The former Borrusia Dortmund defender will preserve his function together with his nationwide crew for the World Cup in Qatar and 2023 Afcon qualifiers
Ghana Football Association (GFA) has retained Otto Addo because the coach of the nationwide crew, Black Stars until December 2022.
In a press release on Ghana FA’s official website, the German-trained tactician, who helped the Black Stars attain the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, will likely be assisted by George Boateng, and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani whereas former Newcastle United supervisor Chris Hughton retained his function of Technical Adviser.
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“The Ghana Football Association has appointed Otto Addo, Chris Hughton, George Boateng, and Mas-Ud Didi Dramani as coaches of the senior national team, the Black Stars until the end of December 2022,” learn half of the statement.
“The quartet who masterminded Ghana’s qualification to the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 match will keep on to see to Ghana’s preparation for the World Cup, the 2023 Afcon qualifiers, and the World Cup itself.
The assertion added: “This follows an exhaustive negotiation and engagement with all relevant stakeholders including the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The coaches will soon name their squad for Matchday 1 and 2 of the Africa Cup of Nation Cote D’lvoire 2023 qualifiers and the four-nation tournament in Japan.”
The 46-year-old Addo, who turned out for German facet Borussia Dortmund as a defender, was appointed the Black Stars coach in early February to substitute Milovan Rajevac, who was sacked after Ghana’s poor present on the thirty third version of the Afcon in Cameroon.
During the competitors, Ghana who had been pooled in Group C alongside Morocco, Gabon, and Comoros, failed to go previous the group stage after ending fourth with one level.
The Black Stars misplaced their opener towards the Atlas Lions 1-0, drew 1-1 towards the Panthers, and suffered a shock 3-2 defeat towards Les Coelacantes of their closing group fixture to exit the competitors.
Addo, who additionally had teaching stints with Hamburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach, helped the Black Stars to guide their place within the World Cup finals set for Qatar after defeating rivals Nigeria on the away objectives rule.
After the 2 West African nations settled for a 0-0 draw within the first leg assembly in Kumasi, the Black Stars secured a 1-1 draw within the return leg in Abuja to earn the slot.
In the 2023 Afcon qualifiers, Ghana have been pooled in Group E alongside Madagascar, Angola, and the Central African Republic. They will start their marketing campaign at house towards Madagascar on June 1 at Cape Coast Sports Stadium earlier than they journey to face the Central African Republic 4 days later.
