Ghana's Otto Addo Advises African Nations After World Cup Experience

• Former Ghana coach Otto Addo has praised African coaches after the World Cup
• The Borussia Dortmund talent manager was Ghana's coach at the just concluded tournament
• Otto Addo has advised head of African federations to believe in their coaches

Immediate-past coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo insists it is time African countries start nurturing home grown coaches.

The former Ghana midfielder was part of five African coaches that represented their countries at the World Cup in Qatar. For the first time in the history of the continent, all the five nations were managed by indigenous coaches.

Walid Regragui of Morocco made history by becoming the first coach to lead an African team to the semi-finals of the World Cup.

According to Addo, the federation heads must begin believing in their coaches while creating avenues to enhance their skills.

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“I think you could see the impact of the (African) coaches being connected to the country. Also, tactically the teams were well prepared,” he told Forbes.

“It (sends) the message to create, not only your own players, but taking the next step to create your own coaches. And also, for the federations to believe in the coaches.

“This hopefully inspires other coaches in Africa to believe in themselves, to grow and maybe to get a chance to represent their country.”

Addo stepped down as Ghana coach after the World Cup due to his role at German club Borussia Dortmund.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana coach Otto Addo has announced he is stepping down from his role on the back of a woeful group-stage exit at the World Cup.

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The Black Stars' failure to beat Uruguay in their final Group H match led Addo to confirm his exit after more than six months in charge.

Addo announced his contract would not be renewed after Ghana's 2-0 defeat to Uruguay confirmed their early elimination.

Morocco King rewards team

King of Morocco, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has rewarded the national football team with the country's highest order following their historic World Cup performance.

Morocco defied all odds to become the first African country to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, beating favourites Belgium, Spain and Portugal En-route to making history.

Having finished fourth at the tournament in Qatar, the team arrived to a heroic welcome in Casablanca before attending a special ceremony held in the King's Throne Hall of the Royal Palace in Rabat.