A prominent member of the committee that chose Otto Addo to be the Black Stars’ head coach, Ojo Addae-Mensah, has called for Addo to step down in the wake of Ghana’s exclusion from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
After Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Angola on Friday, November 15, Addae-Mensah spoke on GTV Sports Plus and said he was disappointed with the outcome, emphasizing that the coach should go because the team did not qualify for the AFCON.
“I believe Otto Addo ought to step down for failing to qualify for the AFCON. In response to mounting annoyance among football supporters and stakeholders, Addae-Mensah stated, “The least he could have done was to qualify us for the tournament.”
Ghana suffered a severe defeat when their dreams of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON were dashed by the draw against Angola. Angola equalized by a strong header by Zini in the second half, but Ghana was unable to maintain their lead despite a magnificent early goal by captain Jordan Ayew in the 19th minute.
Ghana’s final Group F match against Niger on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium, has become a formality since qualifying is now out of the question. With the outcome no longer affecting their position in the qualifications, the Black Stars will play for pride.
The upcoming match against Niger offers an opportunity for reflection and regrouping, but the focus will now shift to rebuilding the team after a disappointing qualification campaign.
