Otto Addo is qualification expert but Ghana needs top-class coach for World Cup – Former NSA Boss

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Former Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority, Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, has admitted Otto Addo has ‘shamed’ him after Ghana humbled Central Africa Republic, a result that puts the Black Stars just one point away from qualification for the 2026 World Cup tournament.

Addo is set to become the first Ghanaian coach to qualify the national team to two world Cups, having beaten Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs in Africa.

Speaking to Nhyira FM’s Power Sports show, Kwadwo Agyemang said Otto Addo has proven his doubters wrong but he is still not good enough for the world stage.

“Otto Addo has shamed me. He has changed a lot since the Mali game. In other words, he is learning.

“We will surely be at the World Cup, but Otto Addo can’t lead us to face teams like Spain, Italy, Portugal, Brazil and Argentina. He is a qualification expert and he has taken us there, now we should look at the bench again.

“I won’t take anything away from, his statistics in the qualifiers speak for him, but his composure and how he presents himself at the bench is suspicious.”

Otto Addo still faces public scrutiny despite making amends for the failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

The Sports Minister, Kofi Adams described Otto Addo as “lucky” but says there are still major concerns about his performance.

The Black Stars coach remains unbeaten in the qualifiers winning six out of seven games.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

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