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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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Jordan Ayew Should Have Succeeded Andre Ayew Captain – Rahim Ayew Slams Otto Addo
14 Nov

Jordan Ayew Should Have Succeeded Andre Ayew Captain – Rahim Ayew Slams Otto Addo

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Former Black Stars midfielder Rahim Ayew has lashed out at Black Stars coach Otto Addo over his initial decision to bypass Jordan Ayew in awarding the team's captaincy role. Rahim Ayew believes that Jordan Ayew should have been next in line after Dede Ayew was sidelined from the team. Rahim’s belief stems from his notion that Jordan Ayew is currently the team's most senior member and should have succeeded his elder brother, Dede Ayew. “If you are talking about the national team, Dede joined in 2007, Jordan in 2012, and I went in 2009. If I were still playing, these…
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2026 WCQ: Drop Players Who Are Not Committed – Otto Addo Urged
14 Nov

2026 WCQ: Drop Players Who Are Not Committed – Otto Addo Urged

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Bibiani GoldStars head coach Frimpong Manso has called on Black Stars head coach Otto Addo to drop players who lack commitment as the team prepares for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers next year. Manso’s remarks follow Ghana’s underwhelming performance in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, where the team has earned just two points from four matches, putting their qualification hopes for next year’s AFCON in Morocco in jeopardy. In an interview, Manso, a former Ghana international, emphasized the need for a change in attitude within the Black Stars squad. He urged the coaching staff to part…
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2025 AFCONQ: I’m Not Afraid To Bench Any Player – Black Stars Coach Otto Addo
12 Nov

2025 AFCONQ: I’m Not Afraid To Bench Any Player – Black Stars Coach Otto Addo

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Ghana head coach, Otto Addo, has emphasized that no player is guaranteed a spot on the field, including the Black Stars’ key players. Speaking to the media last Thursday after unveiling his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger, the 45-year-old coach expressed his readiness to bench anyone who doesn’t perform, including high-profile players like Thomas Partey, who was notably left out of the 25-man squad. “It’s not about local or non-local. It’s about performance. If you train well, why should I leave you on the bench? If I think you are better…
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He Is A Very Good Tactical Coach – Karim Zito Lauds Black Stars Coach Otto Addo
12 Nov

He Is A Very Good Tactical Coach – Karim Zito Lauds Black Stars Coach Otto Addo

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Dreams FC head coach Abdul Karim Zito has lauded Black Stars coach Otto Addo, calling him a disciplined leader and a tactical mastermind ahead of Ghana’s final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Angola and Niger. Despite Ghana’s challenging performance in the qualifiers so far, Zito, a seasoned Ghanaian coach, expressed admiration for Addo, the former Borussia Dortmund talent coach. Speaking to Citi Sports, Zito highlighted Addo’s strong principles and strategic approach: “This coach you see, nobody can divert his course. You see him, I like him for one thing: he’s very disciplined and very tactical,” he said.…
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Be Bold And Drop Underperforming Players – Otto Addo Told
08 Nov

Be Bold And Drop Underperforming Players – Otto Addo Told

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Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has called on Black Stars coach Otto Addo to take a firmer stance and make bold decisions amid the national team’s recent struggles. Sannie Daara, who also serves as a Senior CAF Media Officer, voiced his concerns following the Black Stars’ disappointing performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Despite mounting pressure on Addo and his technical staff due to the team’s poor results, Sannie Daara believes the issues are not rooted in coaching. Instead, he urged Addo and his team to make tough decisions…
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GFA Meets With German Coach Amid Concerns About Otto Addo’s Future – Reports
24 Oct

GFA Meets With German Coach Amid Concerns About Otto Addo’s Future – Reports

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) are rumored to have commenced engagement with a German coach following concerns about the competence of Black Stars coach, Otto Addo. According to Asemp FM, Kurt Okraku, during his recent visit to Germany, held meetings with a German coach with the aim of adding him to the Black Stars technical team. The report indicates that while Otto Addo will not be dismissed, the new German coach will have a prominent role in the team as he is believed to be more experienced and skilled than Otto Addo. While the new coach will not have an official designation, he will join the backroom staff…
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He Is Scared – Ex-GFA Boss Reveals Otto Addo Response On Building Black Stars Around Local Players
18 Oct

He Is Scared – Ex-GFA Boss Reveals Otto Addo Response On Building Black Stars Around Local Players

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Former Chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has revealed that, Otto Addo is reluctant to build the Black Stars around local talent. This statement comes in the wake of Ghana’s disappointing 2-0 loss to Sudan in the second leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. In an interview with Asempa FM‘s Ultimate Sports Show, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe shared that he had a conversation with Addo at the Ghanaman Soccer of Excellence in Prampram, where he encouraged the coach to focus on local players. However, Addo reportedly replied that he fears being ridiculed if the plan fails. “I…
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Djiku’s ‘Lies’, Jordan Ayew’s ‘Anger’: The full Details Of Black Stars’ Latest Captaincy Row
18 Oct

Djiku’s ‘Lies’, Jordan Ayew’s ‘Anger’: The full Details Of Black Stars’ Latest Captaincy Row

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When Black Stars coach Otto Addo announced that West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus would be the team leader in the games against Sudan, eyebrows were unsurprisingly raised. The reaction of shock to the announcement by Otto Addo was because, aside from Kudus not being a member of the known leadership core of the Black Stars, he certainly was not the most experienced member of the team. The Black Stars leadership group, as known publicly, comprises Andre Ayew, Thomas Partey, Richard Ofori, and Alexandre Djiku in that order. With the first three not being available, the honor should have fallen on Alexandre Djiku, who plies his trade with Fenerbahçe. Even…
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