Former Hearts of Oak management member, Aziz Haruna Futa has called for the dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars following the team’s failure to secure a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Otto Addo, 47, who signed a one-year contract in March with an option to extend for two more years, has faced intense criticism for the team’s disappointing performances during the AFCON qualifiers.
The Black Stars ended their campaign at the bottom of Group F with just three points, recording three defeats and three draws.
Speaking to Asempa FM’s Sports Nite, Aziz Haruna Futa, now the National Nasara Coordinator for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), questioned Addo’s suitability for the role.
“In my opinion, I don’t think Otto Addo is a good coach,” he stated.
Futa also disclosed that Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, had previously cautioned the Ghana Football Association (GFA) against appointing Addo as head coach, expressing doubts about his ability to lead the team to success.
“Even the Minister for Sports advised the GFA not to appoint him because he can’t qualify us for the next World Cup,” Futa revealed.
With their AFCON hopes dashed, the Black Stars are now turning their focus to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. They are scheduled to face Chad and Madagascar when the qualifiers resume in March 2025, aiming to deliver a stronger performance under the spotlight.