Ghana coach Otto Addo has described his encounter with German sprint sensation Owen Ansah as a special moment, following their meeting at a sports event in Hamburg.

Sharing the experience on Instagram, Addo said it was an honour to connect with Ansah, noting that both were born in Hamburg and share Ghanaian heritage. He highlighted the significance of the meeting as a reflection of the growing impact of athletes with Ghanaian roots in global sports.

Addo was invited to a podium discussion at the German Sport and Olympic Museum, hosted by the German Olympic Sports Confederation. The event brought together leading figures in sports to discuss identity, performance, and development in modern athletics.

On the panel, Addo joined Oumi Janta, Shary Reeves, Lisa Mayer, and Owen Ansah, offering insights from his career as a professional footballer and national team coach.

The interaction also emphasized the strong ties between Ghana and its diaspora in Europe, with Addo’s post resonating widely among fans who celebrated the shared heritage and unity across different sporting disciplines.