Former Black Stars coach Chris Hughton (L) has praised Otto Addo (R)
Former Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has praised Otto Addo, calling him an outstanding tactician.
Addo came under heavy scrutiny after Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the nation’s first absence from the tournament in over twenty years.
Despite the setback, the 50-year-old guided the Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer.
His accomplishment makes him the first coach to lead Ghana to consecutive World Cup appearances.
In an interview with 3Sports, Hughton commended Addo’s professionalism and leadership.
“Otto Addo is a very good coach. He has now taken the team to two World Cups, not something many coaches do,” the Newcastle United and Brighton manager said.
“He is a good coach. As an individual, I like him a lot,” he added.
Hughton, who managed the Black Stars during the 2023 AFCON, also served as a technical advisor during Addo’s initial tenure with the national team.
The Black Stars will learn their group-stage opponents for the 2026 World Cup on December 5.
