Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has revealed his intentions for the next chapter of his coaching career, months after his departure from the Ghana national team.The 51-year-old, who recently completed his role with FIFA’s Technical Study Group at the 2026 World Cup, disclosed that he remains eager to continue working in football, either as a head coach or an assistant.
“Yes, I’m at a certain age now. And I do believe that I want to continue as a coach or assistant coach. Assistant coach work, I think, will also bring me a lot of joy, and, of course, in certain areas I would also naturally very much like to prove myself as a coach,” Addo said in an interview with German football magazine 11Freunde.
Addo also opened up about the personal challenges that come with managing at the highest level. The coach, who has three children, admitted that his career has demanded major sacrifices from his family.”I have a family; three children have sacrificed a lot, a lot of time for football and less for the family,” he said.Despite being open to different coaching opportunities, Addo ruled out moving into football administration for now. He explained that a technical director role would require a level of commitment that does not match his current ambitions.”I’m someone who, if he does something, wants to do it right, and that is just brutally time-consuming,” he added.Addo’s Black Stars StintAddo’s comments come four months after the Ghana Football Association ended his second stint as Black Stars coach on March 31.During his tenure, he guided Ghana to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but faced criticism after the team failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Following his exit, Addo joined FIFA’s Technical Study Group for the 2026 World Cup, but his latest remarks suggest he remains focused on returning to coaching.For now, the former Borussia Dortmund assistant is keeping his options open but one thing is clear: his coaching career is far from over.
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