Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh Dompreh, has suggested that Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton should be fired if necessary for Ghana to secure victory in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Hughton, the former Brighton manager, has faced criticism since taking over in March, with the team’s performance and results falling short of expectations.
Speaking in parliament, the Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP urged the Sports Minister to take all necessary measures to prevent the Black Stars from bringing shame to the country during the upcoming tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.
“Minister, you’ll agree with me that these days our Black Stars is becoming a pale shadow of itself,” Dompreh said.
“As we are heading towards another African tournament, we urge you to do everything and anything, including the changing of our national coach, if need be.
“We can’t just go there and be part of the number of teams. We’ve always said that we are four-time champions; this thing is becoming old-time glory.
“We want to do something for ourselves, and minister, I know you can do it. Please help, and let’s get our Black Stars in good shape.”
Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has unveiled a 55-man provisional squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the list on December 20, just 24 days before the tournament kicks off.
The squad features 11 Ghana Premier League players, with Medeama SC contributing the most players (5).
Other players come from Great Olympics, Dreams FC, Asante Kotoko, and Nations FC. Notable inclusions are Thomas Partey, Tariq Lamptey, and Kamaldeen Sulemana, despite ongoing injury concerns.
Yaw Yeboah, fresh from winning the 2023 MLS Cup with Columbus Crew, earns his first call-up under Hughton, along with Brandon Thomas-Asante.
