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.
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Joy Online
… However, the team is on a run of four successive defeats, which has led to the dismissal of Otto Addo and the appointment of 73-year-old Carlos Queiroz. …
Black Stars must build a team, not rely on talent – Daniel OpareDaily Guide
… The Portuguese tactician, recently unveiled in Accra after replacing Otto Addo, has quickly begun preparations to shape his squad for the global tournament. …
Black Stars Coach Embarks On European Scouting TourJoy Online
… The Portuguese tactician was unveiled on Thursday, April 23, 2026, by the Minister and has been tasked with leading the Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the departure of Otto Addo. …
Carlos Queiroz full contract has not been signed yet- Sports MinisterJoy Online
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has defended the decision to part ways with Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars, insisting it was a collective move grounded in performance assessments. …
Decision to sack Otoo Addo was collective, based on performance concerns – Kofi AdamsJoy Online
… Queiroz was unveiled last Thursday following the dismissal of Otto Addo after defeats to Austria and Germany during the March international break. …
“GFA pays Queiroz’s hotel bills, residence use is their call” – Kofi AdamsJoy Online
… Queiroz was unveiled as head coach of the national team last Thursday following the dismissal of Otto Addo after the losses to Austria and Germany during the March international break. …
2026 World Cup: Queiroz tasked to take Black Stars to semi-finals – Sports MinisterJoy Online
Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has criticised suggestions that Otto Addo lost control of the Black Stars dressing room prior to his dismissal, insisting there is no evidence to support claims of indiscipline within the squad. …
“We can’t blame Otto alone” – Arhinful questions Black Stars decision-makersDaily Guide
… The veteran Portuguese tactician has been handed a short-term, four-month contract to replace Otto Addo, with his tenure set to run until the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup. …
Sports Minister Welcomes Carlos Queiroz With FuguGrace 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →