African Football
BREAKING: Chris Hughton appointed as Technical Advisor to new Black Stars Technical team
Ghana Football Assoication have named Chris Hughton as the new Technical Advisor to the new Black Stars Technical Team. He will work with Otto Addo, George Boateng, and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani to handle the World Cup Qualifiers game against Nigeria.
Full FA Statement:
Former Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton has been appointed as Technical Advisor to the newly constituted Black Stars Technical team led by Otto Addo.
Other members of the new Technical team include George Boateng and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani. The 63- year old will provide Technical advice to the three man team for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off match against Nigeria.
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association took the decision at a meeting held in Accra on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Otto Addo, a former Ghana player is currently the Assistant Coach of German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund – he boasts of about 13 years of Coaching experience that dates back to 2009 when he first took up the job of an Assistant Coach at Hamburger SV.
The 46-year old previously worked as a scout for the Black Stars in 2013 prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea.
The four man team has been put together to take charge of the two matches against rivals Nigeria. The Black Stars will take on the Super Eagles at the Cape Coast stadium on March 24 before travelling to Nigeria for the 2nd leg at the Abuja Sports stadium on Sunday, March 27, 2022.
Vision FC host Accra Hearts of Oak at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema.
Both teams have had mixed fortunes in the league so far.
Vision FC, by contrast, are struggling near the bottom with six points from six games (one win, three draws, two losses). The Tema-based side have gone five matches without a win since their opening-day success and will look to their home ground and the artificial turf for an edge.
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The visitors, Hearts of Oak sit second in the table with 11 points from six matches (three wins, two draws, one loss), a big confidence booster for the away team ahead of the game.
The head-to-head between the two teams sways to the visitors advantage, picking two wins, and one draw from four games against Vision FC.
Vision’s solitary win over Hearts of Oak was a dramatic 1-0 home win in April 2026 thanks to a stoppage-time strike by Benjamin Kwarteng.
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A win for either teams would do boast their hopes in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.
Young Apostles FC defensive midfielder Samuel Adamu has acknowledged the recent surge in recognition after his strong start in the Ghana Premier League.
The 23-year old was named in the GPL Match week 6 Team of the Week which he has expressed delight at the growing appreciation of his performances.
“It feels like people are recognizing my talent and abilities which I feel happy about” he said
The Wenchi-based side squares off with Kotoko this weekend, a game the combative midfielder relishes,
“I hope to continue that form against Kotoko as I work hard to be the best DM in the country,” he told SaharaFootball.net.
The Young Apostles defensive midfielder has put up a strong start to the season which has seen him record 12 interceptions, 5 dribbles, 13 successful long passes, 22 tackles (of which 16 were successful), and 16 clearances.
It would be interesting to see how he goes up against veteran Richard Boadu in the heart of midfield for Kotoko over the weekend.
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
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