Former Ghana international John Mensah has urged Ghanaians to place their trust in Black Stars coach Otto Addo, expressing confidence in his ability to turn the team’s fortunes around.
Addo, who previously served as a talent development coach at Borussia Dortmund, took over the Black Stars in March after Chris Hughton’s tenure ended following a disappointing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Ivory Coast.
Under Addo’s guidance, the Black Stars have faced a challenging start, including a defeat to Nigeria and a draw against Uganda during the March international break. However, the team showed significant improvement last month during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, securing back-to-back victories against Mali and the Central African Republic to reignite their World Cup hopes.
John Mensah, who played alongside Addo during their football careers, spoke to the media about the current state of the Black Stars. He emphasized the importance of patience and support for the coach. “Otto Addo is doing well. It is not easy as Ghanaians see it. He is managing to unite the team. I think the team did well in their last two World Cup qualification games. Let’s trust the coach and support him and I think he will do well,” Mensah said.
He also acknowledged the difficulties faced in the past but highlighted the recent positive changes. “Previously, it was difficult for us but you can see they are performing now. They are picking up and I will plead with the fans to exercise patience for the team and I think they will do much better,” he added.
At present, Ghana is positioned second in Group I of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with 9 points from four matches. The qualifying campaign will continue in March 2025.
