Otto Addo, the head coach of the Black Stars, has faced calls for his resignation following Ghana’s disappointing 2-1 loss to Niger in their final Group F qualifying round game at the Accra Sports Stadium. Despite the growing pressure from the public, Addo has made it clear that he will not resign and remains unfazed by the calls for his departure.
Speaking at a post-match press conference, Addo reiterated his stance, stating, “I’m not the person who can resign. If I had done this, I would never have become a player or even a coach.” While he remains steadfast in his decision to stay on as head coach, Addo has issued an apology for the Black Stars’ poor performances and their failure to secure a single victory in six group games.
“I am ready to apologise. I am so sorry that we did not do well and qualify. I am sorry because I know how it feels and how Ghanaians are hurt. I am sorry,” Addo expressed remorse for the team’s underwhelming results.
The Black Stars’ campaign in the qualifying rounds saw them lose to Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for the first time since 2000 in the opening game. Subsequent matches resulted in back-to-back draws against Niger and Sudan, followed by losses to Sudan, Angola, and Niger. Ultimately, Ghana finished last in the group with only three points, failing to advance to the next stage of the qualifiers.
Despite the disappointing outcome, Addo remains committed to his role as head coach and is determined to work towards improving the team’s performance in future competitions. The calls for his resignation may persist, but Addo’s focus remains on leading the Black Stars to greater success in the future.
