Ex-Brighton and Newcastle United trainer Chris Hughton applies for vacant Black Stars job

Former Brighton and Hove Albion manager, Chris Hughton has reportedly applied for the vacant Black Stars coaching job.

Ghana is without a substantive coach following the resignation of Otto Addo after early elimination at the 2022 World Cup.

The Germany-based trainer relinquished his role to concentrate on his talent development role at Borussia Dortmund.

According to reports, Hughton who worked with the national team as a technical advisor during the World Cup playoff against Nigeria and the tournament proper has submitted his CV for the job.

The Irish Ghanaian gaffer seems to be a favourite due to his experience with the Black Stars.

Meanwhile, the Communications Director of the GFA, Henry Asante Twum has disclosed over 60 coaches have applied for the job.

“The Black Stars is one of the most attractive brands on the continent. Every single day you open the GFA email, you will see someone has applied for the Black Stars coaching job,” he said on Asempa FM.

“Maybe over 60 applications. The Black Stars is very attractive. You cannot have Mohammed Kudus in your team and think the Black Stars is not attractive. It is an attractive brand, no doubt about that.

“Even the very day Coach Otto Addo confirmed he was leaving, we had coaches expressing interest in the job.”

“I’m never surprised that coaches are constantly applying. Most of them are from European countries and some too from South America.”

The Black Stars will return to action in March for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.