Sacking Otto Addo was the right decision - Fred Pappoe
Fred Pappoe endorsed the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) decision to part ways with head coach Otto Addo just 72 days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The GFA confirmed Addo's dismissal on March 31, following a poor run of results during the most recent international window. The Black Stars suffered back-to-back defeats, including a 5-1 loss to Austria and a 2-1 defeat to Germany, extending their losing streak to four matches.
The decision also comes after Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Pappoe described the move as justified, pointing to a decline in performances and a lack of clear tactical direction. He said, "We've all been seeing the performance of the team, and I'm sure they looked at the recent performances and the way things are going, and I want to believe they took a good decision." He stressed the urgency of appointing a new coach swiftly to stabilise preparations ahead of the global showpiece.
GFA President Kurt Okraku has indicated that a replacement will be announced within 14 days. The federation accelerates its search ahead of upcoming preparatory fixtures against Mexico and Wales.
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Fred Pappoe has commented on the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) recent decision regarding the national team's head coach. The timing of this move - so close to a major tournament - raises questions about the team's future.
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