Otto Addo is the head coach of the Black Stars
The Ghana Football Association are still negotiating a deal that will see a German coach take over as the Technical Advisor to Black Stars coach, Otto Addo.
Reports by Kumasi-based Pure FM indicate that the FA has made inroads, with the two parties now discussing payment terms.
According to the reports, while the said coach is demanding $80,000 as salary, the Ghana Football Association is ready to pay $60,000 as a monthly salary.
The report by ace sports journalist Bright Kankam Boadu indicates that talks are still ongoing, with the FA determined to secure an experienced technical figure for Black Stars coach, Otto Addo.
GhanaWeb reported in October that the GFA was in the market for an experienced coach to serve as a guide for Otto Addo.
According to Asempa FM, Kurt Okraku, during his visit to Germany, held meetings with a German coach with the aim of adding him to the Black Stars technical team.
The report indicates that while Otto Addo will not be dismissed, the new German coach will have a prominent role in the team as he is believed to be more experienced and skilled than Otto Addo.
It is speculated that there is an acceptance within the GFA that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is out of reach for the Black Stars.
However, massive efforts will be put in to ensure that the team qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Mexico, Canada, and the United States of America (USA).
While the GFA are determined to keep Otto Addo, they could be forced to fire him if the Black Stars are unable to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Otto Addo’s future has become a subject of concern following Ghana’s poor performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Black Stars are yet to win any of their four matches, with two draws and two defeats so far.
Ghana lost to Angola at home and bowed to Sudan away on October 15, 2024, in Libya. The Black Stars drew with Sudan at home on October 10 and also drew with Niger.
With two points from the four games, Ghana are third while Angola lead the group with ten points from four matches. Sudan are second with seven points.
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