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Otto Addo appointed Ghana head coach for second time

Otto Addo appointed Ghana head coach for second time

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) have announced that Otto Addo has been appointed as Black Stars head coach for the second time. The former Ghana international was previously in charge of the Black Stars during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs where they defeated Nigeria on away goals to reach the finals in Qatar. Addo led the team in Qatar but narrowly missed out on...

Ex-Brighton manager Hughton appointed Ghana head coach

Ex-Brighton manager Hughton appointed Ghana head coach

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the appointment of Chris Hughton as head coach of the country's senior national team. The 64-year-old Englishman - who was previously manager at Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion - had occupied the role of technical adviser for the Black Stars since February 2022. Hughton replaces Otto Addo, who resigned after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar,...

Ghana defender Djiku suspended for betting in France

Ghana defender Djiku suspended for betting in France

Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku is the most recent footballer to face punishment for sports betting. The Black Stars defender has been handed a one-match ban in France by the Professional Football League (LFP) for engaging in sports betting activities. Though born in France, the 28-year-old opted to represent Ghana at the international level and was part of the Otto Addo-led team that represented the West African...

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Ghana coach Otto Addo steps down after World Cup exit

Otto Addo is set to quit his role as Ghana's head coach after their elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Black Stars' ambition of advancing from the group stage was dashed following their 2-0 loss to Uruguay in their final Group H fixture on Friday. Addo who is a talent coach in German Bundesliga club, Borussia Dortmund took up the interim Black...