted that the national team job requires more time compared to club football.

“It's about the structure - I was told that when you're used to club level, it does take some time to adjust to national football, because the stakes today are very different in national football, and of course, working in Africa," the former Newcastle United boss said.

"So I would have wanted more time, and I generally feel that, having been given more time, I would have adjusted better to the role. But this is football; it's very much about results and emotions," Hughton added.

Following Chris Hughton's departure, the GFA reappointed Otto Addo on a long-term deal.

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