The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council is scheduled to make a crucial decision regarding the future of Otto Addo as the head coach of the Black Stars today, November 27. This follows Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking a significant setback for the national team. The Black Stars, under Addo’s leadership, finished at the bottom of Group F in the qualifiers, recording three losses and three draws, with no wins. This disappointing result has prompted the GFA to reassess Addo's position. A meeting was held last week to discuss the issue, but a final decision was deferred to today, when Addo will present his technical report outlining the reasons behind the team’s underperformance in the qualifiers.
Otto Addo, who took over as the head coach of the Black Stars in March 2024, succeeded Chris Hughton on a 34-month contract, with an option for an additional two years. However, despite his appointment, the Black Stars struggled throughout the qualifiers, failing to secure any victories against teams such as Niger, Sudan, and Angola. The GFA’s Executive Council will also review the overall performance of the coaching staff since Addo’s appointment, with the aim of understanding the reasons behind the team’s lackluster performance. As part of the restructuring efforts, the GFA recently dissolved the Black Stars Management Committee, signaling that significant changes may be on the horizon for the team.
With Ghana now out of contention for AFCON 2025, the Black Stars’ attention will shift to the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, which are set to begin in March 2025. Ghana's first matches will be against Chad and Madagascar, marking the start of their journey towards the next global tournament. As the GFA evaluates Addo’s future, there is a growing sense of urgency to make necessary adjustments to the team’s technical approach and management. The decision on Addo’s position could determine the direction of Ghanaian football in the coming years, with many calling for a comprehensive review of the team’s structure, leadership, and strategies to ensure a stronger performance in future competitions.
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