Former Ghana Football Association chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has strongly backed the dismissal of Otto Addo, insisting the decision should have been taken much earlier following the Black Stars’ struggles.
Addo was relieved of his duties after Ghana’s disappointing performances during the March international window, where the team suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Austria under Ralf Rangnick in Vienna before falling 2-1 to Germany in Stuttgart.
However, according to Nyaho-Tamakloe, the warning signs had emerged long before those results, particularly after Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)—their first absence from the tournament in over 20 years.
During the qualifiers, the Black Stars endured a poor campaign, failing to win a single match while recording three defeats and three draws, a run that drew widespread criticism from fans and stakeholders.
Despite the setbacks, Addo managed to guide Ghana to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing the nation’s fifth appearance at the global tournament. But for Nyaho-Tamakloe, that achievement was not enough to mask deeper issues within the team.
“After he failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, I said to myself that he cannot handle the Black Stars,” he told Graphic Sports.
The Hearts of Oak board member did not hold back in his assessment, stressing that the coach should have taken responsibility and stepped down voluntarily.
“The decision is right and long overdue. He should have realised he wouldn’t be able to handle the team and resigned after failing in key matches, rather than waiting to be sacked,” he asserted.
Nyaho-Tamakloe’s comments add to growing scrutiny over the direction of the national team, with many questioning the timing of Addo’s departure and the Ghana Football Association’s handling of the situation.
With the Ghana Football Association expected to appoint a new head coach in the coming days, attention is now shifting toward rebuilding the squad ahead of upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Wales.
As preparations for the World Cup intensify, the next appointment is expected to play a crucial role in restoring confidence and shaping the future of the Black Stars.
