Chris Hughton should have led Ghana to Qatar- George Afriyie

Football administrator, George Afriyie has criticized the decision to appoint Otto Addo as head coach of Black Stars for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

According to the former Black Stars Management Committee Chairman, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) should have opted for the current Black Stars coach Chris Hughton as he has better profile than Addo.

Speaking to 3fm on Sports Ultras, Afriyie said Houghton’s experience in the English Premier League give him the edge over Addo who was yet to manage a club as the head coach.

“Chris for me should have taken us to the World Cup. Why? Because, you have a manager who has managed top teams in the English Premier League and there is no doubt that English, Spanish, and German football are the three topmost leagues in the World.

“You have a coach who has coached in a top league[The English Premier League] in the World coming into your country as the national team coach. If he can’t do it, trust me nobody can do it. For me, I have enough confidence in Chris,” he said.

Hughton has eventually succeeded Otto Addo as coach of the Black Stars and is preparing the team for their game against Angola in his debut game at the Baba Yara Stadium on March 23.