Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr Randy Abbey, has reaffirmed that Otto Addo remains the head coach of Ghana’s senior national team despite mounting calls for his dismissal.
The 49-year-old tactician faced heavy criticism earlier this year after Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the first time in more than two decades the nation has missed out on the continental showpiece.
However, Addo has since redeemed himself by steering the Black Stars to their fifth FIFA World Cup qualification. Ghana sealed top spot in Group I with 25 points after a decisive 1-0 victory over Comoros in their final qualifier.
Despite the achievement, sections of the football fraternity have demanded the coach’s removal, with Sports Minister Kofi Adams reportedly among those questioning his future ahead of the 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Dr Abbey, speaking to Asempa FM, dismissed speculation about a change in the technical leadership, stressing that Addo’s position remains intact.
“From the time we came in, look at the statistics,” Dr Abbey said.
“Otto Addo is the head coach of the Black Stars, and that has not changed. I don’t have any issues with the ongoing discussions.
“He has a contract, and his contract has not ended. His employers have not said they are done with him. He has qualified for the World Cup, and he must be celebrated for that, but every Ghanaian deserves to have an opinion, and Otto Addo remains the Black Stars coach.”
Responding to a question about whether the committee had identified any weaknesses within Addo’s technical set-up, Dr Abbey replied, “Except God, everyone has weaknesses.”
Otto Addo’s latest feat makes him the first coach to guide Ghana to back-to-back World Cup tournaments.
The Black Stars will find out their group-stage opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on December 5.
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