Gary Al-Smith, a Ghanaian sports journalist, has revealed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) are in talks with the former Morocco coach Walid Regragui to replace Otto Addo as Black Stars coach.
According to Gary Al-Smith, the GFA is talking with Walid Regragui, the coach who led Morocco to the semi-final of the 2022 World Cup and the final of AFCON 2025.
He detailed that the GFA feels Walid Regragui is the kind of profile who understands African football to deliver the Afcon, and also understands international football.
Gary Al-Smith revealed that both the GFA and Walid Regragui are keen on progressing with all that is left, including the terms of the contract and his wages.
He further disclosed that the former Morocco coach Walid Regragui would not come cheap but is very interested in the Ghanaian job.
Meanwhile, reports gathered also suggest former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah is also in the mix to replace Otto Addo following his sacking.
The information gathered suggests the Ministry of Sports wants Akwasi Appiah to lead Ghana to the 2026 World Cup.
Reports suggest the Ministry of Sports believes that the Sudan head coach has what it takes to lead the Black Stars to glory at the 2026 World Cup.
Reports suggest Kwasi Appiah is expected to be in Ghana for some talks about the vacant Black Stars job.
It will be recalled that Kwasi Appiah has coached the Ghana national team, the Black Stars, on two separate occasions: first from April 2012 to September 2014, and then from April 2017 to January 2020.
During his time in charge, he made history as the first Black African coach to qualify Ghana for a FIFA World Cup in 2014 and also led the team at the 2013 and 2019 AFCON tournaments.
Should he replace Otto Addo, it would mark his third stint as head coach of the Black Stars.
Other notable names include Walid Regragui, Herve Renard, Desmond Ofei and Kim Lars Bjorkegren.
The news follows the Ghana Football Association’s decision to sack Otto Addo as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars.
Otto Addo was sacked following a series of poor performances from the Black Stars, capped with a 2-1 defeat to Germany just a few hours ago on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Earlier, the Black Stars were humiliated by Austria on March 27, 2026, after a 5-1 thrashing.
The association extended its gratitude to the coach for his service to the country.
In the statement confirming the decision, the Ghana FA said, “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with the head coach of the senior men’s national team (Black Stars), Otto Addo, effective immediately.
“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,” parts of the statement read.
It added, “The Ghana Football Association will communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course.”
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🇬🇭 GFA in talks with Walid Regragui to replace Otto Addo as Black Stars coach.
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Regragui led Morocco to the semi-final of the 2022 World Cup and final of AFCON 2025.
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