We are trying to improve Black Stars at every level - Assistant coach Desmond Ofei

Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei has revealed there have been discussions with Otto Addo on how the senior national team will be improved.The four-time African champions have witnessed a decline in their performance, and after back-to-back AFCON group phase elimination, the Black Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 edition, which will be hosted in Morocco later this year.Speaking about his discussions with Technical Advisor, Winfred Schieffer and Otto Addo, Ofei, who was named as a member of the technical team after the team's failure to qualify for the AFCON, emphasized the team's commitment to improvement.Yeah, it's about trying to improve on every level. Like I said before, both on and off the pitch, we've identified areas where we need improvement, and its something weve been actively discussing, he said.Weve been working hard behind the scenes to address any shortcomings and refine our approach. We're collaborating with experienced professionals and a determined head coach who is hungry to achieve successmost importantly, qualifying for the World Cup.He also highlighted the importance of fan support.Its not just about the team; off the pitch, we need to regain the fans trust and bring back the love. That comes through performances and winning games. At this level, every team wants to qualify, so it's up to us to deliver when it matters most.Ofei was appointed after an impressive stint with the Black Satellites, leading them to a gold medal at the African Games in Accra, as well as qualifying the team for the U-20 AFCON.Meanwhile, the Black Stars will regroup later this month for their Matchday five and six games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. Read Full Story