Otto Addo helps injured Black Stars gamers amid unsure future

Under-pressure Black Stars coach Otto Addo has launched into a solidarity tour to assist his gamers, visiting injured defender Alidu Seidu and winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, in addition to checking in on fit-again ahead Jordan Ayew.

Addo started his tour in France, the place he visited Seidu earlier than the defender underwent profitable knee surgical procedure after being dominated out for the remainder of the season.

The Stade Rennes right-back sustained a cruciate ligament harm throughout a Ligue 1 match towards LOSC final month. Seidu, who had been in fantastic type for Rennes and was named the membership’s Player of the Month in September, will now give attention to rehabilitation however is ready to overlook Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers towards Chad and Madagascar in March.

Addo later travelled to Leicester to fulfill Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, who’s recovering from a extreme knee harm that has sidelined him for the rest of the season. The winger sustained the harm whereas on nationwide responsibility with Ghana in November.

The coach additionally hung out with Jordan Ayew, who has returned to motion after recovering from an harm sustained throughout Ghana’s AFCON qualifier towards Angola final month.

These visits spotlight Addo’s efforts to spice up morale and assist his gamers throughout their recoveries. However, additionally they recommend he could have gained some backing from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to stay in his position.

Addo oversaw considered one of Ghana’s poorest qualifying campaigns in latest reminiscence, with the Black Stars failing to win a sport and lacking out on qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Last month, he met with the GFA Executive Council, which said {that a} closing determination on his future would observe consultations with stakeholders. Addo, who signed a three-year contract with an choice for 2 further years, stays in cost for now.

Whether Addo stays or leaves is also influenced by the incoming administration of President-elect John Mahama, as the federal government is chargeable for masking the nationwide workforce coach’s wage.