Former Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has revealed he is now cancer-free after battling prostate cancer, sharing details of his journey for the first time publicly.
The 67-year-old was diagnosed in April last year and underwent surgery the following month to remove his prostate. The illness was detected early, and the operation proved successful, allowing him to make a strong recovery.
Speaking on his experience, Hughton explained that he did not panic after receiving the diagnosis and instead remained calm and confident about the process ahead.
He noted that he relied on medical advice and carefully considered his treatment options before deciding on surgery.
He further added that his recovery has gone smoothly, stating that he feels energetic and positive one year after the operation, with both his physical and mental state in a very good place.
“The news certainly didn’t scare me,” Hughton said.
“I know everyone is different, but my first impression was ‘I’ll be fine.’ I didn’t instantly think ‘this is probably just going to kill me.’ I just thought, ‘OK, we’ll have to do what we have to do.’”
“I had very good advice, and all the treatment options were given to me, and I decided to have my prostate removed. The recovery has gone really well.”
“I’m one year post-operation, and I feel good. It’s all gone very well. I’ve got a lot of energy. Keeping active and busy is part of how I am anyway, but it’s also about rehabilitation and keeping your mind active as well.”
“I’m very comfortable with my prognosis and my post-operation feelings. I’m in a really good place.”
Chris Hughton replaced Otto Addo after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar but was sacked in 2024 following Ghana’s group-stage exit at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
He has also managed English clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest etc.
