The Ghana Football Association has terminated head coach Otto Addo, leaving the Black Stars without leadership 72 days before their World Cup opener against Panama. This decision follows a 2-1 defeat to Germany in Stuttgart, adding to four consecutive friendly losses that have cast doubt on Ghana's preparations for the tournament. The GFA provided no details on Addo's replacement or the exact reasons for his dismissal, though the string of defeats appears to have been the catalyst.

Addo, a Hamburg-born former Bundesliga winner with Dortmund, had returned for a second coaching stint after serving in talent development. His previous interim role included Ghana's 2022 World Cup campaign, where they secured a notable win against South Korea but failed to advance from the group stage. The firing creates immediate uncertainty for a team that has reached the World Cup five times, now facing a Group L containing Croatia, England and Panama with their June 17 opener against Panama looming.

Ghana must now quickly identify a new coach to prepare for a tournament that begins in less than three months, a situation that raises questions about the stability of their coaching setup heading into the competition.