Chris Hughton opens up on battle with prostate cancer

Former Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has disclosed that he has been battling prostate cancer for some time and has undergone surgery.

According to British media outlet Daily Mail, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Republic of Ireland defender was informed of his diagnosis in April 2025.

It was reported that the coach took immediate steps to undergo surgery in May that year, successfully removing the cancer, and he is currently cancer-free.

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Speaking about the diagnosis, Hughton stated that he was not worried when briefed by medics and remained determined to fight it.

“The news certainly didn’t scare me. I know everyone is different, but my first impression was, ‘I’ll be fine.’ I didn’t instantly think, ‘This is probably going to kill me.’ I just thought, ‘Ok, we’ll have to do what we have to do,’” he said.

Hughton noted that his recovery has gone well after the surgery, and that he is appreciative of the support he has received.

“I had very good advice and all the treatment options were given to me, and I decided to have my prostate removed. The recovery has gone really well. I’m one year post-operation and I feel good. It’s all gone very well.

“I’ve got a lot of energy. Keeping active and busy is part of who I am, but it’s also about rehabilitation and keeping your mind active. I’m very comfortable with my prognosis and my post-operation feelings. I’m in a really good place,” he added.

Chris Hughton’s tenure as Black Stars coach ended following the team’s disastrous performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where they failed to qualify from the group stage.

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