Kurt Okraku, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, has revealed that over 600 applications have been received for the vacant Black Stars job.
Speaking to 3Sports, Kurt Okraku stated, “We have received over 600 applications for the Black Stars job”.
Also, Kurt Okraku has opened up on the decision to dismiss Otto Addo.
According to Kurt Okraku, the decision is a necessary step after recent performances and internal reviews.
Kurt Okraku stated, “I don’t know whether it’s about what I saw or what I heard, or perhaps both. I’ve seen Otto work over time since we engaged him. I’ve heard millions of comments. I’ve seen him prepare the team for games. I’ve seen the last four or five games that we have played. I’ve seen the group; I’ve seen the Executive Committee discuss the games that we have played”.
“And I’ve also heard about our shared vision for the World Cup, and I thought that it was time for us to look at another direction for our common vision.”
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 President Kurt Okraku has spoken for the first time since Otto Addo was dismissed as Black Stars coach.
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In an exclusive interview with #3Sports, he tells @OtiAdjei why the FA parted ways with Otto Addo.
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