- Otto Addo’s future as head coach of the Black Stars remains uncertain after the Sports Minister expressed concerns over his performance
- The German-trained manager stands on the brink of becoming the first to lead Ghana to consecutive World Cup appearances
- His second stint, however, has been far from convincing, with a modest win rate of just 37.5 per cent
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has openly expressed disappointment with Black Stars coach Otto Addo following the recent round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Buem legislator did not mince words when assessing the team’s performance, insisting the head coach has much to improve.
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Sports Minister unimpressed with Otto Addo
“If I tell you I’m impressed, then it means I don’t understand my job. I’m not,” Hon. Kofi Adams said on the Citi Breakfast Show.
“There’s a lot of room for improvement. Even the coach himself admits when he gets things wrong and takes responsibility. But the question is, how long can you keep taking blame for poor decisions?” he asked.
According to the minister, he lived through anxious moments during the clash with Mali, admitting he was on his feet three times, pacing nervously as the game unfolded.
Watch the video of the Sports Minister’s remarks about Otto Addo:
His remarks echo the frustrations of many supporters who continue to question Otto Addo’s suitability for the role. Reactions on social media reflect similar sentiments.
One fan wrote:
“No one in Ghana is impressed with his work except Kurt Okraku, Sannie and the coach himself.”
Another added:
“I absolutely agree with him. Otto Addo is simply not the best man for the job.”
Others were more direct, calling for his immediate dismissal with comments like
“The sack should follow”
@emporio_misty summed it up with two words:
“Sack him.”
Ghana still on course despite concerns about Otto Addo
The Black Stars entered September’s qualifiers needing two victories to secure a place at next year’s World Cup. Yet, their path was anything but smooth.
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A 1-1 draw against Chad, a team ranked 175th in the world with just one goal in six qualification matches, raised fresh doubts about the coach’s tactical judgement.
That result, combined with Mali’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Comoros and Madagascar’s 2-0 win against the Central African Republic, reopened the race in Group I, per Flashscore.
The pressure mounted as Ghana faced a Malian side that had kept clean sheets in eight of their last 11 games under Tom Saintfiet, according to Transfermarkt.
Despite the challenge, Otto Addo’s men battled through. A scrappy strike from Alexander Djiku gave the four-time African champions a narrow 1-0 victory, keeping them top of the group with 19 points.
Check out the current standings in Ghana’s group:
They now sit three points ahead of Madagascar with two matches left to play.
Ghana’s fate remains in their own hands. Wins against the Central African Republic in Morocco and Comoros in Accra will be enough to book a ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
The question, however, lingers — can Otto Addo restore confidence in his leadership before the dream of another global appearance becomes reality?
Mali coach slams Otto Addo’s Black Stars
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Mali’s head coach, Tom Saintfiet, did not hold back following his team’s defeat to Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Speaking to the press at the Accra Sports Stadium, the 52-year-old Belgian suggested that the Black Stars had played the game with fear.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
