Chris Hughton fired as Ghana coach after workforce’s early Africa Cup exit

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Chris Hughton has been fired as Ghana coach following the workforce’s early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

“Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior nationwide workforce with quick impact,” the Ghana Soccer Affiliation stated Tuesday after the workforce’s elimination was confirmed. “The manager council has additionally taken a call to dissolve the technical workforce of the Black Stars.”

The transfer got here after Cameroon defeated Gambia 3-2 to make sure that Ghana may not progress to the Africa Cup’s final 16. Cameroon’s win on Tuesday meant Ghana couldn’t end among the many 4 finest third-place groups from the six teams.

Ghana missed to probability to safe its progress Monday when it conceded two late targets to draw with Mozambique 2-2. The Black Stars ended the group stage with simply two factors from attracts with Mozambique and Egypt after a gap lose to eventual group winner Cape Verde.

“The Ghana Soccer Affiliation will within the coming days present a roadmap on the longer term route of the Black Stars,” the GFA stated.

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