In the aftermath of the Black Stars’ historic failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 21 years, former Ghana assistant coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has shed light on the recurring trend of blaming coaches for the team’s shortcomings.

Speaking to Sportsblog247.com, Dramani addressed growing calls for Otto Addo’s dismissal as head coach, emphasizing that sacking coaches is often a surface-level solution that overlooks deeper issues within the team.

“Sacking coaches is never the best solution, even though it’s a common practice in football,” Dramani noted. “Sometimes, the coaches are sacrificed to shield the image of the team, but often, it’s the players who didn’t meet expectations, and that’s not the coach’s fault.”

Dramani argued that while results are crucial, true progress is not always immediately visible. He warned against a knee-jerk decision to bring in a new coach, stressing that structural problems and underperforming players must also be addressed.

Otto Addo, who oversaw the team during this disastrous AFCON qualifying campaign, remains under scrutiny. Ghana finished bottom of their group without a single victory, marking an unprecedented low for the Black Stars.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to decide Addo’s fate on November 27, 2024, after a divided Executive Council failed to reach a consensus during a recent review meeting.

As fans and stakeholders eagerly await the GFA’s decision, the larger question remains: Can Ghana rebuild its football legacy without addressing the systemic flaws Dramani highlighted?