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Otto Addo Involved in Heated Discussion With Journalist After Ghana Lost to Niger: Video

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 8:50 AM by Justin Williams 2 min read

Otto Addo's frustrations boiled over after Ghana's shocking defeat to Niger in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers
The Black Stars coach was involved in a heated debate with a sports journalist after the match
Under his tutelage, the West African nation failed to pick a win in any of their six AFCON qualifying games

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Ghana head coach Otto Addo found himself in a tense exchange with a sports journalist following the Black Stars’ shocking defeat to Niger, which officially ended their 2025 AFCON qualification hopes on Monday, 18 November.

The 49-year-old coach faced intense scrutiny after what has been labelled as one of the most dismal periods in Ghanaian football history.

Otto Addo was locked in a heated argument with a sports journalist after Ghana's defeat to Niger in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Photo: @OsuofficialTV.
Source: UGC

Ghana's AFCON shambles ends on embarrassing note

Under Addo’s watch, Ghana endured six qualification matches without a single victory, suffering three defeats, two of which were at home—a performance that has left fans and analysts questioning the team’s direction.

Niger stun Ghana in Accra

Hoping to end their AFCON qualifiers on a positive note, the Black Stars faced Niger with aspirations of salvaging some pride.

However, they fell short once more, with Ousseini Badamassi and Oumar Sako scoring for the Menas, per Myjoyonline.

Reactions to the defeat:

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@Qhawe5654:

"You falling the same way your player fell."

@ingwe_CFC:

"You are going to watch Afcon on TV."

@AdvMagadze:

"No DNA, Just RSA. Thanks Niger."

@sonofgodnceku1:

"This is good to witness in South Africa."

@SbalaMtindo:

"Niger you did the Lords work."

According to Ghanaweb, Jerry Afriyie’s goal in the 67th minute was a mere consolation as Ghana succumbed to yet another painful loss.

Otto Addo involved in heated discussion

After the match, emotions ran high during the mandatory press conference.

Addo, previously a scout for Borussia Dortmund, got into a heated exchange with one journalist, culminating in a tense moment that saw security step in to diffuse the situation.

This incident further illustrated the mounting frustrations surrounding the Black Stars’ recent performances and the challenging road ahead.

8 countries that qualified for AFCON 2025

In a related report, Briefly News reported that eight nations have secured their spots for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco.

Record champions Egypt and host country Morocco are among those confirmed. Meanwhile, Nigeria's Super Eagles must wait, as their qualification hangs in the balance following a tense hostage situation in Libya, leaving Group D wide open.