2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Otto Addo unfazed by criticism despite failure to qualify
Otto AddoBlack Stars head coach Otto Addo insists hes unfazed by the mounting criticism surrounding his tenure, emphasizing that he has faced far greater challenges throughout his career.Speaking ahead of Ghana’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, November 18, Addo remained calm despite growing calls for his resignation following Ghana’s disappointing qualification campaign.The Black Stars’ hopes of securing a spot in the 2025 AFCON were officially dashed after a 1-1 draw against Angola in Luanda, leaving Ghana without a win in five qualifying matches.The result has intensified scrutiny on Addo, with fans and pundits questioning his leadership.I think this is part of the job, I knew what to expect when I took this jobits kind of normal. I grew up in Germany in an environment with a lot of white people, a lot of racists, a lot of hatred and for me, I went through a lot in my life to even be a footballer, I worked a lot and was the same as a coach.I always have to fight my way through so it (criticism) doesnt affect me to be honest because I went through so much. I know where Im coming from.
