Otto Addo vows to deal indiscipline at Black Stars camp after red cards in Nigeria, Uganda games

Following a string of disciplinary issues during friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda, Black Stars’ head coach, Otto Addo, has expressed determination to address player indiscipline within the team.

During the March international friendlies, the Black Stars accumulated three red cards and five yellow cards.

Jerome Opoku was dismissed during the match against the Super Eagles, while Mohammed Salisu and Alidu Seidu received red cards in the game against the Cranes of Uganda.

Addo emphasized the importance of channelling aggression into effective play without resorting to unnecessary fouls, stating in a post-game conference after the Uganda match,

“The discipline on the pitch to play good, play hard, play hard but intelligent and not get silly yellow and red cards is something we have to address and work on.”

Despite a 2-2 draw against Uganda, the 48-year-old coach expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s performance, particularly in the attacking phase.

He remarked, “The football we played was not good enough. We should have created more chances, especially in the final third. Finishing must be better but I have to say this is what I expected. The last games before I came, generally, we were not good.”

Looking ahead, the Black Stars are gearing up to face Mali and the Central African Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June.

With both matches deemed crucial for the four-time AFCON winners, Addo anticipates having a full squad at his disposal for the upcoming challenges.