Otto Addo should have been sacked after AFCON qualification failure – Andre Ayew
Former Ghana captain André Ayew says Otto Addo should have been dismissed after the Black Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, arguing that keeping him in charge created further problems for the national team. Ghana finished bottom of their qualifying group with three defeats and three draws, missing out on […]
Ghana’s former forward Andre Ayew has criticized the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for waiting too long to dismiss former coach Otto Addo. Ayew, now a player for NAC Breda in Germany, believes Addo should have been sacked immediately following Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This marked the first time in 20 years that Ghana missed the AFCON.
Addo was eventually dismissed prior to the team's participation in the 2026 World Cup, with Carlos Queiroz succeeding him. Ayew, speaking to former Nigeria international Mikel Obi on a podcast, stated that the decision to sack Addo should have been made much earlier. He acknowledged Ayew's experience, having played alongside him both as an assistant and as a coach, but pointed out that once Ghana missed the AFCON, the situation became critical.
Ayew noted a period of five to six friendly matches after Addo's dismissal where the team failed to qualify, highlighting the importance of each decision during a crucial period. The Black Stars are currently in search of a new coach, with Queiroz's contract expiring recently.
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