Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe asserts Chris Hughton should have been fired post-Ghana’s loss to Mexico in October 2023, advocating for dismissal if he were part of the current Ghana Football Association.
Armstrong-Mortagbe stated that if he were a member of the current Ghana Football Association, he would have spearheaded a campaign to sack Hughton.
He clarified that his critique of the coach extends beyond the last two games, encompassing all the matches managed by the Irish-born Ghanaian.
“It becomes difficult to see where Mr Hughton is taking the team, and this is not limited to the last two games,” Armstrong-Mortagbe stated in an interview with Graphic Sports.
“It has been the case virtually throughout the nine games that he has handled the Black Stars,” he added.
Neil Armstrong stated that he did not see Chris Hughton’s signature on the squad or a particular playing style that he desired.
“I struggle to see an identity, I struggle to see a philosophy, I struggle to see us using our players in roles where I think the players could apply themselves better,” he said.
The Black Stars have been experiencing a dismal performance, prompting calls for the dismissal of Hughton.
He led the team to a 1-0 loss against Comoros in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, marking Ghana’s third defeat in their last four games. The previous losses were 2-0 to Mexico and 4-0 to the USA.