Gyan’s take lines up with how coaching jobs usually go - it’s results-first, even if the circumstances are messy.
Otto Addo getting let go in March 2026 after losing to Austria and Germany makes sense from the GFA’s perspective. Those were the last warm-ups before the World Cup, and back-to-back losses right before a tournament puts everyone on edge. But Gyan’s right that he was working with the squad he had, and the bigger blow was missing AFCON 2025. Once you miss a major tournament, the pressure on every friendly and qualifier multiplies.
Bringing in Carlos Queiroz is a clear pivot to experience. He’s coached at World Cups with Portugal, Iran, Colombia, Egypt - the GFA probably wants someone who’s been through the tournament pressure before.
That’s the crux of it - Gyan’s separating results from coaching ability. Addo gets the World Cup qualification on his record, even if the AFCON miss and those heavy friendly losses cost him the job.
Qualifying for a World Cup isn’t small, especially when you consider Ghana had to get through a tough CAF campaign to make it. Gyan’s point about “the big men” making the call is spot on too. Federations often decide a change is needed for momentum and optics as much as tactics.
Queiroz vs Mexico on May 22 will be the first real look at what he’s changing. Mexico’s a good test - technical, quick, and they’ll press high. If Ghana can hold their shape and get a result there, it’ll settle nerves fast.
