The Ghana Football Association (GFA) remains deadlocked over the future of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, following its Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, JoySports can exclusively report.

The football governing body's powerful decision-making team has opted to engage in further consultations, including the opinions of politicians, especially the Ministry of Youth and Sports before making a decision on the fate of the former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach.

During its meeting last Wednesday, the GFA was divided over Addo’s future after he failed to qualify the Black Stars for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

Some members of the Executive Council argued that his failure to meet his Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) warranted his dismissal.

However, others contended that the constant changes in coaching personnel have not improved the country’s fortunes and that parting ways with Addo would make little financial sense, given that former Black Stars coaches CK Akonnor and Chris Hughton are still owed severance packages.

GFA President Kurt Okraku and his team had hoped to reach a consensus today, but the Executive Council remained divided despite prior consultations earlier this week.

JoySports sources indicate that the consultative engagements initially leaned in favour of retaining Otto Addo as head coach for next year’s World Cup qualifiers. However, a broader range of consultations is required before a final decision is made.

Addo has started the qualifiers with two wins against Mali and the Central African Republic.