Otto AddoAfter a disappointing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying marketing campaign, one which resulted in Ghana failing to make the 2025 continental showpiece for the primary time in 20 years, the strain has been mounting on Otto Addo to vacate his function as head coach.Rightly so, Ottos critics have a sound motive to wish to see the 49-year-old out of the job.A complete breakdown of Ottos second coming, collectively along with his report and issues confronted, is anticipated to be submitted to the Ghana Soccer Associations (GFA) Government Council members subsequent Wednesday.After the sitting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, a lot readability on Ottos future was not offered by the GFAs ExCo.Nevertheless, after the submission of his report within the forthcoming week, Ottos bleak future ought to look a bit clearer.Debates within the public area have gathered tempo, with some individuals, together with notable ex-players (Laryea Kingston & Ibrahim Tanko) and famend sports activities lovers, backing Otto Addo, whereas some people have caught to the refrain of the lots to get him out of the job.Failing to qualify for an AFCON is a monumental catastrophe, and any particular person or coach who indulges in it shouldn’t be considered twice or given a second alternative.A right away sacking ought to be the one resort and consequence.3Sports takes a take a look at some the explanation why Otto Addo ought to be axed as supervisor of the crew. Underwhelming performancesThings have gone from dangerous to worse in latest worldwide video games for Ghana. Within the final six video games, the Black Stars have failed to select up a win, shedding three and drawing three.For a rustic of Ghanas magnitude, it’s extraordinary and calls for an instantaneous response from individuals occupying authoritative positions. The fruits of Ottos uninspiring outcomes churned out was when the Black Stars destiny was sealed in Angola after Zini thumped dwelling a header within the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.For the primary time since 2004, Ghana is not going to lock horns with the continents greatest. After six qualifying video games, the crew did not report a win for the primary time ever; that alone is a trigger for dismissal.Towards Niger, Ghanas place in Group F was sealed because the Black Stars completed backside, following a 2-1 defeat.The overall statistics of Otto don’t make for good studying. In 10 video games, Otto Addo has misplaced 4, drawn 4, and gained two, a paltry 20% win report in that point.And simply as former Ghana participant Kim Grant mentioned, coaches prior to now have been sacked for much less, so undoubtedly, Otto should go. Breaking contractual rulesAccording to the stipulations in Otto Addos three-year contract, which he signed in March after his second coming, theres a break clause, which ought to see the supervisor fired for his lack of ability to qualify for the AFCON.So as to not breach the contract, the evaluate by the ExCo on Wednesday should deal with Ottos inadequacies. Qualifying for an AFCON is seen as a serious enhance in assessing key efficiency indicators by any FA, and Ottos failure to take action should duly be handled.Moreover, Ottos contract has a evaluate clause inserted in it. And, after 10 video games in cost and after an AFCON qualifying marketing campaign, it will likely be the perfect time to evaluate Otto Addos performances. His two wins picked up in his second stint got here within the 2026 World Cup qualifying video games in opposition to Mali and Central African Republic, which appears like a one-off at this stage for the out-of-depth Otto Addo.Investing closely for wanted resultsThis could also be a blessing in disguiseOttos underwhelming performances. For a very long time, Ghana has papered over the cracks and kicked the can down the highway, finally resulting in this stage.Though a harsh actuality, what the 2025 AFCON qualification failure does for the Black Stars is that it serves as a impolite awakening for the decaying soccer system within the nation.Transitions, accepted, do occur in soccer. And nations use that as a stepping stone to problem for main laurels and to show their fortunes round.England, after failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championship (Euros), put in measures that at the moment are bearing fruit, with the three Lions making back-to-back Euros finals and difficult for main honours.Englands case could also be trying a bit too far. In 2004, the final time Ghana missed out on the AFCON, clever insurance policies have been carried out, resulting in Ghana qualifying for its first World Cup in 2006 and making 10 successive AFCON tournaments up till this level.In these 10 successive AFCON tournaments, Ghana completed as runners-up in 2010 and 2015, with the Black Stars making a last-four berth in that interval.Clearly, when pressed, Ghana reacted and got here out strongly. If Otto Addo is to go, then there needs to be a contingency plan as to who succeeds him.A blessing in disguise as a result of Ghana just isn’t bereft of choices. Having a look on the African managerial market and contemplating the GFAs hallowed and ridiculously excessive standards, Senegals Aliou Cisse shall be a candidate Ghana ought to be seeking to go all-out for.High quality is pricey, and after utilizing a novice like Otto Addo and failing managerial appointments prior to now, plus Ghanas long-term managerial goal Herve Renard rejoining Saudi Arabia in October, Cisses 2021 AFCON winners medal and 2019 runners-up end could make him a contender for the job.Cisse just isn’t the one managerial choice available on the market; nonetheless, he’s the one one not contracted at this time limit.Different managers embody South Africas Hugo Broos, who gained the 2017 AFCON with Cameroon; Malis Saintfeit, who navigated previous the qualifying levels of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers with no defeats; and Angolas Pedro Goncalves, who took 4 factors out of two video games, are all viable choices.It (high quality), clearly, will come at a price that the FA ought to be greater than keen to take up.By: Andrews Sefa Bamfo