Otto Addo gets FIFA appointment for 2026 World Cup

Former Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has been named as part of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Technical Study Group (TSG) for the 2026 World Cup.

The role will require him to undertake rigorous analysis of matches, focusing on tactical trends, playing structures, transitions, set-pieces, and other key aspects of the game.

He will also be responsible for scrutinising set-piece approaches, transitions, and other performance indicators to build a comprehensive database.

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The information gathered will be compiled by the FIFA Technical Reports Team and used as a reference for coaching resources, analysts, and football institutions worldwide for educational purposes.

In addition, the technical team will play a key role in selecting winners of individual awards at the tournament, including the Golden Ball, Golden Glove, and Best Young Player honors.

It is worth noting that the committee also includes other top coaches and football officials with in-depth knowledge of the sport and the skills required to perform the assigned roles.

This appointment comes as good news for the former Borussia Dortmund scout, who recently lost his job as Black Stars coach despite qualifying the team for the 2026 World Cup.

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