Ghana coach Otto Addo has urged his players to stay focused and avoid complacency as the Black Stars prepare to face Madagascar in a pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday. With Ghana topping Group I after a win against Chad, a victory over Madagascar could see them open a five-point lead – but […]
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Unwanted history: Ghana’s AFCON failure a dark chapter for Otto Addo and the Black Stars
It was in Kigali about two decades ago. Ghana’s Black Stars had failed to shine, completely overshadowed by the black in the stars. In Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, and many other parts of the country, there was a national mourning as the pride of this West African nation missed out on the final list of […]
AFCON 2025Q: ‘We have to beat Angola’ – Otto Addo
Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, says his focus at the moment is the fixture against Angola in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana play Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium on Thursday, September 5, in their first group game before coming up against Niger four days later. Prior to the […]
World Cup 2026Q: Black Stars squad for Mali and CAR games out
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has named his Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Central African Republic. Baba Iddrisu, Inaki Williams, Majeed Ashimeru, Joseph Paintsil, Nathaniel Adjei, Denis Odoi and Daniel Amartey are all unavailable for the two games due to their injury concerns. Andre Ayew and […]
Black Stars: Otto Addo was the most impressive candidate – Kojo Addae Mensah
Otto Addo was the most impressive candidate among the over hundred applications received by the Black Stars coach search committee, says Kojo Addae Mensah, a member of the committee. Otto Addo has been handed a 34-month contract with an option for a further 24 months, following a lengthy but significant emergency meeting of the Executive […]
Otto Addo reappointed as Black Stars coach
Otto Addo has been reappointed as coach of the Black Stars by the Ghana Football Association. The former Ghana international replaces Chris Hughton who was dismissed after leading the team to a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON campaign in Ivory Coast earlier this year. Following the recommendation of the five-member Black Stars Head Coach […]
Otto Addo becomes first Ghanaian to win a World Cup match as head coach
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has become the first Ghanaian head coach to win a match at the FIFA World Cup. Addo’s feat followed Ghana’s 3-2 win over South Korea yesterday at the Education City Stadium in Qatar. The historic victory was also the first time Ghana had scored 3 goals in a single game […]
‘Our attackers can score, you will see’ – Otto Addo backs his forwards
Head coach for the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has reiterated his faith in his forwards despite the criticism levelled against them following the goalless stalemate with Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium last Friday. Addo is backing his players to find the back of the net when the two sides meet again for the reverse […]