Otto Addo unfazed by criticisms amidst poor run of the BlackStars

BlackStars head coach Otto Addo remains unperturbed about the growing criticisms he faces after the team drew against Angola in Luanda on Friday evening.

The four-time African champion was in dire need of a victory to offer themselves hope after Sudan was thrashed by Niger in a four goals thriller a day before.

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Addo named a fairly youthful side against Angola with Abdul Manaf in the post, serenaded by Gideon Mensah, Alidu Seidu, debutant Razak Simpson from Nations FC, Owusu, Kudus, Jordan, and others.

Jordan shot the side in the lead with a 35-yard free-kick beauty only for Zini to pull his side level.

According to Otto Addo, he is not bothered by the numerous criticisms.

“I trained under Sammer, I trained under Klopp, I was assistant to Edin Tezid who was Dortmund’s head coach. They are also critical of some things but this has much more value if I speak to Jürgen Klopp and he says this or that than somebody from anywhere saying blab la bla this is bad”

The results left the away side winless in five, with two losses and three draws, and out of the AFCON 2025 tournament slated for Morocco.

Jordan, Alidu Seidu, Gideon Mensah, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku have withdrawn from the game due to injuries.

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The Black Stars will play Niger in the final round of games at the Accra Sports Stadium in a game that bears no importance for both sides.