Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has refuted reports suggesting plans to sack Chris Hughton.
The 64-year-old faced pressure following the Black Stars’ consecutive defeats in the October international friendly games.
Hughton’s unbeaten record ended after Ghana lost 2-0 to Mexico and suffered a 4-0 defeat against the USA team.
Before the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros, doubts arose about the former Premier League manager’s future, with multiple reports suggesting he would be sacked, and George Boateng, the assistant coach, set to be named as the successor.
However, Asante Twum, in an interview, dismissed the reports, stating that there were no plans to sack Chris Hughton despite a meeting with the Executive Council.
“It was unfortunate that the story (Chris Hughton to be sacked) went viral in the lead-up to two crucial World Cup games,” he told LUV FM.
“Chris Hughton was invited to meet the Executive Council but there were no plans to sack him,” he added.
Ghana will host Madagascar at the Baba Yara Stadium in their first Group I game on Friday, November 17, before traveling to face Comoros on November 21.
Hughton, who was named as Otto Addo’s successor on a 21-month deal in March earlier this year, has steered the team to secure qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated to be hosted in Ivory Coast next year. He is expected to lead the team for the tournament next year.
The Black Stars, seeking to end the country’s 41-year AFCON trophy drought, have been paired with Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique in Group B.
