Strengthening Black Stars technical team and management crucial for World Cup 2026 qualification – Kojo Addae-Mensah

Addae-Mensah, who played a role in the appointment of Black Stars coach Otto Addo, believes weaknesses in these areas contributed to the team’s underwhelming performance in recent competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Speaking on Asempa FM, he emphasized the importance of learning from past mistakes and addressing the gaps that have hindered the team’s progress: “Both the management and technical side need strengthening. If not, we risk missing out on the World Cup. We must reflect on where we got it wrong during the AFCON qualifiers and make the necessary corrections to ensure qualification for the World Cup.”

His comments come at a critical time as the Black Stars prepare for the next phase of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March.

Addae-Mensah’s concerns highlight the need for effective leadership and expertise at both the management and technical levels to foster stability and improve performance on the pitch.

Stakeholders in Ghanaian football have also echoed similar sentiments, pointing out that disunity and structural inefficiencies within the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the national team setup have impeded the country’s footballing success.

Addae-Mensah’s call for action aligns with the growing consensus that a unified and well-equipped management structure, coupled with a technically sound coaching team, is essential to revive the fortunes of the Black Stars and reclaim their place on the global football stage.

As Ghana embarks on its World Cup qualification campaign, the focus now shifts to how the GFA will address these pressing issues to ensure the Black Stars’ readiness for the challenges ahead.

GHANAsoccernet.com understands the current Black Stars technical team led by Otto Addo will be reconstituted.

Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet