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Otto Addo

Also known as: Coach Otoo Addo · Otoo Addo · Coach Addo · former Black Stars coach

Former Black Stars coach appointed to FIFA's 2026 World Cup Technical Study Group after dismissal in April 2026.

2026-04-242026-06-23

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Winners Marvin Senaya Can we call Otto Addo and sack him again? Of his many sins, possibly the worst Otto Addo did was when he recklessly and dishonestly said that Ghana would not find a right back before the World Cup started.

    Ghana versus Wales: The winners and losers from Black Stars friendly
  3. Joy Online

    Queiroz was appointed as Black Stars coach in April, following the sacking of coach Otto Addo after Ghana lost five consecutive matches.

    Judge me by results, not my personal qualities – Carlos Queiroz
  4. May 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Coach Otto Addo in a moment that said more than he intended felt it necessary to thank GFA President Kurt Okraku publicly “for letting him do his work the way he wanted to.” A head coach, thanking the football association for letting him pick his own squad.

    The shadow squad: who really picks Ghana’s Black Stars?
  6. Joy Online

    Coach Otto Addo in a moment that said more than he intended felt it necessary to thank GFA President Kurt Okraku publicly “for letting him do his work the way he wanted to.” A head coach, thanking the football association for letting him pick his own squad.

    The Shadow Squad: Who really picks Ghana’s Black Stars?
  7. Joy Online

    The 29-year-old’s impressive form will provide encouragement for Ghana coach Otto Addo ahead of the Black Stars’ upcoming international assignments.

    Prince Osei Owusu sends World Cup message with hat-trick heroics in MLS thriller
  8. Joy Online

    Queiroz, who was unveiled in April as replacement for Otto Addo, has been tasked with turning individual brilliance into results for the national team following Ghana’s poor run of form.

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams challenges Queiroz to get best out of Black Stars
  9. Daily Guide

    Members of the Study Group Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has been appointed to FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

    Otto Addo Named On 2026 World Cup Technical Study Group
  10. Joy Online

    Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has been named as part of FIFA’s Technical Study Group for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America.

    FIFA appoints Otto Addo to Technical Study Group for World Cup
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Former Black Stars coach Otto Addo was reported to have earned a monthly salary believed to be around 50,000 US dollars during his time with the national team.

    We are yet to receive details of new Black Stars coach’s salary structure- Kofi Adams
  12. April 2026
  13. Joy Online

    However, a run of four successive defeats led to the dismissal of Otto Addo and the appointment of 73-year-old Carlos Queiroz, who has been tasked with rebuilding the side ahead of the tournament.

    2026 World Cup:  Black Stars can ‘surprise’ despite concerns over form – Daniel Opare

Yesterday

  1. Gospel musician Grace Ashly expresses sadness over Otto Addo dismissal

    Grace Ashly said she was disappointed by the Ghana Football Association's decision to dismiss Black Stars coach Otto Addo, and believed they should have added support staff to his team rather than sacking him entirely.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. Queiroz backs teenage midfielder Yirenkyi for Ghana future

    Coach Carlos Queiroz has praised teenage sensation Caleb Yirenkyi as a future midfield cornerstone for Ghana following the Black Stars' 1-0 victory over Panama in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Queiroz clarified that Yirenkyi's best position is midfield, dismissing suggestions he should play at right-back.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ghana beats Panama 1-0; Queiroz optimistic for World Cup

    Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 with a stoppage-time goal in their World Cup campaign. Coach Carlos Queiroz said his players showed they were ready to pay the price required for wins, and expressed confidence that "we can count on Ghana to do something" at the tournament, though he expressed concerns about the physical handling of Ghana players and the availability of goalkeeper Ati Zigi for their next match against England.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Canada upholds visa denial for Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey

    Canada's Federal Court has upheld the visa denial of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, preventing him from playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama in Toronto. The court prioritised national security and immigration integrity over athletic privilege, ruling that the visa application contained a misrepresentation regarding past criminal charges.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Black Stars face Panama in 2026 World Cup opener

    Ghana's Black Stars play their first group match against Panama today in Toronto in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match comes as African nations have shown mixed results in the tournament, with Côte d'Ivoire securing a 1-0 win over Ecuador, Cape Verde drawing with Spain, and Egypt drawing 1-1 with Belgium.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana coach Queiroz reaches five World Cups consecutively

    Carlos Queiroz will match the record of five consecutive World Cup tournaments as a coach when Ghana begin their Group L campaign against Panama on Wednesday, continuing a run that began with Portugal in 2010 and included three successive tournaments with Iran in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Queiroz was appointed Ghana coach in April after Otto Addo was fired.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ex-Serbia forward predicts Ghana will not pass 2026 World Cup group

    European super-agent Goran Milovanovic told Asempa FM he believes Ghana will not advance beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing insufficient time for coach Carlos Queiroz to implement his ideas and predicting draws or losses against Panama, England, and Croatia.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghana risks underestimating Panama in World Cup opener

    Ghana faces Panama in Toronto in its World Cup campaign opening, with many supporters viewing Panama as an easy win, but Panama are a tactically coherent possession-dominant side that could pose a serious challenge. Ghana's recent managerial change—Carlos Queiroz replacing Otto Addo just two months before the tournament—has left little time for preparation, with only a 1-1 draw against Wales to assess the team's readiness.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Queiroz backs Yirenkyi as midfielder, not right-back

