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Otto Addo Is Building A Good Black Stars Team – Agyemang-Badu
25 Jul

Otto Addo Is Building A Good Black Stars Team – Agyemang-Badu

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Former Black Stars midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu is confident that Otto Addo is on the right track to building a strong team, following consecutive victories last month. The senior national team secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Mali in Bamako and a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Stadium. These wins have propelled the team to second place in Group I. Agyemang-Badu, a former Udinese midfielder, sees positive signs in these matches that Addo can build on. He also expressed his admiration for the former Borussia Dortmund Talent Coach. “I think in his second coming,…
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2025 AFCONQ: We Have To Be At Our Best To Beat Sudan – Ghana Coach
05 Jul

2025 AFCONQ: We Have To Be At Our Best To Beat Sudan – Ghana Coach

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Ghana coach, Otto Addo, has cautioned that his side will have to be at their best to beat Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Black Stars have been paired with Sudan, Angola, and Niger in Group F. Sudan, led by former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah, has shown remarkable performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers Under Appiah’s leadership, Sudan currently tops Group B, surpassing strong teams like Senegal and DR Congo. Following the draw announcement, Otto Addo commended Kwesi Appiah for his achievements and hinted that his side will have to be at their 100%…
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Otto Addo’s Abilities Goes Beyond Coaching – Fatau Dauda
02 Jul

Otto Addo’s Abilities Goes Beyond Coaching – Fatau Dauda

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Fatau Dauda, the goalkeeper trainer for the Black Stars, has praised Otto Addo for his skills that go beyond coaching. Dauda is currently working alongside Addo, who previously served as a talent coach for Borussia Dortmund, with the senior national team. The former Legon Cities goalkeeper highlighted Addo’s contributions following Ghana’s consecutive victories over Mali and the Central African Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. “We are striving to improve, though progress takes time,” Dauda stated at the Ghana Football Awards held over the weekend. The past games are behind us, and the upcoming matches are crucial. Otto…
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Otto Addo Rejected Opportunity To Coach FC Nordsjaelland – Tom Venom
21 Jun

Otto Addo Rejected Opportunity To Coach FC Nordsjaelland – Tom Venom

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The Chairman of FC Nordsjaelland, Tom Vernon, has disclosed that Otto Addo declined an offer to coach the Danish top-flight club just before the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Vernon stated that the former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach turned down the opportunity to focus on his role with the Bundesliga team. Addo, who played for the Black Stars at the 2006 World Cup, was seen as an ideal candidate due to his cultural understanding. “I offered him the head coach job at FCN and he said no,” Vernon told Joy Sports. “I tracked all of those coaches of Ghanaian heritage and…
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Otto Addo Is One Of The Best Coaches I Have Worked With – Gideon Mensah
21 Jun

Otto Addo Is One Of The Best Coaches I Have Worked With – Gideon Mensah

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Black Stars defender, Gideon Mensah has praised head coach, Otto Addo, describing him one of the best coaches he has worked with at the senior national team level. The AJ Auxerre player has had multiple stints under the 43-year-old coach, first when Addo was an assistant to Milovan Rajevac, then as head coach leading the team to the 2022 World Cup, and now as the main coach once again. Mensah lauded Addo’s tactical approach and evaluated his tenure positively. “For me, I think he’s one of the best that I’ve worked with in the national team in terms of the tactics…
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Harry Zakour Calls For Support For Otto Addo
14 Jun

Harry Zakour Calls For Support For Otto Addo

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Harry Zakour, a veteran football administrator, has urged football fans to show patience towards Otto Addo, the returning Black Stars coach. Following Ghana's consecutive victories against Mali and Central African Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Zakour emphasized the importance of supporting Addo as he works to build a strong team. The wins have elevated the Black Stars to the 2nd position in Group I with nine points after four matches. Otto Addo and his team will now focus on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers before returning to the World Cup qualifiers in March 2025.       Source: www.ghanaweb.live
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Otto Addo Names Shatta Wale, Kwesi Arthur And Others As His Favourite Artistes
14 Jun

Otto Addo Names Shatta Wale, Kwesi Arthur And Others As His Favourite Artistes

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Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo has revealed his favorite musicians. Four Ghanaian artists are on the list, including the self-acclaimed Dancehall King and multiple award-winning musician, Shatta Wale. Otto Addo told Head of Sports at Media General, Michael Oti Adjei in an exclusive interview that despite his inability to speak the Ga language, his love for the language makes him admire Shatta Wale particularly when he sings in the language. Otto Addo also listed Kwesi Arthur, Sarkodie, and Black Sherif as his other favourite Ghanaian musicians in addition to Shatta Wale. He named two more Nigerain musicians…
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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Supporters Made It Possible For Black Stars To Beat Central African Republic – Otto Addo
12 Jun

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Supporters Made It Possible For Black Stars To Beat Central African Republic – Otto Addo

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Back Stars head coach Otto Addo has credited the Kumasi crowd for his team’s comeback win over the Central African Republic in Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier. Trailing 2-1 at halftime, Ghana rallied to win 4-3 in a dramatic match at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Monday (10 June). This victory followed another impressive turnaround just four days earlier when the Black Stars overcame a 1-0 deficit at halftime to beat Mali 2-1 in Bamako on Thursday (6 June). Speaking after the game, Otto Addo was full of praise for the raucous atmosphere the crowd created despite the team…
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We Approached The Game With A Winning Mentality – Otto Addo
07 Jun

We Approached The Game With A Winning Mentality – Otto Addo

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The Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, stated that his team was mentally prepared for a win against Mali even before they started the game, which consequently helped them to emerge victorious. In a post-match interview, Coach Addo revealed that it was challenging to play an attacking game against the Malians, although it was the only way to secure all three points from the Eagles. The Black Stars came from a goal down to defeat their Malian counterparts 2-1 in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers at the Stade du 26 Mars in…
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2026 WCQ: CAR Game Will Be Tougher Than Mali – Otto Addo
07 Jun

2026 WCQ: CAR Game Will Be Tougher Than Mali – Otto Addo

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Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, anticipates a challenging match against the Central African Republic (CAR) next week. The 43-year-old guided the Black Stars to a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Mali in their matchday three clash in Bamako. Ernest Nuamah and Jordan Ayew netted goals in the second half after the Eagles had taken an early lead through Kamory Doumbia. In a post-match interview, Addo admitted that the match against Mali was tough. He credited the team’s last-minute victory to strategic substitutions. “We struggled in the first 20 minutes, but we improved in the second half. Fatawu’s pressing late in the…
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