By Peter Omopo
The Ghana Football Association has dismissed head coach Otto Addo just over 70 days to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The decision, announced on Tuesday, takes immediate effect following a string of disappointing performances in recent international friendlies.
In a statement, the association confirmed that it had parted ways with the Black Stars coach after back-to-back defeats, including a 2–1 loss to Germany in Stuttgart and a heavy 5–1 defeat in Austria.
Addo, 50, had returned for a second stint as head coach in March 2024 but struggled to stabilise the team. During his tenure, Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite the presence of top talents such as Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Kudus.
Across both spells in charge, the former Borussia Dortmund player recorded eight wins and nine defeats in 22 matches, a performance widely considered below expectations for a footballing nation of Ghana’s stature.
His earlier stint saw him lead the Black Stars to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where the team secured a 3–2 victory over South Korea but exited at the group stage after defeats to Portugal and Uruguay.
Ghana are now preparing for their fifth World Cup appearance and face a challenging group that includes Croatia, England and Panama.
The football association is expected to appoint a new head coach in the coming weeks as preparations intensify ahead of the tournament.
