Amir Abdou, the head coach of the Mauritanian National Men’s Football Team, has emerged as a prospective candidate to fill the vacancy left by Chris Hughton as the head coach of the Black Stars, according to reports from the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Mauritania football expert Lassana Camara revealed that Abdou's impressive performance with Mauritania at the 2023 AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire has garnered attention beyond Ghana.
Under Abdou's guidance, Mauritania secured their first-ever AFCON win and advanced to the round of 16 for the first time in the nation's history.
Abdou's coaching prowess has not gone unnoticed, with Burkina Faso, Algeria, and Cote D’Ivoire also expressing interest in securing his services.
This isn't Abdou's first success on the continental stage, as he previously guided Comoros to the round of 16 at the 2021 AFCON, marking a historic achievement for the island country. Notably, Comoros secured a memorable 3-2 victory over Ghana during the group stage of that tournament.
Ghana's recent disappointment at the 2023 AFCON, where they failed to secure a victory against Cape Verde, Mozambique, and Egypt, has prompted a coaching change.
Chris Hughton was relieved of his duties, leading to the establishment of a five-man committee tasked with appointing a new head coach for the Black Stars within 21 days.
