We couldn't go to World Cup 'just trusting in God' - Sports Minister defends Otto Addo sacking
The Sports Minister defended the decision to part ways with Otto Addo before the FIFA World Cup. He insisted Ghana could not afford to head into the tournament relying on hope after a string of disappointing friendly results. The Minister rejected suggestions that Ghana should have retained Otto Addo despite the poor run of results before the World Cup, responding "No" when asked if, with hindsight, Ghana should simply have kept Otto Addo. He stated, "If you look at the losses that we were suffering in all your friendlies post the qualifications. If you just couldn't trust only in God, then it means we're going to the World Cup trusting only in God. No, I don't think so at all."
The Minister argued that performances under new coach Carlos Queiroz suggested the decision had merit, even though the coach had limited time to prepare the team. He cited the strategy of Carlos and Ghana's performances against Wales, Panama, England, and Croatia as evidence. The Minister said improvements were particularly evident in Ghana's defensive organisation, stating, "It was simply defensively."
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Ghana's Sports Minister has defended the controversial decision to replace Otto Addo as coach before the FIFA World Cup. The move, which saw Carlos
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