Black Stars' newly appointed coach, Chris Hughton, has vowed to spend more time in Ghana to monitor local leagues and competitions.
This move comes after criticism of his initial squad selection, which included no local players. At his unveiling on Monday, Hughton promised to give local players opportunities and pay closer attention to the Ghana Premier League, saying that it's important to have a strong national league.
The commitment to monitoring local players is a departure from previous Black Stars coaches who have been accused of neglecting the domestic league.
"I will be spending more time in Ghana. I will be watching more games. I am constantly being made aware of players who are doing well. I'll be paying more attention to [GPL] games because it is important that we have a strong national league," Hughton told the press during his unveiling in Kumasi.
Hughton's pledge could help to boost the standard of football in Ghana and lead to more opportunities for local players to showcase their talents.
Hughton's first task is on Thursday, leading the Black Stars against Angola in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
