The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that several factors will be taken into account before any decision is made regarding the future of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo.
Addo, 49, came under intense scrutiny after Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
However, the former Ghana international has redeemed himself by guiding the Black Stars to their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance following a crucial victory that sealed qualification for the 2026 tournament.
Despite that achievement, questions remain over his long-term future due to the team’s inconsistent performances.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Minister Adams clarified that while his Ministry is responsible for paying the salaries of Addo and his technical staff, the decision to retain or replace the coach will not rest on him alone.
“If you listen to Otto Addo on the team, he said he will try a lot of legs to know who will go or not, but I believe the management and everybody who is involved in hiring the coach will consider a lot of factors,” Mr Adams said.
“I pay him, but it is not my decision alone. The GFA has a role to play, and it is not about this or not and going forward, we will have all these conversations.”
The Minister, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Buem Constituency, emphasised that Addo remains the head coach and deserves full support from all Ghanaians.
“Ivory Coast sacked their coach during AFCON, and their assistant coach, Emerse Faé, led them to win the AFCON. If you are determined, you will bring success. At this moment, he is our coach, and we have to support him.”
Addo’s achievement is historic, as he becomes the first coach to lead Ghana to back-to-back World Cup qualifications, having also guided the team to the 2022 edition in Qatar.
Ghana will discover their group-stage opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on December 5.
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