Former Ireland defender Chris Hughton named Ghana head coach

The Black Stars have promoted the ex Brighton and Newcastle boss.

Chris Hughton, who has been appointed Ghana head coach. Picture: James Chance/Getty Images

Former Ireland defender Chris Hughton is back in management as head coach of Ghana, one of the nations he could have declared for.

The 64-year-old has been working as a technical adviser for the Black Stars since last February and was part of their coaching team at the recent World Cup.