The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has played down speculation over the future of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, insisting the focus remains on securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Addo on Thursday named a 24-man squad for Ghana’s final two qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Comoros. But doubts about his long-term role resurfaced after last month’s disappointing draw against Chad, with Sports Minister Kofi Adams openly voicing concerns.
However, GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said now is not the time for such discussions.
“At this point, the sole objective of the FA and the ministry is to ensure that Ghana qualifies for yet another FIFA World Cup,” Twum told Woezor TV. “Issues about the future of the coach for me at this point are immaterial. The most important thing is to go into the game against the Central African Republic, win, and seal our qualification, then come back to Ghana and beat Comoros to put smiles on the faces of Ghanaians.”
Ghana will face Central African Republic in Meknes, Morocco on October 8 before hosting Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 12.
The Black Stars sit at the top of Group I with 19 points and need just four more to book a ticket to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, a tournament that would mark their fifth appearance on the global stage.
