Black Stars Coach Otto Addo and Assistants Miraculously Escape Death in Terrifying Road Crash

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo and his assistant coaches, John Paintsil and Fatau Dauda, narrowly escaped a severe road accident.

The incident happened on the Tarkwa-Takoradi road as they were traveling back to Accra after attending a match between Ghana Premier League champions FC Samartex and Ghana FA Cup holders Nsoatreman on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Images shared on social media highlighted the extensive damage to their vehicle, with goalkeeper trainer Fatau Dauda spotted near the wreckage.

Based on post-accident footage, likely recorded by Paintsil, the coaches appeared to be physically unharmed, although a full medical assessment will be conducted later.

The trio had been at the renovated TNA Sports Stadium to observe the game and were on their way to Accra to commence preparations for Ghana’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger.

The Black Stars will open their qualifying campaign against Angola on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.