Ghana have sacked manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of this summer’s World Cup. The decision lands like a thunderbolt after consecutive losses during the current international break.
Addo’s departure followed a 2-1 defeat by Germany in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday, and a 5-1 thrashing by Austria in Vienna last Friday.
The Black Stars, who are in the same World Cup group as England, have lost their last four games and struggled for cohesion.
Despite attacking talents like Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo and Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus, performances have remained inconsistent.
Ghana face urgent rebuild as World Cup countdown intensifies
Following the Germany game, the Ghana Football Association said it had “parted ways” with Addo and his exit was “effective immediately”.
It added: “The Ghana Football Association will communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course.”
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Addo, 50, was born in Germany and spent his entire playing career there, while earning 15 caps for Ghana. He began his second spell as national team manager in March 2024.
Now, attention quickly shifts to what comes next, as the timing of Addo’s exit leaves little room for experimentation or gradual rebuilding.
The World Cup, which is being held in Canada, Mexico and the USA, runs from 11 June to 19 July.Ghana will open their campaign against Panama on 18 June before facing England on 23 June and Croatia on 27 June.
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