Former Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has called for greater continuity in Ghana’s technical leadership, warning that frequent changes of coaches could undermine the team’s ability to build a competitive side.
Hughton believes the lack of stability in the national team’s technical setup makes it difficult for players to adapt to a consistent football philosophy and develop the understanding needed to deliver results.
His comments come at a challenging period for the Black Stars, who are preparing for a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Somalia after losing their opening two Group C matches against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia.
Speaking to BBC Sport Africa, the former Ghana coach said constant changes in managerial leadership were detrimental to the development of any national team.
“When you have inconsistency in the amount of time when a manager is staying, it’s never good,” Hughton said.
“You want that consistency in the players [and] the players want that consistency in what they see in the manager.”
Ghana’s recent coaching changes have once again brought the issue of technical stability into focus, particularly following the departure of Carlos Queiroz after his second stint as head coach lasted less than a month.
Queiroz’s exit followed the Black Stars’ disappointing start to the AFCON qualifying campaign, prompting the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to appoint Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren on an interim basis.
Björkegren is expected to lead the men’s team in the upcoming fixtures as Ghana seek to revive their qualification hopes.
Hughton’s remarks underline the importance of giving coaches sufficient time to establish their methods, build relationships with players and develop a consistent approach to the national team’s performances.
With pressure mounting ahead of the Somalia double-header, the Black Stars face the immediate task of securing results while the wider question of long-term technical stability remains unresolved.
