Ghana midfielder Majeed Ashimeru has expressed his belief in the potential success of the Black Stars under head coach Otto Addo, who was reappointed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in March 2024.
Addo, who signed a 34-month contract with an optional 24-month extension, began his second tenure with promising victories in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.
However, the road to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been challenging for Ghana. Currently sitting third in Group F with just one point, their campaign has suffered setbacks, including a 1-0 loss to Angola and a 1-1 draw against Niger. This marks their poorest start to an AFCON qualiGhana midfielder Majeed Ashimeru has expressed his belief in the potential success of the Black Stars under head coach Otto Addo, who was reappointed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in March 2024.Ghana midfielder Majeed Ashimeru has expressed his belief in the potential success of the Black Stars under head coach Otto Addo, who was reappointed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in March 2024.fying campaign since 1961, raising concerns about their chances of qualifying for next year’s tournament in Morocco.
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Despite these difficulties, Ashimeru remains optimistic about Addo’s leadership. “It feels really amazing to be able to be called because we have so many players out here in Ghana,” he told Flashscore.com. He added, “Working with Otto Addo is something I’ve been waiting for a long time. I can say he’s a good coach and I feel like we have so many things to achieve together.”
The Black Stars are set to regroup next month for crucial matches against Sudan. They will host the Falcons at a yet-to-be-confirmed venue before traveling to Libya for the return leg at the Martyrs of February Stadium.
Ashimeru’s confidence reflects a broader hope within the team that they can turn their fortunes around under Addo’s guidance as they aim for success in upcoming competitions.
