Black Stars Dismiss Coach Otto Addo
The Ghana Football Association announced the immediate dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of the senior men’s national team. The communication came in a statement released on March 31, 2026.
GFA statement
The association expressed gratitude for Addo’s service to the country. It said it will provide details on a new technical direction in due course.
Recent results that preceded the move
The decision followed a run of poor results in late March. Two defeats in quick succession intensified pressure on the coaching staff.
- March 27, 2026 — Austria 5, Ghana 1.
- March 30, 2026 — Germany 2, Ghana 1.
Addo’s tenure and background
Otto Addo was appointed head coach on March 15, 2024. He had previously served as interim coach before Ghana’s 2022 World Cup play-off against Nigeria.
Addo left his earlier role after Ghana’s disappointing 2022 World Cup campaign. He returned in 2024 to lead the Black Stars on a permanent basis.
Reaction and next steps
The Ghana Football Association said it will announce its new technical plan at a later date. Reports that the Black Stars dismiss Otto Addo spread quickly across local and international outlets.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments. Updates on potential replacements and the federation’s roadmap will be published as they emerge.
