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Ghana head coach, Chris Hughton has jumped to the defense of winger Osman Bukari amid criticism from Ghanaians.
Many Ghanaians have blasted the Red Star Belgrade attacker after he committed an error leading to a goal for Egypt in the 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday in the Group B clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Speaking after the game, Coach Chris Hughton said he did not substitute Osman Bukari after the mistake because he is a bad player.
He said he only took off the winger because the emotions were getting to him.
“After he made the mistake, the emotions were getting the better of him. So these are the decisions you have to make as a head coach,” the Ghana coach said.
He said despite the mistake, Osman Bukari remains a wonderful player and a key man for the national team.
“This doesn’t in any way make me think anything different about Osman Bukari. He is a wonderful player and a wonderful individual and this is how we will continue to see him,” Chris Hughton said.
After the draw with Egypt, Ghana must beat Mozambique in the final group game to advance to the knockout stage of the 2023 AFCON.
Many Ghanaians have blasted the Red Star Belgrade attacker after he committed an error leading to a goal for Egypt in the 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday in the Group B clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Speaking after the game, Coach Chris Hughton said he did not substitute Osman Bukari after the mistake because he is a bad player.
He said he only took off the winger because the emotions were getting to him.
“After he made the mistake, the emotions were getting the better of him. So these are the decisions you have to make as a head coach,” the Ghana coach said.
He said despite the mistake, Osman Bukari remains a wonderful player and a key man for the national team.
“This doesn’t in any way make me think anything different about Osman Bukari. He is a wonderful player and a wonderful individual and this is how we will continue to see him,” Chris Hughton said.
After the draw with Egypt, Ghana must beat Mozambique in the final group game to advance to the knockout stage of the 2023 AFCON.