The Ghana Football Association has moved to clear the air over allegations that Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton was physically assaulted by an upset fan following Ghana’s loss to Cape Verde in its opening game of Afcon 2023.
In the aftermath of Ghana’s 2 – 1 defeat to Cape Verde supporters and fans back home were left devastated.
News broke on social media shortly after Hughton and some members of Ghana’s contingent arrived at the team hotel that head coach Chris Hughton had been physically assaulted.
The reports further stated that it took the help of diplomats to diffuse the situation and that the unidentified fan had been picked up by the police.
Citi Sports reached out to the GFA who stated that the alleged incident was exagerrated and had been blown out of proportion.
“The fan only expressed his displeasure over the outcome of the result and told the coach or leave the job.
“There was no physical confrontation and certainly no arrest was made.
Ghana’s Black Stars are bottom of Group B with no point after the opening round of matches and next take on Egypt on Thursday, January 18th in a bid to get their tournament back on track.
