Ivorian authorities have apprehended a Ghanaian supporter for assaulting Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton. The incident occurred at the hotel of the Ghana national team following their 2-1 loss to Cape Verde in the opening match of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
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Reports indicate that the arrested fan tried to physically harm the coach but was restrained by Ghanaian diplomats present. The coach was safely escorted away, and the unidentified suspect was handed over to the Cote d’Ivoire police.
The fan is currently in the custody of the police who will decide the next line of action.
Meanwhile, Coach Chris Hughton has expressed disappointment after Ghana’s defeat to Cape Verde.
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The coach is confident that his side can earn enough points from the remaining Group B games against Egypt and Mozambique to qualify for the knockout stage of the AFCON.
