Otto Addo scores high marks on social media with latest Black Stars selection

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has received wide commendations on social media for his latest call-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Otto Addo announced a 23-man squad for the matches against Angola and Niger in the qualifiers.

Notable omissions from the squad include Abdul Salis Samed, Gideon Mensah, Baba Rahman, Dede Ayew, and Denis Odoi.

Otto Addo also invited the likes of Inaki Williams, Joseph Paintsil, Majeed Ashimeru, and Francis Abu.

Otto Addo received social media praise for the squad, with most people asserting that the call-up reflects the performance of the players.

The omission of Gideon Mensah has been praised by followers of the team who think that the left-back has not been impressive in his recent performances.

Andre Dede Ayew's continued absence has also been noted by the supporters, who have commended Otto Addo for showing courage and decisiveness.

Meanwhile, Otto Addo has provided reasons for the continued absence of Andre Ayew from the team.

"We are looking at the future or the long-term development, that's mainly why we invited younger players and left out André Ayew."

This international break will see 🇬🇭 Majeed Ashimeru play under Otto Addo for the first time.

The midfielder missed out on previous squads earlier this year due to injury.

Excited to see how he fits into the team. pic.twitter.com/VdgSPow2SB

— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) August 29, 2024

Dede Ayew not in the squad 🥳🥳 https://t.co/YnPxRDuahU pic.twitter.com/fueujqAcrv

— DG 🦅 (@Drealz4) August 29, 2024

Keep on this way. We want to forget about Dede Ayew please 🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/xsZ36LffRZ

— kofi (@deonsarfo) August 29, 2024

No Dede Ayew 🤔 that’s fine thou but why Inaki Williams again 🤔😂😂 #BlackStars https://t.co/BemHx58mK3

— ghfrimpzy.com (@ghfrimpzy) August 29, 2024

Dede is Out Again .😞 Is it the end of Dede Ayew in the National team? pic.twitter.com/gqNQOnJ0Kh

— Mayopia (@Mayopia16) August 29, 2024

A black stars squad again without dede ayew is a bold decision by the coach ooh👏👏🫡 https://t.co/oyAYUpM48Q

— Greg best (@gregbest996) August 29, 2024

Ghana Blackstars soon✨🇬🇭❤️. pic.twitter.com/Jf9xoldC6k

— Kudus Mohammed (@MoKudusFC) August 29, 2024