GFA Executive Council had little support for Otto Addo’s continuation - Nana Oduro Sarfo reveals

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo has revealed that the majority of the association’s top decision-makers were not in favour of Otto Addo remaining as head coach of the Black Stars.

Addo returned for a second stint as Ghana coach in March 2024 after signing a three-year contract, with an option for a further two-year extension.

However, his tenure was immediately placed under scrutiny following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a setback that intensified calls for changes within the national team setup.

Despite the AFCON disappointment, the former Borussia Dortmund assistant manager guided the Black Stars to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, helping to restore some confidence in his leadership.

However, the GFA decided to terminate his contract less than three months before the World Cup after Ghana suffered consecutive friendly defeats against Austria and Germany.

The move forced the association to search for a new coach ahead of the global tournament.

Speaking on Asempa FM, Oduro Sarfo disclosed that Addo did not enjoy widespread support among members of the Executive Council, although he personally believed the 50-year-old coach deserved more time to build the team.

"Most people on the Executive Council did not like Otto Addo. Maybe it was only me who liked him or wanted him to stay because he was on the ascendancy and needed time, but then there was no time because we were heading to the World Cup and we needed to see improvement," he said.

Following Addo’s exit, the GFA appointed experienced Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz on a short-term deal to guide the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Queiroz went on to lead Ghana to the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time since the country’s historic quarter-final appearance at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, earning praise for improving the team’s performance on the world stage.