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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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I Apologise For Supporting Otto Addo – Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu
16 Oct

I Apologise For Supporting Otto Addo – Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu

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Former Black Stars midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, has backtracked on his support for head coach Otto Addo. The former Udinese man's comments follow Ghana's abysmal performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Agyemang-Badu apologized for adding his voice to calls for Otto Addo's return, claiming that the job is beyond the German-trained gaffer. "I apologize [as I was part] of those who advocated for the second coming of coach Otto Addo. If you go into my interviews, I gave him massive support but I’m sorry," he told Onua TV. "It seems the task is beyond him." The Black Stars…
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Why GFA Must Not Sack Otto Addo Despite AFCON Qualification Disaster
16 Oct

Why GFA Must Not Sack Otto Addo Despite AFCON Qualification Disaster

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It is the morning after the defeat in a big game. The morning when, as football fans, you replay the game in your mind and digest every minor and major action that could have led to a different result. It is the morning when emotion crosses paths with logic. The pain and agony that consumed you in the immediate aftermath of the game converge with your objective analysis based on your knowledge of the game. In the context of Ghana versus Sudan, this becomes the morning when you question why Otto Addo perhaps did not start Jordan Ayew, why Alidu Seidu, who…
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It’s Good Angola Won Against Niger – Otto Addo Speaks On Black Stars 2025 AFCON Qualification Chances
15 Oct

It’s Good Angola Won Against Niger – Otto Addo Speaks On Black Stars 2025 AFCON Qualification Chances

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Ghana head coach, Otto Addo, remains optimistic about the Black Stars’ chances of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite not winning in their first three matches. In their first leg of the doubleheader, the Black Stars were held to a 0-0 draw by Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium, while Angola defeated Niger to maintain their perfect record in the qualifiers. These results have left Ghana with a challenging path ahead, but Addo believes the team can still control their fate. Ahead of the crucial second leg against Sudan in Libya, Addo commented, “I think it…
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Ex-Black Stars Coach Insists Otto Addo Must Be Kept Even If Ghana Fail To Qualify For 2025 AFCON
10 Oct

Ex-Black Stars Coach Insists Otto Addo Must Be Kept Even If Ghana Fail To Qualify For 2025 AFCON

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Former Ghana coach, Charles Kwabla Akonnor believes it would be wise to retain Otto Addo as Black Stars coach even he fails to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The senior national team has faced disappointing outcomes in their qualifying matches, suffering a 1-0 loss to Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium and managing only a 1-1 draw against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Berkane. As a result, Ghana currently sits in third place in Group F, with just one point. Despite this rocky start, Akonnor argues that the frequent changes in national team coaches have hindered the…
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2025 AFCONQ: We Have A Solution To Play Without Thomas Partey – Otto Addo
10 Oct

2025 AFCONQ: We Have A Solution To Play Without Thomas Partey – Otto Addo

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Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has assured that the team has a plan to play without key midfielder Thomas Partey for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan. Ghana will face the Falcons today October 10 in the first leg of their 2025 AFCON qualifying doubleheader at the Accra Sports Stadium, with kick-off set for 16:00 GMT. Unfortunately, captain Thomas Partey is unavailable due to a medical issue and could not join the squad. In his absence, Mohammed Kudus will take over captain duties for the match. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Otto Addo…
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2025 AFCONQ: Otto Addo To Announce Black Stars Squad For Sudan Games Today
04 Oct

2025 AFCONQ: Otto Addo To Announce Black Stars Squad For Sudan Games Today

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Black Stars coach, Otto Addo is set to announce his squad today, October 4, for Ghana’s upcoming doubleheader against Sudan in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana will face Sudan in the third and fourth rounds of the AFCON qualifiers, aiming to strengthen their position in Group F. According to a statement from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the squad will be unveiled on Friday at 1:00 PM in the GFA Conference Room. 🚨Head Coach Otto Addo is set to unveil the #BlackStars squad for the AFCON Qualifiers against Sudan this Friday, 4th October 2024, at 1:00…
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