‘Let’s support Chris Hughton wholeheartedly’ – Ex-Ghana captain John Mensah

Former Ghana captain, John Mensah has called on Ghanaians to support new Black Stars coach Chris Hughton to succeed.

Hughton, who previously managed Brighton and Hove Albion, replaced Otto Addo, who resigned just after the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar.

The former Brighton boss will be assisted by Didi Dramani and George Boateng, who served under Addo during his tenure.

In an interview with Kumasi-based Akoma FM, the former Sunderland defender asserted Hughton is in to do an excellent job and has therefore urged Ghanaians to support him.

“It is time as Ghanaians to support Black Stars and the coach wholeheartedly and put everything aside ahead of the qualifiers.

“Chris is in to do an excellent job and want success for the Black Stars so we should support him so that he won’t feel bad. Our support as a nation will boost him to make rightful decisions and make the nation proud once again.

“There’s no time again than to throw our full support for Hughton to build a formidable team that can compete” he said.

Hughton’s first assignment will be against Angola later this month in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers. Ghana will play Angola in a doubleheader in March.