Otto Addo’s Scouting Mission: Black Stars Coach Eyes Fresh Talent
Ghana’s national team coach, Otto Addo, is on a relentless mission to strengthen the Black Stars as they prepare for the next phase of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With back-to-back victories over Chad and Madagascar boosting morale, Addo remains committed to unearthing new talent across all leagues.
“I will keep on looking. I will be traveling around like I did before, watching Premier League teams and quite every team,” Addo said in an interview with Peace FM, emphasizing his hands-on approach to talent scouting.
The Black Stars recently delivered two commanding performances. In their sixth Group I match, Ghana overwhelmed Madagascar with a 3-0 win in Morocco. Thomas Partey set the tone with an 11th-minute opener, added another in the 53rd minute, and Mohammed Kudus sealed the victory just five minutes later. This dominant display followed an emphatic 5-0 victory against Chad in Accra, a result that solidified Ghana’s place at the top of Group I with 15 points from six matches.
With World Cup qualifying action on hold until September, Addo will use the break to expand his scouting network. As players return to their respective clubs, the coach’s focus will shift to identifying emerging stars who can bolster the squad for future challenges.