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Former Ghana Football Legends pay courtesy call on Speaker of Parliament
A delegation of former Ghana football legends on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to express gratitude for his support during the recent Democracy Cup celebrations.
Led by ex-Hearts of Oak captain Amankwa Mireku, the group conveyed its appreciation for the Speaker’s continued backing of initiatives honouring Ghana’s football heritage.
Speaker Bagbin highlighted football’s growing economic significance, noting that the sport is no longer just entertainment but a viable business sector.
He called for expanded opportunities for retired players and urged the delegation to remain engaged in promoting the Democracy Cup.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with the Head Coach of the senior men’s national team (Black Stars), Otto Addo effective immediately.
The Association has expressed appreciation to Otto Addo for his contribution to the team and wished him the best of luck in his future endeavours.
The Association is expected to communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course.
This follows unconvincing performances against Austria and Germany.
Coach Otto Addo and his men suffered a 5-1 defeat against Austria on Friday, March 27, 2026.
The team recorded another 2-2 defeat against Germany yesterday.
Many have expressed disappointment over Otto Addo’s player selection and tactics.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Head coach of the Ghana national football team, Otto Addo, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance despite their defeat to Germany in an international friendly.
Ghana suffered a 2-1 defeat against Germany in Stuttgart.
Speaking at a post match press conference yesterday, he noted that the team showed improvement compared to their previous game against Austria.
He explained that the match against Germany provided valuable lessons for the players.
He said such high level games are important for the team’s development, even when the result does not go in their favour.
He added that the players will take the positives from the match and build on them.
According to him, facing a strong side like Germany helped the team gain useful experience.
He described it as a good test for the players and an opportunity to measure their progress.
He further indicated that the team will continue to learn and improve as they prepare for future matches.
By: Jacob Aggrey
