Alexander Djiku: Ghana Defender Discloses Why Otto Addo Will Succeed as Black Stars Coach

• Alexander Djiku has backed Black Stars coach Otto Addo for success following his return to the national team
• Addo has won his first two competitive games since taking over as substantive coach of the Black Stars in March
• The four-time African champions are chasing another appearance at the World Cup to be hosted in North America

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku believes Black Stars coach Otto Addo has the qualities to be one of the best in the world.

The former Borussia Dortmund player was reappointed Ghana's coach in March following the sacking of Chris Hughton.

Addo was the man who led Ghana to the World Cup in 2022 in Qatar and has already started his second tenure on a good note after back-to-back victories in the qualifiers.

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The Black Stars defeated Mali and the Central African Republic to go joint-top of Group I with Comoros.

Djiku, who played in both games, extolled the qualities of coach Addo, claiming he is one of the best 'man-managers' in the world.

“He knows the players really well,” Djiku told FIFA. "He’s the one who got us to Qatar. He played for Ghana, so he knows the ins and outs of the national team.

"He’s a great leader, first and foremost. A lot of young guys have been brought into the squad, so we need a coach who excels at man-management, and Addo is unmatched in that department.”

The Black Stars, currently on form, will return to action in March 2025 when the World Cup qualifiers resume to face Chad and Madagascar, per US Soccerway.

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Djiku eyes World Cup qualification

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana defender, Alexander Djiku is eager to return to the FIFA World Cup with the Black Stars after making his debut at the 2022 edition in Qatar.

The French-born Ghanaian has won the hearts of fans of the Black Stars with his swashbuckling displays in the national team colours.

Despite taking years to decide on representing Ghana at the international level, Djiku has become a stalwart in the Black Stars.