Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to unveil Otto Addo as the new manager of the Black Stars on March 15, 2024, according to a report by Sport Obama TV on YouTube.
Addo, a German-based trainer, is said to have been offered a long-term contract to spearhead Ghana’s new football project.
Reports from Nhyira FM suggest that Addo emerged as the top choice among all candidates interviewed for the vacant position.
If appointed, he will succeed Chris Hughton, with whom he closely collaborated during his previous stint.
Hughton initially served as a technical advisor before assuming the head coach role after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Addo’s inaugural task, should he assume the role, will be to lead the Black Stars in international friendlies against Uganda and Nigeria scheduled to take place in Morocco in March 2024.
Below is the breakdown of Otto Addo’s stats during his first spell with the Black Stars:
Total Matches – 12
Wins – 4
Draws – 4
Lose – 4
Failed to score – 4
Goals scored – 14
Goals Conceded – 16
Biggest defeat – Japan 4-1 Ghana
Biggest Win – Ghana 3-0 Madagascar