Head coach of the Black Stars of Ghana, Otto Addo, has resigned after Friday’s elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The 47-year-old announced his decision after his side suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Uruguay at the Al Janoub Stadium.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored twice in the first half for Uruguay after Andre Ayew had already missed a penalty for Ghana. The Black Stars could not fight back in the second half and were eventually knocked out of the competition.
Before the start of the World Cup, Otto Addo hinted that he would lay down his tools for the Black Stars after the competition is concluded, regardless of how the side finishes. The former Black Stars defender works as a talent development coach and a scout at Borussia Dortmund. He is now keen on returning to the Bundesliga club with Ghana’s World Cup spell officially over.
“Me & my family are happy in Germany. I said I would step down after the World Cup even if we’re world champions after the tournament. I’ve resigned from my role as Ghana coach,” Otto Addo told the press after the game.
In his spell with the Black Stars, Otto Addo’s reign oversaw three wins and five defeats across all competitions, with their remaining four games ending in draws. He follows Belgium’s Roberto Martinez as the latest coach to resign after failing to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup.
by: Hadji Sulyman (Success)
