[VIDEO] Otto Addo is Sacked, Here is the possible successor as new Black Stars coach

The Ghana Football Association is holding early-stage talks with Moroccan coach Walid Regragui over a potential move to become the new Black Stars coach and succeed Otto Addo.

Reports from local media suggest the discussions are serious but remain unconfirmed, as the GFA looks to inject fresh ideas into the national team setup following a challenging period.

Walid Regragui shot to global prominence by steering Morocco to the 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinals – the deepest run by any African side in history – before taking the Atlas Lions all the way to the 2025 AFCON final. After his recent departure from the Moroccan job, the 49-year-old is now open to new opportunities and could bring proven winning tactics to the Black Stars.\

[VIDEO] Here is the possible successor of Otto Addo as new Black Stars coach

🇬🇭 GFA in talks with Walid Regragui to replace Otto Addo as Black Stars coach.

Regragui led Morocco to the semi-final of the 2022 World Cup and final of AFCON 2025.

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Otto Addo successor: Why Walid Regragui fits Ghana’s rebuild plan

Ghana’s football chiefs see Walid Regragui as the ideal Otto Addo successor because of his deep roots in African football and his ability to get the best out of players on big stages. The focus now is on finalising contract length and salary terms, with Ghana’s more modest budget compared to Morocco’s infrastructure becoming a key talking point in negotiations.

Supporters have reacted with a mix of hope and caution to the prospect of Walid Regragui as the new Black Stars coach. Many believe his experience could finally help Ghana end decades without an AFCON title, while others stress that real progress will also require fixes beyond the dugout.

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