Black Stars technical advisor Chris Hughton has revealed that despite playing for Ireland, he always wanted Ghana to win.
Hughton, who was born in London to a Ghanaian father and an Irish mother, naturalized to play for Ireland.
Hughton revealed that, despite representing the Irish football team, he was always aware of his Ghanaian roots and never missed a big game for the Black Stars.
He always wanted Ghana to win games because that was the only way the country’s football could develop.
“I have always had that connection. My background is very different. My father comes from Accra, and my mother is Irish. I played for Ireland for ten years and in some big games; of course, I was born and brought up in London but I have always been conscious of my background.
“So whenever Ghana played in the big games, I was there supporting in my mind absolutely that the team would do well because I knew that when they do well it will be good for development and football in the country,” he added.
Since retiring as a footballer, Chris Hughton became a coach and has worked in the English Premier League managing clubs such as Newcastle United and Brighton.
