Former Ghana FA Vice President George Afriyie has backed Otto Addo, urging the Ghanaians to remain patient with the under-fire Black Stars coach despite mounting calls for his dismissal.
Ghana’s prospects for qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco now appear slim following a disappointing campaign, with the Black Stars yet to secure a win in four matches.
Their latest setback, a 2-0 defeat to Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan in Libya, has left Ghana on the brink, with Sudan needing only a point to join Angola in the tournament.
Addo, who was signed to a three-year contract with an optional two-year extension, now faces increasing pressure as fans call for his immediate removal. However, Afriyie, a seasoned football administrator, believes Ghana should back the coach through these challenging times, especially with the 2026 World Cup qualifiers still on the horizon.
“I am not one of those who will say we have to sack Otto. We have to keep faith with him and ensure that he continues the process he has started, because remember, we still have the World Cup qualifiers,” Afriyie said during an interview on Asempa FM.
He added, “We need to give him the necessary support. In these AFCON qualifiers, let’s accept that we might not make it, and allow Otto to take his decisions and learn on the job as we look ahead.”
The Ghana FA is expected to issue a statement in the coming days regarding the national team’s future direction, as the Black Stars seek to regroup amidst a challenging qualifying campaign.
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