Otto Addo set to stay on as Black Stars coach after GFA meeting

Otto Addo is expected to stay on as Black Stars coach despite failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

Addo submitted his technical report to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Wednesday, and after a lengthy meeting, sources claim the Executive Council has decided to keep him in charge.

However, his backroom staff will be changed, and a technical advisor will be brought in to assist him.

Otto Addo was appointed in March 2024 for a second stint following Ghana’s failed 2023 AFCON campaign in Ivory Coast.  The entire technical team, led by Chris Hughton, was dismissed, with Addo brought in for another term. However, he has not impressed as expected.

Addo got off to a great start, winning back-to-back games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, restoring the Black Stars’ hopes of qualifying for the tournament.

However, his AFCON qualifying campaign was disastrous, as Ghana failed to win a single game—three defeats, three draws, and just three goals scored, which was shocking and embarrassing.

He received backing from several important football figures, including former Ghana internationals Laryea Kingston and Ibrahim Tanko, both now coaches.

However, the calls for his sacking continued, and when the GFA announced a meeting with him, many expected a dismissal, as previous coaches had been sacked for “less.”

It appears, however, that the GFA is willing to give him another chance. They expect him to maintain the lead in the World Cup qualifiers and ensure Ghana qualifies for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Otto Addo signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional two years.

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