Why Otto Addo was sacked - GFA president Kurt Okraku
Otto Addo was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Ghana national football team on Monday, March 31. Kurt Okraku explained the decision was influenced by both personal observations and wider feedback from stakeholders within the football ecosystem. Okraku said, "I don't know whether it's about what did I see or what did I hear, or perhaps both. I've seen Otto work over time since we engaged him. I've heard millions of comments. I've seen him prepare the team for games. I've seen the last four or five games that we have played. I've seen the group, I've seen the executive committee discuss the games that we have played."
The decision followed a series of disappointing results in Ghana's 2026 World Cup preparatory matches. The Black Stars suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Austria in Vienna before losing 2-1 to Germany in Stuttgart. Okraku noted that the FA's long-term ambitions played a key role in the decision and said, "And I've also heard about our shared vision for the World Cup. And I thought that it was time for us to look at another direction for our common vision." Addo had been reappointed on a three-year contract.
The Black Stars are expected to return to action in May, with friendlies scheduled against Mexico on May 22 and Wales on June 2 as part of preparations for the tournament. Ghana will be making their fifth appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026, having been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.
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GFA President Kurt Okraku has addressed the recent dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of the Ghana national football team. Okraku cites personal observations and stakeholder feedback- but what direction is Ghana taking?
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