George Afriyie, a former vice president of the Ghana Football Association, has expressed his belief in Chris Hughton’s ability to lead the Black Stars.
After serving as the Technical Advisor for the Black Stars, Chris Hughton was named head coach by the GFA.
George Afriyie thinks Ghana’s Irish-born coach can lead Ghana to better results in games because of his extensive experience.
“Chris, for me, should have taken us to the World Cup. Because you have a manager who has managed a top English football club. You and I know that there is no argument about this, that the English league, the Spanish and German leagues are the best three in the world,” he told 3 Sports.
“So if you have a coach who has managed in the top three leagues in the world coming into your country as the national team coach, if he can’t do it, trust me nobody can do it. For me I have enough confidence in Chris Hughton,” he added.
According to George Afriyie, there is a possibility that Hughton might endure a difficult spell just like many other top coaches.
” Yes, coaches can come and fail but let us do our part, appoint the right personnel and say we did our best. I have confidence in the coach,” Mr Afriyie said.