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Ghanaians Are Right To Call For Otto Addo’s Dismissal After AFCON Qualifier Failure – GOC President
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…
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Sack John Paintsil From Black Stars Technical Team – Otto Addo Told
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…
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Ghana FA To Decide Otto Addo’s Future Today After Black Stars’ AFCON Qualifier Failure
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…
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Don’t Panic- NPP Guru Opposes Calls To Sack Otto Addo Despite AFCON Failure
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…
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Otto Addo Is Capable Of Qualifying Ghana To 2026 World Cup Despite AFCON Qualifier Failure – GFA
20 Nov

Otto Addo Is Capable Of Qualifying Ghana To 2026 World Cup Despite AFCON Qualifier Failure – GFA

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The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, remains confident that Otto Addo and his technical team can secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Following the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the technical team has faced intense criticism, with many calling for its disbandment. In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Asante Twum acknowledged that the current technical staff differs from the one that led the team to the 2022 World Cup. Despite these changes, he expressed confidence in Otto Addo’s ability to guide the team to…
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I Never Considered Playing For Germany Despite Being Born There – Otto Addo
20 Nov

I Never Considered Playing For Germany Despite Being Born There – Otto Addo

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Ghana head coach Otto Addo has firmly reaffirmed his commitment to the country following the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Germany-born former Ghana international has come under heavy criticism after Ghana finished bottom of Group F and failed to qualify for the tournament for the first time in 21 years. Despite widespread calls for his resignation, Addo has insisted he has no intention of stepping down. "I don't even want to go home because when I go home, I will see them [his family] crying," Otto Addo said after Monday's 2-1…
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‘If Sacking Coaches Were The Norm, Arteta Wouldn’t Be At Arsenal’ — Black Stars Team Manager Defends Otto Addo
20 Nov

‘If Sacking Coaches Were The Norm, Arteta Wouldn’t Be At Arsenal’ — Black Stars Team Manager Defends Otto Addo

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Team manager for the Black Stars, Ameenu Shardow, has defended Head Coach of the Black Stars Otto Addo amidst intense criticism following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Commenting on Otto Addo’s future, Shardow believes the coach should be judged on more than just results. He argued that if results were the only factor, a coach like Mikel Arteta would have been sacked during his early struggles at Arsenal. In an interview on Happy FM, Shardow argued that sacking Otto Addo would be a mistake. “If that is the way in sacking coaches like…
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2025 AFCONQ: We Want To Honour Ourselves By Beating Niger – Black Stars Coach Otto Addo
18 Nov

2025 AFCONQ: We Want To Honour Ourselves By Beating Niger – Black Stars Coach Otto Addo

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Black Stars coach Otto Addo has expressed his determination to secure a win against Niger in their final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, aiming to restore pride despite failing to qualify for the tournament. Following a 1-1 draw against Angola last Friday, Ghana was officially eliminated from contention for the competition, which is set to be hosted in Morocco next year. However, the team will face Niger on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium in a bid to finish third in Group F. Speaking during a pre-match press conference on Sunday, Addo stressed the importance…
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People Can Judge Me, But I Was Trained Under Jurgen Klopp – Otto Addo To Critics
18 Nov

People Can Judge Me, But I Was Trained Under Jurgen Klopp – Otto Addo To Critics

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Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has said that he is not perturbed by the criticisms from the public following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). He noted that he welcomes the intense scrutiny from a section of Ghanaians who are aggrieved by the team’s performance in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, which is not wrong. Otto Addo indicated that he was trained by top coaches like former Liverpool Manager, Jurgen Klopp, who taught him how to stand firm in times of crisis. “It’s not my nature, people can judge me and surely most of the…
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Otto Addo Slams Critics For Calling For His Dismissal
18 Nov

Otto Addo Slams Critics For Calling For His Dismissal

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Ghana coach Otto Addo has finally addressed calls for his dismissal following the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The Black Stars' hopes of playing at the tournament in Morocco next year were dashed after drawing 1-1 with Angola on Friday. Following the team's failure to qualify, the former Borussia Dortmund trainer scout has faced mounting criticism, with several fans calling for his dismissal. Ghana has failed to claim a single victory across five rounds of games, leaving them in 4th place in Group F with three points, having found the net only twice. In response…
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