Former Ghana assistant coach, Maxwell Konadu
Former Ghana assistant coach Maxwell Konadu has expressed concern over what he describes as the declining patience for football coaches in the current era, particularly among Ghanaian supporters.
His remarks come in the wake of mounting pressure on national team managers, despite the complexities of modern coaching.
Konadu, a former head coach of Asante Kotoko, believes the football environment has become increasingly results-driven, with coaches often celebrated when they win but quickly condemned when results turn unfavorable.
According to him, this trend is not only discouraging but also detrimental to long-term team building.
“Ghanaians adore football; when things go well, they lavish praise on you; when things go wrong, the country becomes divided, and that is how the game has sadly become,” Konadu told Akoma FM.
He specifically called for more patience with Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, who faced intense criticism after failing to guide Ghana to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
At the time, Addo had not won a single qualifier, prompting widespread calls for his removal.
However, the former Dortmund scout has recently restored some confidence with back-to-back victories over Chad and Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Ghana now leads its group with 15 points, reigniting hope for a return to the global stage.
