Favored for Ghana job because he can be manipulated- Ghana Parliamentarian Sam George

Sam George, Ghana Parliamentarian

By Rasheed Adewuyi

Ghana member of Parliament Sam George says former Brighton and Hove Albion coach Chris Hughton is the wrong coach for the Black Stars of Ghana.

George claims that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) gave the Black Stars job to Hughton even before the interview and announcement date because they could manipulate him.

George, who dropped this hint on Joy FM, alleged that the GFA appointed Chris Hughton shortly after advertising the job because of all the final three coaches shortlisted, Chris Hughton would be easily influenced.

Manchester United assistant manager Steve Maclaren, former Real Betis FC of Spain and Egypt national team coach Hector Cuper, and Chris Hughton are the three gaffers that made the final cut for the Ghana interview.

George, who represents the Ningo Prampram constituency in the Ghana Parliament, adds, “They’ve given the job to Chris Hughton already. They want someone they can manipulate—a coach they can use to do their business. A manager they can give their team list and say to him, this is my player; use him. Let’s not waste our time on those using the GFA to make money to feed their family.

“What was Baba Rahman doing on the field when Ghana played its last group match against Uruguay? You’ll see that the GFA president is Rahman’s agent if you check. They don’t care if a player has not kicked the ball for the past eight months. All they’re after is their gains.”

The member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) also reveals that a repeat of what happened in Qatar, where GFA officials failed to allow Otto Ado to do his job, will prevent Chris Hughton from selecting the best for the Black Stars and may Jeopardize the team’s chances of winning the next African cup of Nations in Ivory Coast next year.

The GFA is expected to announce the new technical adviser in February before Ghana’s Afcon qualifiers in March.