Black Stars coach Otto Addo has called on the media to use their influence responsibly in shaping narratives around Ghana's football, particularly during challenging times.

His comments came in the wake of Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and increasing criticism of his leadership. "You have the power.

The media have the power to control the narrative of games, not only by the results.

You have the power to lift somebody up," Addo said after Monday's 2-1 defeat to Niger in Accra.