Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Frederick Acheampong, has called on Ghanaians to rally behind Black Stars coach Otto Addo as the team gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March.

Despite uncertainty surrounding Addo’s long-term future, it appears certain that the former Ghana international will lead the team in their crucial fixtures against Chad and Madagascar. Addo has faced criticism following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with divided opinions about his capacity to guide the team forward.

Acheampong, however, has expressed unwavering confidence in the coach, urging the nation to stand united. Speaking on Kumasi-based Akoma FM, he remarked:
“We have confidence in him. He is the coach and needs our support. If you and I lose confidence in him, who does he turn to? Yes, the results from the AFCON qualifiers were not the best—he admits that, and I do too. But what he needs is our full support to help him negotiate the World Cup qualifiers successfully.”

The Black Stars will host Chad in Kumasi on Monday, March 17, before traveling to face Madagascar between March 17-25, 2025. Other qualification matches are scheduled for September and October, with opponents including the Central African Republic and Comoros.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June to July 2026.