Ex-Newcastle boss Hughton becomes Ghana’s technical Advisor

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 10, 2022 | 11:53 AM GMT

A Former Newcastle United boss, Chris Hughton has become a technical advisor with the Ghana national team ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifying play-off against Nigeria.

Hughton is a former Ireland International and his last coaching job was with Nottingham Forest, who fired him in 2021.

The Ghana FA said the new manager was Otto Addo, who previously had a stint with German giants Borussia Dortmund as assistant coach.

“Former Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton has been appointed as technical advisor to the newly constituted Black Stars technical team led by Otto Addo,” the Ghana FA announced on its official website.

The home and away World Cup qualifying play-off will take place in March.

The four-time African champions are looking to qualify for a fourth World Cup.

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Ex-Newcastle boss Hughton becomes Ghana’s technical Advisor

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.