Some social media users have criticised the dismissal of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo following two defeats in international friendlies on March 31, 2026.

The team was humiliated by Austria in a 5–1 defeat and later lost 2–1 to Germany, results that proved costly for the coach.

The GFA released an official statement on March 31, 2026, announcing that they had parted ways with Addo and expressed their appreciation for his efforts with the team.

GFA sacks Otto Addo

It was noted that further communication regarding the next steps for the technical team would be made in due course.

Although some Ghanaians had earlier called for his dismissal, many fans criticized both the decision and the manner in which it was carried out once it happened.

They argued that with only four months to the World Cup, it was not prudent to sack a coach who had qualified the team and had been in charge for some time, despite recent setbacks.

Others described the move as an “unfair decision” to the coach and his family, considering the timing and the potential impact on his career.

Meanwhile, a section of fans welcomed the decision, insisting that his performances were poor and that he should have been replaced earlier to allow a new coach time to prepare the team for the World Cup.

They added that with the caliber of players in the squad, a capable coach could get the best out of them and help Ghana excel at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Read the reactions below:

Less than 4 months to the World Cup? This sacking is coming at the wrong time.

— S K U N U N Z Y 👑 (@skununzy) March 31, 2026

Best move for the nation. They were looking awful 😖. Hope it works out for the next one ahead of the World Cup. 🇬🇭🇬🇭

— Wil (@will0mutumba) March 31, 2026

This is really unfair to the coach and his family.

— Adom Engages 🤝 (@AdomEngages) March 31, 2026

This is a fantastic decision. It is left with the next fantastic decision.

— Oboy Lamojo Strange (@strangerichie) March 31, 2026

How are we going to manage sacking a coach before the World Cup . Er Ghana

— BIG SMOKE 🍁 (@korbla77315) March 31, 2026

Otto Addo suffered the same fate as Ruben Amorim with man united, played the right players in the wrong system , difficult to bring out their best , how can you have the likes of kamaldeen , Bonsu Baah and co and narrow yourself to this system

— Kofi Martin (@martinkofi13) March 31, 2026

I’ve always said this. Otto Addo is more of a scout rather than a coach. He sucks totally. We should be happy that he’s gone chale. I was really waiting for this moment.

— Flyboy (@5zzn2vjz2k) March 31, 2026

I don’t support this decision to part ways with the coach. I believe every business has it ups and downs and our national team is facing it down moment, we can’t blame the coach entirely for the poor performance of the team

— Patrick Wealth (@Abrantepa_Gucci) March 31, 2026

Awww I want to sing..I want to sing..I want to sing..Good glorious God thank you for answering my prayer 😔🔥🔥🔥

— Oɴʏᴀᴍᴇᴀsᴇᴍ (@mach_avelli_10) March 31, 2026

Masa this is not fair we can sack Otto Addo but we can’t get Jordan out of the team a player who is in relegation in champions and going to 3rd division and he even starts for us will players who play champions league are on bench wtf is wrong with this country

— NanaQwame@ (@raymhimah) March 31, 2026

Otto de3 person wey no get tactics want to go World Cup

— Pat..rick (@Bangero5) March 31, 2026