I felt I would be sack after weeks of my reappointment as Black Stars coach - Otto Addo
Otto Addo, former Black Stars head coach, revealed he feared his second stint in charge of Ghana could end just weeks after his appointment in March 2024, citing growing tensions with the Ghana Football Association (GFA). He was dismissed two years later, in March 2026, following a disappointing run of results, despite guiding the Black Stars to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His exit was confirmed after Ghana's 2-1 defeat to Germany in an international friendly. Addo stated in an interview with German football magazine 11Freunde, "Honestly, I still haven't been given a reason [for my sacking] to this day, and honestly, I didn't ask either."
Addo admitted his relationship with the GFA leadership became increasingly difficult, leaving him with the impression his position was under constant threat. He added, "There was, of course, a lot of back-and-forth between me, our federation president, and the board as well. It just felt like I could have been sacked after just one month." The strained atmosphere intensified after Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), ending the country's 21-year streak of appearances. With less than two months remaining before the World Cup, the GFA turned to experienced Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz, handing him a short-term contract.
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Former Black Stars coach Otto Addo has opened up about his second tenure with the Ghanaian national team, describing a period of significant tension
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