Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has confirmed that the FA owes Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, four months’ unpaid salaries.
In an interview with Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Asante Twum acknowledged the unpaid wages but assured that there are ongoing talks with the Ministry of Sports aimed at resolving the issue.
“It is true that we owe Otto Addo. The last time I checked with the Sports Ministry, there were salaries in arrears which is not new,” he said.
“We owe Otto Addo four months’ salary arrears. We have had a series of meetings with the Sports Ministry about the outstanding payment and Otto Addo himself is aware of how difficult it is to get the monies from government but we are still working on it,” Asante Twum added.
Addo’s future as coach of the Black Stars remains uncertain after the team failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), finishing last in Group F.
After six matches, the Black Stars earned only three points, having drawn three times and lost three times.
Otto Addo, who was reappointed in March 2024 on a three-year contract with an option for a two-year extension, earns a monthly salary of $50,000.