Important members of the Black Stars technical staff were involved in a car accident earlier today while traveling from Tarkwa back to Accra, according to the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
The Black Stars coaches accident happened following the team’s formal assignment, which involved watching FC Samartex 1996 vs. Nsoatreman FC in the Champion of Champions match.
Head coach Otto Addo, assistant coach John Paintsil, and goalkeepers trainer Fatawu Dauda were in the Land Cruiser, which had the license plate GR 6521-21, when a pickup truck abruptly pulled into their lane.
Although there was considerable damage to the car, a potentially disastrous head-on accident was avoided because of the driver’s prompt action.
The three members of the coaching staff are all in stable condition, the GFA is happy to announce. They will go through additional medical testing to make sure they are healthy as a precaution when they return to Accra.
The organization is hopeful that the technical staff will be fit and ready to guide the Black Stars in their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Niger and Angola.
As the team gets ready for these important games, the GFA thanks the public for their outpouring of concern and support and asks for ongoing prayers.
