Black Stars technical advisor, Chris Hughton says he’s dad is pleased to see him work for Ghana’s senior national team.
He said his dad is happy and proud of him working for Ghana and helping the four-time AFCON champions qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar.
Speaking in an interview, the former Nottingham Forest coach revealed that his dad is proud of him for the work he is doing at this stage of his career.
“I don’t need to speak too much about what playing for Ireland, as well as working with Brian Kerr as his assistant, meant to me and when the opportunity came to be associated with Ghana, where my father was from, well, I was very proud.
“My dad is not the youngest anymore, and he’s an old-school type so you don’t get so much from him, but he’s very proud too and pleased with what I’m doing, particularly at this stage of my career.”
Hughton, was born to a Ghanaian father and Irish mother and opted to play for Ireland at the international level.
He was the first black player to represent Ireland, in 1979.
The 63-year-old has worked with some top clubs in the English clubs such as Brighton, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and others.
