Ghana Football Association (GFA) is reportedly considering hiring a technical director to assist Black Stars head coach Otto Addo.This comes as the 47-year-old coach's future hangs in the balance following Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.For the first time in 20 years, the four-time African champions missed out on Africa's biggest football tournament after finishing last in Group F.

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They managed only three points from six games, with three draws and three losses.The disappointing performance has put the Ghana Football Association (GFA) under heavy pressure to review its coaching setup. Otto Addo, who signed a three-year contract in March 2024 with an option for a two-year extension, is now facing calls for his dismissal.

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In response, the GFA held a long meeting with Addo and his technical team, announcing that further discussions with stakeholders would decide his future.Meanwhile, reports suggest the GFA is considering hiring a technical director to work alongside Addo as the team prepares for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

this plan goes through, Addo is likely to remain as head coach, but changes in the backroom

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staff are expected.Additionally, GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has revealed that Otto Addo has not been paid for four months.“It is true we owe Otto Addo. As of the last update from the Sports Ministry, there are salary arrears, which unfortunately is not a new issue,” Twum said in an interview with Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports.“We have held several meetings with the Ministry about the payments.

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Otto Addo understands the challenges, and we are working to resolve the issue.”Following the disappointing AFCON qualifiers, the Black Stars will aim to bounce back with a stronger performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, starting with matches against Chad and Madagascar in March.

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