Former Ghana star Laryea Kingston says Black Stars head coach Otto Addo should stamp his authority on the team.
Otto Addo, who was reappointed as head coach of the Ghana's senior national team has been able to revive the 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes of the team.
In recent years, rumours have suggested that some highly-placed Ghana FA officials influence call-ups into the Black Stars team, with the head coach's choices being usually overlooked.
But in reaction, Laryea Kingston stressed that Addo should be his own man and only follows due process to discuss his selection with the Management Committee members of the team.
"We should not be excited about the two wins but Otto Addo must plan for the rest of the games," he told GTV Sports Plus.
"I think he has clearly shown what he wants to do but he should send the message to the players that this is how we must approach the game and we must deliver. These players cannot be taught how to play football but Otto Addo must stamp his authority on the team,” Kingston added.
By: Pascal Amoah
The reappointment of Otto Addo on May 15, 2024, attracted mixed reactions due to the work he did in his first stint and the state of Black Stars having failed to progress from the group phase of the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments and especially after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) failed to stick to the criteria that was spelt in search of a new gaffer after Chris Hughton was dismissed.
Bechem United has officially lodged a complaint with FIFA against Tanzanian club Young Africans SC concerning the unresolved transfer fee for Augustine Okrah. This development follows a partial payment issue that has remained unaddressed for some time.
The dispute centers around the agreed transfer fee of $120,000 for Okrah. To date, Young Africans SC has only paid $20,000, which was specifically for the release of Okrah's International Transfer Certificate (ITC). This leaves a substantial balance of $100,000 that Bechem United claims is still outstanding.
Augustine Okrah's transfer was seen as a significant move for both clubs, but the financial disagreement has cast a shadow over the deal. Bechem United, feeling the pinch of the unpaid sum, decided to escalate the matter to FIFA, hoping for a resolution that ensures the Tanzanian club fulfills its financial obligations.
The Ghanaian club is seeking intervention from FIFA to secure the remaining amount owed by Young Africans SC. The outcome of this case will be closely watched by stakeholders in the football community, as it underscores the importance of honoring contractual agreements in player transfers.
As the situation develops, Bechem United remains hopeful that FIFA will enforce the terms of the transfer agreement, ensuring that they receive the full amount owed for Augustine Okrah's transfer. This case highlights the critical role that governing bodies play in resolving financial disputes in the football world, ensuring fairness and adherence to agreed-upon terms.
Charles Kwabla (CK) Akonnor has stated that he has intentions of returning back to the dug-out despite going off the limelight.
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are gearing up for a potential showdown in the summer transfer market as they both eye a move for Great Olympics midfielder Emmanuel Antwi.
Despite being a target for Asante Kotoko in the January transfer window, Antwi remained with Great Olympics until the end of the season. Now, with his contract set to expire, both Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are keen on securing the services of the talented central midfielder.
Antwi, who will become a free agent at the end of the month, impressed with his performances for Great Olympics in the past season, scoring six goals and providing five assists in 26 matches. His standout displays have attracted interest from the traditional rivals.
While Antwi’s efforts were not enough to prevent Great Olympics from relegation, his individual performances have not gone unnoticed, with both Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak eager to add him to their squads for the upcoming season.
Highly-rated coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor has commended the GFA's idea to hand Black Stars new coach Otto Addo a long term contract and has given reasons to that.
