The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has formally requested an expansion of his technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana, set to make a fifth appearance at the global showpiece, have been drawn into a challenging group alongside Panama, England and Croatia. With preparations intensifying, Addo believes strengthening the backroom staff is crucial to improving the team’s chances at the tournament.

Speaking in an interview with Sportsblog247.com, Asante Twum revealed that the Black Stars coach has already communicated his request to the Football Association.

“I am aware that Otto Addo has requested to beef up the Black Stars technical team,” he said. “This is the biggest football tournament, and he believes we must go there with the best.”

The GFA has already bolstered the technical setup with the additions of Winfried Schäfer, Desmond Ofei and Gregory De Grauwe, but further reinforcements could still be on the way.

Ghana will begin their World Cup group campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, followed by a clash with England in Boston, before rounding off the group stage against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.

After disappointing early exits at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the 2022 edition in Qatar, the Black Stars are determined to make a stronger impact at the expanded 2026 tournament.

As part of their build-up, Ghana will also test their readiness in an international friendly against Germany on March 30 in Stuttgart.