In a determined effort to rebuild team cohesion ahead of Ghana’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has embarked on a personal outreach mission to key players. His latest stop was in Turkey, where he visited defender Jerome Opoku at İstanbul Başakşehir.

This visit is part of a broader initiative by Addo, who has also recently checked in on Thomas Partey and Alexander Djiku. His actions send a clear message: he is committed to strengthening relationships within the squad amid whispers of unrest.

Reports suggest tensions have been brewing, particularly concerning Partey’s absence from Ghana’s last qualifiers against Angola and Niger. While some claimed an injury kept him out, others speculated that he had declined the invitation, leading to friction with Addo.

With the Black Stars missing out on the 2025 AFCON, Otto Addo is leaving no stone unturned in his quest to restore unity and focus. As he continues engaging with players ahead of March’s qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, all eyes will be on whether his efforts can reignite Ghana’s World Cup dreams.