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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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

07 Jun

2026 WCQ: Otto Addo Lauds Black Stars Fighting Spirit After Win Over Mali

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Ghana coach, Otto Addo has commended his team for their determination following a hard-fought victory against Mali in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. In the Matchday three encounter, the Black Stars faced the Eagles at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako on Thursday night. Mali initially took the lead with a goal from Kamory Doumbia before halftime. However, the Black Stars rallied, with Ernest Nuamah scoring twice, and Jordan Ayew securing the win with a fine strike. After the match, the 43-year-old coach praised his team’s resilience. “I think we had a very good fighting spirit, but this game…

06 Jun

2026 WCQ: We Have Quality To Beat Mali – Otto Addo

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Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has expressed confidence in his squad’s quality ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Mali. Ghana will face the Eagles tonight in their third match of the qualifiers at the Stade du 26 Mars, with just one point separating the two teams. A victory for the Black Stars could propel them to top Group I, as they have accumulated only three points from their first two games. Despite Ghana’s recent winless streak, Addo remains optimistic about securing all three points against Mali. “Surely, I think we are ready for the game. I am very…

31 May

Black Stars: Show That You Are The Boss – Stephen Appiah Tells Otto Addo

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Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has called on Otto Addo to firmly stamp his authority as head coach of the national team. Appiah, now 43, was rehired on a 34-month contract with an option for an additional 24 months earlier this year, following the dismissal of Chris Hughton due to a disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. Since Addo’s return, he has led the team in two matches: a loss to Nigeria and a draw against Uganda during the March international break. Addo now faces a crucial doubleheader against Mali and the Central…

30 May

I Will Keep An Eye On Ghana Premier League – Otto Addo

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Ghana coach, Otto Addo, has promised to pay more attention to the Ghana Premier League. The 43-year-old made this commitment while announcing his 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers next month. Among the selected players, Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Frederick Asare was the sole local player included in the squad for the two matches. During a press conference at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) headquarters on Wednesday, Addo emphasized that, as a full-time Black Stars coach, he will closely monitor the domestic league. He revealed plans to travel to various stadiums to scout for talent. “I will watch…