President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has revealed that the Executive Committee of the GFA prioritized the interest of the nation in its decision to part ways with the coach of the national team, Black Stars.
Otto Addo was relieved of his position as Coach of the Black Stars following a series of disappointing results.
“I’ve seen the last four or five games that we have played. I’ve seen the group, I’ve seen the executive committee discuss the games that we have played, and I’ve also heard about our shared vision for the World Cup. And I thought that it was time for us to look at another direction for our common vision,” he said in an interview with 3 Sports.
Although the decision had been considered by some football pundits to be harsh, Okraku believes the decision was taken in the best interest of the country.
“I think that when leading the team, you may have your strong opinions about issues, but there are moments that you need to listen to the team for the greater good of our country. And at this moment, we thought it’s Ghana first, and we have to go in a different direction,” he added.
The GFA has commenced the process of searching for a new coach for the team ahead of the World Cup, which starts in June 2026.
Ghana is drawn in Group L alongside England, Panama, and Croatia in the tournament to be staged in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
