Former Ghana Football Association chairman Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has strongly criticised the prolonged stay of Otto Addo as head coach of the Ghana national football team, insisting the decision to sack him should have been taken much earlier.
Addo, who returned to lead the Black Stars in March 2024, was recently relieved of his duties after a disappointing run of results as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Poor results triggered the decision
Ghana endured a difficult international window in March, suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat to the Austria national football team in Vienna before losing 2-1 to the Germany national football team in Stuttgart.
The back-to-back losses intensified criticism of the technical team and eventually led to the decision by the FA to part ways with the coach.
Tamakloe questions Addo’s tenure
Speaking during an interview on Kessben FM, Dr Nyaho Tamakloe, who also serves as a board member of Accra Hearts of Oak, expressed disappointment with Addo’s time in charge of the national team.
According to him, the former Borussia Dortmund youth coach failed to meet expectations during his tenure.
Tamakloe argued that the coach’s removal was long overdue and suggested that his time with the Black Stars did not deliver the progress many supporters had hoped for.
Concerns over local player scouting
The veteran football administrator also criticised Addo’s approach to player selection, particularly his limited focus on scouting talent from the Ghana Premier League.
He revealed that he once advised the coach to travel around the country to monitor local players but claimed the suggestion was dismissed.
According to Tamakloe, Addo reportedly responded by asking whether he wanted him to become a “laughingstock,” a remark the former FA chairman said reflects the current struggles of the team.
Attention shifts to new coach
The Ghana FA is now working to appoint a new head coach within the coming weeks as preparations continue for the World Cup.
The Black Stars are expected to regroup for international friendly matches against the Mexico national football team and the Wales national football team before the tournament.
Ghana will compete in Group L at the 2026 World Cup alongside the Panama national football team, England national football team and Croatia national football team when the competition begins on June 11 across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
