Former Vice-President of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie, has called on the current administration to “keep faith” in head coach Otto Addo, despite the Black Stars’ ongoing struggles in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Black Stars are winless in their last four games under Addo and are now on the verge of missing the AFCON tournament for the first time since 2004. Ghana currently sits third in Group F with just two points out of a possible 12.
“I am not one of those who will say we have to sack Otto. We have to keep faith with him and make sure that he continues the process he has started because remember we still have the World Cup qualifiers,” Afriyie said.
“We have to give him the needed support. Going forward in this AFCON [qualifiers], let’s accept that we are out and allow Otto to take his decisions, learn on the job, and then we move forward.”
To stand any chance of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana must win their final two qualifiers against Angola and Niger in November. The Black Stars will also be hoping Sudan, currently second with seven points, falters in their remaining matches.
Angola has already secured their place at AFCON with 12 points, while Niger is at the bottom of the group with one point.
