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24 Mar

This Is Like A Small Final – Otto Addo On Madagascar Clash

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has described Ghana’s upcoming match against Madagascar as a “small final,” stressing its importance in their quest for World Cup qualification. Ghana will face Madagascar at the Al Hoceima Grand Stadium tonight in their Matchday 6 fixture of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with kickoff set for 19:00 GMT. Speaking to the Ghana FA media, Addo emphasized the need for total commitment from his players. “We need everyone to be on their toes. We don’t need 98%, we don’t need 99%, we need 100%,” he stated. “This [game against Madagascar] is like a small…

24 Mar

Neutral Venue An Advantage, But A Trap Too – Otto Addo On Madagascar Clash

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Ghana head coach Otto Addo believes facing Madagascar on neutral territory offers the Black Stars an edge in their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier. The crucial Matchday 6 encounter will take place at the Al Hoceima Grand Stadium in Morocco, with kickoff set for 19:00 GMT. While Addo acknowledges the benefits of playing at a neutral venue, he also warns against the psychological pitfalls his team must avoid. “Should be [an advantage for us]. Actually yes [it’s an advantage for us] because it’s always not that easy if you play away [from home] and there are a lot of spectators,…

14 Mar

BREAKING: Otto Addo Announces 23-Man Squad For 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and Genk forward Christopher Bonsu Baah are the two debutants on the squad list. Three local players have also been included: Nations FC defender Razak Simpson, Medeama's Karadini Mamudu, and Hearts of Oak's Benjamin Asare. Meanwhile, key players returning to the squad include Inaki Williams, Thomas Partey, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Mohammed Salisu. Ghana U-20 star Jerry Afriyie retains his spot in the squad following an impressive debut in November 2024. The Black Stars…

13 Mar

We Need The Greater Accra Chiefs To Qualify For The World Cup – Otto Addo

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Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has appealed for support from the Greater Accra chiefs in the quest to qualify Ghana for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otto Addo made the remarks after paying a courtesy call on the GA Mantse ahead of the upcoming qualifiers. He emphasised that the Black Stars need victories to secure World Cup qualification but added that the team also requires support from Ghanaians and traditional leaders. "Ghana urgently needs victories to qualify for the World Cup. We need the support of all Ghanaians, especially the GA chiefs, to help us in this task so…

05 Feb

Faisal Chibsah Points To Deeper Issues In Black Stars’ Struggles

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FIFA High-Performance Specialist, Faisal Chibsah, believes that the challenges facing the Black Stars go beyond the work of the technical team. His remarks come after Ghana’s senior national team failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 20 years. During the qualifiers, Ghana played six matches, registering three defeats and three draws, finishing last in Group F with only three points. The team’s poor performance led to calls from fans for the dismissal of head coach Otto Addo. Reflecting on the team’s struggles after disappointing AFCON campaigns in Cameroon and Ivory Coast,…

29 Jan

Decision To Retain Otto Addo As Black Stars Coach Was Tough – GFA

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Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has revealed that the decision to retain Otto Addo as the head coach of the Black Stars was a difficult one for the Executive Council. The 49-year-old former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach faced significant pressure after failing to secure qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with many fans calling for his dismissal. In an interview with Sporty FM, Asante Twum shared that the meeting where this decision was made was long and intense. He described the atmosphere as tense, with members of the Council passionately expressing…

03 Dec

Ghanaians Are Right To Call For Otto Addo’s Dismissal After AFCON Qualifier Failure – GOC President

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President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah has backed calls to dismiss Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars. The 47-year-old coach has faced severe criticism following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The Black Stars’ poor showing in the qualifiers, where they ended with three draws and three losses in six matches, placed them at the bottom of Group F with only three points. This result marks the first time in 20 years that Ghana, a four-time AFCON champion, will not participate in the tournament set…

29 Nov

Sack John Paintsil From Black Stars Technical Team – Otto Addo Told

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Former Hearts of Oak attacker Charles Taylor has expressed concerns about the current structure of the Black Stars’ technical team, which is headed by Otto Addo. Speaking in an interview, Taylor questioned the qualifications of certain support staff members, singling out former defender John Paintsil, whom he feels lacks the experience required for his role. Taylor suggested that Otto Addo should consider reshuffling the technical team and bringing in more experienced coaches to enhance the team’s performance. “If you pick John Paintsil as an assistant, are you a good coach? Paintsil himself said he hadn’t gotten to that level yet…

27 Nov

Ghana FA To Decide Otto Addo’s Future Today After Black Stars’ AFCON Qualifier Failure

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council is set to decide on Otto Addo’s future as the head coach of the Black Stars today, November 27. This follows Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Last week, the Executive Council met to deliberate on Addo’s position, but a final decision was deferred to today. During the scheduled meeting, Otto Addo will present his technical report, detailing the reasons behind the team’s poor performance in the qualifiers. The council will also evaluate the overall performance of the technical team since Addo’s appointment. In a statement released…

22 Nov

Don’t Panic- NPP Guru Opposes Calls To Sack Otto Addo Despite AFCON Failure

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The Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Manifesto Committee, Nana Akomea, has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to retain Black Stars coach Otto Addo despite growing demands for his dismissal. Otto Addo has faced intense criticism after failing to guide Ghana to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Black Stars finished last in Group F with just three points from six games, prompting widespread discontent and calls for a change in leadership. Speaking on Joy FM, Nana Akomea defended the embattled coach, emphasizing the need for stability ahead of the FIFA World…