Former Ghana U-17 coach, Laryea Kingston, has come to the defense of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, cautioning the Ghana Football Association (GFA) against making hasty decisions in the wake of the team’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

In an interview with Flashscore, Kingston emphasized that replacing Addo and his technical team at this juncture could plunge the team into deeper turmoil.

“If we change the coach and the technical team now, it will be a disaster,” Kingston warned. “I believe we should allow him to complete the World Cup qualifiers. Who knows? He might still secure qualification. After that, as a country, we can decide on the next steps. He deserves another chance.”

The Black Stars’ dismal AFCON qualifying campaign saw them fail to win a single game, finishing with just three points from six matches. The team’s poor performance has sparked outrage among fans and stakeholders, leading to growing calls for Addo’s dismissal.

The GFA’s Executive Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to assess the team’s performance and determine the path forward. Kingston’s appeal for patience adds a voice of reason to the heated debate over the national team’s leadership.