Prominent football administrator George Afriyie has called for the termination of Otto Addo’s contract as head coach of the Black Stars, citing Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as sufficient grounds.

Speaking to Graphic Sports, the former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice president argued that AFCON qualification was a critical condition in Addo’s agreement with the GFA. He believes this failure provides a legitimate basis for ending the coach’s tenure.

“Qualification to AFCON is one of the conditions that can warrant the termination of a contract. It is standard in these agreements, and failure to achieve that gives the FA every reason to terminate the contract,” Afriyie stated.

While advocating for Addo’s dismissal, Afriyie emphasized the need for a broader evaluation of the coach’s performance, particularly in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. “We need to evaluate the coach’s performance holistically, including his handling of the World Cup qualifiers, to determine whether he should stay or go,” he explained.

The Black Stars will conclude their AFCON qualifying campaign on Monday with a match against Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium. However, the fixture is a dead rubber, as Ghana has already been eliminated from the tournament for the first time in over two decades.