Otto Addo retained as Black Stars coach amidst calls for change

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reportedly decided to keep Otto Addo as the head coach of the Black Stars, following an Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, November 27.The meeting was convened to review Coach Otto Addo’s technical report on the Black Stars performance during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, as well as to assess his overall impact since his reappointment.Despite Ghanas failure to secure a spot in the AFCON 2025 tournament, the GFA expressed confidence in Addos long-term vision for the team.The decision to retain the coach comes amidst widespread calls for his dismissal from sections of the football community, who criticised the Black Stars’ inconsistent performances during the qualifiers.However, the GFAs Executive Council appears committed to giving Addo another chance, signalling their belief in his ability to turn the teams fortunes around.With this vote of confidence, Coach Otto Addo faces the critical task of leading Ghana to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The challenge offers a potential redemption arc for the coach, whose tenure has been marked by both promise and setbacks.The spotlight is now on Addo to prove his mettle and rebuild trust among fans by achieving success on the global stage.