The Ghana Football Association's (GFA) Communications Director, Henry Asante-Twum, has disclosed that members of the Executive Council remain split over Otto Addo's suitability to continue as head coach of the Black Stars.
The debate stems from Ghana’s failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in over 20 years, a setback that has sparked widespread criticism of Addo’s leadership.
Addo was summoned before the GFA Executive Council on November 20, 2024, for a nearly five-hour session where he presented a detailed report on the team’s poor performance during the qualifiers.
"There were members who argued that they do not believe Otto Addo is the right man to take the team to the next level,” Asante-Twum told Joy FM. “Some felt that after failing to win a single match in six games, there’s little justification for retaining him. Others, however, suggested working with him by forming a stronger management team and providing the necessary support.”
According to Asante-Twum, one faction questioned the rationale behind keeping a coach who oversaw the Black Stars’ worst-ever AFCON qualification campaign, finishing at the bottom of Group F with three points and no wins in six matches.
Ghana’s struggles in the qualifiers, including losses to Angola and Niger, have fueled calls for a new direction ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers set to resume in March 2025.
The GFA is expected to make a decision on Otto Addo’s future after further consultations with stakeholders.
