Hughton will replace Coach Otto Addo, who guided the Black Stars to a group stage appearance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar before quitting his job, according to a statement released by the GFA on Sunday.
The German coach left his position to work with Borussia Dortmund as their talent development coach.
Mr. Christ Hughton was a member of the team that competed in the tournament in Qatar and acted as the technical advisor for the Black Stars during the World Cup play-off versus Nigeria.
During the same World Cup competition and play-offs, Didi Dramani and George Boateng assisted Addo.
According to a statement on the GFA website “The Ghana Football Association has the pleasure to appoint Chris Hughton as Head Coach of the Black Stars following extensive deliberation between the two parties.”
“The appointment is in line with the vision of the GFA to continue with the project of building a formidable squad that started with Otto Addo in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament.”
African Nations Cup qualification in 2023
The Black Stars will make their comeback in March for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, facing Angola twice.
Next month, Ghana will host Angola at the Cape Coast Stadium in their third group match, with the rematch taking place at Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda.
Hughton’s contract’s duration and engagement terms will be made public in due time.