Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says he remains unfazed by speculations about his job security after guiding Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 49-year-old tactician steered the national team to its fifth World Cup appearance following a narrow 1-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium, courtesy of a first-half strike from Mohammed Kudus.
Despite the qualification, Addo has faced mounting criticism over the team’s inconsistent performances during the campaign.
Speaking to the Ghana Football Association’s official website before the game against Comoros, the former Borussia Dortmund talent coach insisted that his focus is solely on delivering joy to Ghanaians, rather than worrying about his future.
“What happens after is not in my hands. I hope that a lot of people, if we win, can go to America. We have to win this game. This is what we are looking at. If Ghanaians are happy, then we are happy.”
Addo’s achievement marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s football history, as he becomes the first coach to lead the Black Stars to consecutive World Cup tournaments, 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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