Otto Addo: Ghanaians Compare Black Stars Coach To Pep Guardiola After 4:3 Win

Otto Addo: Ghanaians Compare Black Stars Coach To Pep Guardiola After 4:3 Win

  • Otto Addo has drawn comparisons to Pep Guardiola after his Black Stars team won 4:3 against Central African Republic
  • Elated Ghanaians took to X to share their excitement, even going as far as comparing the gaffer to the Manchester City boss
  • Ghana went down by two goals in the first half, and it was Otto Addo's tactical acumen that led to a spirited comeback by the boys
  • Ffifi Anaman, a renowned sports journalist unlike many Ghanaians, was not too impressed with Otto Addo's tactics

Otto Addo's Black Stars team pulled off a stunning 4:3 victory against the Central African Republic. The match, which saw Ghana initially trailing by two goals, was turned around in the second half thanks to Addo's tactical acumen.

Ghanaians compare Otto Addo to Pep Guardiola
Otto Addo and Pep Guardiola. Photo Source: Getty Images
Source: Getty Images

The first half of the game was challenging for the Black Stars. Despite their best efforts, they found themselves two goals down. However, they regrouped and came back stronger in the second half.

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Otto Addo's tactical decisions, alongside Jordan Ayew's brilliant display, proved to be the game-changer.

The Black Stars' spirited comeback was met with great praise on social media. Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their excitement and admiration for the team's performance. Many drew comparisons between Otto Addo and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who is regarded as arguably the greatest coach in history.

Fifif Anaman weighs in on Otto Addo's tactical acumen

Sports journalist Fifi Anaman is unimpressed with Otto Addo's game management for the Black Stars. Unlike most fans, Fifi said he was not too pleased with some of the tactical decisions made by the coach. He told YEN.com.gh:

I don't think I've been too impressed with Addo's match disposition, strategies and tactics, but he's figuring his way around the team, and it's normal in the early stages. He is a long way from the promise he made to play beautiful football.

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Ghanaians praise Otto Addo

YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

awogyimiiko commented:

Otto Addo >>>> pep Guardiola Should be a common knowledge❤️❤️

stareagle77_ reacted:

Enough of the disrespect!!! No one should ever compare mid coaches like Pep Guardiola to Otto Addo.

Regular_NiceGuy said:

Any sensible person will know that Otto Addo is a much better coach than pep guardiola!

AndyRampage17 reacted:

Otto Addo being better than Arteta, Ten hag, Ancelotti and Pep should be common football knowledge now

Ghanaians praise Jordan

In another story, Crystal Palace player Jordan Ayew has played 100 games for Ghana's senior national team.

Despite playing in his favoured position, Ghanaian striker Jordan Ayew has demonstrated his willingness to adapt to multiple roles within the national squad.

Some social media users commented after Ghana defeated the Central African Republic in the World Cup qualifiers.

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Proofread by Edwina N.K Quarcoo, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. He has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.