Sports Minister Kofi Adams: “Otto Addo Has Been Lucky, But There’s Still Room for Improvement”

Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Kofi Adams, has shared his candid assessment of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo’s performance, describing him as “lucky” but insisting that there remains significant room for improvement.

Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, the Sports Minister commended Otto Addo for guiding the national team through a mixed run of results but expressed reservations about certain aspects of the team’s development and tactical approach.

“I must say, he has been quite fortunate,” Adams stated. “However, that does not mean there is no room for improvement. I wouldn’t describe him as totally incompetent — I wouldn’t use that word at all — because, first and foremost, I am not a coach.”

The Minister clarified that his comments stem from his passion for the game rather than technical expertise. “I am simply a minister who loves football and analyses it from my own understanding. If I had been a coach, perhaps I would be in a better position to judge whether he is competent or not. But since I am not, I will refrain from using that description,” he explained.

Despite choosing his words carefully, Adams admitted he was not completely satisfied with the team’s overall performance under Otto Addo.

“That said, I must admit that I am not entirely satisfied — that is all I am trying to express,” he added.

Otto Addo, who returned as head coach of the Black Stars earlier this year, has overseen Ghana’s campaign in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Minister’s remarks have sparked debate among football fans and analysts, with opinions divided over whether the national team’s recent results reflect progress or persistent inconsistency.