{"id":98825,"date":"2025-10-16T14:59:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=98825"},"modified":"2025-10-16T14:59:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:59:14","slug":"dont-sack-black-stars-coach-otto-addo-grace-ashly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=98825","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t sack Black Stars coach Otto Addo \u2013 Grace Ashly"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ghanaian gospel musician Grace Ashly, known for her songs in support of the Black Stars, has called on football authorities not to replace head coach Otto Addo ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Daybreak Hitz<\/em> with Doreen Avio and Kwame Dadzie on Hitz FM<\/strong>, Grace Ashly said Otto Addo needs encouragement and technical support rather than dismissal.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs for coach Addo, we don\u2019t have to touch him. If there is anything [wrong with his performance], they should gather people, correct him and talk to him. You see, that is what we did to Akwasi Appiah. Ghanaians, when we have our own, we all want to drop them, and I don\u2019t think it\u2019s right,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

When asked about the Black Stars\u2019 performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, she expressed optimism about the team\u2019s potential. \u201cThe young shall grow,\u201d she said, intimating that the players only need time and support to reach their best form.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to give them strength. We need to support them and pray for them. We should not tear them apart. There are certain words when you hear from people, it dampens your spirit. So we beg Ghanaians. Once they are there, they are the national team. We don\u2019t have any national team apart from them,\u201d Grace further noted.<\/p>\n

Ghana recently secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought campaign that saw them finish top of their group in the African qualifiers. The Black Stars, who will be making their fifth appearance at the global tournament, will represent Africa alongside countries such as Senegal, Morocco and Nigeria.<\/p>\n

However, Otto Addo\u2019s leadership has faced criticism from some football fans and pundits, who argue that his tactical approach lacks consistency and creativity. Some have called for the GFA to replace him before the World Cup, citing Ghana\u2019s inconsistent performances during the qualifiers.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, Otto Addo has said that he is not scared of losing his job as the Black Stars Coach.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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