The Ghana Football Association on Tuesday announced the dismissal of Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, following a string of poor results, including a recent friendly loss to Germany.
NOP NIGERIA reports that the decision comes barely 70 days before the start of the FIFA World Cup in North America, raising concerns over the team’s preparedness for the global tournament.
Ghana suffered a 2-1 defeat to Germany in Stuttgart on Monday, with the hosts salvaging victory through a last-gasp goal by Deniz Undav.
The result marked the Black Stars’ fourth consecutive loss, compounding pressure on Addo, whose side had earlier been humiliated 5-1 by Austria just days before.
Confirming the development in a statement, the Ghana Football Association expressed appreciation to the 50-year-old tactician for his service.
“The association wishes to thank Otto Addo sincerely for his contribution to the team and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavours,” the body said.
The FA added that it would soon unveil a new direction for the national team, noting that it would “communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course.”
Addo, who was appointed in March 2024, endured a turbulent spell in charge, struggling to steady the team despite high expectations from fans and football stakeholders.
His exit underscores the mounting pressure on national teams to deliver results ahead of major international competitions.
Ghana face a daunting task at the forthcoming World Cup, where they have been drawn in a tough group alongside England, Croatia and Panama.
