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Chris Hughton attributes Black Stars loss to defensive errors
Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton has attributed the team’s loss to Mexico in an international friendly as a result of defensive errors at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, USA.
The defeat marks the first of Hughton’s loss as coach of the senior national team since taking over the job a few months ago
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Following an end to a disappointing display against one of North America’s sides, Mexico, the coach alluded to his team’s loss in a post-game interview to defensive errors, which made coming back from two goals down very difficult.
“The balance is if you don’t cope well enough in that period then at least you’ve got to be secure enough and not give away goals,” he said.
“I thought both the goals that we conceded, I think from our point of view were two poor defensive goals.”
“Then it became an uphill battle and I think we rallied around a little bit and I think in that final period of the game, you know, I saw a good effort from the players in trying to get back into the game.
“I think it was it from that stage it was going to be very difficult.” he ended.
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The Balck Stars will hope for a much-improved performance as they play against familiar foes, United States of America in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, October, 16,2023.
Ghana’s Sports Minister Kofi Adams has insisted there is no basis for his removal over the ongoing World Cup visa controversy, stressing that no public funds were lost in the matter.
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Kofi Adams was reacting growing concerns following of VISA issues that have been hanging over the past few weeks in local media.
He stated: “There’s no justification to dismiss me over the World Cup visa scandal, because no government money has been lost.”
The minister’s remarks come amid growing public and political pressure following questions surrounding visa arrangements linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Adams maintained that the absence of any financial loss to the state removes grounds for his dismissal.
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In a related development, NSA boss Yaw Ampofo Ankrah was asked to step aside from his role earlier this month by President John Mahama.
Black Queens head coach Lars Kim Björkegren has described the path to qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games as “really tough” but says he “believes in the girls” to get the job done.
The Queens strolled past Mauritius 10-0 to progress to the next phase and now will face Zambia in the third round, scheduled for 23 February to 6 March 2027.
“We have the potential to go all the way,” Björkegren said.
“In football, there is no easy game, especially when it comes to qualifying for the Olympics, as only two countries from Africa will go to Los Angeles.
“It is really tough to get there; we need to win. I believe in the girls, and I think we [will] be there.”
The Black Queens have never qualified for the Olympic Games in the country’s history.
Just two slots are available for African teams.
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.
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