Gospel musician Sonnie Badu has suggested that Otto Addo may not be the best fit to lead Ghana’s senior national team, despite acknowledging some improvement in recent performances.
Reacting after the Black Stars’ latest match against Germany, Badu said while he has regained some confidence in Otto Addo, the role of managing the senior national team may be too demanding for him.
He proposed that Otto Addo should rather be given a job to handle one of Ghana’s junior national teams.
“After last night’s match, I gained some hope in Otto, but I think the senior national team was too big a responsibility for him. Maybe he’d be a better fit for one of the junior national teams,” he wrote on Instagram.
According to him, the immediate concern should be finding a capable replacement ahead of crucial upcoming assignments, including the World Cup.
Badu endorsed former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah as the ideal candidate to take over the team, even if on a short-term basis.
“I think Akwesi Appiah would be the perfect choice. He knows all the players, has tons of experience, and can lead the team effectively,” he said.
He cautioned against appointing a foreign coach at this stage, arguing that such a move would require time for adaptation, which the team currently lacks.
“We can’t risk having them lose and then say they didn’t have enough time with the players,” Badu noted, stressing the need for continuity and familiarity within the squad.
The musician’s comments add to ongoing public debate about the future of the Black Stars’ technical direction as Ghana seeks to strengthen its performance on the international stage following the sacking of Otto Addo.