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz believes Caleb Yirenkyi's best position is midfield, correcting former boss Otto Addo's use of him as a right-back. Yirenkyi scored from the bench in a double pivot in Queiroz's first game, a 1-1 draw with Wales, and the coach praised his potential as a long-term midfield option.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Asamoah Gyan: Ghana success depends on Semenyo handling pressure

    Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan says Ghana's World Cup performance will hinge on how Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo handles the pressure of playing for a top club while representing the national team for the first time in a major tournament, noting that expectations will be high given his status.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana draws with Wales, shows tactical improvement under Queiroz

    Ghana held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Carlos Queiroz to be judged by results, not personal qualities

    Ghana's newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz says he should be judged by his results rather than personal qualities, ahead of the team's first match against Wales in a World Cup warm-up friendly.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 31 May

  1. GFA's two-stage squad process breeds unnecessary controversy

    Ghana Football Association's two-stage squad announcement for 2026 World Cup preparation—28 players on May 25, then 26 on June 1—created public confusion and debate where a single announcement would have sufficed, reflecting broader institutional mismanagement of the Black Stars.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GFA's two-stage squad announcement creates needless controversy

    Ghana Football Association's decision to announce a 28-man squad for 2026 World Cup preparation before trimming to 26 players has generated public controversy and suspicion of non-footballing factors influencing selection, following a familiar pattern of contested squad decisions that has plagued the national team.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Prince Osei Owusu scores hat-trick in Montreal's 4-4 MLS draw

    Ghana forward Prince Osei Owusu scored a hat-trick and provided an assist as CF Montréal drew 4-4 with D.C. United on Saturday. The performance took his tally to 26 goals for Montreal, making him the club's fourth-highest all-time scorer and surpassing Didier Drogba's record of 23 goals.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Sports minister urges Queiroz to unlock Black Stars talent

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams has challenged new Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz to extract better performances from Ghana's squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, noting that several players perform well at club level but struggle to replicate that form with the national team.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Otto Addo appointed to FIFA 2026 World Cup Technical Study Group

    Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has been appointed to FIFA's Technical Study Group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The group, led by former Swiss goalkeeper Pascal Zuberbühler under Arsène Wenger's oversight, will provide detailed tactical and technical analysis across all 104 matches.

    13 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 11 May

  1. FIFA appoints Otto Addo to 2026 World Cup Technical Study Group

    Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has been named to FIFA's Technical Study Group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The TSG, guided by Arsène Wenger, will provide analysis of all matches and develop understanding of the game across the world.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Government awaits documentation on Queiroz Black Stars salary

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams said the government has not yet received official documentation from the Ghana Football Association regarding the salary structure of newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz, and cannot conclude discussions on the coach's salary package until necessary documents are submitted.

    7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 30 April

  1. Ghana can still surprise at 2026 World Cup, Opare says

    Former Black Stars defender Daniel Opare is confident Ghana can spring a surprise at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite concerns over the team's recent form and successive defeats that led to Otto Addo's dismissal and Carlos Queiroz's appointment. Ghana will compete in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama, aiming to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2010.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Stars must build cohesive team, not rely on talent

    Former defender Daniel Opare has urged Ghana's technical team to focus on building a cohesive squad rather than relying on individual talent, ahead of the country's fifth FIFA World Cup participation. Ghana has been drawn with England, Croatia, and Panama in Group L, with new coach Carlos Queiroz tasked with submitting the final squad by June 1.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Black Stars coach Queiroz scouts European players for 2026 World Cup

    New Ghana national team head coach Carlos Queiroz has travelled to Europe on a scouting mission to assess Ghanaian players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following evaluations of home-based talent and meetings with senior squad members. Ghana will face England, Croatia, and Panama in Group L at the tournament.

    29 April 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Carlos Queiroz contract still incomplete despite coaching appointment

    Ghana's Sports Minister says the full contract with newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has not yet been finalized, though Queiroz was unveiled on April 23, 2026, and has already begun work including a European tour to meet senior players. The Minister also denied reports that Queiroz will earn $100,000, stating the initial agreement was for a short-term contract of maximum four months covering the World Cup period, with any further agreement dependent on performance.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sports Minister defends collective decision to remove Otto Addo

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams has defended the decision to part ways with Otto Addo as Black Stars head coach, saying it was a collective decision based on performance concerns. While acknowledging that Addo helped Ghana qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Adams stated that the Ghana Football Association conducted technical analysis and determined performance expectations were not fully met.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Sports minister defends GFA's use of coach residence as technical hub

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams defended the Ghana Football Association's decision to repurpose the Black Stars head coach's official residence into a technical directorate hub, saying the GFA has the right to determine how to use state-allocated facilities. Adams stated the state is not bearing the cost of new head coach Carlos Queiroz's hotel accommodation, as the GFA is using its own or internally generated funds for the arrangement.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Queiroz tasked to lead Black Stars to 2026 World Cup semi-finals

    Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams says new Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has been set the target of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, exceeding the team's performance in 2010. Queiroz, the former Egypt boss, signed a four-month deal with the Ghana Football Association after Otto Addo's dismissal.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Former Ghana player questions Otto Addo's dismissal blame

    Augustine Arhinful has argued that responsibility for the Black Stars' struggles should not fall solely on former head coach Otto Addo, but also on those who appointed him and the support structure around him. He called for scrutiny of the decision-making process and questioned claims of indiscipline within the squad without clear evidence.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 April

  1. Sports Minister Welcomes New Black Stars Coach Queiroz

    Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams welcomed newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz with a traditional fugu presentation, marking his cultural integration into Ghana. Queiroz, who arrived Wednesday, has signed a four-month contract to coach through the FIFA World Cup.

    24 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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