Sack John Paintsil from Black Stars technical team - Charles Taylor urges Otto Addo

Ghana Premier League legend, Charles Taylor, has voiced concerns over the current makeup of the technical team for the Black Stars, led by head coach Otto Addo.

In an appearance on Angel TV, the Hearts of Oak legend questioned the qualifications of some members of the support staff, particularly former defender John Paintsil, who he believes lacks sufficient experience for the role.

Taylor urged Otto Addo to consider reshuffling the technical team and adding more seasoned coaches to better support his efforts.

“If you pick John Paintsil as an assistant, are you a good coach? Paintsil himself said he hadn’t gotten to that level yet but was given the role. I want to know if the GFA or Otto Addo decides the backroom staff because the current people won’t help him to succeed," he said.

He further criticized the team’s selection, asserting that the current lineup of technical staff does not meet the standard needed for progress.

“The technical team members don’t deserve to be there. I said earlier that Addo cannot qualify Ghana for the 2025 AFCON because his demeanour even shows. You have this wealth of talented players, so why can’t you qualify from a group of Sudan, Angola, and Niger?"

This statement follows reports that Otto Addo had raised concerns during a meeting with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council on Wednesday, November 27.

Addo cited the lack of experience among his staff as a contributing factor to the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON.

The meeting concluded without resolution, as the GFA announced plans to consult with additional stakeholders, including political figures, to decide on Addo’s future.