Decision to keep or sack Otto Addo is beyond me - Kofi Adams

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says the decision to retain or dismiss Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars does not fall under his authority.

Addo recently guided Ghana to a second consecutive World Cup qualification, securing a spot at the 2026 tournament. However, his tenure has come under scrutiny from sections of fans and pundits who have criticised the team’s inconsistent performances.

Despite the criticism, Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has reaffirmed that the 50-year-old coach will lead the national team to the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer.

When asked if he shared Okraku’s stance, Mr. Adams, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for the Buem Constituency, clarified that the appointment or dismissal of national team coaches is not part of his ministry’s responsibilities.

"The Sports Minister is not responsible for appointing coaches, but rather the Minister pays the coach, so the conversation of appointment of coaches and as to whether he [Otto Addo] will be sacked or not, is beyond me as the Sports Minister," Adams told Asempa FM.

The Black Stars are set to learn their group-stage opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on December 5. Before that, they will play international friendlies against Japan and South Korea on November 14 and 18, respectively.

After failing to advance beyond the group stage at the 2022 tournament in Qatar, Ghana will be aiming for a stronger showing at next year’s global showpiece.

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