Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr Randy Abbey, has revealed that the technical team will be strengthened ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the technical setup underwent changes, with the inclusion of experienced figures such as Winfried Schäfer, Desmond Ofei, and Gregory De Grauwe.
With the Black Stars preparing for the global showpiece, to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico next summer, Dr Abbey confirmed in an interview with Sporty FM that further enhancements are expected.
“From where I sit, we are contracted to Otto. I haven’t seen the employers of Otto Addo call for a change. What I know is that before every major competition, AFCON or World Cup, we strengthen the technical setup, scouting, and medical team.”
“For every competition, we always beef up the technical team, whether it’s AFCON or the World Cup. In the areas of medical, technical, scouting, or video analysis, we bring in additional expertise.
“We are going to have that conversation, to identify where our weaknesses are and how to improve. The goal is to ensure a better technical appreciation of what is before us.”
Dr Abbey stressed that the focus is not on replacing head coach Otto Addo but on reinforcing the structure around him.
“The focus is on improving the structure around him, not changing him. We want to ensure the team is better equipped technically and tactically for the challenge ahead,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, John Paintsil and Fatau Dauda remain part of the technical team.
Ghana will discover their group-stage opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on December 5.
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