Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr Randy Abbey, has reaffirmed that Otto Addo remains the head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, despite growing public calls for his dismissal.
The 49-year-old tactician has faced intense criticism following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — the first time in more than 20 years that the country has missed out on the continental showpiece.
However, Addo redeemed himself by guiding the Black Stars to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a narrow 1-0 victory over Comoros, which saw Ghana finish top of Group I with 25 points.
Despite this achievement, sections of the football fraternity have renewed calls for his removal, with Sports Minister Kofi Adams reportedly joining the debate ahead of the World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM, Dr Abbey maintained that Otto Addo’s position is not under threat.
"From the time we came in, look at the statistics," Dr Abbey said.
"Otto Addo is the head coach of the Black Stars, and that has not changed. I don't have any issues with the ongoing discussions.
"He has a contract, and his contract has not ended. His employers have not said they are done with him. He has qualified for the World Cup, and he must be celebrated for that, but every Ghanaian deserves to have an opinion, and Otto Addo remains the Black Stars coach."
When asked whether any weaknesses had been identified in Addo’s technical setup, Dr Abbey replied, "Except God, everyone has weaknesses."
Otto Addo has now become the first coach in Ghana’s history to lead the Black Stars to back-to-back World Cup qualifications. The team will discover their group stage opponents for the 2026 tournament on December 5.
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