Black Stars gaffer Chris Hughton has revealed that he can be very confrontational with other managers if he is pushed despite his 'Mr. nice guy' tag.

The Irishman of Ghanaian descent is regarded as one of the nicest guys one can find in modern football throughout his days at Newcastle, Brighton and all the clubs he has coached.

The veteran Irishman was appointed the new Ghana coach last month after signing a contract that will expire in December 2024 but is renewable.

Asked if he had ever fallen out with an opposing manager, Hughton laughed and responded: "Of course I have; it's impossible not to.

"But it’s important to manage within your personality; there’s no point being something you’re not. My style is not to go looking for it, but I’m very comfortable with confrontation.

"So, yes: there are times when you fall out with someone or tell them in no uncertain terms what you think; that’s part and parcel of the game. No manager can pussyfoot around in all circumstances, though I do know that I have a reputation as a nice bloke. I like to treat people how I would want to be treated myself, unless they give you a reason not to" he told FourFourTwo.

Chris Hughton replaced Otto Addo after Ghana's exit at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and played his first two matches against Angola in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.