In a decisive move, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reached a verdict on the future of Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton.
The final details of the decision is set to be finalized during Friday’s Executive Committee (Exco) meeting.
However, the official announcement is contingent on government approval, given that any compensation for Hughton would be sourced from them.
Anticipation hangs in the air as the GFA awaits the government’s response, slated for communication on Thursday. Hughton, with a contract extending until February 2024, is reportedly cognizant of the imminent decision, according to sources close to him.
The skepticism within the GFA’s top echelons centers on doubts about Hughton’s ability to secure victories in the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Madagascar and Comoros.
The GFA leadership sees these wins as pivotal for Ghana’s qualification in the 2026 World Cup, and without them, the task becomes arduous.
In the event of Hughton’s departure, assistant coach George Boateng is slated to take up a temporary role. Despite the decision, dissenting voices persist within the Exco, reflecting a division of opinions.
The major obstacle lies in the financial realm, specifically the compensation issue. The government, already burdened with debts to previous coaches CK Akonnor and Milovan Rajevac, faces the prospect of further financial strain.
The accumulation of such debts raises concerns about fiscal responsibility, adding complexity to the decision-making process surrounding Hughton’s potential exit.
