Former Ghana international Sam Johnson has expressed confidence in Otto Addo’s ability to guide the Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The 49-year-old coach faced criticism after failing to secure Ghana’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the first time in two decades the team has missed out on the tournament.
However, with World Cup qualifiers set to resume next month, Johnson believes the former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach is capable of leading Ghana to its fifth World Cup appearance.
“I have confidence in Otto Addo. He can qualify us for the World Cup, but football is not only about the coach,” he told Sporty FM.
“I want something for myself, that’s why I’m playing football. If the coach is not good, what am I doing for myself on the field?
“Do something. We play for coaches who don’t know anything because maybe the coach is not good, but he is a human,” he added.
After a shaky start to the qualifiers, the Black Stars bounced back with crucial victories over Mali and the Central African Republic following Addo’s reappointment.
Ghana will continue its campaign next month with key fixtures against Chad and Madagascar in the Matchday five and six rounds.