By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA
Kadjebi (O/R), March 31, GNA – Football fans in Kadjebi in the Oti Region have expressed mixed reactions to the dismissal of Otto Addo as Head Coach of the Ghana Black Stars, by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
The decision follows the Black Stars’ recent poor run of form, including a 2-1 defeat to Germany in an international friendly on Monday, March 30, after an earlier 5-1 loss to Australia.
In separate interviews with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), some football enthusiasts in Kadjebi welcomed the decision, describing it as long overdue, while others believed the timing was inappropriate.
Ms Margaret Ofori, a football fan, commended the GFA for the decision, stating that Mr Addo failed to meet expectations.
She also expressed concern over what she described as excessive politicisation of football in the country and called for reforms.
Mr Evans Ghansah, another fan, supported the dismissal but criticised its timing.
He noted that with only two months remaining before an upcoming FIFA tournament, the decision could disrupt preparations.
Mr Mawuli Gavu also endorsed the sacking, insisting that it should have been done earlier.
He said Mr Addo ought to have been relieved of his duties following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
He further called for the appointment of an expatriate coach to take charge of the team despite the limited time before the tournament.
Mr Medar Mensah Avorgbedor also welcomed the coach’s exit, citing failure to deliver on his mandate.
He advocated for the selection of the best local players into the national team, recalling the era of players such as Stephen Appiah, Sulley Muntari, John Mensah and John Paintsil, whom he said performed admirably for the nation.
Mr Avorgbedor also appealed for an end to the politicisation of player selection, describing it as detrimental to the development of football in Ghana.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/ Christabel Addo