“Chris Hughton must be given a long-term contract” – Charles Taylor tells GFA

Coach Chris Hughton’s decision to closely monitor players of the Ghana Premier League has earned him praise from former Black Stars forward Charles Taylor.

Since his unveiling, Hughton has been spotted at various league matches, including the recent Great Olympics versus Berekum Chelsea game where he was seen taking notes.

Taylor commended Hughton on Angel TV for his interest in local players, stating that it shows his dedication to their development and motivates them to perform well.

He believes Hughton should be given a long-term project to continue his work of improving the national teams and the local league.

“Chris Hughton must be given a long-term project because he is very knowledgeable. When you have good coaches like Chris, It motivates the players. When the players see him in the stands, they get motivated because they know it’s a chance for them to stake a claim for roles in the Black Stars. It will help our various national teams and the local league improve.

“What I like most is that he is not restricting his visits to only Accra and Kumasi. We should give him the team and allow him to make all the decisions. He is doing the job and must be commended for the good work, he said on Angel TV.

Hughton won his debut game as Black Stars coach last month and recently led the team to a crucial draw against Angola in a 2023 AFCON qualifier.