Black Stars management Committee member Akwesi Agyeman insists Otto Addo must not be sacked despite AFCON qualifier failure
Akwesi AgyemanBlack Stars Management Committee Member, Akwesi Agyeman, has called forpatience forOtto Addo,despite his failure to secure African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification.For the first time in 21 years, the senior national team will not participate in the AFCON tournament after drawing1-1 withAngola on Friday.After five games played in the qualifiers, Ghana have recorded three draws and two defeats which leave them at the 4th post in Group F with three points.This monumental failure has led many football fans to call for his dismissal, arguing that his tenure no longer inspires confidence in the teams ability to deliver on the international stage.However, Mr Agyeman speaking in an interview emphasised the need for stability within the technical team, highlighting the detrimental impact of frequent coaching changes in recent years.Over the last few years, how many coaches have we had? Kwasi Appiah came and went, then CK Akonnor, then Milovan [Rajevac], and Otto Addos first and second spells [as well as Chris Hughton],” he told Hitz FM.”Speaking with the FA president and Executive Committee, their plan was to have a long-term strategy. They believed Otto Addo was suited for this because of his potential to commit to a long-term project. At the time, he had taken us to the World Cup, but due to his commitments with Dortmund, he returned there after the tournament, Agyeman explained.Despite the Black Stars failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and their recent poor form, Agyeman maintains that dismissing Addo now would harm Ghanas chances of securing a spot in the World Cup.Hes been brought back to build something for the long term. If you consider the long-term vision, consistency is essential. Football is about results, yes, but right now, in just a few months, we have two critical games against Chad, home and away, to keep our World Cup hopes alive. I dont think this is the right time for a change, he argued.Ghana will face Niger in the final group game at the Accra Sports Stadium with kick-off scheduled at 16:00 GMT.
