An unnamed supporter from Ghana could not control himself as he attacked the Black Stars coach which has led to his arrest
Ghana coach Chris Hughton was attacked by a supporter following Black Stars’ 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde in the opening Group B game at 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night.
Jamiro Montero gave Cape Verde the lead after only 17 minutes when he tapped in from close range after goalkeeper Richard Ofori had made a save.
Alexander Djiku pulled even for Ghana by the 56th minute after connecting a Jordan Ayew corner kick but Garry Rodriguez broke Ghanaians heart deep in an additional time when Gilson Taveres pass found him.
After the game, a lot of travelling Ghanaian supporters charged on the coach to demand answers for such an abysmal performance from his players.
One of the supporters physically assaulted the former Brighton and Hove Albion manager which led to his arrest while the other supporters around were dispersed with the help of some Ghanaian diplomats at the scene.
The defeat to Cape Verde means that Ghana have now picked one win in their last ten games at the Africa Cup of Nations since winning the quarterfinal fixture in 2017.
The Black Stars are yet to pick a win in two Afcon competitions after drawing two games and losing against Comoros at the 2021 edition held in Cameroon.
Ghana will face Egypt in the second game of the group on Thursday and another defeat would mean the Black Stars are out of the competition.
