Ghana parts ways with coach Addo just two and a half months ahead of the World Cup

Ghana's football authorities announced the dismissal of coach Otto Addo on Tuesday, a move that came swiftly on the heels of a friendly loss to Germany, with the World Cup looming just over 70 days away.

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The Black Stars' defeat was a narrow 2-1 loss to Germany in Stuttgart on Monday, with the hosts relying on a late goal from Deniz Undav to secure the win.

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This latest setback marked the fourth consecutive defeat for Addo's team, following a crushing 5-1 loss to Austria just last week.

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In a statement, the Ghana Football Association expressed gratitude to Otto Addo for his contributions to the team, wishing him luck in his future pursuits.

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The GFA also indicated that it would unveil the new technical direction of the Black Stars in the near future, without providing further details at this time.

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At the time of his dismissal, 50-year-old Addo had been at the helm of the Ghanaian national team since March 2024.

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Ghana is set to face a challenging group at the World Cup in North America this summer, having been drawn alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.