{
  "id": 13019157,
  "title": "If we gave our birthright to Otto Addo and trusted Desmond Ofei to assist without experience, why not Ibrahim Tanko",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/if-we-gave-our-birthright-to-otto-addo-and-trusted-desmond-ofei-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T03:07:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/if-we-gave-our-birthright-to-otto-addo-and-trusted-desmond-ofei-to-assist-without-experience-why-not-ibrahim-tanko/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The article argues against denying Ghanaian coach Ibrahim Tanko the position of Black Stars manager. It points out that the country has previously trusted foreign coaches Otto Addo and Desmond Ofei with the Black Stars without any prior senior national team experience, despite their lack of qualifications. Tanko, however, is presented as a highly qualified Ghanaian coach with a wealth of experience in both coaching and playing at the highest levels. The author compares Tanko's credentials to those of Addo and Ofei, emphasizing his UEFA A License, numerous coaching courses, head coaching roles with top clubs and national teams, and his success in international competitions. The article concludes by questioning why Ghana should not trust Tanko, who is arguably a more deserving candidate for the position than the foreign coaches previously given a chance.",
  "summary": "“The next Black Stars manager, we can’t get it wrong.” We have gotten it wrong for too long. We have tried every foreign passport. We have paid millions. And what did we get? Pain. But today I want every Ghanaian to think with me. If, as a country, we gave our Black Stars birthright to […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}