Ghana IntelBrief
Back to Latest Briefings
World Cup and friendlies are different – Hans Sarpei on Ghana’s form under axed Otto Addo
April 1, 2026
AI-Enhanced

World Cup and friendlies are different – Hans Sarpei on Ghana’s form under axed Otto Addo

Opportunity
Growth

Key Points

  • Former Ghana international Hans Sarpei is unconcerned about the Black Stars' recent poor friendly form ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
  • Ghana lost four consecutive friendlies, leading to the dismissal of coach Otto Addo after a defeat to Germany.
  • Addo had been under scrutiny for failing to qualify for the 2025 AFCON, despite successfully guiding Ghana to the upcoming World Cup.
  • Sarpei argued that Otto Addo should have continued as head coach, highlighting the significant difference between friendly and competitive matches.
  • Kwesi Appiah, Walid Regragui, and Herve Renard are among the prominent names being linked to the now vacant Black Stars coaching position.

Why This Matters

The performance and leadership of the Black Stars are deeply intertwined with national pride and identity in Ghana. The coaching changes and preparations for the FIFA World Cup are critical for the team's success on the global stage, which significantly impacts national morale and Ghana's international sporting reputation.

Read Full Article

View original source

Related Articles

QNET, Manchester City Host Grassroots Football Clinic in Ghana

May 25, 2026

QNET, Manchester City Host Grassroots Football Clinic in Ghana
  • QNET and Manchester City expanded their global partnership by hosting the “ManCity-QNET Football Clinic 2026” in Accra, Ghana.
  • The five-day grassroots programme, held from May 20-24, trained 25 selected boys and girls aged 8-11.
  • Participants received elite coaching based on Manchester City academy methods, focusing on football development, leadership, and confidence.
  • The initiative was described as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort aimed at empowering young talents, not a scouting exercise.
  • Organisers plan to make the football clinic a regular event in Ghana and across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Read full briefing

Ghana’s Jada Yankey clocks new personal best at AP Race London International

May 24, 2026

Ghana’s Jada Yankey clocks new personal best at AP Race London International
  • Ghanaian swimmer Jada Yankey achieved a new personal best in the women’s 50m butterfly at the AP Race London International 2026.
  • She clocked 30.74 seconds, finishing second in her heat at the competition held from May 23 to 25.
  • The event took place at the London Aquatics Centre, a recognized international swimming competition licensed by World Aquatics.
  • Yankey, who is set to turn 14, is considered one of Ghana’s most promising young swimming talents.
  • She previously recorded several personal bests at the 2026 Africa Aquatics Championships in Oran, Algeria.
Read full briefing

Keta MP offers relief to Afiadenyigba SHS after fire outbreak

May 24, 2026

Keta MP offers relief to Afiadenyigba SHS after fire outbreak
  • MP for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, donated essential supplies to Anlo Afiadenyigba Senior High School.
  • The donation followed a fire that gutted the boys' dormitory on May 19th.
  • The relief package included mattresses and bedsheets, aimed at providing immediate support to affected students.
  • The fire was brought under control by the Anloga Fire Station, preventing further spread.
  • The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) urged all schools nationwide to strictly observe fire safety measures.
Read full briefing