VIDEO: Black Stars fall 2-0 to Mexico in Chris Hughton’s first loss as Ghana Coach
On Sunday, October 15, in his sixth game as the Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton saw his squad suffer its first loss, falling to Mexico 2-0. Black Stars
Hirving Lozano and Uriel Antuna’s goals in the second half gave the CONCACAF Gold Cup winners the victory and extended their record of dominance over the Ghanaian team.
Ghana held Mexico at bay, preventing goals and shots on goal despite a lackluster first-half effort. Mohammed Kudus, the star player, was hardly used at all, recording only 17 touches in the opening frame.
Hughton’s record in coaching Ghana is W3, L1, and D2.
23/03/23 – Ghana 1 – 0 Angola
27/03/23 – Angola 1 – 1 Ghana
18/06/23 – Madagascar 0 – 0 Ghana
07/09/23 – Ghana 2 – 1 Central African Republic
12/09/23 – Ghana 3 – 1 Liberia
14/10/23 – Mexico 2 – 0 Ghana
However, after the break, Mexico returned with renewed vigor. Lozano broke the deadlock with a precise near-post finish, capitalizing on a momentary lapse in concentration in defense from the four-time African champions.
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