Addo, a former Ghanaian international, has been reinstated as the head coach of the senior national team, signing a 34-month contract with an additional option for 24 months.

Following a disappointing display at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast, the Black Stars aim to bounce back as they prepare to face Nigeria and Uganda in international friendly matches at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.

Anticipating the upcoming fixtures, Faisal emphasized his expectations for noticeable progress from the team.

“I want to see improvement after every game. We are playing Nigeria and Uganda in a friendly game and I want to see improvement after every game,” he conveyed to Asempa FM on the Ultimate Sports Show.

“From game one, I want to see improvement and clarity and I believe that when things are done right, we will get there,” he added.

He continued, “Right from the outset, I anticipate seeing refinement and clarity in our performance. With the right approach, I’m confident we’ll achieve our objectives.”

Assisting Otto Addo are Joseph Laumann and John Paintsil as the first and second assistant coaches respectively, alongside Fatawu Dauda, who serves as the goalkeeper’s trainer.

The Black Stars are scheduled to revive their historic rivalry with the Super Eagles on Friday, March 22, followed by a clash against Uganda’s Cranes on Tuesday, March 26.

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The former Ghana international has been reappointed as the head coach of the senior national team on a 34-month deal. 

Addo’s immediate assignment will come against Nigeria and Uganda in international friendly games scheduled to be played in Morrocco later this month. 

However, Faisal speaking on the Ultimate Sports Show on Asempa FM praised Addo’s coaching prowess and potential saying he must be given time to achieve success with the Black Stars. 

“I enjoyed what Otto Addo did at the World Cup looking at the state of the team at the time,” Faisal said.

“When he came in, he tried rebuilding the team and you could see exactly what he was doing but he didn’t have a lot of time. He also has a huge potential as a coach and I think we should give him the time and let us see how it goes. 

“If we can do that, I am convinced it would be good for us. Let us support Otto Addo so he can have a healthy and sound environment to work effectively,” he added.

Otto Addo will be awarded a 24-month deal if he performs, according to the Football Association. 

Meanwhile, the Black Stars will open camp in Morocco today for the friendly games. 

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