Ghana have sacked otto addo, 72 days before the start of the World Cup, the Ghana Football Association said; the move follows heavy defeats in recent friendlies in Europe. The decision comes after a 2-1 loss by Germany in Stuttgart on Monday and a 5-1 defeat by Austria in Vienna last Friday, and follows a run of four straight losses. The GFA said the parting of ways is effective immediately and that it “will communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course. “
Otto Addo: results and immediate facts
The Ghana Football Association confirmed that it has “parted ways” with Otto Addo and described the exit as “effective immediately. ” Under Otto Addo, the Black Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and have lost their last four matches. The two most recent defeats cited by the association were a 5-1 loss in Vienna against Austria and a 2-1 defeat in Stuttgart against Germany.
Otto Addo began his second spell as national team manager in March 2024. He is 50 years old, was born in Germany, spent his playing career in that country, and won 15 caps for Ghana during his playing career. The GFA thanked Otto Addo for his contribution to the team and wished him well in future endeavours.
Reaction from the Ghana Football Association
The Ghana Football Association offered a brief formal statement: it has “parted ways” with the head coach and said it “will communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course. ” The association reiterated the immediate nature of the decision and extended thanks to Otto Addo for his service.
GFA: “The Association wishes to thank Otto Addo sincerely for his contribution to the team and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavours. ” The statement outlines that further organisational decisions and the naming of a successor will be announced later.
Context and what this means for the World Cup schedule
The World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July ET. Ghana are in the same group as England and open their campaign against Panama at 7: 00 PM ET on 17 June, then face England at 4: 00 PM ET on 23 June, and Croatia at 5: 00 PM ET on 27 June. The timing places the GFA decision squarely in the final preparations window: the sacking occurred 72 days before the tournament start, and the association described the change as immediate.
Ghana’s squad includes players cited in public statements as key attackers, but the association’s move follows the recent run of results and the missed continental qualification under otto addo.
What’s next
The Ghana Football Association said it will announce the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course; the national team will head into the World Cup window without Otto Addo at the helm. With the opener against Panama scheduled at 7: 00 PM ET on 17 June and further group fixtures on 23 June at 4: 00 PM ET and 27 June at 5: 00 PM ET, the association must decide rapidly on interim coaching arrangements and final match preparations.
For now the GFA has closed its chapter with otto addo effective immediately and has signalled that further details on leadership and preparation will be provided in the coming days.
