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Black Stars coach Otto Addo meets ex-playing mate Michael Essien ahead of 2022 World Cup

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has met former playing mate, Michael Essien.

Addo is currently preparing for the upcoming Fifa World Cup scheduled to be hosted in Qatar this month.

The pair played a major role in the country’s maiden qualification to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

Addo, who also works as the assistant coach for Borussia Dortmund will be hoping to leave a mark in the Gulf country.

To whip up support, Addo has held talks with the former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder.

The technical team led by Otto Addo will officially open camp on November 10 in Abu Dhabi.

The Black Stars will then take on Switzerland in their final preparatory games ahead of the Mundial.

Ghana, who have been housed in Group H will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.

Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.

Otto Addo is assisted by George Boateng and Didi Dramani with Chris Hughton serving as the technical advisor.

Source: Footballghana

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