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2022 FIFA WC: There Were Lots Of Negatives Surrounding My Appointment – Otto Addo
05 Dec

2022 FIFA WC: There Were Lots Of Negatives Surrounding My Appointment – Otto Addo

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Outgoing Head Coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars, Otto Addo says there were lots of negatives surrounding his appointment. At a press conference after Ghana’s elimination from the World Cup, Coach Addo announced his decision to step down as Head Coach of the Black Stars. In a media briefing at the team’s hotel in Doha, the Dortmund tactician said his appointment was met with a lot of negatives, where a section of Ghanaians wished, he failed. “I would never understand the mentality of those who think against a human to fail, and there are some humans doing…
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BREAKING: Coach Otto Addo Quits Black Stars Job
02 Dec

BREAKING: Coach Otto Addo Quits Black Stars Job

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Ghana coach Otto Addo confirmed he would be leaving after the team’s exit from the World Cup on Friday, having already said before the tournament in Qatar he would not be staying on after. The 47-year-old, a former Ghana international who was born in Germany and played for the Black Stars in their first World Cup finals appearance in 2006 He had a surprise appointment after Ghana's March World Cup qualifying playoff tie against Nigeria. Although his only previous coaching experience was with the youth teams of Hamburg and Borussia Dortmund, he had former Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion…
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We’ll Not Go Into The Uruguay Game Seeking Revenge – Otto Addo
29 Nov

We’ll Not Go Into The Uruguay Game Seeking Revenge – Otto Addo

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Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, has said that the team is focused ahead of the last group game against Uruguay in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ghana coach Otto Addo He said though Ghana has a vengeful past against the South American team, they will go into the match with progression to the next being the main focus. Despite being confident, Otto believes his side will not be in for revenge against the South American, who painfully eliminated Ghana in the quarter-final of the 2010 World Cup. Speaking after his side's 3-2 win against South Korea, he said he…
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We Don’t Care About What Happens With Ronaldo And Manchester United – Otto Addo
23 Nov

We Don’t Care About What Happens With Ronaldo And Manchester United – Otto Addo

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Ghana head coach, Otto Addo, says the Black Stars don’t care about Cristiano Ronaldo’s issues with Manchester United ahead of the clash against Portugal at the 2022 World Cup. Manchester United terminated Ronaldo’s contract by mutual agreement after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan criticizing the club. The Black Stars will come up against the European nation at Stadium 974 on Thursday evening in their Group H opener. Speaking ahead of the game, Otto Addo believes the 37-year-old’s problems with the Premier League outfit do not concern the Black Stars. “I don’t know and to be honest, I don’t care.…
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2022 World Cup: Salis Abdul Samed, Danlad And Afriyie Barnieh Make Black Stars Final Squad
14 Nov

2022 World Cup: Salis Abdul Samed, Danlad And Afriyie Barnieh Make Black Stars Final Squad

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his final squad to defend Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be staged in Qatar. With 10 days away from the team’s first group game of the tournament against Portugal on November 24, Addo has revealed his players for the Mundial. Only two players from Ghana’s final list have played at the previous editions of the World Cup – Andre Ayew (2010 and 2014) and Jordan Ayew (2014). The squad also have two players from recent players who made themselves available for selection at the end of the 2021/22 season.…
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2022 World Cup: Black Stars Technical Team Will Live Up To Expectation – Stephen Appiah
10 Nov

2022 World Cup: Black Stars Technical Team Will Live Up To Expectation – Stephen Appiah

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Former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah, has backed the technical team of the Black Stars to excel when they lead the team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Otto Addo-led technical team was appointed in March following the dismissal of Milovan Rajevac after a poor outing at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Addo, George Boateng, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and Chris Hughton were all in charge as the Black Stars gained qualification for the World Cup ahead of Nigeria. While some Ghanaians have cast doubts over the ability of the technical team, Appiah, who made 67 appearances for Ghana, believes…
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2022 World Cup: Be Positive About Otto Addo And Black Stars, Let’s Not Panic – CK Akonnor To Ghanaians
03 Nov

2022 World Cup: Be Positive About Otto Addo And Black Stars, Let’s Not Panic – CK Akonnor To Ghanaians

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Former Black Stars coach, CK Akonnor, has urged Ghanaians to be positive about the chances of the Black Stars and its Technical Team led by Otto Addo for this month’s FIFA World Cup. “Otto Addo is our coach now,” CK said in a Prime Take interview on the Joy News channel which airs on Friday, November 4, at 7:10 am on the AM Show and Sunday at 9 pm. “He’s got Didi Dramani, George Boateng and Chris Hughton. These guys are very knowledgeable, they understand the game; Chris is a huge guy in the Premier League, so definitely, they will…
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Otto Addo Should Perform Beyond The Past World Cup Milestone – Kwesi Nyantakyi
01 Nov

Otto Addo Should Perform Beyond The Past World Cup Milestone – Kwesi Nyantakyi

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Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has tasked Otto Addo to guide the Black Stars to their best-ever finish at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Ghana will be mounting the world stage once this month after missing out on the World Cup four years ago. The Black Stars have made three appearances at the Mundial but their best performance came during the 2010 edition in South Africa, where they exited in the quarterfinal stage. Nyantakyi, who was the president of the Ghana FA in previous appearances at the World Cup, believes Addo, with the experience…
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I looked Up To Abedi Pele And Anthony Yeboah- Otto Addo
27 Oct

I looked Up To Abedi Pele And Anthony Yeboah- Otto Addo

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Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has revealed that he looked up to Abedi Pele and Anthony Yeboah during his playing days. Abedi had a glowing career, winning many individual and team trophies including the UEFA Champions League and the Africa Cup of Nations. . He was also the captain of the Black Stars during his peak years, delighting fans with his magic. Anthony Yeboah also had a wonderful career, tormenting defenders with his movement and supreme finishing. “Abedi Pele is my favorite Black Stars player of all time. When I was young I used to watch Ghana football and…
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‘I See Myself In Germany’ – Otto Addo Hints At Leaving Black Stars After World Cup
19 Oct

‘I See Myself In Germany’ – Otto Addo Hints At Leaving Black Stars After World Cup

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has hinted that he could leave his role following the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The 47-year-old said he does not see himself relocating to Ghana anytime soon, which is a requisite for any national team coach. The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder noted that he rather sees himself staying put in Germany in the next few years. "I think, as a national coach, you should also live in the country you work for in the long term. But I see myself personally in Germany in the next few years," Addo told Ruhr14, as quoted by Goal. Addo…
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