30 March 2026, Baden-Wrttemberg, Stuttgart: Soccer, Men: International matches, Germany – Ghana, MHPArena. Otto Addo, national coach of Ghana, before the match. Photo: Marijan Murat/dpa (Photo by Marijan Murat/picture alliance via Getty Images)Former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has revealed that he always made a point of explaining his decisions to players, even those he did not select for the squad an approach that earned him widespread respect and an outpouring of support after his dismissal.In an interview with German football magazine 11Freunde, Addo opened up about his man-management philosophy and why he believes communication is key, especially when dealing with difficult selection decisions.”I always try. I believe in trying to explain why one or the other isn’t called,” Addo said.”There are also tactical reasons I gave them. I explained my perspective on things as to why they aren’t coming along. That I took the time to speak with them about it.”Addo’s commitment to transparency with his players paid off in an unexpected way after he was sacked. The former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach revealed that over 50 players reached out to him following his departure, including some he had never called up.”After I was fired, I received many messages. I received the messages, which made me very happy. For me, it was the best validation,” he said.Addo guided Ghana to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but faced criticism after the team failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He was dismissed following a poor run of friendly results, including heavy defeats to Austria and Germany.Since his exit, Addo has joined FIFA’s Technical Study Group for the 2026 World Cup but remains focused on returning to coaching.
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'I believe in explaining why certain players aren't called' â Ex-Ghana coach Otto Addo
