Otto Addo has the support of former Ghanaian international Laryea Kingston to guide the side to victory before the 2026 World Cup.

Addo oversaw Ghana’s qualification for the Munial, which will be place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico next summer, after failing to lead the Black Stars to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition.

After ten games in the qualification series, the Black Stars finished as the group winners with 25 points.

Kingston thinks Otto Addo, 50, is capable of leading the team to victory despite calls for his dismissal prior to the competition.

However, the former Black Starlets coach advised Addo to make sure the team’s performance was consistent.

“Otto Addo has what it takes to lead every team because of the experience he has now,” Kingston told SuperSport Blitz.

“He has been at FC Nordsjaelland before going to Borussia Dortmund, a side that is just like Nordsjaelland, so I believe that in the long term, he will be a success for the national team, but there should be consistency,” he added.

The Black Stars will begin their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, face England on June 23 in Boston, and wrap up the group stage against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.

Following early exits in both the 2014 and 2022 World Cups, Ghana will be aiming for a more successful run in the expanded 2026 tournament.

Meanwhile, Otto Addo is expected to name his final squad for the tournament on June 1.

I don’t fear losing my coaching position with the Black Stars—Otto Addo

After helping Ghana earn a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Black Stars coach Otto Addo has stated that he is not concerned about the prospect of losing his position.

With Mohammed Kudus scored the lone goal in Sunday’s 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, the 49-year-old has led the senior national team to their fifth appearance at a global showcase.

Despite the qualification, the team’s patchy play has raised major concerns about Addo’s future.

However, the former Borussia Dortmund talent coach stated that his only goal is to make Ghanaians happy in an interview with the Ghana FA website prior to the match against Comoros.

“I have no control over what occurs subsequently. If we win, I hope a lot of people will be able to travel to America. This game must be won by us. Here’s what we’re examining. In response to a query about calls for his termination upon qualification, Addo said, “If Ghanaians are happy, then we are happy.”

After qualifying, Otto Addo led the Black Stars to the 2022 global showcase in Qatar, making him the first coach to take the side to a back-to-back World Cup.

Ghana will learn their 2026 World Cup group opponents on December 5.

In order to help Tariq Lamptey, who is unable to play due to a bad injury, Ghanaian coach Otto Addo has traveled to Italy.

Shortly after the most recent international break, the Fiorentina defender sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. He has been sidelined for several months due to the surgery-required setback, which has prevented him from playing for Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying round against Comoros and the Central African Republic.

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Lamptey’s injury is a serious setback for the team and the nation. After an injury-plagued period in England, the 25-year-old right-back signed a summer transfer to Fiorentina in the hopes of resurrecting his career.

He will be out for at least six months, though, according to his new club, which could jeopardize his hopes of playing in the World Cup if Ghana qualifies.

Addo’s visit demonstrates his dedication to player well-being off the field and gives Lamptey support as he starts his recuperation. With four points from their final two games, Ghana will advance to the 2026 World Cup.

Otto Addo, the coach of Ghana, has cautioned that the Black Stars’ upcoming match against Madagascar will be more difficult than their 5-0 triumph against Chad.

On Monday, March 24, in Morocco, the Black Stars will play Madagascar in their sixth-round 2026 World Cup qualifying match. Addo thinks the team have to turn their attention to the game right away because it will be more difficult.

“First of all, I am happy that we won, also that we scored a lot of goals,” Addo said after the Chad match.

“But to be honest, we have to concentrate on Monday. It will be a different game. It will be much, much difficult, and we are already thinking ahead of that game.”

Antoine Semenyo gave the Black Stars the lead in the second minute, and they dominated the match against Chad.

Ghana put on a great offensive display, with goals from Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Salisu, and Ernest Nuamah.

With 12 points from the win, Ghana now leads Group I by two points over Madagascar.

Addo and his team will want to keep up their momentum and solidify their place in the competition for a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a pivotal matchup against Madagascar coming up.