The Ghana Football Association parted ways with the head coach of the senior men's national team, Otto Addo, effective immediately, according to an official statement. This dismissal is seen as stemming from consecutive defeats against Austria and Germany, along with failure to qualify for the latest Africa Cup of Nations, which are reported as key reasons for the managerial change. Ghana lost 5-1 to Austria in a recent match, compounding its struggles after failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations.
These poor results have prompted the immediate managerial shift, with the Ghana Football Association set to communicate the new technical direction for the Black Stars in due course. Ghana is in England's group for the 2026 World Cup, adding significance to the managerial transition ahead of the tournament. Kim Björkegren is one of several assistant coaches for Ghana's men's national team, but the Ghana Football Association will communicate the new technical direction for the Black Stars in due course.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with the Head Coach of the senior men's national team (Black Stars), Otto Addo effective immediately.
Meanwhile, England's domestic preparations for the World Cup conclude today with a match against Japan, according to multiple reports. England drew 1-1 with Uruguay in a recent match, and its World Cup 2026 kits have been launched, sources said. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have withdrawn from England's international break, multiple reports indicate, while Trent Alexander-Arnold was overlooked for the squad selection, according to sources.
In unrelated coaching news, Thomas Tuchel signed a new two-year contract in February, sources said.
The Association wishes to thank Otto Addo sincerely for his contribution to the team and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavours.
The Ghana Football Association will communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course.
Ghana's Football Association (GFA) has with immediate effect parted ways with the head coach of the men's senior national team (Black Stars), Otto Addo. The association sincerely thanks Otto Addo for his contribution to the team and wishes him luck in his future endeavors. Ghana's Football Association will communicate Black Stars' new technical direction in due time.