Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr. Randy Abbey, has reaffirmed that Otto Addo remains in charge of Ghana’s senior national team despite mounting public pressure for his dismissal.
The 49-year-old tactician has come under heavy criticism following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — the country’s first absence from the continental tournament in over two decades.
However, Addo redeemed himself by steering the Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Comoros, which saw Ghana finish top of Group I with 25 points.
Despite this achievement, sections of the football community have continued to question his competence, with Sports Minister Kofi Adams also commenting on the debate ahead of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM, Dr. Abbey dismissed suggestions that Addo’s position was under threat, insisting that the coach remains fully in charge.
“From the time we came in, look at the statistics. Otto Addo is the head coach of the Black Stars, and that has not changed. He has a contract, and his contract has not ended,” Dr. Abbey stated.
“His employers have not said they are done with him. He has qualified for the World Cup and deserves to be celebrated for that. Every Ghanaian is entitled to an opinion, but Otto Addo remains the Black Stars coach.”
When asked whether any weaknesses had been identified in Addo’s technical setup, Dr. Abbey responded,
“Except God, everyone has weaknesses.”
Otto Addo has now made history as the first coach to lead Ghana to back-to-back World Cup tournaments, having also guided the team to the 2022 edition in Qatar. The Black Stars will learn their 2026 World Cup group-stage opponents on December 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
