Under-pressure Black Stars coach Otto Addo has embarked on a solidarity tour to support his players, visiting injured defender Alidu Seidu and winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, as well as checking in on fit-again forward Jordan Ayew.
Addo began his tour in France, where he visited Seidu before the defender underwent successful knee surgery after being ruled out for the rest of the season.
The Stade Rennes right-back sustained a cruciate ligament injury during a Ligue 1 match against LOSC last month. Seidu, who had been in fine form for Rennes and was named the club’s Player of the Month in September, will now focus on rehabilitation but is set to miss Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar in March.
Addo later travelled to Leicester to meet Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, who is recovering from a severe knee injury that has sidelined him for the remainder of the season. The winger sustained the injury while on national duty with Ghana in November.
The coach also spent time with Jordan Ayew, who has returned to action after recovering from an injury sustained during Ghana’s AFCON qualifier against Angola last month.
These visits highlight Addo’s efforts to boost morale and support his players during their recoveries. However, they also suggest he may have gained some backing from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to remain in his role.
Addo oversaw one of Ghana’s poorest qualifying campaigns in recent memory, with the Black Stars failing to win a game and missing out on qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Last month, he met with the GFA Executive Council, which stated that a final decision on his future would follow consultations with stakeholders. Addo, who signed a three-year contract with an option for two additional years, remains in charge for now.
Whether Addo stays or leaves could also be influenced by the incoming administration of President-elect John Mahama, as the government is responsible for covering the national team coach’s salary.
