Former Black Stars winger Charles Taylor has thrown his weight behind Michael Essien as the ideal candidate for the vacant Black Stars coaching position, challenging the widely speculated frontrunner, Otto Addo.
Following the dismissal of Chris Hughton due to a lackluster performance, including a disappointing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has been on the lookout for a new coach.
Otto Addo, a development coach at Borussia Dortmund, has emerged as a prominent contender. However, Taylor, who played for Hearts of Oak and represented Ghana internationally, has voiced his reservations about Addo's suitability for the role.
“Nothing good will come from Otto Addo. He has coached the team before, and there is nothing positive you could pinpoint from his first stint," he told Onua Sports.
“Does that mean we should consider all past coaches who qualified us for the World Cup?
“We must know that the right people are available to revive Ghana football. I would suggest that we consider Michael Essien for the coaching job. Essien together with Stephen Appiah and Laryea Kingston are bold former players who will stand their ground and instill discipline among the playing body,”