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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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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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