Ghana Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has revealed President Nana Akufo Addo's request to retain all the four coaches for the World Cup means Otto Addo is likely to continue as Black Stars coach.
The Otto Addo-led team qualified the Black Stars to the global showpiece following a 1-1 draw against Nigeria in the final play-offs of the World Cup at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja night on the away goals rule.
The 46-year-old became first Ghanaian to have represented Ghana at the World Cup and also qualified the team to the Mundial as a coach.
“I do not think it will take much time [for an announcement on Ghana’s coaching situation to be made],” Asante Twum told Luv FM.
“They [GFA] are in communication with the individuals concerned, having regular discussions with their employers, and many factors are being considered.
“But, again, the Government of Ghana is the employer of the coach of the Black Stars and here is the case where we had four coaches qualifying us for the World Cup.
“In terms of contractual engagement, a lot will go into it, so it’s tough to discuss these things, so, engagements are still ongoing, and I’m sure we will communicate our position as soon as a decision is made.”
Asante Twum added, "The president said we should consider taking the four coaches to the World Cup, and this is a very important request he made."
“But the coach is under contract, he is employed, and if we want to engage his services, we need to go back to Dortmund to request for his release as we did earlier.
“We cannot show disrespect to the first gentleman of the land; it is something he has personally spoken about in public and in confidence and meetings with the leadership of the FA, so it is high on the agenda.”
Ghana have been placed in Group H together with Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea for the World Cup which is scheduled for November 21 to December 18 in Qatar.