The Chairperson of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Ernest Norgbey, has welcomed the dismissal of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, describing the decision as long overdue. The lawmaker has sharply criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for retaining the trainer despite a sustained decline in the national team’s performances.
The Member of Parliament for Ashaiman stated that the move to relieve the coach of his duties should have been taken much earlier, citing growing tactical deficiencies and a string of underwhelming results.
“It is the right time for him to be sacked,” Mr. Norgbey said. “I don’t know the kind of hope the GFA had in him, looking at the performance of the team.”
He expressed difficulty in understanding the level of confidence the football association continued to place in Otto Addo, particularly in the face of mounting public criticism and what he described as a steady regression in both performance and structural organisation.
While acknowledging that the coach played a role in securing Ghana’s qualification for the World Cup, Mr. Norgbey argued that such an achievement was insufficient to mask the team’s broader struggles. He noted that the Black Stars had become increasingly inconsistent, often appearing disjointed and lacking a clear tactical identity, especially in high-profile matches.
The Committee Chair further contended that the delay in making a decisive change only prolonged the team’s difficulties. He suggested that a timely intervention could have provided an opportunity to stabilise the squad ahead of major competitions.
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Mr. Norgbey emphasised that attention must now turn to rebuilding confidence within the team and restoring the faith of supporters. He added that the process of appointing a successor would be critical to shaping Ghana’s prospects on the international stage.