Ghana Football Association Sacks Coach Otto Addo Ahead of 2026 World Cup

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The Ghana Football Association has terminated the contract of head coach Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, following a string of friendly losses.

Ghana's head coach, Otto Addo, has been sacked by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) just 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The decision comes after a 2-1 defeat to Germany in Stuttgart, which marked Ghana's fourth consecutive friendly loss.

The GFA announced the termination of Addo's contract, effective immediately, following a disappointing run of results that included a 5-1 loss to Austria and defeats to Japan and South Korea in November. Addo, a Germany-born former Ghana international, was reappointed in March 2024 but failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite having talented players like Antoine Semenyo and Mohammed Kudus in his squad.

During his second spell as coach, Addo managed eight wins and nine losses in 22 games. He previously led Ghana at the 2022 World Cup, where they secured a notable 3-2 victory over South Korea but exited the tournament at the group stage after losses to Portugal and Uruguay.

Ghana, preparing for their fifth World Cup appearance, are set to face England, Panama, and Croatia in Group L this summer, with their match against England scheduled for June 23.