Ghanaian football legend Mohammed Polo has stirred the debate on the Black Stars’ technical leadership, arguing that the appointment of Winfried Schäfer as technical advisor exposes Otto Addo’s shortcomings as head coach.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) recently brought in the experienced German, who led Cameroon to AFCON glory in 2002, to assist Otto Addo in reviving the struggling national team. However, Polo sees this move as a direct admission that Addo is not fit for the job.

In an interview with Sportsblog247.com, Polo didn’t hold back his criticism:

“Black Stars are in crisis, and the root of the problem is coaching. Otto Addo failed to qualify Ghana for AFCON, yet he has been retained. It is baffling. If he was good enough, we wouldn’t need a technical advisor. This decision shows he lacks the competence to lead the team.”

Polo further suggested that the GFA should have relieved Addo of his duties and handed full control to Schäfer rather than having the two work together.

Ghana’s next major test comes in March when they face Chad and Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Currently, the Black Stars sit second in Group I, level on points with Comoros after four games. With pressure mounting, all eyes will be on the technical bench to see if Schäfer’s influence can turn things around.