Gabby Otchere-Darko: I didn't influence Chris Hughton's appointment as Ghana coach

The New Patriotic Party and lawyer is said to be a close friend of the former Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion manager.

Hughton took up his role as Black Stars coach following the sacking of Otto Addo after the World Cup.

He guided his side to four points from a possible six against Angola in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Otchere-Darko told Kegyiwa Nankasa that he is pleased with the decision but he had no part to play in making it.

"Chris Hughton was brought by the GFA not me," Otchere-Darko explained.

"Chris and I have been good friends for a long time. He is a Tottenham fan and I am an Arsenal fan. The president is also a Tottenham fan.

"These things happen because God works in mysterious ways in putting strange people together.

"Chris is the choice of the Ghana Football Association and I think it's a good decision. When there is a vacancy anywhere people lobby and at the time, people thought Hughton deserved the job. The GFA also needed someone who knew the team."