Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has defended the decision to part ways with head coach Otto Addo, stating that the move was made in the best interest of the Black Stars with the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 72 days away.
In an exclusive interview with 3Sports, Mr. Okraku explained that the decision followed a series of disappointing results in recent international friendlies, including the heavy 5-1 loss to Austria and the 2-1 defeat to Germany.
“I’ve seen the last four or five games that we have played. I’ve seen the group, I’ve seen the executive committee discuss the games, and I’ve also heard our shared vision for the World Cup. And I thought that it was time for us to look at another direction for our common vision,” Okraku said.
He emphasised that the decision was not taken lightly and highlighted the challenges of leadership, noting that sometimes personal opinions must be set aside for the collective good of the team and the nation.
“Leadership sometimes requires setting aside personal opinions in favour of collective decisions. We thought it was time to put Ghana first and move in a different direction,” he added.
The GFA has not yet announced a replacement or interim coach, but the association is expected to move quickly to appoint a new technical team as preparations for the 2026 World Cup intensify.
The sacking of Otto Addo has generated mixed reactions among fans and stakeholders, with some supporting the move due to recent poor performances while others argue it was premature given the short time left before the tournament.
Source: Exclusive interview with GFA President Kurt Okraku on 3Sports
