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Irish Mirror
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Oisin Doherty

Chris Hughton's Ghanaian roots explained ahead of World Cup campaign

Former Republic of Ireland international Chris Hughton is gearing up for a massive few weeks as technical advisor of Ghana.

The 51-times capped Irish international took on the role of technical director in the Spring and will hold the position until at least the end of the World Cup.

The English born Hughton played for Ireland as his mother was born there. However, the former Brighton boss has strong Ghanaian roots as well.

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