Amir Abdou, the head coach of the Mauritania national team, has reiterated his desire to lead the Black Stars of Ghana following the dismissal of Chris Hughton.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is currently in search of a new coach after parting ways with Hughton following the Black Stars' disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Abdou, renowned for his coaching success, has attracted attention for his achievements at the AFCON. He notably guided Comoros to their first-ever qualification to the knockout stage during the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon and subsequently led Mauritania to their first-ever Round of 16 qualification at the 2023 AFCON.
Reports indicate that the GFA has engaged in discussions with Abdou, offering a monthly salary of $45,000.
"Who wouldn't want to coach Ghana?" Abdou responded when asked about his interest in the vacant head coach position of the Black Stars during an interview with Max FM's Ampofo Ankrah.
Meanwhile, media reports suggest that the Ghana FA has received over 100 applications from coaches worldwide as they continue their search for Hughton's successor.
