Former Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, has praised Black Stars coach Otto Addo for Ghana’s impressive run in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers — but believes the team will need a more experienced tactician for the main tournament.

Speaking on Nhyira FM’s Power Sports, Agyemang admitted that Otto Addo has “shamed” him with his recent performances, particularly after Ghana’s dominant win over the Central African Republic, which left the Black Stars just one point away from World Cup qualification.

> “Otto Addo has shamed me. He has changed a lot since the Mali game. In other words, he is learning,” he confessed.
“We will surely be at the World Cup, but Otto Addo can’t lead us to face teams like Spain, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, and Argentina. He is a qualification expert — he’s taken us there, but now we should look at the bench again.”

The former NSA boss acknowledged Otto Addo’s remarkable record — unbeaten in the qualifiers with six wins in seven games — but raised concerns about his tactical authority and composure on the touchline.

> “I won’t take anything away from him; his statistics speak for him. But how he presents himself on the bench is still suspicious,” he added.

Despite guiding Ghana close to a second straight World Cup qualification and redeeming himself after missing out on AFCON 2025, Otto Addo continues to face public scrutiny.

Even Sports Minister Kofi Adams recently described the coach as “lucky,” while admitting there remain “major concerns” about his consistency and adaptability at the highest level.

As the Black Stars inch toward another World Cup appearance, the debate continues — can Otto Addo evolve from a qualification expert into a world-stage contender ?