Also known as: Coach Otoo Addo · Otoo Addo · Coach Addo · former Black Stars coach
Former Ghana head coach dismissed after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, replaced by Carlos Queiroz before the 2026 World Cup.
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Joy 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 FuguAthletic Club forward Inaki Williams has retired from international football at age 32 after 28 appearances for the Black Stars since his 2022 debut, scoring twice and appearing in two FIFA World Cup tournaments (2022 and 2026) and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has retired from international football at age 32 after 28 appearances for the Black Stars since his 2022 debut, scoring twice and appearing in two FIFA World Cup tournaments (2022 and 2026) and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Black Stars after reaching agreement on a new deal, ending uncertainty that followed his initial four-month contract expiring after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under Queiroz, Ghana progressed to the knockout rounds at the World Cup, their first appearance in that stage since 2010, before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Andre Ayew believes the Ghana Football Association should have sacked Otto Addo immediately after he failed to qualify Ghana for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations — the country's first AFCON absence in 20 years — rather than waiting until later. Addo was eventually sacked and replaced by Carlos Queiroz, whose contract has since expired.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association Executive Council has unanimously recommended Carlos Queiroz to continue as head coach of the Black Stars following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though the decision requires approval from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and resolution of contractual matters.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association is reportedly unlikely to extend Carlos Queiroz's contract despite calls from supporters and President John Mahama to keep the Portuguese coach, who led the Black Stars to the knockout stage at the 2026 World Cup. The GFA is exploring alternative coaching options, with negotiations complicated by Queiroz's demands.
13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has expressed his desire to return to coaching following his exit from the national team, saying he remains motivated and is open to working as either a head coach or assistant coach.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has confirmed that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 per month, contradicting earlier reports of a $100,000 monthly salary. Queiroz was appointed after Otto Addo's dismissal in March and led Ghana to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers before a knockout-stage loss to Colombia.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Sports Minister defended the decision to replace Otto Addo with Carlos Queiroz before the World Cup, arguing the team could not afford to rely on hope after disappointing friendly results. The Minister cited improved performances under Queiroz in subsequent friendlies against Wales, Panama, England, and Croatia as evidence the coaching change had merit.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's assistant coach Roger De Sa has outlined the major obstacles the Black Stars faced in their World Cup 2026 campaign, including taking over a team that had suffered six consecutive defeats, rebuilding a winning mentality, and assembling a squad drawn almost entirely from European-based players with only weeks before the tournament after Otto Addo's dismissal.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the government has not received an official resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite Queiroz announcing his departure on social media following Ghana's exit from the 2026 World Cup. Adams said formal communication through appropriate channels would be required to recognise a resignation, and noted that Queiroz is still expected to submit a technical report on Ghana's campaign.
8 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says he has not received a formal resignation letter from Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz, despite a social media post by the Portuguese tactician that sparked speculation about his departure. Adams stated that decisions on the coach's status require official communication, not social media posts.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Queiroz's departure as Black Stars head coach after a three-month tenure exposes cyclical administrative instability within the Ghana national football team, reflecting deeper tensions between short-term crisis management and the need for long-term coherent strategy in the federation.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has left his position and called for improved off-field structures and institutional support to develop Ghana's football talent. He reflected on his tenure with pride in progress made but also expressed "healthy dissatisfaction," stressing that future Black Stars success depends on creating strong preparation and development systems beyond on-pitch performance.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute to send the South Americans through to the last 16.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana sits on 4 points heading into a final group-stage clash against Croatia on June 27, with a draw sufficient to advance to the Round of 32. The Black Stars previously defeated Panama and drew goalless with England in their group.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gospel musician Grace Ashly has commended Medeama SC owner Moses Armah 'Parker' for sponsoring her latest cheer song for the Black Stars, after saying she could not get support from the GFA or Sports Ministry. Grace Ashly has been composing and performing cheer songs for the Black Stars since 2006.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, has emerged as Ghana's standout player at the World Cup, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England, including six saves and shutting out England's attack including Harry Kane in his first two World Cup appearances. His rise comes after an ankle injury in 2021 during a city derby that sidelined him for 18 months, nearly ending his career.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play England's Three Lions in a Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium, with both teams occupying the top two spots and able to secure knockout stage progression with a win. The encounter is historic as it presents the first competitive meeting between the nations, who previously drew 1-1 in a 2011 friendly.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
22 June 2026 · 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 →