Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has confirmed that he was fully aware of the Ghana Football Association’s decision to part ways with Black Stars head coach Otto Addo.
The Buem MP disclosed that the move followed consultations between the Sports Ministry and the Ghana Football Association, stressing that the decision did not come as a surprise.
Addo’s dismissal comes after a disappointing international window, highlighted by a heavy 5-1 defeat to Austria.
The 50-year-old managed just eight wins in 22 matches during his second stint, leaving Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup under scrutiny, with only 72 days to the tournament.
Speaking on the KSM Show, Adams said the FA kept government officials informed throughout the process, citing concerns over the team’s declining performances.
“I cannot sit here and pretend that I did not know the FA was going to do that (sack Otto Addo), and that it came to me as a surprise. They did inform me that they had done everything,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the GFA has reportedly moved swiftly to appoint veteran Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz on a short-term deal.
At 73, Queiroz takes charge at a crucial moment as preparations for the global tournament enter a decisive phase.
He is expected to begin work immediately, focusing on squad assessment, technical team selection, and tactical preparation for the World Cup.
The former Real Madrid and Iran coach is scheduled to meet the Black Stars squad next month during an international friendly against Mexico, before concluding preparations with a match against Wales on June 2.
Ghana national football team, set to make their fifth World Cup appearance, have been drawn in Group L of the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
They will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
