Kofi Adams, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, has disclosed that Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, will get a new coach by April 13, 2026.
According to Kofi Adams, the process is at an advanced stage, with only a few final consultations left to complete.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Upside Down, aired on Sunday, April 12, “Hopefully, if by this weekend we don’t announce the coach, by Monday we should be able to announce our new coach. We’ve come very far. They still have a few more to talk to, and they have finished talking to those few”.
“Between Friday and Monday, we should be able to let you know.”
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.”
In related news, 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.”
Meanwhile, several experienced names, including Carlos Queiroz, Paulo Bento and Fernando Santos, have been linked with the vacant Black Stars role.
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— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) April 8, 2026