The former Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Kobena Mensah Wisdom Woyome, has upheld the decision of the Ghana Football Association to retain Otto Addo as Black Stars head coach.
Addo's second stint with the Black Stars has been filled with challenges, including Ghana’s failure to win a single game in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, marking West African giants' absence from the tournament since 2004.
Despite Ghana's failure to make the cut for the continental showpiece, requests were made for Addo's expulsion. But he has hung on to his Job - continuing in his role as Black Stars gaffer.
Speaking to Asempa FM, Woyome supported the decision and asserted belief in Otto Addo's competence to steer the Black Stars to qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
“I don’t agree with those calling for Otto Addo’s dismissal. I admit that he failed to qualify the Black Stars for AFCON, but I don’t believe he would want to set another bad record by failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
“If we sacked him and brought in a new coach who also failed, I don’t think that would be a good decision. I believe retaining him is the right call, and I hope he will turn things around by ensuring we qualify for the World Cup,” the former Member of Parliament for South Tongu added.
Meanwhile, In the World Cup qualifying campaign, Ghana secured back-to-back wins against Mali and the Central African Republic.
The Black Stars will return to the fray to neck-it-down against Chad and Madagascar in match-day five and six fixtures next month (March).
By: Pascal Amoah
