Ghana fires football head coach ⁠Otto Addo 72 days before World Cup

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AP and ReutersMarch 31, 2026 at 09:36 AM

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Ghana's Football Association (GFA) has terminated the contract of head coach Otto Addo, effective immediately, just 72 days before the FIFA World Cup. The announcement followed a 2-1 defeat by Germany in a friendly match, Ghana’s fifth consecutive loss in friendlies. Addo, a former Borussia Dortmund player, was appointed in March 2024 for a second stint after leading Ghana at the 2022 World Cup. Despite securing a spot at the upcoming World Cup in North America, Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations under Addo's leadership. The GFA has not yet announced a replacement or provided specific reasons for Addo's dismissal, which occurred in Stuttgart on March 30, 2026.

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The firing came in Stuttgart on March 30, 2026.

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Ghana failed to qualify for AFCON 2025.

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Addo was appointed for a second stint in March 2024.

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Ghana have parted ways with coach Otto Addo 72 days before the FIFA World Cup.

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Morocco 30% South Korea 30% Borussia Dortmund 40% Qatar ×240% AFCON 2025 50% FIFA World Cup 60% Germany ×260% Ghana Football Association (GFA) ×270% Otto Addo ×590% Ghana ×790%

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