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Ghana have parted ways with head coach Otto Addo just 72 days before the Black Stars are set to kick off their World Cup campaign in North America. The decision, announced by the Ghana Football Association on Monday, follows a string of poor results, including back-to-back friendly defeats against Germany and Austria.
The Black Stars’ latest setback came in Stuttgart, where they lost 2-1 to Germany. Just days earlier, Ghana had suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Austria in Vienna.
These results extended Ghana’s losing streak to four consecutive matches under Addo, who was reappointed as national team manager in March 2024. The Ghana FA confirmed that Addo’s departure is “effective immediately” and stated that details of a new technical direction for the team would be announced in due course.
Ghana’s struggles have not been limited to recent friendlies. Under Addo, the Black Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite a squad featuring notable talents such as Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo and Tottenham forward Mohammed Kudus. The disappointment was compounded by earlier defeats to Japan and South Korea during November’s international window.
Fan frustration reportedly intensified after the latest run of poor form. According to reports, there was a strong backlash from supporters following losses to both Austria and Germany. The defeat to Germany was sealed by an 88th-minute winner from Deniz Undav, adding further sting to the result.
Addo, a former Borussia Dortmund midfielder who earned 15 caps for Ghana as a player, was embarking on his second spell in charge when he returned to the role earlier this year. His overall record stands at nine defeats from 22 matches at the helm.
The timing of Addo’s dismissal is particularly striking given Ghana’s proximity to their opening game at the World Cup. The Black Stars will kick off their Group L campaign against Panama on June 18.
They will then face England in Boston on June 23 and conclude the group stage against Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27. The World Cup itself runs from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
Ghana’s group is seen as one of the more challenging ones at this summer’s tournament. England are their second opponents in Boston, with Croatian opposition following just days later. Ghana FA officials are understood to be targeting a place in the knockout stages despite recent setbacks.
In its official statement, the GFA expressed gratitude for Addo’s contribution but made it clear that preparations for a new technical direction were already underway. “The Association wishes to thank Otto Addo sincerely for his contribution to the team and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavours,” read part of their message.
The fallout from Addo’s sacking has reached beyond Ghana’s borders. Super Eagles legend Victor Ikpeba offered words of encouragement to Ghanaians following news of Addo’s departure.
Ikpeba urged fans not to despair despite chaotic preparations and cited Nigeria’s own turbulent build-up ahead of the 1998 World Cup as proof that fortunes can change once the tournament begins.
Ghana are among nine African countries already qualified for this summer’s World Cup. According to reports, they join Tunisia and Morocco among teams making late changes at managerial level ahead of football’s biggest stage.
As anticipation builds for an announcement on Ghana’s new technical leadership, all eyes will be on how quickly stability can be restored within the Black Stars’ camp before their opener against Panama on June 18.
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